FAQs About Working with a Luxury Travel Advisor
Are you considering working with a luxury travel advisor for your next trip? If you’ve never hired a travel advisor, you likely have questions about the experience and whether it’s worth it.
Our team has planned hundreds of customized itineraries for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends across the globe. No matter if you’re celebrating, relaxing, adventuring, or spending quality time with loved ones, we work with you to plan your very own luxury vacation.
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What is a Luxury Travel Advisor?
A luxury travel advisor is like having a friend in the know—the person who has seemingly been everywhere and done everything because they know so much about traveling.
Travel advisors don’t just book trips—this is someone who understands your preferences and personality to create the best experience for you.
Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea outside your picture perfect cozy hotel room, coffee already waiting on your terrace. Later in the morning a pre-arranged private guide takes you to places most travelers never see—hidden vineyards, secluded beaches, after-hours museum tours—while every transfer, reservation, and detail happens effortlessly.
Working with a luxury travel advisor curates an experience around who you are, what you love, and how you want to feel while exploring the world. All you have to do is enjoy every moment.
What do Luxury Travel Advisors do?
We begin with a strategy session to understand what matters most to you—your travel style, preferences, and priorities.
We’ll explore what luxury means to you, and that looks like:
Your ideal vibe: Relaxation or adventure? Slow-paced or dynamic?
Experiences you love: Cultural immersion, iconic landmarks, hidden gems, or all of the above.
Special occasions: Milestones, celebrations, or meaningful moments to highlight.
Accommodations and interests: From boutique hotels to villas, and passions like food, wine, history, art, or nature.
Structure and flow: Do you prefer well-planned days or flexibility for spontaneity?
Travel companions: Who’s joining you, and what’s important to them?
Personal details: Destinations you’ve loved (or want to avoid), flight preferences, mobility needs, and more.
The result? A deeply personal, thoughtfully designed travel plan that fits you perfectly.
What is Included in a Customized Itinerary?
We take care of every last detail—researching, planning, and coordinating—so you can simply look forward to your trip.
From the first conversation to the moment you return home, we ensure everything runs seamlessly, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: anticipating your journey, savoring every moment while you’re there, and returning with memories—not stress.
Our customized itineraries include the following details.
Thorough Research and Trusted Partnerships
We carefully vet every detail, collaborating with our hand-selected, in-destination partners who know each location inside and out. Their local expertise ensures you experience the very best a destination has to offer—authentically and seamlessly.
Comprehensive Travel Arrangements
From flights and trains to private transfers and drivers, we coordinate all your transportation needs to keep your trip stress-free and smooth from start to finish.
Tailored Experiences and Exceptional Guides
We arrange expert local guides who bring the destination to life and plan engaging, one-of-a-kind activities—whether that’s a private cooking class, a scenic hike, or behind-the-scenes cultural access you wouldn’t find on your own.
Meticulous, Expert-Level Coordination
Every layer of your trip is interconnected—hotels, transfers, tours, timing. We manage it all, ensuring no detail is overlooked and each element flows effortlessly into the next.
In-Trip Support and Peace of Mind
Travel confidently knowing you’re never alone. We remain just a message away for assistance, last-minute adjustments, or insider advice while you’re away.
Why Should I Use a Travel Advisor?
A luxury travel advisor handles every detail of your trip, from researching to booking. Immerse yourself in the joy of travel, not the stress of planning.
Our team of travel advisors has a deep knowledge of travel destinations and access to exclusive experiences. We include value-added amenities to your itinerary—surprise dessert to celebrate your anniversary, private wildlife encounters, or a cooking class in a local’s home—to make it extra special.
Our clients are our number one priority. We provide 24/7 support during your trip for any unforeseen emergencies. The personalized attention we provide ensures your vacation is completely customized to you.
Here are more advantages of using a luxury travel advisor:
Seamless coordination of all logistics
Tailored experiences aligned with your goals
Handpicked, vetted accommodations
Private access and meaningful immersion
Support when (not if) the unexpected happens
A trip that feels easy, inspired, and entirely yours
Is it Worth it to Work with a Travel Advisor?
Our clients choose to work with us again and again because we eliminate stress, offer expert guidance, and create ease before, during, and after their trip.
We understand the lure of DIY planning your vacation, but these are some of the struggles our clients faced before working with us:
Endless scrolling and second-guessing
Booking flights, transfers, and accommodations separately
Falling for misleading hotel listings
Missing out on unique, insider experiences
No support when plans go awry
Decision fatigue
Our travel planning services allow you to feel confident that every detail is handled. We build an experience that flows with beauty, clarity, and ease.
What Are The Perks of a Luxury Travel Advisor?
Collier Travel Collective is proudly affiliated with top-tier hotel programs worldwide. Our clients get exclusive treatment at the world’s most iconic and stylish hotels and resorts.
Our relationships often include:
Complimentary daily breakfast
Room upgrades (when available)
Resort or spa credits
Early check-in or late check-out
Personalized welcome amenities
These are not promotional perks—they’re carefully negotiated advantages available only through select advisors.
When you work with us, you’re not just booking a hotel room. You’re stepping into a layered experience with added comfort, recognition, and value.
What is the Difference Between a Travel Agent and a Travel Advisor?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between them.
A travel agent focuses on booking travel logistics, such as flights, hotels, cruises, and rental cars. They usually do not support planning activities or experiences.
A travel advisor offers a consultative, personalized experience. They spend time with you to understand what you want to experience and gain from this vacation. A luxury travel advisor creates custom itineraries and exclusive experiences to make this a truly one-of-a-kind trip.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Travel Advisor?
Collier Travel Collective charges a non-refundable, non-transferable trip planning fee starting at $500, payable after the initial consultation. It may increase based on the length of the trip, the complexity of the itinerary, and the number of destinations.
This fee includes consultation, research, planning, and up to three revisions of your personalized itinerary. Additional revisions are available at $100 per hour.
Our other policies are listed in this guide.
How Does a Travel Advisor Get Paid?
We earn compensation through a combination of our professional research and planning fees, as well as commissions paid directly to us by our trusted travel partners. These commissions are a standard part of the travel industry and come from the hotels, tour operators, and suppliers we book on your behalf.
It’s important to note that these commissions do not increase the cost of your trip. In fact, because of our preferred relationships and insider access, we often secure added amenities, exclusive rates, and value-packed inclusions that you wouldn’t find by booking on your own.
This structure allows us to focus on what matters most: thoughtfully designing your trip, leveraging our expertise and connections, and providing end-to-end support—without you ever having to worry about surprise markups or hidden costs.
How to Work with a Travel Advisor?
A travel planning strategy session with our team is always the first step. This dedicated conversation allows us to deeply understand your vision for the trip—from the destinations you’re considering to the purpose behind your travel. We’ll talk through what you want this vacation to feel like, the experiences you hope to include, and any milestones or special occasions to celebrate. We’ll also discuss your investment expectations so we can align your dream trip with a realistic plan.
This session is more than just gathering details; it’s where we begin shaping the framework for your journey. We’ll help clarify your ideas, offer insight on the best timing or routes, and introduce destination options or experiences you may not have considered.
From there, we take a collaborative approach to design a personalized itinerary that feels intentional and effortless. You’ll have a trusted expert guiding the process—layering in our vetted connections, insider knowledge, and seamless logistics—so that by the time you depart, every element of your trip feels perfectly tailored to you.
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