I’ve often written about the benefits of booking hotels through a travel advisor who has relationships with preferred luxury brands. With the holidays approaching, I wanted to update this information for those of you planning a trip (even a last minute trip).
While you can book directly with hotels like the Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons, or through online agencies like Expedia, I’m going to explain why this isn’t suitable for any trip, from a dream vacation to a quick getaway.
You would never “bug me” asking for help, but I realize sometimes that’s not always convenient. Therefore, I am sharing my Virtuoso hotel booking link so that you can book your own 5 star hotel anytime. You’ll get my Virtuoso amenities from the comfort of your living room couch (or wherever you happen to be)!
Why book a hotel with Virtuoso?
When you book accommodation with a Virtuoso travel consultant, you will receive:
• Special prices and availability
• Room upgrade (if available)
•Daily breakfast for two persons
• Dining, resort or hotel points
• Early check-in and late check-out (if available)
• Unique facilities and experiences
What is a master?
Virtuoso is the world’s premier luxury travel agency network, specializing in luxury and experiential travel. They work with more than 1,800 top companies, including more than 1,300 hotels, resorts, lodges, camps, villas, condos and private islands.
Virtuoso carefully selects its features to ensure only superior options are available. All Virtuoso accommodations are pre-curated, giving your advisor (hopefully me!) access to the world’s best hotels and resorts, offering the highest value, experiences and rare opportunities. These exclusive facilities are only available through Virtuoso consultants.
Access my Virtuoso hotel booking tool here
To make a reservation you need an account. Click here For setup instructions. Look for my Premiere Luxury Travel logo at the top so you know you’re in the right place.
Other elite hotel options
Through our host agency Montecito Village Travel, Premiere Luxury Travel can offer additional exclusive programs to create transformative vacations. These benefits often exceed even the loyalty benefits offered by top hotels.
Hotel Preferred Program
Many hotel brands have preferred partner programs, some of which overlap with Virtuoso. Here are some brands:
1. Marriott Star and Luminous Hotel – Available for luxury and premium Bonvoy brands. STARS is available for the following luxury brands BVLGARI, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Collection, and St. Regis Real Estatewhile Luminous is available for premium Bonvoy brands, including participating brands Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Méridien, Marriott, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, and westin characteristic.
2. Belmond Bellini Club
The unique Bellini Club has less than 100 agencies worldwide. Belmond’s brands offer unique hotels, luxury trains and barge cruises in exotic locations around the world.
3. Hyatt Private Hotel
Hyatt Privé is an invitation-only program open to select luxury travel agents. Brands it covers include Park Hyatt, Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, Alila and Thompson. These benefits are only available through a Hyatt Privé Member Advisor. What’s unique about the Hyatt program is that if there’s room for an upgrade, it can be confirmed within 24 hours! You don’t have to wait until arrival to find out you’ll get an upgrade.
4.Accor HERA (formerly STEP)
Accor’s luxury brands include Fairmont, Sofitel, Banyan Tree, FAENA, Delano, SLS and Raffles. As HERA members, we have dedicated in-property contacts who we can advise of your pre-arrival preferences. You’ll even be on the waiting list for sold-out rooms! Our clients enjoy unique offers and VIP status at AccorHotels worldwide.
I hope I have emphasized enough the benefits of using a travel advisor with an elite hotel program. If you’re ready to plan your next luxury vacation, click to contact us here See how we serve!
