Professional Travel Research and Planning Fees
SmartBird World Travel is a firm of professional travel advisors, travel designers and destination specialists who invest a tremendous amount of time and financial resources in obtaining first-hand experience, expertise and knowledge in the destination in which we specialize through travel, industry conferences, supplier training and education while establishing and maintaining domestic and global relationships ... all of which we utilize on behalf of serving our clients.
Because of this significant investment we are unable to “waive” fees or provide quotes, pricing, services and/or advice for those that do not have an active, established client-advisor relationship with SmartBird World Travel or SB World Luxe Travel .
SmartBird World Travel offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We use a consultative approach to explore the “what, why, how, when and who “requirements, travel style and budget for your vacation. We analyze this information to offer proposals that meet your expectations. At the conclusion of the consultation, if we mutually agree to move forward; a professional travel planning fee is collected prior to researching and building itinerary options. We also require complete names and dates of birth of all travelers and passport information if applicable.
Based on the complexity of the itinerary we will provide up to 3 options for review and discussion. We will provide up to 2 additional options. Upon your selection of the itinerary, we will make any requested adjustments and collect the required deposits. Pricing and availability are subject to change until deposited.
For groups we will set up a web-link for traveler registration and deposit payments. Prior to travel we will provide travel documents, vouchers, tickets and confirmations. During travel we provide assistance should anything not meet your expectations or any disruptions in travel. We welcome post-travel feedback.
Professional Travel Research and Planning Fees:
Professional Travel Research and Planning Fees do not apply to clients selecting one our "best seller" itineraries nor for Cruise Only Vacations.
US/Mexico/Caribbean Land Vacations:
Requires a minimum fee of $150 for up to 10 travelers: $500 minimum for Groups 10+.
International Destinations or than Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean:
Europe and Central & South America
Requires a minimum of $250 for up to 10 Travelers. Groups of require a Minimum Fee of $500 and a $150 Plan-to-Go Fee Per Person.
Group Plan to go fees are non-refundable nor transferable and are applied toward the individual's final payment; if cancelled for any reason, the plan-to go fee is retained by the agency as an administrative fee.
Africa, Australia and Asia
Requires a minimum fee of $250 for up to 10 Travelers; Groups require a minimum of $500 and a $250 Plan-to Go Fee Per Person
Group Plan to go fees are non-refundable nor transferable and are applied toward the individual's final payment; if cancelled for any reason, the plan-to go fee is retained by the agency as an administrative fee.
Destination Wedding Travel and Corporate Incentive, Meetings and Retreats:
Requires a minimum fee of $750 based on the number of travelers and complexity. Plan-to-Go Fees apply to individual reservations.
Destination Concierge Fees are negotiable.
Based on the complexity of the itinerary we will provide up to 3 options for review and discussion. We will provide up to 2 additional options. Upon your selection of the itinerary, we will make any requested adjustments and collect the required traveler information and deposits. This information will be used to re-confirm the pricing and availability with the airline, cruise line, resort, hotel , rail or tour operator. Once confirmed we will provide confirmations and additional payment instructions . For groups we will set up a web-link for traveler registration and deposit payments. Prior to travel we will furnish travel documents, vouchers, tickets and travel insurance confirmations. During travel we provide assistance should anything not meet your expectations. We welcome post-travel feedback.
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND ARE CONSIDERED FULLY EARNED.
. . contact us for your free consultation
SmartBird World Travel is a firm of professional travel advisors, travel designers and destination specialists who invest a tremendous amount of time and financial resources in obtaining first-hand experience, expertise and knowledge in the destination in which we specialize through travel, industry conferences, supplier training and education while establishing and maintaining domestic and global relationships ... all of which we utilize on behalf of serving our clients.
Because of this significant investment we are unable to “waive” fees or provide quotes, pricing, services and/or advice for those that do not have an active, established client-advisor relationship with SmartBird World Travel or SB World Luxe Travel .
SmartBird World Travel offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We use a consultative approach to explore the “what, why, how, when and who “requirements, travel style and budget for your vacation. We analyze this information to offer proposals that meet your expectations. At the conclusion of the consultation, if we mutually agree to move forward; a professional travel planning fee is collected prior to researching and building itinerary options. We also require complete names and dates of birth of all travelers and passport information if applicable.
Based on the complexity of the itinerary we will provide up to 3 options for review and discussion. We will provide up to 2 additional options. Upon your selection of the itinerary, we will make any requested adjustments and collect the required deposits. Pricing and availability are subject to change until deposited.
For groups we will set up a web-link for traveler registration and deposit payments. Prior to travel we will provide travel documents, vouchers, tickets and confirmations. During travel we provide assistance should anything not meet your expectations or any disruptions in travel. We welcome post-travel feedback.
Professional Travel Research and Planning Fees:
Professional Travel Research and Planning Fees do not apply to clients selecting one our "best seller" itineraries nor for Cruise Only Vacations.
US/Mexico/Caribbean Land Vacations:
Requires a minimum fee of $150 for up to 10 travelers: $500 minimum for Groups 10+.
International Destinations or than Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean:
Europe and Central & South America
Requires a minimum of $250 for up to 10 Travelers. Groups of require a Minimum Fee of $500 and a $150 Plan-to-Go Fee Per Person.
Group Plan to go fees are non-refundable nor transferable and are applied toward the individual's final payment; if cancelled for any reason, the plan-to go fee is retained by the agency as an administrative fee.
Africa, Australia and Asia
Requires a minimum fee of $250 for up to 10 Travelers; Groups require a minimum of $500 and a $250 Plan-to Go Fee Per Person
Group Plan to go fees are non-refundable nor transferable and are applied toward the individual's final payment; if cancelled for any reason, the plan-to go fee is retained by the agency as an administrative fee.
Destination Wedding Travel and Corporate Incentive, Meetings and Retreats:
Requires a minimum fee of $750 based on the number of travelers and complexity. Plan-to-Go Fees apply to individual reservations.
Destination Concierge Fees are negotiable.
Based on the complexity of the itinerary we will provide up to 3 options for review and discussion. We will provide up to 2 additional options. Upon your selection of the itinerary, we will make any requested adjustments and collect the required traveler information and deposits. This information will be used to re-confirm the pricing and availability with the airline, cruise line, resort, hotel , rail or tour operator. Once confirmed we will provide confirmations and additional payment instructions . For groups we will set up a web-link for traveler registration and deposit payments. Prior to travel we will furnish travel documents, vouchers, tickets and travel insurance confirmations. During travel we provide assistance should anything not meet your expectations. We welcome post-travel feedback.
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLANNING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND ARE CONSIDERED FULLY EARNED.
. . contact us for your free consultation
