• About
  • How It Works
    • Process
    • Fees
    • Client Benefits
  • Travel Stories
  • Mentions
  • Resources
  • Set Sail

Haute Holidays Travel

  • About
  • How It Works
    • Process
    • Fees
    • Client Benefits
  • Travel Stories
  • Mentions
  • Resources
  • Set Sail

PROCESS

1) Dreaming

I like to start with a phone call, when possible, to get to know you and your travel style better in order for me to make the best recommendations! I will ask you questions about past trips you’ve enjoyed, what type of experience you are looking to enjoy this time, and what would make this trip amazing for you.

The more details you share with me about what is important to you and your past experiences, the better I can tailor your travel to suit your needs! Luxury can mean different things to different people- for some, it is a posh 5* resort and for others, it is a private, customized tour to learn an area in depth.

2) Planning

I will consider several different options that I think will be best based on our “dreaming” session before, gathering info on pros/cons and pricing to present you, and we can narrow down from there. In this stage, if you find information online that you would like for me to vet, please share! My process is very collaborative and a great dialogue helps to ensure that you are satisfied with your trip.

3) Booking

Once we have decided on the perfect resorts, experiences, or cruise for you, I will begin the booking process. I will advise you up front of deposits due, deadlines, cancellation policies, etc. Where possible, I will check several different sources in order to secure the best value for you. Please note that prices and availability are always subject to change, and quotes may change until a deposit is placed.

Finally, I HIGHLY recommend trip insurance to protect your investment! No one ever anticipates an illness, family emergency, work, or even airline delays to interrupt their trip. But when they do, my clients always value having trip insurance! Please ask me about policy differences, pricing, and the best ones to suit your needs.

4) Experiencing

We have dreamed, planned, booked, and now it is time for you to enjoy your amazing trip! I always VIP my clients pre-arrival by reconfirming reservations, special occasions, and additional perks just before you depart. Thanks to my preferred relationships in the industry, my clients frequently enjoy amenities such as free breakfast, resort credits, and upgrades when available.

When possible, I will put you in touch with a local contact who can typically accommodate itinerary changes, questions, emergencies, etc. I will check in with you once you have arrived to make sure that everything is perfect!

5) Sharing

Finally, once you return home from your trip, I will check in with you again. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated! My guides and travel suppliers especially love hearing how well they performed for you.

And if you loved your trip and working with me, I would greatly appreciate if you SHARE your experience with your friends, co-workers, and family! A referral is the greatest compliment I can get.

LETS CONNECT!
@hauteholidaystravel
So excited for our sweet clients who will soon be So excited for our sweet clients who will soon be unwinding on this beautiful beach at @oomandarina!🌴☀️ This secluded cove gives me all the Bali meets Hawaii vibes with the thick jungle rising up behind the golden sand🏖 What I wouldn’t give to be back there with a skinny marg right now😍

Our clients here get free daily breakfast, $100 resort credit & upgrade if available🙌🏼 Who’s ready for a little Mexican getaway??🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ #oomandarina #oomoments #rivieranayarit #hauteholidaystravel 

📧: laura@hauteholidaystravel.com
Families love Hawaii. Couples love Hawaii. But the Families love Hawaii. Couples love Hawaii. But the honeymooners don’t necessarily want to be splashed by kids diving in the pool, ya know what I mean?!🤪 

When I travel, I am ALWAYS thinking about which properties are best fits for which clients. Since most hotels in Hawaii are family-friendly, I look for things that make resorts friendly to romantic getaways as well💙🌺

The old Mauna Lani had one large freeform pool, but the new Auberge @maunalanihawaii has 3 pools! One family-friendly1️⃣, one adults-only2️⃣, and one (just 1.5 foot deep with a sandy bottom) for the littlest keiki3️⃣! So, everyone has their space & place, and I can personally confirm that parents will also love sipping a mai tai while watching their kids run on the adjacent grassy lawn😉🍹💁🏼‍♀️ #hauteholidaystravel #maunalani #alwaysauberge #bigisland #hawaii 

📧: laura@hauteholidaystravel.com
Lindblad has just announced the resumption of thei Lindblad has just announced the resumption of their small ship expeditions (96-100 guests max) in Alaska & the Galapagos for THIS SUMMER!! Normally these voyages book 1+ years out.. this is a unique opportunity to plan a trip like this at the last minute!😬 (Also a great time to think about that 2022 bucket list!!) Happy to help with your questions of rates, availability, protocols, etc🙌🏼 

I experienced a Lindblad expedition on the National Geographic Venture in Alaska👆🏼two years ago and cannot highly recommend enough!!!💯 This is for those who want a deeper experience in these destinations- the smaller ships can go places the large ones cannot, like up close with glaciers in a zodiac➡️ But, the Nat Geo specialists on board honestly make the trip. They are the BEST and truly it makes me smile knowing that they get to be back at work, doing what they love!🛳🤗 @lindbladexp #hauteholidaystravel #lindbladexpeditions #nationalgeographicventure #alaska #expeditioncruise 

📧: laura@hauteholidaystravel.com
You know when you give your phone to a stranger to You know when you give your phone to a stranger to get a group pic on vacation, and they hold it down real low (noooo.. angles, people!), and then put your head square in the center, cutting you off at the torso??🙅🏼‍♀️ 

Yeah, @flytographer doesn’t do that! We love using this service all over the world to get some professional photos while traveling📸 But on THIS evening on Oahu, the steady wind gusts blew our hair straight up off our heads, threatened to give me a Marilyn moment, and I was nervous..🤣 

Of course @natalieschulte for Flytographer came through with some cute pics anyway! Don’t know how she did it... but she is awesome, if you are traveling to Oahu and need a Flytographer!!👏🏼 (Love this service.. and, @flytographerlife started her biz in 2013, just like me🥳) #hauteholidaystravel #oahu #flytographer #hawaii
Waikiki by day...➡️ or night?🤩 Either way, Waikiki by day...➡️ or night?🤩 Either way, can’t beat the view from an Ocean View room on the top floor of @royal_hawaiian Mailani Tower! Adjacent to the historical building, these rooms feature VIEWS over the iconic Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head at the end🌴

Historical building rooms are also spacious but feature a more traditional style and many have garden views- as the original hotel entrance actually faced in towards a lush palm grove! Apparently, after sailing across the ocean for weeks in the hotel’s early days, the last thing the new guests wanted to look at was the water!🤣 #hauteholidaystravel #waikiki #onlyattheroyal #onlyatmailani #royalhawaiian #oahu 

📧: laura@hauteholidaystravel.com
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