Question 1

Where can you visit?

Accepted Answer

There are very few destinations that you cannot travel to. Each destination has its own rules and protocols. I am happy to book for you now or to book now for the future – which ever you’ll feel more comfortable with. I have a network of contacts feeding me real-time updates and reports as well as giving support when you travel.

Question 2

How have the rules for each element of your vacation changed?

Accepted Answer

When you book with Fiona Hamilton Travel rest assured that I have a full understanding of the rules and conditions for each element of your travel.

Question 3

How has pricing changed?

Accepted Answer

The pricing of the elements of travel have become more flexible, depending on whether the airline ticket is refundable or that you are able to change to a different date or destination. Each element of your vacation comes from a different provider and has its own set of terms and conditions. My job as your Travel Advisor is to read the small print and all the terms and conditions.

Question 4

What if my vacation is cancelled?

Accepted Answer

This depends if your vacation is cancelled by the airline or one of the providers – as your travel advisor I am here to help you reschedule your trip or seek a refund.

Question 5

Flexible travel – how do cancellations and changes work?

Accepted Answer

During our initial consultation you and I will discuss if something changes with your trip are you happy to reschedule at later date or do you need the trip to be refundable. This will affect the elements of travel I am booking for you – so you have the flexibility to change your mind if something arises.

Question 6

Do you support me before, during and after travel?"

Accepted Answer

When you engage the services of Fiona Hamilton Travel and pay my professional fee you are assured that my connections keep me updated to protocols and rules before and during your trip. I am but a phone-call away 24/7 and will be there for you! After your trip I can’t wait to hear all about it and where you would like to go next!

Question 7

What are the dangers of “DIY” travel planning?

Accepted Answer

Now more than ever do not “DIY” your travel planning there are too many variables – leave it to an expert who has connections in the destinations you are wanting to visit. If you book with an online booking system you don’t have a specific person to email questions to or be able to pick up the phone an discuss an element of your trip. If you do “DIY” you could be spending a lot of time on hold should anything change with your trip.

Question 8

Links to the relevant authorities

Accepted Answer

CDC
Smart Travelers Enrollment Program (STEP)

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Where can you visit?

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How has pricing changed?

What if my vacation is cancelled?

Flexible travel – how do cancellations and changes work?

Do you support me before, during and after travel?"

What are the dangers of “DIY” travel planning?

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Get All Your Questions Answered

What is a Travel Advisor?

Why should I use a Travel Advisor?

What is Virtuoso? What does it mean to me?

How does your process work?​​​​​​​

Why do you charge a planning fee?

What services do you provide?

Do I need Travel Insurance?

What is a Travel Bucket List?

Planning travel and traveling during the Pandemic FAQs

Where can you visit?

How have the rules for each element of your vacation changed?

How has pricing changed?

What if my vacation is cancelled?

Flexible travel – how do cancellations and changes work?

Do you support me before, during and after travel?"

What are the dangers of “DIY” travel planning?

Links to the relevant authorities

Join for Exclusive Travel Tips!

How does your process work?