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.

For fully curated journeys, our clients typically invest $900+ per person, per day (excluding airfare) depending on destination, season, and travel style.

Let’s have a conversation about your priorities and see if there is alignment.

Yes, we curate experiences just for you and therefore charge a design fee.

These fees vary based on the complexity of the trip and reflect the time, expertise, and care involved in designing a thoughtful, well-executed travel experience.

See the How We Work Guide below for information on fees.

Most Stella Polare journeys are planned 6 months in advance, especially for peak travel seasons and sought-after locations.

Safaris typically require 12 months to adequately plan.

Hotel-only trips vary depending on location, season, and hotel demand.

Aside from saving you time in the planning process and stress during your travels, 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 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.

Our minimum for hotel-only bookings is $500 per night.

For DIY trips, I can share links to some trusted partners so you can book tours & transfers directly. These are well-vetted operators who are higher quality than what you might find on your own.

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.