Every great journey
begins with trust.

NEW TRAVELER

You were referred to us or Found us online

We welcome new inquiries. After an initial 30-minute discovery call, we require a non-refundable planning fee before any research or proposal work begins. This fee is applied toward your trip cost upon booking.

$1,000

Applied to your trip upon booking  ·  Non-refundable

RETURNING TRAVELER

You traveled with us before

Once you have booked a trip with Sarah, the planning fee never applies again. Every future journey begins the same way a referral does, with a direct conversation and our full attention.

NO PLANNING FEE

If someone we trust brought you to us, we extend that trust to you.

How it all goes down

01
Discovery Call

A 30-minute conversation to understand who you are, how you travel, and what kind of experience you are looking for. No itinerary, no proposal; just a real conversation.

02
Planning Fee

Once we both feel this is a good fit, new clients are invoiced a $1,000 planning fee. This is what allows us to begin. It is applied in full toward your trip cost when you book.

03
Proposal

We build a fully bespoke itinerary - destination research, curated accommodations, private guides, exclusive experiences, and every logistical detail designed around you. This takes weeks, not hours.

04
Refinement

We walk you through the proposal together, refine based on your feedback, and lock in reservations once you are ready to commit.

05
Take-off

From departure to return, we are reachable. On-the-ground support, real-time adjustments, and the confidence of knowing someone is looking out for you.

A woman holding a tray with amber bottles in an outdoor garden area. The photo is taken from above, partially obscured by leaves.
Indoor swimming pool area with Moroccan-style arches, ornate tiles, and lounge chairs, reflecting in the calm water.

Why the planning fee?

A bespoke travel proposal is not a brochure. It is the product of weeks of work: sourcing accommodations that are not on booking platforms, coordinating with private guides who do not advertise online, and designing an experience arc that is specific to you. That work has value. The planning fee is how we ensure both sides are invested before that work begins. It is also how we protect the access and relationships we have built over 15 years; they are not for everyone, and that is intentional.

If you have questions about whether a planning fee applies to your inquiry, please reach out before scheduling a call. We will always be transparent about how we work.