Give the gift of a trip well-planned

What’s better than being able to just show up to a vacation, knowing that you’re beginning an adventure that’s been thoughtfully planned just for you?

Giving that gift to someone you love.

You’ve got two options…

When gifting a complete trip, you’ll work with me to plan the perfect itinerary for the recipient. We’ll plan as much or as little as you’d like (they might want to choose a thing or two!) and I’ll give you an attractive summary that you can provide as a tangible present.

Maybe your recipient will want to get into the details, so you can give my services as a gift. You pay the planning fee, but I’ll work with them throughout the process from selecting a destination to finding the perfect lodging to picking excursions and activities.

What you’ll get:

No matter if you choose to plan the gifted trip yourself or gift the process, you’ll enjoy all of the advantages of working with Argyle Experiences:

  • Completely tailored planning: my bespoke service addresses your unique preferences and requirements. I’ll work with you to make sure it’s an amazing trip — taking into account interests, tastes, budget, accessibility needs, and more.

  • Travel and destination expertise: not only do I know how to travel well, I’m also part of an extensive network of worldwide travel advisors. Tapping into this hive-mind of travel pros will ensure your trip is anything but off-the-shelf.

  • Access to boutique suppliers and exclusive perks and amenities: I have access to a range of options you won’t find planning yourself or through a large online booking site (think homes that don’t list on Airbnb or negotiated rates for custom excursions). At many partner hotels I can offer perks like complimentary upgrades and free breakfasts.

  • Saving time and avoiding headaches: the biggest benefit I offer is legwork. Instead of you spending weeks trying to filter and cross-reference across suppliers, online reviews, Google maps, and availability, I make sense of the limitless options and give you actionable choices. Plus, I vet everything to a high standard of service.

How it works:

All of the trips I plan are tailored to the client, and I’ll put together a custom proposal based on what kind of services you need. But in general, this is how is usually goes:

  • We’ll start with an intake process to get to know more about what you’re looking to get out of the trip and understand your preferences.

  • Based on that, I’ll draft an overall itinerary outline, to establish the major contours of the trip like travel dates, destination(s), and budget.

  • From there we’ll have some back-and-forth about lodging and excursion/activity options.

  • Once you’ve made selections, I’ll handle all the bookings on your behalf and manage communication with suppliers.

  • Finally, I’ll reconfirm everything and deliver a complete itinerary (accessible via a website, app, or as a PDF) so you’re ready to go for a stress-free trip of a lifetime.

What it costs:

With so many variables (travelers, length of trip, number of destinations, level of activity, etc.), there’s no single standard for travel planning fees. But as a general guideline, full itinerary planning for a weeklong trip for two adults will start around $500. Get in touch and we’ll talk about your circumstance.

Let’s start the conversation

Providing some intial information will get us started. I’ll be in touch within a couple of days to ask some additional questions, provide a quote for planning fees, and talk about next steps.

Don’t be selfish with great travel.