What I Do
Most travel advisors become experts in destinations, but I become an expert in YOU. How you like to move through a trip, what your kids will actually eat, whether "relaxing" means a beach chair or a bike ride.
Then I plan the whole thing end to end, drawing on direct relationships with hotels and on-the-ground partners around the world (the kind that get you upgrades, perks, and answers a booking site never will). The result is a trip that feels effortless and perfectly crafted for you.
Service Options
You love to travel, and once upon a time, you probably loved planning it too. But somewhere between work, life, and everything else, the fun part became another job: twenty-plus hours lost to browser tabs, cross-checking reviews, and studying maps to find the right neighborhood.
That's the part I take off your plate. Here are some of the ways I help — though every trip I plan is custom, so you'll only ever get the services that actually make sense for you.
Hotel Booking
Already know where you want to stay? I can book it for you and help make sure you're treated like a VIP when you arrive. Plus, if its a partner hotel, I can include perks like complimentary breakfast, early check-in/late check-out, and property credits to spend on dining, spa, and more.
Price: Complimentary
Hotel Research
Just need the hotel handled? Tell me where you're headed, and I'll send you the three best options for your destination, matched to your taste, your travel style, and your budget. If any of them is a partner property, your stay comes with the VIP perks and amenities listed above, at no extra cost.
Cost: $145
Full Itinerary
This is the full Sam Plans experience: hand it all to me, and I'll build the trip end to end. That includes:
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A call where I dive into all there is to know about you and how you like to travel
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Accommodations researched, recommended, and booked (with VIP perks at partner properties)
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Flights researched and booked
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All transportation, door to door: private transfers, car rentals, trains, ferries
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Guided tours and activities matched to how you actually like to spend a day
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Restaurant recommendations
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Destination guidance and packing tips
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A digital itinerary in one elegant app, everything in one place
Cost: No two trips are the same and I price my services based on the length and complexity of your trip. A typical range to expect is $585-$1885