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THE HONEYMOON BFF
FAQ
Here, you'll find answers to common questions about The Honeymoon BFF Travel Advisory services, including trip planning, booking assistance, destinations, pricing, and more. We’re here to make your travel experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If you don’t see the information you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly – we’re happy to help!
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WHAT EXACTLY IS A TRAVEL ADVISOR?
TRAVEL ADVISORS ARE AFFILIATED AGENCIES THAT ACT AS A LARGE UMBRELLA OF CONNECTIONS TO THE MOST TRUSTED AND CONSISTENT TRAVEL OPTIONS IN THE WORLD. NO EXAGGERATION. ALL OF THESE CONNECTIONS ARE BASED IN REAL, CARED FOR, AND MAINTAINED HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS ON EVERY LEVEL. WHILE TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE IT EASIER FOR TRAVELERS TO BOOK CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THEIR TRIPS ONLINE, TRAVEL ADVISORS BRING FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, A HIGH-END EXPERIENCE AND UNMATCHED PERSONALIZATION OF ITINERARY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT PLUS IN-DESTINATION SUPPORT. YOU'RE NEVER IN IT ALONE.
WHY SHOULD I BOOK WITH AN ADVISOR RATHER THAT ON MY OWN?
FEELING OVERWHELMED (MAYBE PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IS ENOUGH AND YOU WANT SOMEONE TO TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS?) - OR SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME FOR COMPLEX TRIP RESEARCH TO A NEW PLACE? MOST OF OUR CLIENTS COME TO US FOR HONEYMOONS, WANTING US TO PUT TOGETHER THEIR TRIP SO THEY CAN SAY "I DO AND CYA LATER!"T WITHOUT WORRY. WE TAKE ALL ON THAT MENTAL LOAD AND PLAN YOUR TRIPS BASED ON YOUR PREFERENCES, WANTS, NEEDS AND BUDGET. WE HAVE HIGH STANDARDS AND A LIST OF INCREDIBLE PARTNERS, SO YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT OUR HAND-PICKED PROPERTY IS DOWNRIGHT AMAZING. IF YOU ARE A DIY-ER WHO LIVES FOR PLANNING EVERY DETAIL AND HUNTING FOR THE BEST GROUPON DEALS, WE MAY NOT BE A GOOD FIT. OUR FOCUS IS GETTING OUR COUPLES AMAZING VALUE, NOT NECESSARILY THE CHEAPEST OPTION ON THE MARKET.
WHY DO HOTELS LIKE YOU MORE THAN 3RD PARTY SITES?
BECAUSE WE ARE REAL PEOPLE CONNECTING THEM TO REAL PEOPLE AND IN THIS DIGITAL AGE THAT IS HARDER AND HARDER TO COME BY. 3RD PARTY SITES TAKE ALMOST TRIPLE THE AMOUNT OF COMMISSION THAT PRIVATE AND INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL ADVISORS ARE AWARDED. YOU ARE SUPPORTING A SMALL BUSINESS WITH REAL PEOPLE AND GETTING SOMEONE WHO IS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU, NOT JUST THEIR INVESTORS AND CORPORATE PROFIT MARGINS.
WHAT ARE PERKS?
PERKS ARE FREE, EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS THAT OUR PARTNERSHIPS OFFER TO OUR CLIENTS AT NO COST AS A THANK YOU FOR WORKING WITH A REAL PERSON TO PLAN YOUR TRAVEL. SOME STANDARD PERKS INCLUDE FREE IN-ROOM BREAKFAST, EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT, VIP WELCOME, FREE ROOM UPGRADES, $100-200 RESORT CREDIT TO BE USED AT ANY BAR, SPA OR RESTAURANT ON SITE, FREE WIFI, COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AND MORE. PERKS ARE A HUGE REASON TO WORK WITH AN ADVISOR, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE HOTEL BOOKINGS VIA THE HONEYMOON BFF ARE A FREE SERVICE.
HOW LONG DOES THE PLANNING PROCESS TAKE?
AFTER OUR INTRO CALL, IT CAN TAKE BETWEEN 1-3 WEEKS TO FINALIZE YOUR ITINERARY (DEPENDING ON THE COMPLEXITY OF YOUR TRIP AND HOW QUICKLY YOU COMMUNICATE WITH US) AND COLLECT DEPOSITS FOR THE MAJOR TRIP COMPONENTS. IF YOU ARE BOOKING FAR IN ADVANCE (MORE THAN 1 YEAR OUT) CERTAIN PIECES OF YOUR TRIP LIKE DINING RESERVATIONS, SPA SERVICES, GOLF TEE TIMES ETC WILL HAVE TO BE BOOKED AS WE APPROACH YOUR DEPARTURE DATE. FOR A MORE IN DEPTH GUIDE TO OUR PROCESS, CONTACT US HERE FOR A WELCOME GUIDE.
HOW MUCH DOES A TYPICAL HONEYMOON (OR LUXURY VACATION) COST?
OUR CLIENTS BUDGET FOR $250-500 PER NIGHT FOR HOTELS/RESORTS, AND $750-$1K PER DAY FOR A FULL ITINERARY THAT INCLUDES HOTEL, LOCAL TRANSPORT, DINING, TOURS, AND ACTIVITIES. WE REQUIRE THIS BUDGET TO BE ABLE TO ENSURE OUR CLIENTS GET PERKS, VIP TREATMENT, AND A STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE. WE WILL HELP YOU FIGURE OUT THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET FOR YOUR SPECIFIC DESIRED DESTINATION AND VACATION VISION. BUDGETS OF COURSE VARY FROM QUICK WEEKEND ESCAPES TO MULTI-LEG EUROPEAN TRIPS. WE WILL GET INTO IT :)
CAN I USE MY HOTEL POINTS IF I BOOK WITH YOU?
WE ADVISE CLIENTS TO BOOK THEIR FLIGHTS WITH CREDIT CARD/REWARDS POINTS. WE DO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE HOTEL BOOKING WITHOUT POINTS IN YOUR PACKAGE. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE POINTS PRIOR TO OUR INTRO CALL. IF YOU ARE A DIY-ER AND WANT TO USE POINTS FOR YOUR ENTIRE TRIP BUT WANT A PROFESSIONALS EYE TO ASSIST WITH THE FINAL ITINERARY, YOU CAN BOOK A ONE-OFF CONSULTING SESSION HERE.
APPROXIMATELY 3-5% OF YOUR ENTIRE TRIP COST. PENNIES FOR PEACE OF MIND. INSURANCE BOOKING IS FREE WITH ANY HONEYMOON BFF SERVICE. OUR PARTNERS COVERS LOST BAGGAGE, LOST PASSPORTS, TRIP DELAYS, MISSED TIME, CANCELLATIONS, EMERGENCY ACCIDENT/SICKNESS MEDICAL COVERAGE, RENTAL CAR CARE AND MORE. WE RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE ON EVERY TRIP, ESPECIALLY BABY MOONS, VACATIONS DURING STORM SEASONS OR JUST BECAUSE IT IS SMART!. INQUIRE WITH US ABOUT INSURING YOUR TRIP TODAY, EVEN IF YOU DID NOT BOOK WITH US, OR BOOKED INDEPENDENTLY.
SOOOO... HOW DO TRAVEL ADVISORS MAKE MONEY?
IN SHORT, HOTELS PAY YOUR TRAVEL ADVISORS SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO. OUR SUPPLIERS PAY US A SMALL PERCENTAGE (AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU!) OF YOUR BOOKING RATE AS A THANK YOU FOR REFERRING YOU. THE PERCENTAGE OF YOUR RATES THEY ARE CONTRACTED TO PAY 3RD PARTY SITES (I.E. BOOKING, TRAVELOCITY) IS ALMOST 4X THE COMMISSION THAT INDEPENDENT AGENTS MAKE. BECAUSE OF THIS, YOUR ACCOMMODATION SEES YOU AS A VIP AND DEEPLY VALUES THE PERSONAL TOUCH OF WORKING WITH REAL PEOPLE. WE CHARGE SMALL PLANNING FEES FOR MORE COMPLEX TRIPS FOR OUR TIME AND ACCESS TO OUR RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE.
DO YOU BOOK AIRBNBS?
WE HAVE A FANTASTIC CONTACT LIST OF LUXURY HOME RENTALS AND VILLAS WE PAIR OUR CLIENTS WITH IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A RENAL HOME INSTEAD OF A HOTEL ROOM. WE DO NOT WORK WITH PROPERTIES THAT ARE INDIVIDUALLY MANAGED VIA AIRBNB OR VRBO. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONFIDENTLY STAND BEHIND THE QUALITY OF THESE PROPERTIES AS THEY ARE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE DIRECT COMMUNICATION CHANNELS WITH THEIR MANY MOVING PARTS (PLUS WE DO NOT WANT YOU WORRIED ABOUT ANY NASTY SURPRISES OR TAKING TRASH OUT ON YOUR HONEYMOON). IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OPTIONS WITH SHARED SPACE LIKE A LIVING ROOM OR MAIN KITCHEN,
OK WE ARE LOVING THIS! HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE SECURE YOU AS OUR ADVISOR?
WE RECOMMEND 8-10 MONTHS AS A GENERAL RULE OF THUMB TO ENSURE WE CAN GET YOU IN WHERE YOU WANT TO STAY AND GIVE US PLENTY OF TIME TO PLAN ALL THE DETAILS, OUTFITS AND DINING RESERVATIONS. FOR WEDDING HOTEL BLOCKS WE RECOMMEND THE 10-12 MONTH MARK TO ENSURE YOU GET THE QUANTITY OF ROOMS YOU NEED PUT ON HOLD.
ROME BANFF SANTORINI CAPE TOWN TURKS AND CAICOS CABO
LOS ANGELES LONDON SYDNEY PORTLAND CANCUN HONOLULU
NEW YORK CITY PARIS BARCELONA VIENNA LISBON AMSTERDAM
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