ES Travel Advisors - How We Work

How We Work

(Transparency, Fees & Booking Process)

Planning a great vacation shouldn't feel like a high-pressure sales pitch. Here is exactly how we work together, what my services cost, and how your payments are handled.

Connect & Dream

Submit your trip questionnaire or schedule an intro call so I understand your travel party, pacing, and must-haves.

Custom Curation

We research and curate options tailored to your specific budget, checking promotions, supplier perks, and cabin locations.

Direct Supplier Booking

Once you approve the proposal, we book directly with the travel supplier (Disney, Virgin Voyages, etc.).

Custom Prep & Support

From 60-day dining alarms to Lightning Lane roadmaps and day-of support, we ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Planning Tiers & Fee Schedule

Direct Booking Execution

Fee: $0 Fee

Best For: Travelers who have chosen their exact dates, resort, or ship, and simply want professional booking management.

Includes: Direct reservation booking, automated promotion monitoring, cabin location audits, and a dedicated human advocate.

Standard Package & Cruise Planning

Fee: $50

Best For: Travelers comparing 2–3 cruise lines or resort packages.

Includes: Side-by-side price-per-day math, custom resort/cabin recommendations, and package booking.

Curated Custom

Planning

Fee: Starts at $100

Best For: Complex Walt Disney World touring plans, 4-parks-in-1-day strategy, 60-day dining reservations, or custom multi-stop road trips.

Includes: Complete white-glove itinerary coordination, alarm-clock dining bookings, and custom color-coded spreadsheets.

Your Financial Security Comes First:ES Travel Agency LLC never holds or processes vacation package funds through agency accounts. All payments (except planning fees) go directly to authorized suppliers (e.g., Walt Disney Travel Company, Virgin Voyages).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I book with you instead of booking direct online?

It usually costs the same price as booking direct. Plus, you get our supplier perks, automated rate monitoring (if the price drops before final payment, we rebook it!), cabin audits, and someone in your corner if travel curveballs happen.

Can I use credit card points or frequent flyer miles?

Yes! While suppliers generally require cash/card for package deposits, we frequently help clients use credit card points for pre-cruise hotel stays, rental cars, or flights, and we build your itinerary to match.

What if I have to cancel or change dates?

All reservations follow the specific cancellation and modification rules of the travel supplier. We strongly recommend travel protection for every trip, and we walk you through all change deadlines before locking in your deposit.