Depending on the complexity of the trip, a nonrefundable fee may be applied for our expertise and time planning for you. We have the experience and expertise to save you hours of your valuable time. Our fee starts at $500 per trip. We will devote many hours to ensure you have the exact experience you are looking for, saving you time and avoiding Google overload. We are confident that you'll agree this service fee will give you back infinitely more value, far above the actual dollars and cents.

We choose to charge a professional fee when designing custom travel experiences because we dedicate significant resources and time to each trip that we plan. In return for this fee, our clients receive the value of our time, knowledge, expertise, worldwide contacts, and exclusive access.

Most importantly, this fee allows us to ensure that our recommendations are not dictated by a commission-focused business model. Instead, we’re able to focus our recommendations and consulting efforts towards what is truly the best fit for you and your interests.

We are hotel specialists with personal connections and preferred partnerships throughout the US and around the globe. Many of our clients need only a hotel and work with us to receive best published rates (or better) as well as hundreds of dollars in additional value added amenities like upgrades and complimentary breakfasts - all compliments of Day in the Life Travel and our preferred partners. We have access to thousands of 4-5 star properties; reputable names like Belmond, Westin, Four Seasons, Peninsula, Relais & Châteaux, Fairmont Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt, and Kimpton, as well as unique boutique properties. We can also help with private villa and home research and reservations.

There is no fee for us to help research a single destination’s accommodations or maybe you already know the hotel you’re interested in and want to see if you can get some extras - ask us! We’ll be happy to make the reservation for you and you’ll receive extra value that you wouldn’t receive booking on your own.

Maybe you have a larger family, looking for accommodations within a certain budget, or just want a bit more breathing space so a private home or apartment is a better fit for your vacation. We work with vetted private home partners that allow us to be sure that the home, villa or apartment you are reserving meets your preferences and our discerning standards for you. You’ve come to us for information you can trust. Unfortunately, when it comes to Airbnb and VRBO-type properties, this vetting process is not available to us. Although it may look great online, there is a risk that once you arrive, it does not deliver what you were expecting.

We understand how those points are of value and may be ready and accessible to use on your next trip. However, since these points are in your name, we are not authorized to use them on your behalf. We’ll advise you to make these point reservations directly.

No one anticipates things going wrong on their long awaited vacation, however, there are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. We care that your investment is protected and we guide you to reputable vetted travel insurance providers to help you with trip protection.

Once we have completed your trip’s itinerary, an e-itinerary will be sent to you via email including all your booking confirmations, contact numbers, and pre-departure information. This itinerary will be available via a printable PDF document, as well as a downloadable APP accessible before and during your trip without Wi-Fi.

We recommend that you consult with your primary care physician regarding the countries you plan to visit and preventive care measures. In addition, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides up to date information regarding travelers' health. We will happily share with you CDC's latest information to help you prepare for your trip.

We understand many of you are ready for travel, but the first step of planning can be daunting with the ever changing landscape of entry requirements and COVID testing. We have up to date resources as well as trusted local partners on the ground around the world to help guide you in these extra steps.