How it all works

Seamless Travel Planning

From designing your trip to your journey home, we've got you covered

Provide us a few key details about the trip you are dreaming about.  

Complete our Inquiry Form HERE

Now you have completed our Inquiry Form; I will contact you for a time we can schedule a Complimentary phone Consultation.

Before planning your trip, we offer a complimentary consultation so you can get to know us, how we might best meet your travel needs, and if we are a good fit for you.  I will also ask questions to learn about your travel style and gain insight to what will make this a memorable experience for you.

Plan on about 20 to 30 minutes. Have a pen and paper with your questions ready!

Thanks to our established relationships with the best local guides, we are able to make a few extra suggestions for your discovery. After all, that is why you came to us, because you love original insider experiences, right? Great Escapes preferred status with leading local travel experts, allows our clients exciting experiences, exclusive access, and cherished travel moments.

Many of our clients tell us we planned things for them they didn’t know they needed until they arrived. I have a collaborative approach to personalize every custom journey around your interests and preference.  With my expertise, I will provide helpful tips with  honest advise based on our experience and professional first hand knowledge of the country and destination. We collaborate and refine your itinerary until it is perfect. 

Prior to your initial deposit, Great Escapes provides you a full disclosure of the terms and conditions, cancel or change policies.  It is important you are aware of these as well as what penalties may come into play if you need to change or cancel your travel arrangements.

Terms & Conditions apply to every trip. You will need to review and approve Great Escapes Terms and Conditions as well as those of additional suppliers of services for your trip. These terms and conditions are added to your sales agreement. 

When you have fallen in love with the trip I have created for you, I will send you two emails: a credit card authorization form and an e-signature invoice for you to complete and secure your trip. This invoice also will advise you of the terms, including each supplier’s cancellation and change fees, and provide you a schedule of payment deadlines. A deposit or full payment or credit card guarantee will be required to secure arrangements. (Availability and price can change at any time until payment is made.)

A few weeks prior to departure I will present you with your trip documents, including all reservations and arrangements that have been made. And your electronic itinerary will be finalized.

To view your itinerary, download our free app to your mobile device and enter your unique credentials. You may also use the preview link to check it out online. And print from a .pdf.

This offers you insider tips, relevant travel information for your destinations with streamlined itinerary features to stay informed and organized.

  • Stay on Schedule, track flights and get notifications on updates to your itinerary.
  • Get driving or walking directions and view hotel or activity websites with one tap.
  • View past itineraries.
  • Available for Android, iPhone & iPad.

I’ll contact you either with an email or phone call about 10 days prior to your final payment date.

About 2 weeks before you depart, I’ll arrange a time we can review your travel arrangements and answer your questions.

  • You will need to have reviewed your travel plans and be familiar with all of your itinerary before our 2 week meeting. 
  • Ask away! I want you to be ready and confident in your travel plans.

I’m here in the background in case of questions or emergencies.  And if you feel like sending a postcard or a social post -just to let me know you’re OK.

Once you have made your journey home, I’ll reach out to hear about the wonderful memories you created!

I create vacations with just for you with passion and care. I love to hear about your exciting adventures and discoveries on your vacations and if there is any items we can follow up with.

Great Escapes
'Personalized Planning Service'

I have a creative approach to crafting unique and memorable discoveries

as Important as it is to know where you want to travel 
we want to know why.

—Planning your personalized vacation requires expertise and research to provide you the trip you have been dreaming about. 

We help you make better travel decisions and handle all of the arrangements. All the while we are monitoring conditions and any changes throughout  your trip. 

We are inspired by our clients and conceptualize the cadence of our custom journeys unique to everyone.  Understanding your motivations and expectations is how we plan a transformative experience for you.  We provide a genuine experience bringing to life the ideas you have been dreaming of with care and passion.

Services

'Personalized Planning Service'

Every trip is entirely unique. Weather booking a hotel with our added VIP amenities, a pre or post cruise discovery or a fully customized multi-country trip; GREAT ESCAPES professional services are based on your travel requirements. Learn about our services in our complimentary consultation. 

PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL GUIDANCE

Review of the destination travel requirements, Personalized research, collaboration and recommendations, My first hand tips and suggestions.

Luxury Bora Bora Travel agent specializing in French Polynesia
TRAVEL PLANNING CARE

Provide the Terms & Conditions of your travel arrangements, Well proven record as your advocate, liaison & support for travel suppliers, Organized electronic travel documents on Our phone app.

Luxury Ocean Cruises
YOUR PEACE OF MIND & PROTECTION

Travel insurance quotes and booking, Monitoring changes that impact your arrangements, Review of the terms, conditions and cancellation penalties.

Active vacations to Taha'a French Polynesia, Travel agency specializing in Taha'a French Polynesia
ADDITIONAL GREAT ESCAPES BENEFITS

Request VIP status, complimentary breakfast, food and beverage credits, early check-in & late check-out privileges, personal concierge services based on availability at At 'Select' resorts & hotels worldwide. Onboard credits on Select Sailings.