FAQs
WHAT DO YOU DO? AREN’T TRAVEL ADVISORS A THING OF THE PAST?
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Fora is the modern travel agency, making the experience of planning and booking trips SO much easier. My deep relationships with hotel and travel partners allow me to give you the best trip possible.
I work with clients to plan and book their travel, making sure they get the absolute most value possible. I can help you book everything from a staycation to a bucket list safari.
Can’t I book the same thing on my own?
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No! I have thousands of relationships with hotels and partners that allow me to secure the best experience for my clients—getting you priority room upgrades, preferred rates, even spa credits.
Plus, I’m part of the Fora community with thousands of expert advisors. So you’re getting my expertise AND the expertise of every single Fora Advisor I’m connected with.
Isn’t it more expensive to use a travel advisor?
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Nope! Because hotel and travel partners love the clients that I bring to their properties, they pay me a fee to do just that.
Why did i find a lower price when I looked myself?
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Working with me isn’t a discount service, it’s a value add service. I will always work with hotel partners to get you the best rates AND the best experience possible. You might be able to find the cheapest room possible on Google or booking platforms, but did you know that the room is right above the hotel’s nightclub and looks directly at a brick wall? And sometimes what might look like the cheapest rate is often not included taxes and fees that show up later in the booking. By working with me, you’ll have insight into all of these things. And if the rate you found online is in fact the best, I can also book that for you, while flagging you as a preferred VIP guest with the hotel directly.
I love researching. i don’t need a travel advisor to tell me what to do!
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The beauty of working with me is that you can be as involved in the planning as you want. If you want to do the legwork, no problem! You can still do the research and come to me when you’re ready to do the actual booking. I can add on the finishing touches (access the upgrade, the free breakfast, or the rooms that adjoin) giving you the best value.
Why is working with you better than simply using a travel rewards card?
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I am the expert when it comes to my clients. I know your likes, dislikes, preferences—and that’s what makes me uniquely qualified to deliver the best possible experience for you. Booking online through credit card travel perks means you’re sacrificing that level of personalization and attention to detail.
If you’re not booking online through your credit card, the other option is waiting on hold to speak with a call center agent. Call centers can have upwards of 7,000 agents, so you’re never getting the same agent twice.
Booking with me means you’ll get the highest touch, personalized experience possible—triple confirming that your suite will be connected to your teenager’s next door, or that your tour is ADA accessible.
I already get upgrades, why should i book with you?
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I know credit card perk programs offer things like $200 resort credits and free breakfast. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: booking with me means you’re getting all of the same perks, but you’re prioritized for room upgrades before other customers.
Why? Because the travel industry is all about relationships and mine run deep. Our team has built meaningful relationships with hotels all over the world (4,500 + hotels, to be exact). And it doesn’t stop at upgrades. I am part of nearly every preferred partner program, including Four Seasons Preferred, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Prive, IHG Luxury and Lifestyle, and Virtuoso Travel.
What does this mean for you? Think bespoke welcome amenities, hyper-personalized attention, maybe even a slice of cake from that little local bakery waiting in your room at turn down.
My credit card travel program already has support, what’s different about working with you?
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I have long-standing, personal relationships with partners, hotel managers, and staff, which means I have a direct line to the places and people that take care of your stay. These personal relationships allow me to quickly and effectively address any issues or concerns that may arise during your trip and solve them in real time.
For instance, if your flight is delayed, I can update your airport pickup, adjust the time of your tour, and make sure you have a welcome drink waiting on arrival.