Direct Booking

You know exactly what you want: a specific hotel, cruise, or escorted tour. I'll handle the booking and secure exclusive perks you can't get booking direct, all at no additional cost.

How It Works

1. Tell me what you want: Complete the form below (or if you'd prefer, email jen@jenniferellistravel.com) with the hotel, cruise, or tour you'd like to book, your dates and the number of travelers, including children’s ages if applicable.

2. I'll send you a quote: Within 24 hours, you'll receive rates and available perks. In many cases, you can review and book directly from the quote with just a few clicks.

3. I handle the rest: Once you approve, I take care of the booking, coordinate any special requests, and manage any changes or issues that arise

Direct Booking is available at no cost for hotels priced at $300+ per night and for cruises/tours priced at $1,000+ per person.

Why Book Through Me Instead of Direct?

You often get more for the same price. Hotels and cruise lines often reserve perks (breakfast, upgrades, credits) for bookings made through their preferred advisor partners. These benefits aren't available to the general public. You pay the same rate as booking direct, but receive significantly more value.

You have an advocate. If something goes wrong (a flight delay affects your hotel reservation, you need to make changes, or there's an issue during your stay), I handle it. No waiting on hold or navigating customer service yourself.

It's completely free. There are no booking fees or hidden charges. My compensation comes from the hotel or cruise line, not from you.

If you know what you'd like to book, complete the below quote request and I'll get back to you with availability, rates, and any available perks.

What You Get

When you book through my preferred partnerships, you're eligible to receive benefits like:

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• Room upgrades (subject to availability, occasionally confirmable in advance)

• Property or resort credits

• Spa credits

• Early check-in and late checkout

• VIP recognition and personalized service

My Partnerships

Through Fora Travel, I'm a member of exclusive advisor programs including:

Hotels: Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé, Marriott STARS & Luminous, Hilton for Luxury, Accor HERA, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, and many others.

Cruises: Viking, AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Explora Journeys, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Celebrity, Princess, Virgin Voyages, and more through Virtuoso.

Escorted Tours: Tauck, Abercrombie & Kent, Adventures by Disney, Insight Vacations, Belmond trains, Backroads, and others.

Perfect For

• Nearby weekend getaways (Chatham Bars Inn, Ocean House, Cliff House, The Newbury Boston, The Standard High Line)

• Resort vacations (Baha Mar, Mayakoba, Papagayo, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos)

• Travelers who like planning and just want the perks

• River, ocean, and expedition cruises

• Premium escorted tours

Investment

Free. My compensation comes from hotel, tour company and cruise line commissions. You pay the same rate as booking direct, but with valuable added benefits.

Not sure if I have benefits where you want to book? Request a quote and I'll let you know if perks are available.

Timeline

Book as early as possible for the best availability and rates. In most cases, I can handle bookings as close as 24 to 48 hours before arrival if needed.

Bonus: When you book a refundable rate for a hotel, my booking platform alerts me if a better rate becomes available, and I'll rebook you automatically to save you money.

Ready to book?

Submit the form below, or email me at jen@jenniferellistravel.com with your hotel, cruise or tour, dates and number of travelers, including children’s ages if applicable. You’ll hear back in 24 hours or less.

If you’re not sure which hotel, cruise or tour you’d like to book, check out my Essential Planning service for recommendations (also complimentary).