Our customers expect exceptional service and worry-free vacations. We deliver that to each and everyone through our “Ultimate Dream Vacation Package” starting at only $150/cruise and $250/land vacation (highly detailed and/or structured request can cost more). Additional VIP services are available at an additional cost.
TO GET STARTED, YOUR DREAM VACATION IS ONLY THREE STEPS AWAY
Step 1: Let’s Get Acquainted
Let’s get to know one another. First, use my online scheduler, click here, to make an appointment for a Sophisticated Travel consultation session. It is complimentary and lasts about 30 minutes. During this time, we’ll chat about what you expect from your vacation. By discussing the 9 keys critical to a successful and memorable vacation, we’ll learn your likes and dislikes including which destinations you’ve dreamed about, what activities you enjoy while on vacation, and which type of accommodations and experiences you desire. I will listen carefully and take detailed notes during this session.
Step 2: Research & Planning
Step 3: Presentation & Booking
After the research and planning is complete, I’ll present you with a few options tailored specifically to your preferences and needs.
Once you choose an option, I will construct a detailed itinerary and we’ll place a deposit on your vacation.
​Now you have a confirmed reservation.
Additional Services that are part of our 18 point “Ultimate Dream Vacation Package” exclusively from Sophisticated Travel
Pocket Travel app
1) “Pocket Travel” smartphone app
2) When problems arise our close relationship with suppliers means more clout for you
3) We work for you – not the cruise lines, hotels or tour operators
4) Hotel selection
5) Continuously monitor cruise fares for price drops
Once you book a cruise with Sophisticated Travel, we continuously monitor the cruise fare for a price drop. We’ve been able to save our clients hundreds of dollars as an on-board credit, in additional amenities, or a reduction in the cruise fare. Costco, Expedia and the cruise lines don’t do this for you.
6) Excursion & sight-seeing selection assistance
7) Flight arrangements
8) Quarterly or monthly payment options
9) 12 month financing option
10) Manage final payments
11) Printable PDF itineraries for your luggage
12) Country guides
Shortly after booking your cruise, we’ll send you a country guide for each country you’ll visit. This guide will have information about visa requirements to enter the country, health and safety information (including vaccination requirements), electrical voltage and currency information, as well as some general information about the country.
13) Local destination guides
Around 90 days before your vacation, we’ll send you a detailed local guide for each city you’ll visit (for major cities). These guides are personalized based on what we’ve learned during our initial consultation, plus our years of working with you. The guides can run 30 – 50 pages depending on the city. Guides include city facts, points-of-interest, things-to-do, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
14) Re-verify hotel reservations
Country Guide
15) Track cruise loyalty, airline frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program numbers
16) Track your preferences
17) Arrangements for special needs
18) Support, assistance and advice
Plus we offer a “Satisfaction Guarantee”
If you are not 100% satisfied, we will gladly refund this professional fee, while handling the booking and details of your trip.
All of this is included in our “Ultimate Dream Vacation Program.” We also offer VIP services at an additional charge for those wanting extra services such a tickets, golf outings, VIP meet-and-greet at airports, special pillows, pre-stocked mini bar with preferred brands, luggage handling, and highly detailed and/or structured vacation requests.
Plus, I’m just a phone call or email away should you have any questions or needs. So sit back and enjoy your dream vacation.
So how to choose the right vacation for you?
Picking the right vacation is a decision with many variables: which hotel, cruise line or tour company is right for you, which destinations interest you, what are the demographics of fellow travelers, what are the service standards, what activities are available, and most importantly exactly what do you desire from the experience. We want you to make an informed, intelligent buying decision where you get the best value for your money! We work with our clients to ensure the vacation or cruise they choose is right for them and those traveling with them.
The world awaits you and we look forward to assisting you in choosing the exact right adventure on the waters or land for you and your companions!