Some trips are involved; whittled down to the minute. Others are a day at the beach, literally. We’re here to hold your hand only as little or as much as you need.
Our services begin with arranging your transport, and end only after you’ve shared your feedback. From finding the hotel of your dreams, coordinating local guides, mapping out excursions, finding special events you won’t want to miss, and saving you from inevitable mishaps along the way, we’re your peace of mind.
Luxury and Expedition Cruises
Luxury Hotels and Villas
Family/Multigenerational Vacations
Safaris
Exploratory, Exotic, and Adventure Travel
Our Specialities:
In an era saturated with automated responses and anonymity, Rapture Travels designs each trip by establishing a personal connection with our clients.
A look at our process
Let’s talk. We break open the dialogue to collaboratively tailor your trip to meet your travel preferences, needs, and surpass your expectations.
Discover
step one
We’ve taken notes, and now we can piece your dream trip together, detail by detail.
Design
step Two
Before you take flight, we make sure all the details are confirmed, understood, and finalized. No grey areas; a digital or analog paper trail has you on track, every step of the way.
Reconnect
step Three
Soak it in. Now is the time to revel in your #stateofrapture.
Experience
step Four
While you’re on your great adventure, we’ll reach out to see if there is anything else we can do to make your voyage any smoother. Off the grid in pure bliss? Wait ‘til your return to share any feedback, discoveries, and stories!
Share
step Five
Upon receiving your client form and once we understand the full scope of work, we will quote the design and management fee for your trip request. The below fee structure is based on a per trip basis. Fees may fluctuate based on number of travelers. *Depending on advisor experience level
- 100% custom tailored trip based on your individual interests and budget
- Consultation with deciding on destination(s), lodging, transportation and local activities
- Research and trip planning, implementing a collective of vetted resources
- Negotiations with tour operators and vendors
- Booking and reconfirmation of all travel components
- Virtuoso and preferred partner pricing and amenities
- Full access via phone and/or e-mail to your Luxury Travel Advisor and/or their ground partners
- Peace of mind while traveling with 24/7 back-up assistance available
What's included
Multi-destination research or customized travel itinerary, domestic or international.
starting at $250*
Custom Itinerary Design
Our SErvices
Hotel, Tour, & Cruise Bookings with our VIP perks.
* Current clients only
$50/person
Hotel Booking Only
Multi-destination or cruise line research
$50/person
Cruise or Tour Only
All fees charged for services by Rapture Travels are non-refundable. For all other partners involved in your trip (hotels, guides, cruise lines, etc.) you are responsible to adhere to their individual cancellation policies which we outline in our quotes. We highly suggest protecting your investment with travel insurance to help protect you from the unexpected. Rapture Travels reserves the right to modify these fees at any time.
- Airline ticketing and management
$125 /ticket international
- Expedited Planning Fee (with travel in next 60 days): $500/ per week of travel surcharge
- Groups greater than 6 travelers: Surcharge applies. Please speak to your trusted advisor.
- Cancellation, rebooking & postponement policies: Please speak to your trusted advisor.
Additional fees
Virtuoso is a ‘membership by-invitation only’ travel network of the leading travel advisors with a portfolio of nearly 1,700 preferred partners. Booking through a Virtuoso agency provides you special rates and amenities at the top luxury travel brands.
Know where you want to stay? Book directly below for our exclusive Virtuoso amenities.
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our exclusive hotel partnerships:
- aB
“Shelley has taken the time to get to know how I like to travel, what experiences I value and what is important to me when I'm traveling.”
- Regan & Ben
“ She clearly understood what we wanted, brought great suggestions to the table and thoughtfully guided us as we made our decisions.”
- Stacy
“All of our hotels were phenomenal, and the experience has me rethink my day-to-day life because of how relaxed and present the trip made me feel.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there is a fee for the professional services Rapture Travels provides, starting at $375 per trip. However, your time is valuable, and we will save you hours upon hours. We put in the work to ensure you receive exactly the experience you dreamed of, because your satisfaction is truly our priority. We are confident that you’ll find this service fee will prove invaluable.
We are a hotel specialist with personal connections and preferred partnerships to properties around the United States and the globe. Many of our clients are solely in need of an accommodation and work with us to receive best published rates, or better, as well as hundreds of dollars in additional amenities like upgrades and complimentary breakfasts, all compliments of Rapture Travels and our preferred partners. We have access to thousands of 4-5 star properties: Some reputable names include Four Seasons, Belmond, Peninsula, Relais & Chateaux, Fairmont Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Aman, Ritz Carlton, and additional unique, boutique properties.
There is a nominal fee, $50 per person, for us to research a single destination’s accommodations. If you have already identified the hotel you are interested in, and are curious about bonuses, ask us! Should you wish to receive these amenities complimentary, you can book through our personalized Virtuoso site HERE.
If you have a larger travel group, are looking for accommodations within a certain budget, or simply want a bit more breathing space, a private home or apartment may be a better fit than a hotel for your vacation. We work with vetted, private home partners that allow us to be sure that the home, villa, or apartment you reserve meets both your preferences and our discerning standards. Unfortunately, when it comes to Airbnb and VRBO properties, this vetting process is not available to us. Although those properties may have a wonderful online presence, there is always a risk that they will not meet your expectations. When you work with us, you will receive information you can trust, and, ultimately, end up with a property you love.
We understand hotel and flight points are valuable. As these points are in your name, we will ensure we refer you to make reservations directly so you can put them to good use.
Yes, we are happy to book flights for our clients. There is an air booking fee of $50 domestic and $100 international. Additionally, many of the tour suppliers we partner with can provide internal country flight reservations of all classes.
In most cases, planning a trip itinerary will take five to seven business days as we pride ourselves on curating personalized experiences unique to your travel needs. This time span may vary, but we will be exceptionally timely and frequent in our communications with you so you know what to expect.
No one anticipates things will go wrong on a long awaited vacation, however, there are many circumstances which may force you to cancel your trip, return home early, or seek medical treatment. At Rapture Travels, we care that your investment is protected, so, yes, we do recommend travel protection. As part of our services, we can guide you to reputable travel insurance providers so you are ready for the unexpected.
The U.S. Passports and International Travel website provides up-to-date passport and visa travel information for U.S. citizens traveling abroad. Well before your departure date, we will be sure to consult the site, share the latest information, and guide you through the process of obtaining a visa if necessary.
Once we have completed your trip’s itinerary, an e-itinerary will be sent to you via email including all your booking confirmations, contact numbers, and pre-departure information. This itinerary will be available in a printable PDF document, as well as a downloadable app accessible before and during your trip without Wi-Fi.
We recommend that you consult with your primary care physician regarding the countries you plan to visit for preventive care measures. In addition, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides up to date information regarding travelers’ health. We will happily share with you the CDC’s latest information to help you prepare for your trip.
Our aim is for your travel experience to be as seamless and relaxing as possible. One way we ensure this is through connecting you directly with the hotel’s concierge to book dining reservations as well as spa and wellness appointments. This is complementary and everything is scheduled directly through the hotel. Should you desire Rapture Travels’ personal assistance with these details, we offer concierge services billed at an hourly fee of $150.
We understand that unpredictable circumstances may occur. With almost all of our trips we have an emergency contact in the country you are traveling in. For the rare cases when we do not, a representative of Rapture Travels will always be available.
