Travel Advisor FAQs
Thank you for inquiring about our travel planning services. Below are the questions we hear most often — if yours isn't here, we'd love to chat.
If you can imagine it, we can plan it. We book luxury hotels and villas, cruises, safaris, flights, private experiences, and fully customized itineraries — crafted to reflect your style and travel goals.
Travel advisors are paid commission by hotels, excursions, and transfers, so there's no added cost to you for those bookings. Because creating a custom trip takes time and care, we do require a non-refundable $150 planning deposit to get started. Think of it as insurance for the hours we'll spend researching, coordinating with trusted partners, and crafting an itinerary designed just for you.
We begin by getting to know you — your preferences, pace, and priorities. From there, we curate and book a seamless itinerary, handling every detail. We're with you before, during, and after your trip.
Our clients receive VIP access through Virtuoso's exclusive global partnerships. This includes preferred rates, room upgrades, daily breakfast, resort or spa credits, and priority treatment — often with special touches along the way.
We are compensated through a combination of planning fees and long-standing partner commissions. All fees are communicated clearly and upfront. Our focus is always on delivering exceptional value and an elevated travel experience — never on upselling.
Reach out via email at Megan@PaylorMadeTravel.com, or fill out our contact form to start the planning conversation.
Yes — through our self-booking portal you can book travel easily while still getting the PMT VIP touch. Email us and we'll send you the link.