Frequently Asked Questions

Because planning a trip involves a lot more than finding a hotel and clicking “book.” I help connect all the pieces—accommodations, transportation, tours, timing, logistics and the little details you may not know to think about. You still get to make the decisions; you just don’t have to spend hours figuring everything out on your own.

We start with a conversation about where you want to go, how you like to travel, your budget and what matters most to you. From there, I research and design your trip, present your options, make adjustments as needed, and take care of the bookings. Then I help you prepare for departure so when the time comes, you can simply Go Away. Travel. Come back better.

Yes. Depending on the complexity of your trip, a professional planning fee may apply. This compensates me for the research, itinerary design, recommendations and time that goes into creating your trip—not just making the reservations. Your planning fee will always be discussed before I begin.

Not necessarily. In many cases, hotels, cruise lines and tour operators build travel-advisor compensation into their pricing, so you may pay the same price whether you book directly or through me. When a planning or service fee applies, I'll let you know upfront. My goal isn't simply to find the cheapest option—it's to help you get the right trip and the best value for your money.

Europe is a big part of what I do, especially Italy, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I have taken many classes to become a specialist in many European countries. I have also personally traveled to most of theEU.

I also love planning river cruises,  Alaska, honeymoons and group travel. If you're not sure whether your trip is a good fit, just ask!

Yes—strongly. Travel is an investment, and unexpected things happen. Travel protection can help protect that investment and may provide important benefits for trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, baggage issues and other covered situations. So yes, get the protection for your peace of mind.

Absolutely! You do not have to book your vacation through Go Away Travel to purchase travel protection through me. Contact me with your trip information and I can help you explore your options.

I work with groups ranging from friends and families traveling together to larger organized groups and special-interest trips. I also host select Go Away Travel group departures, so keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to travel with us.

Usually, yes. If you've already picked a destination, saved 47 hotels, watched 23 TikToks and now have more questions than when you started, you're not alone. 😂

Send me what you've already figured out and we'll talk about where you are in the process. From there, I can determine how and if Go Away Travel can help turn all that research into an actual trip.