Fora Advisor FAQs: Your Ultimate Travel Planning Assistance

 Fora is the modern travel agency, making the  experience of planning and booking trips much easier. My  deep relationships with hotel and travel partners allow me to  give you the best trip possible.  I work with clients to plan and book. I can create a trip from scratch, or help book a hotel you’ve already decided on — and everything in between. Plus, I can unlock perks and VIP amenities at hotels, resorts & cruises around the world. 

 You let me do all of the planning. All I need are the basics: where you want to go (and for how long), the occasion (or lack thereof!), your budget and what kind of travel you like. I get back to you with hotel options based on your preferences and what perks you’ll get at each. Plus, I’ll always have a direct line of contact with the hotel, so you can rest assured that the nitty gritty is taken care of.  

 As a Fora Advisor, I do the heavy lifting for you. You tell me your needs; I’ll leverage our community’s expert travel intel and first-name-basis relationships with general managers to maximize your vacation. I’ll match-make you to the perfect hotel for your taste, and ensure you get the very best value for your money.  Not convinced yet? Here’s the TL;DR: 

1. I won’t just save you time and energy, I’ll save you money, too. 
2. You’ll get the inside scoop on everything from what makes a hotel special to why you should order that starter every food critic is raving about. 
3. I’ll score you awesome perks and upgrades you can’t get anywhere else. 
4. I’m your direct line to the hotel’s management team — in other words, you’ll always be treated like the VIP you are. 

 At Fora, we pride ourselves on our relationships with hotels worldwide. Expect perks such as:

•  Complimentary breakfast 
• Early check-in / late check-out 
• Room upgrades 
• Welcome amenities (think drinks on arrival, a fruit basket, a welcome note, etc.) 
• Credit to spend at the hotel. 

 No! I have thousands of relationships with  hotels and partners that allow me to secure the best experience  for my clients- getting you priority room upgrades, preferred  rates, even spa credits.  

Plus, I'm part of the Fora community with thousands of expert  advisors. So, you're getting my expertise AND the expertise of  every single Fora Advisor I'm connected with. 

 Let's take it a step further. Think of a travel advisor like an  interior designer. Sure, you could pick out your own furniture  and decor. But maybe the pillows end up not being quite right  or the couch doesn't fit the room like you'd imagined. You also  don’t really know the best furniture makers. You just see the  big companies that spend a lot on marketing. That’s why you  hire an interior designer - they're constantly sourcing,  inspecting, and comparing products from the most reliable  furniture suppliers. And, you trust their expertise to make sure  everything comes together perfectly. 

This isn't just true of interior designers - this is exactly how I  work as a travel advisor and your custom itinerary! 

 No! Because hotel and travel partners love  the clients that I bring to their properties, they pay me a fee  to do just that. 

 Working with me isn't a discount service,  it's a value add service. I will always work with hotel partners  to get you the best rates AND the best experience possible.  You might be able to find the cheapest room possible on  Google or booking platforms, but did you know that room is  right above the hotel nightclub and looks directly at a brick  wall? And sometimes what might look like the cheapest rate  is often not including taxes and fees that show up later in the  booking. By working with me, you'll have insight into all of  these things to make sure your experience is the best it can  be. And if the rate you've found online is in fact the best, I  can also book that for you, while flagging you as a preferred  VIP guest with the hotel directly. 

 The beauty of working with me is that you  can be as involved in the planning as much or as little as you'd  like. If you want to do the legwork and be more involved - no  problem! You can still do the research and come to me when  they're ready to do the actual booking. I can add on the  finishing touches (access to the upgrade, the free breakfast, or  the rooms that adjoin) and make sure you're getting the best  value. 

Yes, I know credit card travel perk programs  offer things like $200 resort credits and free breakfast. But, I'll  let you in on a little secret: booking with me means you're  getting all of the same perks, but you're prioritized for room  upgrades before other customers. 

Why?  Because the travel industry is all about relationships and mine  go deep. Our team has decades of experience within the  industry and during that time we’ve built meaningful  relationships with hotels around the world (4,500+ to be  exact). And it doesn’t stop at upgrades. I am part of nearly  every major preferred partner program including Four Seasons  Preferred, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Privé, IHG Luxury and  Lifestyle and Virtuoso Travel.  Your response: I have long-standing, personal relationships  with partners, hotel managers, and staff, which means I have a  direct line to the places and people who take care of your stay.   

Why does this matter? My personal relationships mean I can quickly and effectively   address any issues or concerns that may arise during your trip  and resolve them in real time. For instance, if your flight is  delayed, I can update your airport pick up, adjust the time of  your tour, and make sure you have a welcome drink waiting on  arrival. Fora vs. Other Booking Methods Booking with me means you’ll get the highest touch,  personalized experience possible -  triple confirming that  your suite will be connected to your teenagers’ room next  door or that a crib can fit next to the bed.  Why does this matter?  Well, preferred partnerships aren't easy to get - these are  selective, invitation-only programs cultivated by hotels to  reward agencies who deliver consistent, high-quality  clientele. What does this mean for you? Beyond getting  priority ahead of Amex customers for room upgrades, when  you book a hotel through me, you’ll be flagged as VIP guests  prior to your arrival. Cue bespoke welcome amenities,  hyper-personalized attention - and maybe even your favorite  slice of cake from that little local bakery waiting in your room at turn down. 

I have long-standing, personal relationships  with partners, hotel managers, and staff, which means I have a  direct line to the places and people who take care of your stay.   

Why does this matter? My personal relationships mean I can quickly and effectively   address any issues or concerns that may arise during your trip  and resolve them in real time. For instance, if your flight is  delayed, I can update your airport pick up, adjust the time of  your tour, and make sure you have a welcome drink waiting on  arrival.