PLANNING SERVICES

Curated recommendations from taste you trust with different levels of support depending on your needs

THE STAY

When you already know where you're going, but want help finding the perfect place to stay across 4* and 5* hotels, villas, and cruises. You’ll benefit from my preferred partnerships, reservations support, and expertise.

What's included:

  • 2 rounds of hotel, cruise or villa options, booked with partner perks

  • Room upgrades if available

  • Free daily breakfast

  • Spa, dining, or resort credits

  • Early check-in and late checkout

  • Preferential treatment on-site

Cost : Complimentary

Already booked? Send me your confirmation, and I can often takeover the booking and apply preferred-partner perks at no extra cost.

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THE EDIT

For independent travelers who enjoy planning but want curated and vetted recommendations on destinations, hotels and experience options to minimize decision fatigue.

What’s included:

  • Guidance and destination insights to help determine where to go and logical routing

  • 2 rounds of hotel, cruise or villa options, booked with partner perks

  • Business or Premium Economy Flights

  • One or two anchor experiences like boat days, wine days with a driver etc.

  • Curated picks for restaurants, shops, beach clubs, and activities

Cost: $350 per week of travel

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THE JOURNEY

For travelers seeking full‑service support across all major trip components. Ideal for honeymoons, multi-destination trips, and group travel with a starting investment of $15,000 (excluding International flights) for trips 7 days or longer.

What's included:

  • Everything in The Edit

  • Local partners on the ground in every destination

  • Drivers, transfers, private experiences, restaurant reservations

  • A full day-by-day itinerary

  • 24/7 on-trip support over WhatsApp

Cost: $700 per week of travel

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THE GATHERING

Best for destination weddings, corporate events or other larger groups where you want a single point of contact orchestrating a complex, multi‑stakeholder trip across hotels, villas and on-the-ground partners.

What's included:

  • Custom scope built around the group

  • Villa or private home rentals

  • Hotel room blocks (10+ rooms) and contracts

  • Group-specific logistics: manifests, dietary, transportation, event spaces. 

  • Itinerary services for activities and experiences

Cost: Custom based on complexity

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WHY HUGG TRAVEL CO.?

  • Recommendations shaped by first-hand stays and thoughtful research, so you skip the guesswork and land in the right places

  • Itineraries that feel luxurious and deeply rooted in a sense of place, while directing your spend toward local hotels, guides, and operators.

  • On-the-ground partners who unlock memorable meals, boat days, artisan visits, and moments you wouldn’t easily find on your own.

  • Priority for upgrades and perks beyond Amex or Chase, plus sold-out availability held for top advisors.

  • Complex itineraries coordinated end to end, with a trusted advocate in your corner whenever plans shift.

  • Strategic advice on where to splurge, where to save, and how to structure each day so every hour on the ground feels well spent.


MY PROCESS

MY PROCESS

HOW IT WORKS

01

INITIAL CONSULTATION

After you submit an inquiry, I schedule a call to learn about your trip, travel style, and preferences. We can brainstorm destinations if you’re still deciding.

02

PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

I send an invoice for planning fees and then curate your proposal, with most turned around in 3–5 business days depending on complexity and season.

03

ITINERARY CONFIRMATION

Once approved, I confirm the major components of your itinerary with a deposit payment. I’ll flag payment schedules, cancellation policies, and recommend insurance coverage. I then layer on additional concierge services as needed.

04

BEFORE, DURING AND POST TRAVEL

You receive a complete digital itinerary in your own mobile app. You’ll have access to me and local partners while traveling. Post-trip, I capture feedback to apply to future travels.

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PREFERRED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING LUXURY BRANDS AROUND THE WORLD

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FAQ’S

  • These offer similar perks, but don’t give you first-hand knowledge, direct relationships, or real-time support. Hotels prioritize advisor bookings for upgrades because we're recurring business. If and when something goes wrong, you have a direct line to the GM, not a 1-800 number.

  • Yes, every time. I book everything on your card so the points and miles hit your account — I just attach myself as your agent of record on the back end so the hotel knows I'm involved. The only thing I can't do is redeem points on your behalf.

  • Sometimes yes — I have access to negotiated rates and amenity packages.

    The bigger value is time saved and stress avoided, plus the perks (upgrades, credits, breakfast, VIP recognition) that don’t show up on a public rate.

  • This process is collaborative , but I work best when clients give me a clear upfront brief and then trust my guidance and expertise. I always bake in multiple revisions so everything can be fully customized to your preferences.

  • For full-service itinerary creation, I plan trips holistically across accommodations, transport, activities, and support. Bundling lets me leverage partner relationships that have negotiated rates and access to premium services. This delivers better overall value than the sum of individual pieces.

  • I default to refundable bookings and I'll never lock in anything non-refundable without you signing off in writing first. I always recommend travel insurance for non-refundable trip costs. Lastly, I have local on-the ground partners who can jump in quickly to provide 24/7 support while you’re traveling.

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