Sebastian Luxe Travel is a boutique travel planning company that creates tailor-made itineraries for families, couples, and friends who want something beyond the basic vacation. From iconic cities to hidden coastal towns to world-class ski resorts, we help you travel in a way that feels curated, comfortable, and completely personal.

We book the best luxury hotels, secure hard-to-get reservations, and sprinkle in VIP perks along the way. Our founder, Kate Van Dell, designs every trip with care, combining insider connections with a sharp eye for detail so you can relax and enjoy the experience.

Luxury travel costs vary depending on your destination, travel season, hotel category, and itinerary. Most clients spend between $800 and $3,500 per night for high-end accommodations. A weeklong custom trip for a family might start around $10,000 and increase with extras like private tours, intercity transfers, or multiple destinations.

Whether you're planning a family-friendly resort getaway or a multi-stop honeymoon through Europe, we can work with your preferences and priorities to get the most value out of your budget.

Sometimes. Here's how it works:

• First-time clients never pay a fee. This gives you a chance to experience the value of working with us without any upfront cost.

• For most straightforward trips, like a single hotel stay with transfers or activities, we do not charge a fee. You still get access to VIP perks, room upgrades when available, and our booking support at no extra cost.

• We do charge an upfront planning fee for high-touch, multi-destination itineraries that require deeper customization. These trips typically involve multiple hotel bookings, activity coordination, and concierge-level support. Fees usually start at $200 for simple custom trips and range up to $800 for more complex travel experiences.

Planning fees help cover the time, research, and care that go into building something exceptional just for you.

Yes, we earn a commission from many luxury hotels, resorts, and travel suppliers. This usually ranges from 10 to 20 percent and comes directly from the supplier’s marketing budget. It does not increase your rate.

Our hotel and experience recommendations are always based on what suits your travel style and goals best. Commission never determines what we suggest.

No. You will never pay more to book through Sebastian Luxe Travel. In fact, you often get more.

We are part of a global network of preferred travel partners, which gives our clients access to exclusive perks such as:

• Complimentary breakfast

• Resort or spa credits

• Room upgrades (when available)

• Early check-in and late check-out

• Special welcome gifts or amenities

These benefits are not typically available when booking online, and they come at no added cost to you.As a travel advisor, I have access to exclusive perks and VIP benefits at amazing hotels around the world, including things like:

✔ Free breakfast
✔ Resort or spa credits
✔ Room upgrades (when available)
✔ Early check-in & late check-out (when available)
✔ A special welcome gift

These are benefits you usually can't get by booking directly online, and they come at no extra cost to you. Plus, I'm here to make sure every detail of your trip is perfect.

Definitely. If you like planning your own vacations but want support booking hotels or accessing VIP extras, we can help enhance what you've already started.

We offer:

• Hotel bookings with exclusive perks

• Restaurant and activity suggestions

• Custom travel guides

• Backup support if plans change

You stay in control, and we fill in the gaps with access, upgrades, and expert advice.

Here’s a general overview:

• Planning fees are paid upfront and are non-refundable. They cover the time, research, and expertise needed to create your custom itinerary.

• Hotel, airline, and supplier policies vary. Some bookings are flexible while others require deposits or full prepayment. We always outline the policies in writing before you book so you know what to expect.

• If your plans change, we will do everything we can to help adjust or cancel bookings based on the travel provider’s policies. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Once we receive your inquiry, here’s what happens next:

1. We’ll connect via phone or email to talk about your trip. You can share your destination ideas, budget, travel dates, and what kind of experience you want.

2. We’ll send a curated selection of hotels and experiences tailored to your preferences.

3. After you approve the details, we’ll take care of all the bookings and provide a polished, personalized itinerary.

We stay available for questions or changes and ensure that you feel taken care of from start to finish.