Travel is really ramping up. As an industry, we couldn’t be more thrilled, and I know you’re excited too. I can tell because the requests are flying in as my travelers seek the freedom of an open world once more. I’m so happy to orchestrate your trips of a lifetime, and there are some words to the wise I want to share to make the process as smooth as possible. Depending on when you last traveled internationally, things might be a lot different than you remember.

First, there are ever-changing entry protocols individual countries have put in place. Thankfully, they have started to become less onerous of late. You’ll want to consult with me, your travel advisor, to make sure you’re meeting your destination’s requirements.

Second, everyone is eager to go globetrotting again– to head to the World Cup in Qatar or to the rescheduled Oberammergau Passion Play or whatever trip it is you’ve been dreaming of for two years or longer. It’s exciting to get back out there!

And third, You do need to remember that even the most popular destinations have had very few visitors in the last couple of years. That means my industry partners in those countries have been working with skeleton crews and are bringing new people on to handle the influx of travel requests. Tour operators, hotels, and cruise lines are playing catch-up for a while.

I will always advocate for my travelers and work to get you the best service possible in a timely manner. What you can do to ensure the best experience possible is plan as far in advance as you can.

I understand schedules can change and a lot of things are in flux in your lives too. Give as much information as you can, and I’ll try to get a jump on things to secure space and start designing your journey. Cancellation policies are still pretty flexible, so we can adjust plans as needed.

Curating an unforgettable trip takes time to get the details just right, and right now it takes a little longer than you might be used to. The more notice I have the better job I can do for you. Working together, we’ll make your trip of a lifetime memorable for all the right reasons. Reach out to me as soon as you have an idea of where and when.