Our clients focus on maximizing the emotional and experiential return on their travel investment as opposed to finding a good deal. That said, our partners often offer us special access to promotions either before or in addition to what the public sees. We’ll gladly share these with you if they’re applicable for your trip.

Aside from saving you time in the planning process, we do have access to tangible perks from our preferred partners and the Virtuoso network.

• Hotels - common perks are room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and credits to be used for food & beverage, spa, or other services.

• Cruises - examples can include shipboard credits, car transfers, welcome receptions, and access to special excursions.

We’ll let you know of any potential perks when booking.

Yes. We take great care and time when curating luxury trips specifically for your goals and therefore charge a design fee. See the How We Work Guide below for information on fees.

Yes. We can book private luxury homes and villas around the world. We have well-vetted partners who vouch for the quality of the homes.

Please note that since we cannot adequately vet the quality or legitimacy of homes in Airbnb or Vrbo, we do not book stays through those channels.

Yes. Through our affiliation with Brownell Travel, we have a dedicated 24/7 air desk and can book commercial flights for our full-service clients flying in business or first class. They remain on-hand during your trip to assist with any disruptions that may occur. See the How We Work Guide below for information.

We also have access to private jets and semi-private planes.

Yes. We can book hotels for you so that you can get access to potential perks like upgrades, spa credits, and complimentary breakfast. See the How We Work Guide below for more information.

You should still book through Stella Polare Travel. We can often get you perks like shipboard credits or access to special receptions and excursions. See the How We Work Guide below for more information.

We can also help manage the rest of your journey such as pre- or post- cruise/tour days, flights, and transfers.

Yes. Through our affiliation with Brownell Travel, we have access to a dedicated insurance desk that can provide advice and access to insurance plans that best fit your needs. See the How We Work Guide below for information.

Cancellation costs and windows vary by supplier. Stella Polare Travel also reserves the right to charge up to a 15% cancellation fee. This is where travel insurance can be a blessing, especially if you opted for a “cancel for any reason” policy.