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WORKING WITH SKINNY DIP MEANS EVERY LITTLE DETAIL WILL BE HANDLED WITH CARE.
I plan each and every trip as if it were my own. I know your interests, preferences, and budget are unique, and I will do everything I can to deliver on your biggest travel dreams. I’ll dig for answers, research until I find THE perfect options, and will ensure you get all of the perks possible to make you feel like a total VIP.
How it Works
After you book a complimentary consultation call, we’ll chat on the phone, via Zoom, or even through email. I’m completely flexible, so we’ll work together whichever way you prefer. We’ll discuss your unique travel style, your wishlist, preferences and everything in-between! If you decide to move forward with Skinny Dip, you’ll then pay my planning fee, which starts at $100 per trip. The fee will be discussed on the call and is based on complexity of the trip.
I take the info from our chat and research like mad so you don’t have to. I aim to find the PERFECT destination, property, and experiences that will fit your unique wishes. Once I have some fabulous options, I’ll present them to you. We’ll work together to tweak the plans until everything is perfect.
From there, I’ll make sure we have the best deals and the biggest perks. I’ll secure your dream trip and send you all of the important details via my nifty travel app - which will provide you with everything you need for a completely seamless travel experience. I’ll also make sure you get VIP status by reaching out to the property you’re staying and working my magic.
I’m here from the moment we chat until well after you return from the trip. Have questions or concerns? Feel free to connect with me any time (yes, even during your trip!) and I’ll make sure everything is taken care of.
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After working with Kylie, I don't know I'll ever schedule a vacation without her help again! She was a time and sanity saver, listening to all of my needs and challenges and working around a very set budget and schedule constraints to build the best package for us. And then came the pandemic and multiple reschedules - yet never once did I feel I had exhausted Kylie's patience. She is professional, efficient and a real joy to work with!
- Karina
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DISCOVERY PHASE
In this important part of the process, you get to share all of your hopes and dreams for your getaway. The best trips are designed around your favorite things, so share anything that makes you unique that I may want to consider when researching for you. We’ll talk about destinations, interests, must-haves, and even dislikes so I can ensure you’re only getting options you’ll love. The more you share, the better - so don’t hold back!
* If you’d like to move forward to the research phase, you’ll then pay my research/planning fee. This fee will be discussed and agreed upon during our chat.
Planning Fees are as follows:
$100: Simple planning & single-destination trips, such as Mexico, the Caribbean, travel within the U.S.
Starting at $200: Complex itineraries + multiple destinations + group travel.
*Because each trip I plan is completely custom + each travel situation is different, the above fee schedule may vary based on your individual needs. I’ll always be transparent and up-front if I need to charge more, before I start researching.
RESEARCH
This is where I really get to work. I spend hours digging into my resources, considering my personal experiences, chatting with colleagues, and connecting with destination specialists in the country or city of your choosing. I take your wishlist and sort through all of the amazing properties near the destination to make sure I’m looking at the best possible choices to present to you. I make sure I’m honoring your budget to the best of my abilities while exploring experiences that will elevate your vacation. I dig deep!
RECONNECT
Now here comes the fun part:getting to share all of my exciting finds with you! This is when you’ll realize that your dreams can become a reality during your next trip. I’ll give you ample time to review each option and we’ll discuss. Once you feel excited and confident about the plan, we’ll move forward with booking!
BOOK + VIP
At this point, you get to sit back and relax. I’ll take care of everything from booking all components to requesting special occasion arrangements, setting up your VIP status and ensuring everything is perfectly in place. About three weeks prior to your travel start datel - I will deliver your travel documents via mail and app. All you have to worry about is packing the perfect outfits for your getaway!
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Kylie is absolutely wonderful to work with. She helped my husband and I plan our honeymoon as we were in the middle of moving out of state, finding new jobs, and planning our own wedding. We had no concerns whatsoever about our itinerary and were confident that Kylie had us taken care of the entire time. Everything from the flights, to the hotel transportation and check-in was perfect and seamless. I'm so thankful that we didn't have to lift a finger while planning our honeymoon, so we could truly relax and enjoy every minute of it.
- Brianna
FAQs
+ WHY WOULD I BOOK WITH A TRAVEL DESIGNER WHEN I CAN BOOK ON MY OWN?
I totally understand this question! No matter if you’re passionate about planning trips or would greatly appreciate the extra set of hands, my clients work with me for a wide variety of reasons:
Busy schedules: Some choose to work with me because they don’t have a lot of time to nail down the details. They enjoy the initial planning stages, which is where we work together, and then I take on all of the annoying little details so they don’t have to!
VIP perks and upgrades: In these cases, I might work with clients as if I am their personal travel assistant. They can be as involved as they want to be! They usually like to take advantage of the fact that I’m constantly digging into the newest, hottest, most unique properties and experiences out there. I learn about what’s new before the general public, and these clients love that.
Peace-of-mind: Knowing you have an expert on your side in the event some crazy happens (say, a pandemic) can help you alleviate stress and worry. During COVID, I was able to get FULL refunds for almost all of my clients who had to cancel due to the pandemic. Guess who didn’t spend 8 hours on hold with an airline? My clients!
Savings! There are some cases where the price you see on Expedia or other sites is the same price as I can get, BUT they can’t guarantee preferred room locations, personalized services, and other amazing perks. Almost always, I can save you some serious cash! My hotel partnerships and access to unpublished rates means more savings for you. I do the same with any other accommodation, experience, or service you invest in during your getaway.
+ WHAT DO YOU CHARGE?
I charge a small fee for my planning services. This covers my initial research, so I know you’re serious about working with me. Single destination planning and booking is $100 while multiple destinations or more complex bookings including Europe is $200 I am always open for a discussion, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
+ WHAT PERKS CAN I EXPECT WORKING WITH YOU?
The perks vary from property to property, but I can guarantee you’ll be VIP’d no matter where you stay. This can mean small things like preferred room location (think close to the beach) or even bigger perks like room upgrades, welcome champagne, resort credit, and more!
+ WHAT CAN YOU ALL BOOK FOR ME?
When it comes to travel, I pretty much book it all! Hotels, air, cars, villa/house rentals, boats (sailing trips and yachts), adventure trips (cycling trips and hiking getaways), special excursions/tours, and more. If it’s travel related - let’s chat!
+ HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK FOR MY TRIP?
When booking a package, you’ll usually be able to secure your trip with a deposit. This deposit amount varies based on the number of travelers and trip inclusions. Final payment dates vary from package to package, but many times final payment is due a month prior to travel.
+ CAN I PURCHASE TRIP PROTECTION THROUGH YOU?
Absolutely! In fact, I highly recommend considering trip protection for your travels. There are various options for protection plans - so let’s chat about your needs!
+ HOW DO YOU KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT DESTINATIONS + HOTELS?
Personal travel - Sometimes, I joke that my travel counts as “research”, but it’s truly invaluable to experience destinations, hotels, and adventures myself. Whenever I travel, I try to look at everything with fresh eyes and I analyze and note everything for my future clients! When I go to Mexico, for example, I stay at 1-2 properties and then set up site inspections with 5-10 more each time I travel, to maximize my time in destination!
Travel Conferences - I attend travel conferences each year, where I meet with tourism boards, hotel groups, destination management companies, transfer companies, air suppliers - you name it! This is an incredible place for me to make connections with hotels to ensure my clients will receive the best perks upon arrival!
- Networking - It never ends. I’m constantly looking to make connections, so when I don’t have an answer I know that I have reliable people to turn to! From Destination Management Companies, to Tourism Boards and agents - I’ve got great connections across the globe. This simply means the best possible experiences for you, my client!
- Guess what I am reading in my free time? Travel books, magazines and websites. You could say I have a bit of an obsession….