Why You Need a Trip Designer

When people ask me why they need a Trip Designer, I often answer with questions: Do you have a financial advisor? Have you ever hired an interior designer, a landscape architect, a personal trainer? In many areas of life, we turn to an expert who not only makes life better than we could on our own but also makes us more intelligent, informed and successful in our choices. It can be the same with travel. Many people do a great job of planning travel on their own, despite the headaches it can entail; but having a professional plan with you and for you—and handle all the details and any headaches—can elevate both your experiences and the role that travel can play in your life. In the scheme of things it's a very small investment that can pay off in huge rewards.

Here are a few reasons in particular why you need an Indagare Trip Designer.

Besides expert advice based on the latest information, you have access to the intelligence-gathering of our 100-plus team, who live, work and travel around the U.S. and the globe—from New York, Charleston, Denver and Los Angeles to London, Madrid, Paris, Dubai and beyond. They are keeping up with local travel news and scouting destinations regularly, so they can advise you with reliable knowledge and help you make informed—and inspired—decisions. Would you like to know about the newest hotels in Paris or what it’s like in Ecuador right now? Or how far in advance you need to arrange the best guides in Japan or which luxury safari camps support local communities and conservation in Tanzania? We're in touch with our network of partners and local experts all over the world on a daily basis. We also monitor travel news and trends, the latest on travel insurance, health updates and entry requirements, ensuring that you always have the information you need before you go.

By booking through Indagare, you have access to our deep knowledge of hotels, resorts and yachts (the rooms, villas and charters to book; the best rooms, rates and times to visit; the VIP amenities and private experiences on- and off-property), as well as the benefit programs (Indagare Plus and our preferred partner programs, including Four Seasons Preferred, Belmond Bellini Club, Rocco Forte Knights, Rosewood Elite, Mandarin Oriental FAN club and Oetker PEARL). These offer such extras as room upgrades and complimentary breakfasts, as well as special partner promotions, packages and more. It’s a halo effect: the more we work together, the bigger the impact we have at our top-rated properties, resulting in extraordinary stays for our members. And while we charge an annual membership fee to access our travel planning services, there is no markup on hotel rates (the rate is the same if you book through us or book direct)or any additional charges—but we add additional amenities at no extra cost to you, as a result of our strong relationships with top properties.

Our team of Travel Designers also knows that exceptional hospitality, style and service define the best travel experiences. They have spent time at a property or can consult a team member who has. They handle special requests upon arrival, ensure seamless transitions between cities and pair you with the right guide to enhance your understanding of a destination and to match your personal passions or interests. Want to see Caravagios up close outside of a museum in Rome? Interested in a helicopter tour in New Zealand or a hot air balloon ride at sunrise in Morocco? We can make it happen. When you trust that all the dots of your itinerary have been connected into one flowing line from start to finish, you know that your highly valued travel time is time well-spent—with trips that are well-planned and thoughtfully executed. In an age of automation and anonymity (not to mention confusing misinformation), our team of Trip Designers gets to know you and your family. Guided by your travel preferences and needs, together they craft an itinerary of experiences that you cannot recreate on your own, partnering with you on a personalized roadmap for a lifetime of meaningful and memorable travels.

Indagare is committed to ensuring that your journey is transformative and that you have a positive impact on the places you visit. We are proud to operate as a 100 percent carbon-neutral company, and you can travel assured that the unavoidable emissions from your trip have been offset through trustworthy carbon projects. By offsetting all company operations, staff travel, and trips booked for both members and Journeys participants, our travelers know that they have done as much as possible to ensure they are not negatively impacting the environment. And through the Indagare Impact Fund, we donate an additional percentage of our annual revenue to carefully vetted non-profits committed to helping preserve culture, heritage and the environment. Together with our community, we ensure that your trips are helping to sustain the destinations you experience with us. We believe that travel is a force for good in the world: it moves and transforms us by offering different perspectives and possibilities. We want to share that life-enriching exchange with as many people as we can.