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Full-Service Itinerary Design & Trip Management
Besides saving tons of time—and getting an extra special perk or upgrade—you get an itinerary that’s anything but “typical.”
Instead of the standard tourist fare, cobbled together from dog-eared guidebooks and random internet advice, your journey will brim over with unique sights, tastes, and places that pique your curiosity.
Every itinerary we plan is different, since every client is different.
Here is what you can expect on any Travels by Starr Escape.
The biggest benefit of working with a professional travel designer?
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Discover your destination effortlessly
Our job as your personal travel advisor is to eliminate all the guesswork on your journey of discovery. Your tailored excursions, hands-on activities, and eye-opening tours will all unfurl with total ease, thanks to your thorough, custom-crafted itinerary.
Because we want you to discover your destination with confidence. You’ll have our expert support during every step of your journey—don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance while you travel! We keep on top of the continually evolving travel rules and protocols for you. Welcome to a worry-free way to explore. Welcome to a worry-free way to explore.
So many travel choices...
And yes, you can, but it can take hours of research to determine what are the best options for you.
By utilizing our services, you are saving countless hours of research, eliminating the guesswork on how to arrange your itinerary, and discovering destinations that will provide those awe-inspiring moments you are yearning for.
Instead, you can sit back and revel in the feeling of excited anticipation with the knowledge that every aspect of your journey is being carefully curated and everlasting memories are on their way.
...so little time!
Planning a vacation is exciting and there is so much information available that one can easily assume they can do it on their own.
Benefits of working with Travels By Starr as your trusted travel advisor.
Besides saving you time and, thanks to our special relationships with travel suppliers, we can obtain amenities, upgrades, and other VIP perks you would otherwise not have access to.
Not only have we traveled extensively, but we are constantly educating ourselves on global destinations and travel opportunities. We also work with an amazing network of colleagues and travel vendors that provide invaluable resources in curating your itinerary.
Our goal is for your vacation to be memorable, and we will take those extra steps to ensure this for you. From confirming your restaurant reservations, to tee times, to shore excursions, by utilizing our services you are elevatingyour ordinary trip to an exceptional journey.
This personal touch can make a huge difference in your vacation!
As your travel advisor, it is our job to keep track of and inform you of current travel rules and regulations prior to and during your trip. This ensures that not only can you travel safely but can enjoy your vacation worry-free.
For any reason you encounter any problems while on your trip you can contact us for assistance.
To travel these days it takes a bit more than just packing your suitcase.
Connect to the locals, to your loved ones—and to yourself
People are at the heart of transformational travel experiences—both the people you meet and the ones you choose to travel with. On your itinerary, you can expect moments of immersion that open up real dialogue with the locals, like enjoying a private tasting with the winemaker of a small winery, learning traditional recipes from Nonna that have been passed down over generations, or breaking bread with locals at their village festival.
Plus, your itinerary will be designed around your vision and passions. Who are you traveling with—and what kind of keepsake memories do you hope to make with them? What are your interests and longest-held travel dreams—and how can I design a journey that quenches your particular curiosity? These questions (and many more!) will drive your unique escape.
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Kind Words from Beautiful Clients
We have used Starr Baines to organize all of the details of our last two vacations--one in Italy and one in London. She was wonderful to work with as she first made sure that she understood exactly what we wanted out of each of these trip and was helpful to us in defining exactly what we wanted and how we could accomplish our goals. The detailed itinerary which she provided for each trip was most detailed and everything went smoothly as planned. Starr was in touch with us as we traveled and was always available on WhatApp at any time we had a question. We made a few last minute and on the fly changes--she took care of these with no delay.
- David & Allison
We just returned from 2 weeks in Spain and Portugal. Starr created the itinerary, booked all of flights (both international and within Europe), drivers, guides and train travel. We had everything we needed before departing and once in Europe the trip was perfect. We loved our hotels and tours and tour guides. Cooking dinner in a chef's home in Lisbon was a highlight. The entire trip was a wonderful experience thanks to Starr.
- Miriam, Lynn, Jeff & David
Starr worked with us to plan a Switzerland and Italy trip. She was great to work with. I live in Canada but she always made the 9 hour time difference work. Once in Europe it was very convenient to have her available on the same time zone. Our trip was planned perfectly and within the budgets we set. I will definitely work with Starr again and highly recommend her!
- Julie
Starr was FANTASTIC! She was able to help make our dream honeymoon become a reality. I can confidently say that if it wasn't for her, this trip would not have went so well from top to bottom! Highly recommend and we will most definitely be using her services again in the future.
- Marco & Kim
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4 Steps to Your Immersive Escape
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To get started, simply reach out to me to schedule your complimentary consultation call. This is the first step toward your immersive, designed-just-for-you escape!
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Let's Chat
To understand your vacation vision—and to have all your questions answered—we’ll first meet on your complimentary, no-obligation consultation call. I’ll also share my itinerary design fee with you, which depends on the length and complexity of your trip.
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Your Proposal
Once the design fee has been paid, I will dive into the research to create your custom initial itinerary. We’ll work together to finesse it—and then I’ll begin filling in the gaps with tours, activities, and special excursions. Then, I will book and manage all of your travel arrangements, including flights, property stays, transfers, tours, museum and dining reservations, and more.
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Your Journey Begins
Before you begin your journey, I’ll check in with you to confirm and finalize all of your travel details, so you can depart with confidence. You’ll receive a detailed itinerary via handy app that outlines your entire escape, including travel confirmations, real-time flight updates, my personalized restaurant recommendations, sight-seeing suggestions, and more. Your itinerary will also be available offline for easy access. Once you depart, don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance—I’m here to support you.
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FAQS
What destinations do you offer?
Europe is my speciality - I did live in Italy and now in Germany after all! However, I do offer travel excursions around the world from Carribean cruises, to African safaris, to luxury beach and spa retreats and city-center getaways. The world is your oyster and we are here to help you discover it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there added perks and benefits from working with Travels by Starr?
Our goal is for your vacation to be memorable, and I will take those extra steps to ensure this for you. Thanks to my special relationships with travel suppliers, I can obtain amenities, upgrades, and other VIP perks you would otherwise not have access to.
