Why Booking Through a Travel Planner Can Actually Save You Money

Real savings, real service, zero stress.

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) planning a trip—comparing prices, reading reviews, hunting for the “best deal”—you know how overwhelming it can be. And even after all that work, you might still end up overpaying.

What if I told you that working with a travel planner doesn’t just save you time... it can actually save you money?

Let me show you how.

A Real-Life Example: 7-Day Trip, Real Savings

One of my recent clients came to me looking for a relaxing but memorable 7-day getaway. We discussed what they were looking for—destination, vibe, budget, ideal accommodations—and I got to work.

When I priced out their accommodations through the exclusive travel portals I have access to, I found a stunning option that cost $4,500 for the full 7 nights.

Here’s the catch: Had they booked the exact same property on their own, it would’ve cost them $5,800.

💡 That’s $1,300 in savings on accommodations alone—without lifting a finger.

But What About My Planning Fee?

Great question!

My fully customized travel planning fee for a trip like this (7 days including travel days) would be $693.

So let’s do the math:

You save $1,300 on accommodations
You pay me $693 for trip planning= You’re still $607 ahead—and I’ve handled all the research, planning, and logistics for you.

And that’s not even factoring in the additional savings I found on transportation or the hours of time they got back by not doing it themselves.