If we only book a hotel for a client, we do not charge a planning fee.
The incentive for us to book the hotel vs. you booking it yourself, is that most luxury and boutique hotels offer amenities when the booking is made by a Travel Advisor. These usually include:
We charge a planning fee for custom trips that ranges from $250 - $1500+ depending on the destination, the complexity of the trip, the number of travelers and the time of year.
The fee covers hotel booking, transfers, private touring & activities and restaurant recommendations/reservations.
There is an additional charge for air: $53/ticket for domestic and $80/ticket for international