Discover More™ process
At Katie Bratton Travel, we follow Brownell’s signature Discover More™ process—a collaborative approach designed to uncover your unique travel preferences, interests, and dreams. By understanding what matters most to you, we’re able to design highly customized experiences that exceed expectations.
1. DISCOVER
Adventure starts with a conversation. We take the time to learn about your vision for the perfect travel experience and to dive into your unique preferences. Together, we’ll unearth the elements of your ideal vacation.
2. DESIGN
We collaboratively shape your perfect itinerary. We carefully craft a custom travel plan, drawing on our trusted partnerships and industry insights. Your vision guides every detail, and we’ll continue to iterate until we get it just right.
3. connect
Once your itinerary is confirmed, we secure all your bookings and special requests. We’ll connect with our hotel and travel partners to lock in insider perks and upgrades, so you can relax knowing every element is expertly handled. All you have to do is pack.
4. experience
Bon Voyage! While you immerse yourself in the journey, we remain on hand behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly and you’re free to savor every moment.
5. share
After you return home, we love hearing your story. We’ll connect to review your experience and capture the highlights, ensuring that every trip becomes a stepping stone for even more incredible journeys ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s simple! Just fill out this client inquiry form to provide me with an overview of the trip you have in mind and the general time frame. This information will allow me to do some initial research for your trip. Once you’ve completed this form, we’ll schedule time for a discovery call to dive into all the details and to understand your unique preferences, dreams and goals for your next adventure and to answer any questions you have for me!
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It depends! For a single hotel booking, I am happy to book on your behalf for no fee to you, while helping you secure VIP perks and amenities. For end to end, custom itineraries, my planning fee starts at $400, and this is primarily to cover my time. While I do receive a commission from the hotels and partners we work with, a lot of time and careful research goes into each trip before we even craft an initial itinerary. My planning fee ensures that I am compensated for this time. For full pricing details, please refer to my services and pricing guide.
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Absolutely! I have access to a large portfolio of beautiful villa and home rental properties across the globe that are all well vetted and scoped.
Please Note I do not book through the AirBnB or VRBO platforms as the quality of these accommodations cannot be guaranteed and renters are often at the mercy of rental owners who can cancel at the last minute with no recourse.
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There is no minimum budget requirement. However, most of the trips I plan are in the luxury space, with a focus on high-end accommodations and truly unique experiences. In the initial discovery call, we will discuss your budget in detail, as each destination is unique in both experience and budget requirements.
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You are welcome to use your points to book your flights or hotels, and many of our clients do particularly for flights. I am happy to recommend flight itineraries that you can book with points. However, at this time, I do require that clients booking with points book themselves.
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100%! While we aim to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Through our affiliation with Brownell, we have partnerships with multiple insurers, and a talented team who runs a dedicated insurance desk. The insurance desk can quote the right policy for you based on your trip and individual needs.
"I recently traveled to Paris with Katie Bratton Travel and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. Katie was incredibly professional and attentive, making the entire trip seamless. From arranging airport transfers to booking tours, reservations and suggesting hidden gems in Paris, everything was taken care of. I truly felt like I had a personalized, stress-free vacation."
Austin C.
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about Katie and the truly magical trip she planned for us to London in December. We had long dreamed of experiencing London during the holidays, having heard how enchanting it is at Christmastime, and Katie's expertise brought that dream to life in every possible way...We are grateful for Katie's professionalism, insight, and personal touch."
Louise & Jim B.
"Katie is the best - luxury, bespoke travel without the hassle. I can't wait to plan the next adventure!"
Sarah G.
"We had an unforgettable vacation to London, Paris and Cotes D'Azur. Katie Bratton Travel crafted a fabulous trip tailored to our dreams, filled with breathtaking sights, seamless logistics, and memories that will last a lifetime. Everything was planned to perfection. Take us back!"
Cooper B.
"Katie is professional, thorough and an exceptional communicator. She is detail-oriented with extensive knowledge of Paris in particular and France as a whole. She organized our short trip so that we had the most stress-free experience while taking advantage of as much as possible. I highly recommend her!"
Margaret B.
"Katie was great to work with and really cared about what we wanted with our experience."
Kurt H.
