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WORK WITH US
DIANA CASTELLION | ADVENTURE TRAVEL ADVISOR | CULTURE CONNECTIONS TRAVEL
WHAT WE DO
Having your own personal travel professional is like having a private concierge for all things travel - qualified, experienced, knowledgeable, connected, and always working to make your next trip the best one you've ever had.
Our professional research and planning fees cover a wide variety of tasks and services including but not limited to:
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Airfare recommendations
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Hotels, villas, and apartments
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Unique cultural experiences
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Day tours and excursions
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Customized itinerary
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Travel insurance
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Airport transfers
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Dining & entertainment reservations
HOW IT CHANGES YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
We collaborate with our clients to create unique customized itineraries to meet their travel goals.
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You won't lose tens or hundreds of hours each trip staring at a screen with dozens of tabs open.
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You won't go around in researching circles so many times that you miss the best opportunities.
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Most likely you are taking a vacation to disconnect and unwind - you'll no longer start that off with months of stressful planning.
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You'll never wonder what experiences or opportunities you didn't know about that you might have missed.
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You won't waste money.
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You won't waste time.
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Your entire experience will be professionally planned and documented.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIY
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Missed flights
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Awful hotel rooms that don't match the brochure-like images
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Travel insurance that doesn't actually work when you need it
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Waiting on hold for days at a time to airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and tour companies when you have a question or need help
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Tired and frustrated fellow travelers
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Wasted time trying to get from A-B
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Under-planning
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Over-planning
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Poor document preparation
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Denied entry and re-entry
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Finding out activities and sites are closed or limited when you arrive
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Struggling to find dining options in a limited capacity or busy seasons
OUR PROCESS
If you have never worked with a professional travel advisor before (or a great one), you'll find our process effective and efficient.
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QUICK HELLO
If we haven't already had a quick 15 minute video or phone chat this is where we listen to your ideas and travel goals.
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CONTRACT
Choose the planning package that suits you best, sign our simple contract and schedule in your official planning meeting.
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PLANNING MEETING
In this 60-90 minute virtual meeting we'll kick off the planning process. We will ask you a number of questions aimed at getting to know your travel preferences and style.
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RESEARCH, PRESENTATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
We will present you with a full itinerary containing options for travel, activities and accommodation. Request any small adjustments before we lock in your trip itinerary.
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WHILE YOU ARE AWAY
We will only ever be an email, text or call away if you need us. In the event that you need to activate your emergency support plan we will be on standby and ready to help.
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LAST BUT NOT LEAST
The only thing better than getting home is having your next trip in the pipeline. We'll get you scheduled for that next trip right away whether you want to take it in a month or a year.