What does a luxury travel advisor do?

A luxury travel advisor creates personalized itineraries, handles all bookings, provides trip support, and leverages industry connections like Virtuoso to secure room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, property credits, and experiences not available to the public.

What are Virtuoso perks?

Virtuoso perks are exclusive benefits available when booking through a Virtuoso travel advisor. They typically include room upgrades when available, daily breakfast for two, a property credit ($100 or more), early check-in and late checkout, and welcome amenities. These perks come at no additional cost to you.

How much does a travel advisor cost?

Hotel and cruise planning is complimentary. Multi-city itineraries require a planning retainer. Award travel research is fee-based ($150 for economy, $300 for premium cabin). The minimum for booked services is $7,000 per week excluding international flights.

Why use a travel advisor instead of booking online?

A travel advisor saves you hours of research, negotiates perks you cannot get yourself (like Virtuoso benefits), handles problems when they arise, and creates seamless itineraries based on deep destination knowledge. For complex trips with families or groups, an advisor coordinates all the moving pieces so you can relax.

What destinations does Curated by Collins specialize in?

Curated by Collins specializes in Italy, Japan, Thailand, Paris, Greece, and Spain, as well as cruises on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. As a Fora advisor, Yannicke can book travel anywhere in the world.

Do you book trips for families?

Yes, Curated by Collins has expertise in family travel, including multi-generational trips. We understand the scheduling complexity of traveling with children and can recommend family-friendly hotels, activities, and itineraries.

Yes, cruise planning is complimentary. We provide expert guidance on cabin selection, dining options, shore excursions, and onboard experiences for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and other cruise lines.

What is award travel?

Award travel uses credit card points or airline miles to book flights, often in business or first class for a fraction of the cash price. Curated by Collins provides award travel research to find the best redemptions for your points.

Fora's Hot List:
Where to Go
in 2026

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+150% bookings

Destination to Watch

Mexico City

A cultural capital gaining serious global influence. With 150+ museums, a booming gallery scene, and FIFA World Cup 2026, CDMX is having its moment. New boutique hotels in Roma and Polanco are making it even easier to arrive in style.

+265% to Niseko

Destination to Watch

Lesser-Known Japan

Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto, travelers are discovering Karuizawa's cool mountain retreats, Hakone's modern ryokans, and Niseko's world-class powder. Same cultural richness, far fewer crowds.

+131% to Norway

Destination to Watch

The Nordics

Dramatic fjords, Arctic stays, Copenhagen's creative scene, and a total solar eclipse crossing Norway and Iceland in 2026. Travelers are lingering longer and going further off the beaten path.

+192% to Uruguay

Destination to Watch

South American Beach Towns

Trancoso, José Ignacio, Santa Catarina. Think Ibiza energy with something far more personal. Bohemian, beautiful, and quietly becoming the most stylish escape in the Southern Hemisphere.

+174% to Asheville

Destination to Watch

The Carolinas

New boutique hotels, revitalized downtowns, and a fresh focus on food, art, and design. From the Outer Banks to Charleston to Asheville's arts district — the Carolinas are quietly having a renaissance.

+55% luxury train bookings

Trend to Watch

Railway Retreats

Overnight train journeys are back — and more luxurious than ever. Think Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, La Dolce Vita through Italy, and Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies. Unpack once, wake up somewhere new.

+134% wellness searches

Trend to Watch

Self-Service Wellness

Travelers want access, not appointments. Hotels are building thermal circuits, plunge pools, and sauna worlds into daily life. Lake Como, Lake Garda, and new US openings like Naples Beach Club are leading the shift.

+178% pet travel searches

Trend to Watch

Pet-Friendly Luxury

The four-legged travel companion era is here. Chef-prepared treats at the Waldorf Astoria, beach setups in St. Barts, and custom in-room amenities. If your dog travels, the industry is ready for them.

+132% solo travel searches

Trend to Watch

Solo Adventures at Sea

Cruise lines are finally designing for solo travelers — dedicated studios, no single supplements, social-first programming. Virgin Voyages, Crystal, and Ponant are leading the way. Your solo trip just got a lot more luxurious.

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