Most travelers are surprised to learn this: hotels, cruise lines, and tour companies pay us a commission when we book through them. This means you get expert planning, personalized recommendations, and ongoing support at no cost to you.

You’d pay the same rates — and often get fewer perks — booking everything on your own.

In practice, that looks like:
• You pay the hotel or supplier directly
• They pay us out of their marketing budget
• You get perks and upgrades where available
• Our incentives align with yours — happy travelers return

If there’s ever a situation where a direct booking is clearly better for you, you’ll hear it from us first. Transparency always comes first.