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Services

It is and has always been my goal to provide an exceptional vacation planning experience that is tailored to each individual traveler... because there is only 1 of you. I draw on my many years of vacation planning and design, along with my travel experiences, both professionally and personally. 
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We begin with an in-depth consultation where we will discuss your hopes and dreams for the trip, previous travel experiences, travel preferences, and more. I then design an itinerary customized for you, and work with you to make any necessary adjustments. Once I have a good understanding of your needs, I begin the detailed process of planning.

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​After you depart for your journey, I will continue to monitor your trip to ensure smooth travel. Once you have returned,  we will discuss what you enjoyed most and how you felt about your vacation overall so we can ensure the next adventure is even better.

​The Customized Planning Services investment below covers supporting you from the initial phone call until you return home. It covers my research time for discovering the best options for your trip; working with only the best Tour Operators and Cruiselines to develop a customized itinerary based on your travel preferences, discussing these options with you, the confident and accurate reservation of your journey and the access to a Travel Professional for questions until you have returned home. 


CUSTOM PLANNING SERVICES

1-6 GUESTS AND/OR
UP TO 3 COUPLES

starting @ $57.00
(For 1 couple, that's less than $30 per Adult)
Save yourself countless hours of research and frustration, have a professionally booked vacation and never worry about missing a payment deadline
OFFER INCLUSIONS
  • Initial phone consultation (it is my goal to understand your needs and desires for your trip, during our consultation, so we can avoid excessive rework of the proposed itinerary)​
  • Custom designed itinerary (up to 2 locations, for independent travel, within 1 itinerary... not referring to a cruise) (*)
  • Quote provided within 48-72 hours (excluding weekends and Holidays)​
  • ​Confirmation of travel components ​(Air, only included, if provided through the Travel Supplier)​​​​​
  • ​​Process of travel payments (direct with the travel supplier)
  • Travel Professional's Research Hours (Saving you countless hours of research and frustration)
  • Available for questions... before, during and after your return
  • 1 Quote with up to 3 pricing options 
  • 1 Itinerary alteration (prior to the travel components being confirmed)
(*) If you're itinerary consists of more than 2 locations, Contact Me for accurate pricing

(Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $58.99)  ​

​LARGE GROUPS...
​20(+) GUESTS

Because planning and managing group travel involves significant time and effort, there are specific fees associated with groups that exceed 20 people. Please Contact Me for pricing should you have a larger group or special celebration with which I can assist you. ​​

SMALL GROUPS...
​7-20 GUESTS

starting @ $157.00
(For 7 people, that's less than $25 per Adult)
You're not just saving yourself countless hours of research, but countless hours of frustration when it comes to organizing a group... have I mentioned needing to process all those travel payments or the thousands of questions. After all, this is your vacation too!!
Offer Inclusions
  •  Initial phone consultation (it is my goal to understand your needs and desires for your trip, during our consultation, so we can avoid excessive rework of the proposed itinerary)​
  • Custom designed itinerary
  • Quote provided within 1 week (excluding weekends and Holidays)
  • Confirmation of travel components ​(Air, only included, if provided through the Travel Supplier)​​
  • ​​​​Process of travel payments (direct with the travel supplier)
  • A Travel Professional's Research Hours (Saving you countless hours of research and frustration)
  • Available for questions... before, during and after your return
  • 1 Quote with up to 3 pricing options 
  • 1 Itinerary alteration ​
Bonus: Creation of a customized Private Group Webpage & Facebook Group page
(examples of a Group Cruise page and a Group Land page)

(Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $162.49)

​FREE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
(with PRICE MATCH)

Are you someone who loves to research or is someone that's always looking for that amazing travel deal? But when it's time to make the reservation... you're just not sure it's the best travel option or even that it's safe to book. When in doubt, have a Travel Professional conduct a Price Match. 
Price Match requirements
  • You have spent hours of research... found the exact resort, cruise or other travel option you want (*)... and you're now ready to book (but you're not sure if it's safe to book)
  • Email the whole itinerary (everything you want included in the package), including the price
  • Receive 1 Travel Professional's alternative suggestion (if available; this suggestion would be if there is a better resort, a better cruise line, a better room option, etc. for a little more money)  ​​
  • Phone or Email confirmation of all travel components ​(Air is only included if provided through the Travel Supplier, A Taste for Travels works with)​​​
  • Process of travel payments (only if the package is booked through A Taste for Travels Travel Agency... payments made directly with the travel supplier)
  • ​Available for questions... up to 3 times (between the reservation confirmation date and before you depart​)
Price Match provided within 48-72 hours (excluding weekends and Holidays)
Bonus: You are getting the advise and reassurance of a 20 year Travel Professional
(*) Some travel options may not be offered. As stated above; email the whole itinerary/all travel components, including the price, and someone will get back with you if the itinerary cannot be matched completely or price matched.  Some travel options might require Agency Service fees.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

5 YEAR TRAVEL PLAN

starting @ $197.00

If you're like me; you want to see, experience and taste the whole world... but deciding what to do next can be overwhelming. No longer stress over where to travel to next, or get so busy that you forget to book your well-needed vacation... and bonus... planning ahead can also mean less budget stress. Introducing the 5 Year Travel Plan.
TRAVEL PLAN & "BONUS" DETAILS
I hear it all the time... "I don't know where to go this year, next year, etc"... "The kids are _ old now, where should I take them this year, next year, etc"... "I want to travel everywhere, where should I go"

If you like feeling less stressed over money or not knowing what to do, or where to travel to next... this bonus is for you​
Bonus: We will work together to create a "tailored to you" 5 Year Vacation Plan & Budget.
Once we have discussed your hopes and desires, an ideal budget (within reason) and many other particulars... you will have a tailored to you Vacation Plan & Budget. However nothing will be booked until all the package components can be reserved, based on the year of travel and when those travel components are available for purchase... per the cruiseline, resort, airline, etc. availability.
​This is currently only available for individual couples and families. You are allowed up to 2 revisions
​A Couple's 5 Year Travel Plan 
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(example only)​
  • ​Year 1:  Cruise the Caribbean... on the Celebrity Edge in an Infinite Veranda room
  • Year 2:  2 or 3 small trips this year... something like... a 3 Night/4 Day Culinary Retreat to Charleston, SC... and maybe a​ Christmas Shopping trip to NYC
  • Year 3:  stay at an Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort... lots of excellent resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico
  • Year 4:  visit Europe
  • ​Year 5:  Cruise the Caribbean... on one of the newest cruise ships at sea
A Small Family's 5 Year Travel Plan 
(example only)
  • Year 1 (kids ages 11 & 13):   Royal Caribbean Cruise... lots of activities onboard
  • Year 2 (kids ages 12 & 14):  travel the US... visit 1 or more of the amazing National Parks
  • Year 3 (kids ages 13 & 15):  stay at one of the amazing Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean or Mexico
  • Year 4 (kids ages 14 & 16):  1 or 2 smaller trips... within the US
  • Year 5 (kids ages 15 & 17):  visit Europe... would make for a great graduation trip

(Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $203.89)

​EXTRA ITINERARY QUOTES

starting @ $37.00
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(That's less than $20 per additional quote)

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Sometimes you don't find that perfect itinerary, resort, cruise the first time around... or the price isn't right for that trip. You need some additional options. No problem, I will provide you with up to 2 additional itinerary quotes.
I am providing you with my 20 years of travel knowledge, I am spending the time doing all the research and I am customizing the itinerary to accommodate your dreams and desires. 
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(Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $38.29)

​HELP...
"I'VE BOOKED MY OWN TRIP"

starting @ $57.00
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(You cannot put a price tag on Peace of Mind!!)

Yes, you can always ask family and friends for help... but have they worked in the travel industry for 20 years, day in and day out... are they giving their opinion based on a vacation they took 5 years ago. It's not just "times" that change, it's Rules and Regulations... and that's why you need a Travel Professional's advise and guidance. 
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You've found that "just right" cruise, resort, etc... the dates are perfect... the price is amazing... and it's now or never, you've got to book it right now! This happens all the time... because the one thing I can guarantee you is... prices will change all the time. If it's a good deal, book it!

You're vacation is booked. Now you've got 20 questions... what can I bring or not bring on the plane... is it the same for every airline... what identification do I need (different destinations require different identification)... how am I getting to the cruise/resort... is this shuttle company reliable and safe... did I book the best room on the cruise or at the resort... are my food and beverages included... do I need to purchase a Beverage package... what am I going to do once I'm on the cruise, at the resort, etc... do I need Travel Insurance; if so, what type... etc... etc... etc..
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If your vacation is booked and paid for... wonderful. But if you have questions and concerns, and would like to speak with a Travel Professional, asking their advise and guidance about what comes next or what to expect... this is the best option for you... Speak with a Travel Professional up to 3 times before you depart.

 (Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $58.99)

​CUSTOMIZED GROUP WEBPAGE
​&  FACEBOOK PAGE

starting @ $97.00

If you've already booked your group vacation, but would like a professionally designed Group Webpage and Group Facebook page for your group, we are here to help
Details & Webpage examples
Whether it's a Family Reunion, a Destination Wedding, a Class Reunion trip... or any of the many Group travel options out there, you want a beautiful webpage that you can send your friends and family to. You don't have hours to spend creating a flyer... pay for the printing and then pay even more to get the flyer in their hands. But most importantly, you don't want to spend hours answering questions about the trip... after all, this is your vacation too!!

Simply email or text a Webpage link to everyone... or post it in your newly created Group Facebook page. Let your Webpage answer their questions... or answer similar questions with 1 post on our Group Facebook page.

Remember the Webpage is designed for your specific group, with your own payment processing link, registration form link, all the guidelines and terms & conditions of your package
(here's just an example of a Group Cruise page and a Group Land page)

(Fee at checkout will reflect the addition of 3.5% tax... total of $100.39)
(*) Posting on the Facebook Group page is not included. If you would like to inquire about pricing... Contact Me
For specific questions... Contact Me anytime
Terms & Conditions
All quotes are Non-refundable and are not applied to the travel package price. Prices are accurate at time of print, but are subject to change at anytime
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Chrystal Kowack
​​chrystal@atastefortravels.com
​252-903-2576
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