How We Work

Your Seamless Journey Starts Here

At Cruise & Beyond, we believe extraordinary travel experiences begin long before your departure date. Our role is to take your vision — whether it’s a romantic Amalfi Coast escape, a bespoke African safari, or a curated luxury cruise — and turn it into a flawlessly executed journey.

We are not a big-box travel agency. We operate as your personal travel concierge, offering you tailored, detail-oriented service that removes stress, saves time, and maximizes the value of your trip. Every recommendation we make is based on firsthand expertise, vetted partners, and your individual preferences.

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Our Client Onboarding Process

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Initial Consultation

Complimentary consultation to understand your travel dreams, preferences, and priorities — destinations, style, budget, and must-have experiences.

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Planning Fee Agreement

Before we begin, we require a signed Planning Fee Agreement. This ensures our time, expertise, and resources are dedicated exclusively to you. The fee is credited toward your trip upon booking, or compensates for the professional design work if you choose not to proceed.

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Curated Itinerary Design

We craft a bespoke itinerary with luxury accommodations, transportation, curated activities, and exclusive amenities, leveraging our global partner network for VIP experiences.

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Refinement & Approval

We review the itinerary together, making adjustments until it’s perfect.

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Seamless Booking & Coordination

We handle all bookings and payments with vetted suppliers, delivering a consolidated travel package with documents, confirmations, and insider tips.

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Pre-Departure Concierge Support

Assistance with last-minute details, reservations, packing tips, and travel advisories.

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During Your Trip

We monitor your journey and provide support for changes or special requests — ensuring a smooth experience.

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Post-Trip Follow-Up

We check in upon your return to hear your feedback and refine future travel experiences.

Why We Charge a Planning Fee

Crafting a luxury travel experience requires far more than booking flights and hotels. It’s a professional service that blends destination expertise, supplier relationships, logistical coordination, and personal attention.

Protects your investment of time and ensures your trip is designed by a professional with your best interests in mind.

Allows us to dedicate the necessary hours to research, itinerary building, and fine-tuning without rushing or using generic options.

Reflects the value of creating a journey that is uniquely yours — not an off-the-shelf package.

Just as you would expect to pay for the services of a private chef, interior designer, or event planner, a professional travel consultant delivers an elevated, detail-rich experience worth investing in.

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