charlie brown's goodtime travel
What It’s Like to Work Together
From first idea to final itinerary—here’s what to expect.
At CBGT, we make the process seamless, thoughtful, and (dare I say) fun—so you can focus on the good stuff: dreaming, exploring, and relaxing.
How it works
Planning your trip should feel exciting— not overwhelming.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with us.
step 1
Get in Touch
Start by filling out the Trip Inquiry Form. A team member will review your details and be in touch to make sure we’re the right fit for your trip.
step 2
Let's Chat
Once I receive your form, we’ll schedule a discovery call to talk through your travel style, vision, and wishlist. If you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over a client agreement and planning fee invoice to officially begin.
step 3
Custom Proposal
Next, your travel advisor will design a personalized proposal based on everything we discussed. We’ll fine-tune the itinerary together until it feels just right.
step 4
Confirm & Book
Once you approve your trip, I’ll handle all the bookings—from hotels to transfers and everything in between. You’ll receive a beautifully organized digital itinerary with all the details in one place.
step 5
Pack Your Bags - It's time to fly!
Time to jet off and enjoy the trip we’ve been planning. Whether you’re sipping wine with a view, lounging on the beach, tracking a lion on your Safari, or diving into the local food scene, you can relax knowing everything’s organized and ready to go. Your only job? Soak it all in.
step 6
Welcome Home
Once you’re back, we'll check in to hear what you loved and what’s next on your travel wishlist. Every trip helps us plan the next one even better.
Ready to get started?
Let’s bring your trip to life—beautifully planned, thoughtfully organized, and tailored just for you.
FAQs
What’s the benefit of working with a travel advisor?
You’ll get a seamless, stress-free planning experience—plus access to my expert knowledge, personalized recommendations, and exclusive perks you won’t find when booking on your own.
How far in advance should I start planning my trip?
The more time, the better. For full itinerary planning, we ask for a minimum of 90 days’ notice to deliver the level of detail and service our clients expect. Keep in mind that popular destinations—like European summer vacations and African safaris—often book up 9 to 12 months in advance. Early planning means better availability, better rates, and first pick of the best experiences.
You’ll get a seamless, stress-free planning experience—plus access to my expert knowledge, personalized recommendations, and exclusive perks you won’t find when booking on your own.
How far in advance should I start planning my trip?
The more time, the better. For full itinerary planning, we ask for a minimum of 90 days’ notice to deliver the level of detail and service our clients expect. Keep in mind that popular destinations—like European summer vacations and African safaris—often book up 9 to 12 months in advance. Early planning means better availability, better rates, and first pick of the best experiences.
How are your planning fees calculated?
Planning fees are based on the complexity of the trip, level of customization, and length of travel. This allows me to offer fully tailored experiences and dedicate the time each itinerary deserves.
How do you get paid?
Depending on your type of trip, we charge a planning fee for time, research, and expertise. In many cases, we're also paid a commission by hotels and tour partners—without affecting your rate.
Do you work with all budgets?
We work best with clients seeking a more elevated, customized luxury travel experience. The majority of our relationships are within the 4 star and 5 star space. While we don’t book budget travel, we're happy to recommend where your budget will go furthest for the type of trip you have in mind.
Planning fees are based on the complexity of the trip, level of customization, and length of travel. This allows me to offer fully tailored experiences and dedicate the time each itinerary deserves.
How do you get paid?
Depending on your type of trip, we charge a planning fee for time, research, and expertise. In many cases, we're also paid a commission by hotels and tour partners—without affecting your rate.
Do you work with all budgets?
We work best with clients seeking a more elevated, customized luxury travel experience. The majority of our relationships are within the 4 star and 5 star space. While we don’t book budget travel, we're happy to recommend where your budget will go furthest for the type of trip you have in mind.
Can you help with flights?
Absolutely, if you’d like. We are able to put together flight itineraries and can assist with rebooking or rerouting if anything unexpected comes up—so you’re never stuck on hold with an airline.
**Airline ticket fees are applied to airfare only bookings.
Is it more expensive to book my travel through you?
Not at all. In most cases, you’ll pay the same rate as you would booking directly—but with added value. Through my partnerships with luxury hotel programs and tour operators, you’ll receive exclusive perks like daily breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and VIP treatment—benefits not typically available when booking on your own.
Can you book trips using points or miles?
We do not book flights or hotels using credit card points or airline miles, but we're happy to offer guidance if you choose to use them for part of your trip.
Absolutely, if you’d like. We are able to put together flight itineraries and can assist with rebooking or rerouting if anything unexpected comes up—so you’re never stuck on hold with an airline.
**Airline ticket fees are applied to airfare only bookings.
Is it more expensive to book my travel through you?
Not at all. In most cases, you’ll pay the same rate as you would booking directly—but with added value. Through my partnerships with luxury hotel programs and tour operators, you’ll receive exclusive perks like daily breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and VIP treatment—benefits not typically available when booking on your own.
Can you book trips using points or miles?
We do not book flights or hotels using credit card points or airline miles, but we're happy to offer guidance if you choose to use them for part of your trip.