Travel planning without the second job
Choose the trip. Leave the planning load to us.
Whether you need one exceptional stay or an entire journey designed, I narrow the choices, coordinate the details and help you travel well without managing every moving piece yourself.
Choose your level of support
The right kind of help depends on the trip.
Some travelers know exactly where they want to stay. Others need a thoughtful shortlist, a professionally structured itinerary or complete journey design. Start with the support that fits where you are now.
Core planning fees are listed below. Complex journeys, groups and corporate travel begin at a published minimum and receive a final quote after consultation. Qualifying hotel and villa bookings are complimentary.
Four ways to work together
Choose the level of planning that fits.
Start with what you already know and how much of the research, design and coordination you want me to carry.
What kind of help would make this trip easier?
Hotel & Villa Booking
ComplimentaryFor qualifying stays
Focused booking support when you already know where you want to stay and would value advisor management and preferred-partner access.
Best for
Hotel- or villa-only requests that generally average $500 or more per night.
What may be included
- Booking and reservation management
- Rate and room-category guidance
- Preferred-partner benefits when available
- Key confirmation details and advisor support
Destination Lookbook
$195Planning fee
A focused recommendation service when the destination is chosen but the right neighborhood, hotel or villa is not.
Best for
Travelers who want a short, thoughtful list instead of searching through endless options.
What is included
- Consultation
- Two to three curated properties
- Neighborhood and location guidance
- Why each property fits
- One revision
- Booking and management
- Preferred-partner benefits when available
The Itinerary
$595Up to 7 days
$7958–14 days
A professionally structured journey for travelers who want expert planning without the highest level of concierge-style support.
What is included
- Consultation and trip structure
- Hotels, experiences and tours
- Transfer planning
- One revision
- Entry and pre-departure information
- Electronic itinerary
- In-destination support within the agreed scope
Full Trip Design
$995Up to 7 days
$1,4958–14 days
The complete Leave the Room experience for travelers who want deeper discovery, comprehensive planning and more active support.
What is included
- Everything included in The Itinerary
- Deeper discovery and full journey design
- Dining guidance and reservations
- Suggested activities and one designed personal moment
- Optional pre-departure call
- More active support before and during travel
- Post-trip follow-up
Why Leave the Room
Not a booking engine. A thoughtful travel partner.
You bring the idea. I bring the questions, research, relationships and organization that turn it into a journey with a point of view, while keeping it unmistakably yours.
Clear choices and a process that reduces noise rather than adding to it.
Places, food and experiences that help you connect with a destination.
The important details are handled so there is room for spontaneity.
Personal guidance that feels human, welcoming and attentive.
How planning works
Clear from the first conversation.
The process is structured enough to keep the journey moving and personal enough to make sure the result still feels like you.
Submit the inquiry
Share the destination, travelers, timing and the kind of experience you want.
Specialized planning
Some journeys need a different kind of scope.
Longer, multi-country, group and corporate travel is priced around the coordination required. Add-on services can also be included where appropriate.
Complex / Multi-Country Journey
Starting at $1,750For multiple countries, three or more cities, rail, ferries, private transfers, multiple guides or specialty requests. Final fee is quoted after consultation.
Private Group Travel
Starting at $750For celebrations, girls trips, families and milestone groups. An additional management fee may apply when individual traveler coordination is required.
Corporate Retreats & Offsites
Starting at $3,500Custom planning for leadership retreats, incentive travel and team offsites. Final pricing depends on program size, sourcing, logistics and attendee support.
Cruise Planning
Custom scopeShip, itinerary and cabin guidance matched to how you want the journey to feel. Any applicable planning fee is confirmed before work begins.
Premium / Business Air Ticketing
$75 per ticketAvailable as an add-on when premium or business-class air ticketing is appropriate for the trip.
Rush Planning
+ $200 under 60 days+ $400 under 30 days. Rush requests are accepted based on destination, complexity and current planning availability.
Before we plan
Questions travelers often ask.
How much does travel planning cost?
The Destination Lookbook is $195. The Itinerary is $595 for up to seven days or $795 for eight to fourteen days. Full Trip Design is $995 for up to seven days or $1,495 for eight to fourteen days. Complex journeys, private groups and corporate retreats begin at the starting prices shown on this page and receive a final quote after consultation. Qualifying hotel and villa bookings are complimentary.
Is booking through a travel advisor more expensive?
Hotel pricing is often the same as booking directly. Depending on the hotel and preferred partner program, advisor bookings may also include benefits such as breakfast, hotel credits or a welcome amenity. Upgrades, early check-in and late check-out are based on availability.
When should I start planning?
Ideally, begin four to six months before travel, especially for Europe, popular destinations, multiple stops or peak seasons. More complex or high-demand journeys may benefit from an earlier start. If your timeline is shorter, submit an inquiry and we can assess what is realistic.
What types of trips do you specialize in?
Leave the Room Travel focuses on thoughtful, immersive journeys, including Europe and the Mediterranean, boutique and luxury hotels, food and wine, cultural travel, honeymoons, cruises and meaningful trips with family or friends.
Can you help if I already booked part of the trip?
Yes, depending on what remains and the support you need. That may include itinerary design, activity recommendations, restaurants, transportation planning or the day-by-day flow. Existing bookings are reviewed during the consultation so the scope is clear.
Do you book flights?
I typically provide flight guidance and recommendations, particularly for international trips or premium-cabin travel. When appropriate, I may assist with certain flight bookings or coordinate flight timing with the rest of the itinerary.
Do you work with every travel budget?
Leave the Room Travel is best suited to travelers seeking boutique or luxury accommodations, thoughtful pacing and meaningful experiences rather than lowest-price or mass-market planning. Complimentary hotel and villa booking is generally intended for stays averaging $500 or more per night. If you are unsure about fit, the inquiry is the right place to start.
What happens after I submit the inquiry?
We begin with a consultation about the trip and your travel style. I then recommend the appropriate planning scope and provide any applicable fee. Once the scope is approved, design and coordination begin.
Be an Untourist.
Tell me what you want to get away from and what you want more of.
Where you are curious to go matters. How you want the journey to feel is where we begin.
Prices shown are planning fees unless otherwise stated. Complex journeys, private groups and corporate retreats are starting prices; the final fee is quoted after consultation based on scope and complexity. Complimentary hotel and villa booking is generally intended for properties averaging $500 or more per night. Additional group-management fees may apply when individual traveler coordination is required. Rush planning is accepted based on availability. Preferred-partner amenities depend on the property, rate and program; upgrades, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Cruise planning fees, specific support and in-trip assistance are confirmed in the agreed service scope.
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