Curated Services

How we work, and what it costs.

Three transparent tiers. Flat fees, no commissions, no hidden upcharges. The consultation is always complimentary — we'll tell you up front if a smaller package would serve you better.

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No. 01

The Consultation

ComplimentaryOne Trip · 30-min Discovery

A focused introductory session for a single trip you want to plan. Share your goals, and we'll outline the best strategy for your points, routing, and properties.

  • Intake form & 30-min discovery call
  • Audit of points and miles across your programs
  • Recommended routing & cabin strategy
  • Proposed Curated Itinerary within 48 hours
  • 30 days of email follow-up included
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Full Concierge
No. 03

The Bespoke Journey

$1,495Multi-leg · Concierge

For complex, multi-city, multi-cabin journeys — honeymoons, sabbaticals, milestone celebrations. We design, book, and stay close throughout your travel.

  • Everything in The Curated Itinerary
  • Multi-city, multi-program optimization
  • Exclusive Dining Options (Taiwan & Japan only)
  • Personalized Concierge Support during your Travel
  • VIP Introduction(s) and Service
  • Complimentary Gift Service, to welcome your travels!
  • Unlimited revisions during planning
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Service fees are flat and paid up front. The initial consultation is always complimentary. We do not take commissions from hotels, airlines, or any other supplier.

A different model

One dedicated advisor vs. a network of thousands.

Host agency networks like Fora and Virtuoso connect you to one of tens of thousands of advisors. We take a different approach: one philosophy, one practice, every recommendation backed by personal experience and a public score.

Our approach

Curated for Class

  • You pay us directly Flat fees with no hidden costs — our only incentive is your experience
  • One founder, one practice You work directly with the person who researches, stays, and scores every property
  • Verified, first-hand knowledge Every recommendation comes from personal stays — publicly scored and documented
  • No conflicts of interest We don't earn commission from hotels or airlines, so we recommend what's genuinely best for you
  • Points & miles are central Maximizing your loyalty currencies is built into every trip — not an afterthought
  • Hotel perks & upgrades Access to Virtuoso, FHR, and partner benefits through our direct relationships
  • Limited client roster We cap engagements each quarter so every client gets undivided attention
Their approach

Host Agency Networks

  • Hotels & airlines pay them Revenue comes from supplier commissions, which can influence recommendations
  • Thousands of advisors 15,000–20,000+ advisors of varying specialties and experience levels
  • Advisor-dependent quality Property knowledge varies widely — some advisors may not have visited the places they recommend
  • Commission-driven suggestions Recommendations may favor properties that pay higher commissions over those that best fit your trip
  • Points trips often declined Many network advisors avoid award bookings because they earn no commission on them
  • Hotel perks available Access to network-level benefits through the agency's aggregate buying power
  • Unlimited capacity Can handle large volumes, but individual attention varies with advisor workload
Proof in practice

Real-world savings, real trips.

These examples illustrate how our approach translates into tangible savings and a more thoughtful travel experience.

Example 01

10 days in Kyoto — Business class

A client wanted to fly business class from San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and stay at two five-star properties in Kyoto — a Hilton property and the Dusit Thani Kyoto — for 10 nights.

Network agency quote ~$18,400 Cash only, standard commission booking
Curated for Class ~$4,800 + 60K AA + 240K Hilton + 2 certs Award flights + Hilton points & certs + Amex FHR
$13,600+ saved in cash

We booked business-class seats from SFO to HND using 60,000 American Airlines miles round trip, then secured the Hilton property with 240,000 Hilton Honors points plus two free night certificates. For the Dusit Thani Kyoto, we booked through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts — paying cash but unlocking complimentary breakfast, a room upgrade, a $100 property credit, and guaranteed late checkout. Every remaining detail was curated to their preferences: a private kaiseki dinner reservation, a temple visit timed to avoid crowds, and a personalized welcome amenity.

Example 02

5 days in Taiwan — Last-minute miles & points

A Hyatt Globalist traveler reached out with a last-minute wish to visit Taipei and the surrounding area for five days, hoping to use Alaska Airlines miles for flights, Hyatt points for hotels, and cash to fill the gaps.

Booking on your own / network agency ~$10,000 Cash only, last-minute 2026 premium pricing
Curated for Class ~$1,800 + 75K AS + 12K Hyatt Award flight + points hotel + curated cash dining
$8,200+ saved in cash

Last-minute award availability is where most people give up — and where our expertise matters most. We located Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan partner award space on Starlux Airlines business class (75,000 miles round trip) just days before departure. For hotels, we booked the Grand Hyatt Taipei on points (12,000 Hyatt points) — and because the client held Globalist status, he received a suite upgrade, early check-in, and late checkout at no extra cost. We then built a fun, relaxing schedule around the remaining days: a night market food tour in Shilin, a reservation at RAW (one of Taipei's hardest-to-book restaurants), a tea ceremony experience in Maokong, and a day trip to Jiufen — all arranged with days to spare.

A network advisor would have been unlikely to take on a last-minute points trip — no commission on award flights, and a tight timeline to coordinate. We turned it around in 48 hours.

These aren't hypothetical projections — they're the kind of trips we plan every month. Whether it's a dream anniversary or a spontaneous long weekend, the approach is the same: maximize what you already have, then design something worth remembering.

If your priority is the largest possible network of preferred-partner properties and you don't need a single point of accountability, a network advisor may be a fine fit. If you'd rather work with one person whose recommendation list is verifiably their own — and who treats your points as seriously as your cash — you're in the right place.

In the interest of clarity

What we don't do.

Cruises

Cruise booking is a specialty practice with its own commission economics. We're not equipped to serve you well here and will refer you to specialists.

Group travel above 8 guests

Larger groups benefit from agencies with dedicated group desks and contracted rates. We focus on couples, families, and small parties.

Generic package tours

We don't resell pre-packaged itineraries or cookie-cutter tour bundles. Every engagement is built from scratch around your preferences, points, and travel style.

Status matches & credit card advice

We're happy to talk strategy informally, but we don't position ourselves as a credit-card affiliate or status broker. Plenty of excellent sites already do.

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