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.

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What is award travel?

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Ireland Golf & Ryder Cup Experience

A sample 9-night journey through Sligo, Cork, and Dublin with championship golf, private touring, curated hotels, and Ryder Cup access.

September 11-20, 2027 9 Nights Sligo, Cork & Dublin 4 Rounds of Golf

The Experience

This sample trip blends Ireland's dramatic coastlines, celebrated links golf, private cultural touring, and the energy of one of golf's most iconic team events. Each journey is customized around preferred hotels, ticket access, pace, group size, and travel style.

Destination One

Sligo

Begin along Ireland's northwest coast with time in Sligo, daily breakfast, and rounds at Carne Golf Links and County Sligo Golf Club.

Destination Two

Cork

Continue south for the Cliffs of Moher, Cork city, a private walking tour, Cork Golf Club, and Ryder Cup practice day access.

Destination Three

Dublin

Finish in Dublin with Brittas Bay Club, a private pub experience, a guided walking tour, and time to enjoy the city at leisure.

Length9 Nights

Hotels3 Cities

Golf4 Rounds

Event Access2 Days

Sample Day-by-Day

Use this as inspiration for a custom sports travel proposal. Timing, hotels, golf courses, ticket access, private touring, and transportation are tailored during the planning process.

Saturday, Sept. 11

Arrive in Ireland

Arrive into Dublin or Shannon Airport, meet your private transfer, continue to Sligo, check in, and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Sunday, Sept. 12

Carne Golf Links

After breakfast, travel to Carne Golf Links for a dramatic round among unspoiled dunes and Atlantic views, then return to Sligo for the evening.

Monday, Sept. 13

County Sligo Golf Club

Play County Sligo Golf Club, known for its coastal setting, mountain views, and classic links character. Evening at leisure in Sligo.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Cliffs of Moher & Cork

Check out and experience the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren before continuing to Cork for check-in and an overnight stay.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

Cork Golf Club & Private City Tour

Play Cork Golf Club, then explore Cork with a private guide, including the city's historic streets, food culture, and local landmarks.

Thursday, Sept. 16

Ryder Cup Final Practice

Transfer to Adare Manor for final practice day access, then return to Cork for an evening at leisure.

Friday, Sept. 17

Ryder Cup Day 1

Check out of Cork, attend the opening day of Ryder Cup play, then continue to Dublin for check-in and an overnight stay.

Saturday, Sept. 18

Brittas Bay Club & Dublin Pub Experience

Play Brittas Bay Club along Ireland's east coast, then enjoy a private Dublin pub experience with local flavor and storytelling.

Sunday, Sept. 19

Private Dublin Walking Tour

Explore Dublin with a private guide, with time for historic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, and an afternoon at leisure.

Monday, Sept. 20

Departure

Enjoy breakfast, check out, and transfer to Dublin Airport for the journey home.

Featured Golf

The sample routing includes four rounds across Ireland, balancing links terrain, coastal views, and classic course architecture.

Sligo

Carne Golf Links

A wild Atlantic links setting with rolling dunes, ocean views, and a memorable natural landscape.

Sligo

County Sligo Golf Club

A historic championship links framed by mountain, ocean, and countryside.

Cork

Cork Golf Club

An Alister MacKenzie course with parkland, quarry, and harbor elements just outside the city.

Dublin Area

Brittas Bay Club

A dramatic east-coast links experience on a distinctive stretch of Irish duneland.

Event Access

Ryder Cup Attendance

Sample access includes final practice day and Day 1, with hospitality upgrades considered during proposal planning.

Private Touring

Culture Between Rounds

Private touring can include the Cliffs of Moher, Cork, Dublin, pub experiences, dining, and special interests.

Sample Trip Details

Every proposal is built around the traveler, group, or host. The final version can include preferred hotel categories, upgraded rooms, private transfers, dining, hosted events, and post-trip extensions.

Hotels

Sample Accommodations

Three nights in Sligo, three nights in Cork, and three nights in Dublin, with daily breakfast included in this sample structure.

Transportation

Private Ground Logistics

Airport transfers, golf transfers, and event-day transportation can be coordinated as part of the overall itinerary.

Experiences

Private Touring

Private guide options in Cork and Dublin, scenic touring, pub experiences, and custom sightseeing.

Digital

Travel Itinerary

A mobile-friendly itinerary can organize hotel details, transfers, timing, restaurant reservations, and travel notes.

Customization

Built Around You

Room upgrades, hospitality access, extra golf, family experiences, dining, and pre/post extensions can be added.

Plan a Custom Sports Travel Experience

Whether it is golf, tennis, racing, football, or a once-in-a-lifetime championship event, Curated by Collins can help shape the travel around the experience.

Request a Custom Proposal