Frequently Asked Questions
For Disney, I recommend starting 8 to 12 months out, and multigenerational or group trips benefit from starting even earlier so everyone's schedules line up. For river cruises, ocean cruises, and international trips, 10 to 14 months gives us the best selection.
How far in advance should I book?
Yes. Light-Touch Planning starts at $75 per room or cabin, and Full-Service Planning starts at $125 per room or cabin, both covering up to two travelers, with a per-person fee for additional travelers sharing that room or cabin. The Effortless Stay, booking a 4- or 5-star hotel or resort only, is complimentary.
Do you charge a planning fee?
Not at all! I also plan European river cruising, luxury ocean cruising, all-inclusive resorts, Adventures by Disney, and, coming soon, hosted group trips.
Do you only plan Disney trips?
This is exactly what I specialize in! Whether it's a family reunion with grandparents down to grandkids or a few families planning one trip together, coordinating multiple generations, multiple rooms, or several households is exactly what Full-Service Planning is built for.
Can you plan for multigenerational groups, or multiple families traveling together?
Absolutely! Single-family vacations get the same level of strategy and attention as group trips.
Do you still plan trips for just one family?
Air travel guidance is included in every paid tier. If you'd like me to book it, flight ticketing is available as an add-on for $50 per traveler domestically or $75 per traveler internationally.
Is air ticketing included?
I work with each family or generation on their own budget and build a plan that respects that, whether one generation is covering more of the trip or everyone is splitting costs evenly. Every family should feel comfortable with what they're investing.
What if everyone in our group has a different budget?
Yes, that's exactly the kind of coordination multigenerational trips need. I build the accommodations and daily plan around your family's pace and priorities so everyone actually enjoys the trip, not just survives it.
Can you plan around mobility issues, dietary needs, or different energy levels in the same group?
Our complimentary discovery call is where we chat and figure out if we're the right fit. Once you pay the planning fee, I make dedicated time in my schedule just for your trip so it gets real concierge attention, not something squeezed in between other clients. The planning fee reflects that time and expertise, and it's non-refundable, whether or not the trip ultimately books.
Why do you charge a planning fee, and is it refundable?
Yes! Plenty of my multigenerational clients are grandparents leading the planning, whether the whole family is coming along or it's just you and the grandkids. I'll build the trip around what you want to give them.
