Planning Fees

Researching Air, Cruise, and Custom Travel options can be time consuming, so let us give you that time back!

Hummingbird Global Getaways is an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge, one of the most modern and dynamic luxury travel agencies in the world. The agency is a Virtuoso member and enjoys status in more than 30 of the top preferred travel agency programs of the leading brands in luxury travel (including Four Seasons, Marriott Stars & Luminous Luxury Brands, Hyatt Privee, Rosewood Elite, Hilton Impresario, Belmond Bellini Club…and more…) which brings buying power and perks to our clients. Heather Olivarez started her business as a travel advisor over 16 years ago. She is passionate, client-focused and detail oriented.
Heather is a frequent world traveler. She spends several weeks throughout each year visiting and researching the places she sends clients.

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How To Leverage Heather's Travel Expertise

To schedule an appointment, email moc.syawateGlabolGdribgnimmuH%40rehtaeH or call 281-948-2312. Based on your availability and preferences, she will meet you (or schedule a call) for day or evening.

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Why Use A Travel Advisor?

Heather delivers an upgraded travel experience, secured through personal connections and the $15 billion buying power of the Virtuoso luxury travel network as well as VIP access through Departure Lounge’s preferred partner programs. When you rely on Heather to plan and reserve your trips worldwide, you access a world of insider knowledge and special privileges including:
❖ Complimentary upgrades, daily breakfast and special amenities at 1,000+ five-star hotels and resorts
❖ Destination-based experts around the world to serve as your guides and provides access to insider experiences
❖ Complimentary shore excursions with gourmet meals, exclusive cocktail receptions and dedicated hosts on 400+ luxury cruise sailings per year
❖ A professional who can help you custom tailor itinerary and is there to correct any issues that may arise during your travel
❖ An online travel itinerary, accessible via an app on your smartphone with integrated flight updates for ease of access while traveling

Hummingbird Global Getaways Fee Structure

Travel Planning Consultation

End to end trip planning assistance based on a specific destination*, custom itinerary design tailored to client interests, travel coordination, VIP/preferred partner perks** through global connections, in-trip assistance and post trip follow-up.

    • Fee Type

    • Up to 1 Week

    • Up to 2 Weeks

    • 2 Weeks+

    • Fee Type

    • Fee Type

    • Up to 1 Week

    • Up to 1 Week

    • Up to 2 Weeks

    • Up to 2 Weeks

    • 2 Weeks+

    • 2 Weeks+

    • One Person, Couple or Family

    • $300*

    • $550*

    • $550+ (to be assessed)

    • Fee Type

    • One Person, Couple or Family

    • Up to 1 Week

    • $300*

    • Up to 2 Weeks

    • $550*

    • 2 Weeks+

    • $550+ (to be assessed)

    • Groups / Multi-Generation

    • $175***

    • $300***

    • $300+*** (to be assessed)

    • Fee Type

    • Groups / Multi-Generation

    • Up to 1 Week

    • $175***

    • Up to 2 Weeks

    • $300***

    • 2 Weeks+

    • $300+*** (to be assessed)

* A free 30 minute consultation call is available to help determine preferred travel destination. If proposals/options are required across multiple destinations, a custom design fee will be assessed.

** VIP/Preferred Partner Perks typically include complimentary breakfast for two, hotel credit, prioritized early check-in/late check-out and room upgrades (based on availability)

*** Fees are per room required for the group or multi-generational family travelling.

Flight Ticketing/Change/Cancellation

Flight route research, seat selection, dietary or mobility assistance, monitoring and advising schedule changes. Voluntary (client initiated) flight changes and cancellations to will be billed person/ticket change/cancellation fee. Airline initiated flight changes or cancellations do not have additional fees. Fee: $100 per person per ticket for new booking and voluntary changes / cancellations

Virtuoso Hotel Booking Services

 For hotel only bookings not requiring other travel planning assistance, booking fees can be waived in order to obtain VIP / preferred partner perks* for clients. In order to have the fee waived- the city, hotel, room type and specific dates must be provided.  

Notes

• Upfront travel planning consultation fees and expedited planning surcharges may be adjusted due to the complexity and duration of the trip. Adjustments to the above fees will be discussed and agreed in advance.• Availability and price quotes are applicable to the date and time at which they are requested and cannot be guaranteed until payment is made. • Quotes in a foreign currency fluctuate with exchange rates and international payments may carry a foreign transaction fee.• If hardcopy documents are required, shipping expenses are billed to client

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