Are you ready to plan your once-in-a-lifetime trip, but don’t know where to start? I, as a travel agent affiliated with Fora, am here to guide you and help build your perfect itinerary, tailored to your interests, needs, and budget!
I know that planning a trip can be stressful and overwhelming, and you probably have a lot of other commitments in life (like work, family, exercise, and the daily mundane tasks).
You just want a magic wand to transport you to your destination, whether you’re:
- Laying by a tropical beach with a margarita in hand
- Strolling through UNESCO sites rooted in history for thousands of years
- Trying the most mind-blowing, melt-in-your-mouth sushi in Tokyo
- Marveling over breathtaking mountains, pristine lakes, or unique animals.
Let me be your Fairy Wandermother and wave that wand with my Custom Travel Planning Services!
Hi, my name is Hannah. I am Philippine-born, USA-raised, and world-wandered. Some of my best experiences include having the most epic 11 days in Japan, visiting the castle where Hamlet took place, and swimming with manatees in Florida. I have over 15 years of travel experience! As a former graphic designer, I have honed and transferred my skills to design YOUR dream trip!
I want you to have similar experiences that you can cherish for the rest of your life. Let’s plan your once-in-a-lifetime trip today!
Why Book Customized Travel Planning Services?
Less work for you
Take the burden off of planning your trip and leave it to me, your Fairy Wandermother (err, I mean, travel expert). I handle the research, planning, AND booking to ensure you have the best and most smooth sailing experience; all you need to do is book, go to your destination, and ENJOY!
Completely personalized
My custom itineraries are completely tailored to your interests, dietary needs, and budget. I also take into account your length of stay, time of year you’re traveling, health issues (to an extent, since I am not a doctor), and who you’re traveling with (or if you’re going solo).
Bucket-list experiences included
From major attractions to hidden gems to unique culinary delights, I want you to immerse yourself in the destination you’ll be visiting and the culture.
Affordable pricing
It’s a myth that travel agents are reserved for the ultra-wealthy. While I do charge planning fees, they are competitively priced, and the fees go into hours of research and planning your trip, saving you time spent doing things you love.
Pricing
- Know what you want? I’m here to help you book. I am partnered with thousands of hotels around the world, and I can help add extra perks such as hotel credit, early check-in/late check-out, and room requests (upon availability).
- Maybe you’re unsure where to stay, but you have specific preferences based on your travel date, lifestyle, travel style, and budget. This is where I come in and compile a list of 3–4 hotels and/or vacation rentals that are a best fit for your trip. I also take into consideration who you’re traveling with (or if you’re even going solo!).
- If you’re looking for a completely bespoke, tailored-to-you (like the perfect pair of jeans) itinerary from start to finish, I can wave my magic wand and make that happen. In addition to booking accommodations, I can arrange airport transfers, guided tours, restaurant reservations, and even travel insurance (which I can’t recommend enough).
How it Works
Step 1: Fill out the form below.
If you need help crafting your upcoming trip and want to work together, fill out the form below. Please be as detailed as possible about your upcoming plans, including your dates, length of stay, budget, destination(s), who you’re going with (or if you’re going solo), dietary preferences, and type of travel (adventure, luxury, romantic, etc.).
Step 2: Schedule a consultation with me.
After I receive your e-mail, I will send you a form where you will fill out more details. I need to know as much as possible to tailor an itinerary unique to you! Along with the form, I will send a calendar where you can schedule a 30-minute consultation with me on Zoom, We can discuss more about your upcoming trip based on the details you gave me in the e-mail and on the form. If there are any other concerns and issues you would like to discuss, the consultation would be a perfect time to bring them up.
Step 3: The planning stage starts!
Now this is where the magic happens! Based on all the information and details you have given me, I will send you a custom itinerary as a Notion template within 5–7 business days. I will also be with you from then until your upcoming trip (and even during your trip if you have any mishaps that happen). If you are looking for hotel quotes, I will compile 3–4 accommodations in a PDF. Once you authorize me to book your accommodation, tours, and transportation, I will go ahead and make those bookings and send you the confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay someone to plan my vacation?
People have hired travel agents for as long as leisure travel has existed. I charge a planning fee that is competitively priced, and that fee goes into hours of research, planning, coordinating with various suppliers, crafting unique itineraries, all to ensure that YOU have a worry-free time of your life while on vacation.
Can you make bookings for me?
Yes! I am a certified travel agent, and through my affiliation with Fora, I am partnered with thousands of suppliers such as hotels, tour companies, travel insurance companies, and even transportation companies. Once you authorize me to make those reservations, I will go ahead and proceed and send you a confirmation.
What kind of trips do you book?
I book a variety of luxury trips on a midsize to high-end budget! This includes family, solo, couples, and girls trips, cruises, honeymoons, and bachelorette parties. I can even book large gatherings such as destination weddings and retreats.
But planning the trip is the fun part! Why do I need a travel agent?
You still ARE planning the trip with me! Think of me as your co-pilot. You decide the destination, and I navigate and make a way to get there with suggestions and itineraries (that may need an extra revision or two to ensure everything is smooth sailing). Our custom travel planning services work as a collaboration!
What is the best way to reach you?
You can either fill out the form above, email me at hannah.padilla@fora.travel, or fill out the form on this page.