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Designed for seasoned travelers who are always on the move, our membership gives you seamless access to custom trip planning, whether it’s a quick weekend retreat, a month-long exploration, or a milestone celebration. From start to finish, we handle every detail of your journey—flights, accommodations, and beyond—so you can focus on the experience itself. 

With a dedicated Bates Escapes expert by your side, you’ll enjoy the same level of personalized service for every trip, ensuring it’s perfectly tailored to your needs and completely hassle-free. 

Pricing: $3,500 per year, covering unlimited trip planning (including flights, private or commercial) for up to 4 family members. Additional family members can be added for $250 each. Billed annually.

 Q:
Do you book AirBnbs? 

 A: No, I am not able to book with Airbnb for my clients. Because of Airbnbs protection policy for their owners, the person staying at the home must be the one who books. Because of this, and my lack of ability to properly vet and vouch for an Airbnb property, I do not include booking Airbnbs as a service.

I do work with many other reputable Villa and vetted housing companies, however. So if you’d prefer a house, just let me know so we can discuss the best option for your trip. 

Q:
How do I make payments? 

 A: Once we confirm your itinerary and you are ready to make a deposit, I will send over a secure credit card authorization link via Fora Travel. Your credit card isn’t charged immediately upon submission, but does give me all of the information I need as well as permission to make payments on your behalf directly with the Hotels and tour operators. 

Q:
What if I need to cancel my trip? 

 A: In today's travel climate, I understand how important flexibility and the option to cancel your trip has become. Part of my job as your travel advisor is to educate you about each aspect of your trip's cancellation policy. The tour guides, hotels, properties, and experiences I curate for my clients often have their own unique set of cancellation policies, so I will include all cancellation details clearly in your trip proposal. Please note, cancellation fees may apply. 

Q:
Can I make changes to my trip? 

 A: Yes, absolutely! After you’ve looked everything over, you and I can talk through any changes that you would like to make. I offer 3 complimentary changes to your itinerary in the same destination. If you would like to change the destination of your trip completely, additional planning fees will apply. 

Q: 

Will you provide Visa’s or Trip Insurance? 

 A: Its the clients responsibility to ensure all travel visa’s and required entry documents for your destination are secured for your trip. I will provide you with options for Trip Insurance, If you’d like to book it, that is up to you, though I highly recommend this. 

Q: 

Do you promise the cheapest price? 

 A: My job is to find you the best value on vacation, although not necessarily the lowest cost. Pricing, while very important, is only one of many factors I consider when putting together the best package. I take my clients’ budgets very seriously and treat them with the same respect I would want my own vacation budget treated, but ultimately I keep your best interest in mind and make my travel recommendations with all relevant factors considered. Also, in many cases, I am unable to provide line-item pricing, as your package consists of many components.