Everything You Need to Know About Working with a Luxury Travel Advisor

Pictured here: Venice, Italy

What’s it like to work with a luxury travel advisor? We’re a friend. An advocate. Educators. Your personal concierge, ready to match you up with the best hotels, destinations, and local experiences unavailable to most people. We plan and book everything so you just show up ready for the adventure you’ve always dreamed of. 

Investing in a luxury travel advisor doesn’t mean heading to the most instagrammable destinations or booking excursions that have your friends thinking, “been there, done that.” 

While your trip will create shareable memories sure to inspire others, the real beauty of working with us is the attention to every detail.

At Solas Travels, we design highly immersive itineraries featuring excursions that bring you closer to a destination’s heart, while honoring the environment and supporting local communities. Though we design a wide range of trips, our speciality is sustainability and ethical tourism.

And here’s what makes Solas an extra special planning partner for your trip:

We really get to know you

Pictured here: The Chedi Muscat, Oman

Proper hospitality is an art that can only be perfected by getting to know the stories and priorities of the people we serve.

Every traveler is different. What drives you? What is drawing you to a destination? We take pride in really getting to know you — beyond the exterior. Do you seek adrenaline-filled adventures, or prefer to savor the sights at a slower pace? Perhaps a mix of both. 

Our planning process is rooted in trust. We listen carefully and ask the right questions so you focus on options designed specifically for you. From lifestyle and past travel exposure to your personal aspirations, we create itineraries that are seamless and uniquely yours.

Access to a global network built on trust

Pictured here: Masseria San Domenico, Italy

You may find inspiration from travel influencers or a chatgpt search, but you won’t get the perks of our expansive network. Because working with a luxury travel advisor is like being invited to an elite members-only club.

From boutique hoteliers and private drivers to expert guides and culinary hosts, our global network opens doors you won’t find with a simple Google search. Our established rapport with these partners allows the opportunity to offer you meaningful extras — like early check-in, suite upgrades, and exclusive access to experiences that aren’t always available to the general public.

This level of privilege is fine tuned through years of deep connections in the industry.

Backed by Brownell, one of the most respected and exclusive host agencies in the industry and within the Virtuoso network, you benefit from established hotel partnerships that turn a stay from transactional to transformational — VIP perks, added amenities and a true connection to the destination you’re visiting. 

Every recommendation is personally vetted

Pictured here: Polignano a Mare, Puglia region of Italy

When we suggest a destination, hotel, restaurant, or excursion, it’s because we’ve been there. We’re not dependent on meticulously crafted brochures or Reddit threads. We have strolled the grounds, stayed on property, and interacted with the staff. You get all the advantages from first-hand knowledge gained through extensive educational travel, so every recommendation made is rooted in reality.

Your confidence means everything to us, and we’ll never make you feel like you have to compromise your personal taste / preferences. We’ll tell you if a resort’s “ocean view” or really just a sliver of blue, maybe that must-try restaurant isn’t actually worth rearranging your plans. That kind of honesty builds trust in every decision we make together.

The true luxury? Piece of mind

Pictured here: Aerial view of Tanzania

Your time is your most valuable asset. It’s a nonrenewable resource and spending hours of it researching, planning, and booking trips is exhaustive. Working with a luxury travel advisor like Solas lets you reclaim that time. 

Imagine the relief you’ll feel when accompanied by a true advocate — always available to keep your vacation seamless. We won’t let you feel bogged down by the nuances or any hiccups during your travels.

Every detail of your trip is curated and we’re here for you before, during, and after your trip. We’ll arrange hotels, resorts, dinner reservations, private guides, and even optional flight booking through our White glove Air Desk partners.

Your transportation is coordinated, and we’ll create your itinerary with a balance of unforgettable adventures and necessary downtime — while each element is tailored to your preferences.  Our passion for the details ultimately saves you time and money so you show up and savor the experience.

Ready for a travel relationship that goes beyond the itinerary?

Pictured here: ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya

This is travel shaped around you. The way you enjoy a night out, the excitement in your voice when you talk about new places and the quiet you crave between adventures — we consider it all.

We turn those pieces of you into a journey you’ll never forget. When travel is rooted in who you are, it creates unforgettable memories from one-of-a-kind custom experiences.

Ready to wander our way? Let’s talk.