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Cheval Blanc Randheli Island Villa 4

Exceptional Stays.
No Fees.

Access perks and VIP treatment, all at no cost to you, ever.

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How It Works

The right room.
The best perks.
VIP treatment, start-to-finish

I'm a luxury traveler who became a travel advisor after years of working with travel advisors and finding something to be missing: advisors who create truly luxury stays and approach every booking with the care they would have for their own trip.

I specialize in helping you choose the right property and ensuring you get the VIP treatment you deserve. This means that through my connections, you will always have someone in your corner. From selecting the perfect location to setting up all of your preferences to introducing you to the property to being there in the unlikely event you run into challenges while on your trip.

I also ensure that you get extra perks as well. My network of preferred partnerships including, Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, and many more, means you're getting complimentary breakfast, property credits, and room upgrades that are not available to direct bookings. All at no additional cost to you.

By working with me, as opposed to booking directly or through a third party, you have not only my relationships and connections with the properties, but you also my first-hand experience as a luxury traveler. You have an advocate that is looking out for your best stay, as opposed to simply being one of many guests staying at a property. This often leads to you having better chances of being upgraded to the best rooms and quicker resolutions if you run into problems.

Exclusive Perks

Through 60+ preferred partner programs — Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, and more — you'll receive complimentary breakfast, resort credits, room upgrades, and early check-in/late check-out at most luxury properties worldwide. These are benefits that simply aren't available when booking direct.

VIP Treatment

Before you arrive, I work directly with property teams to ensure your preferences are on file, your room is the best available, and your welcome reflects who you are — not a generic arrival. You're recognized as a priority guest from the moment you check in.

Support

I check in when you arrive and remain available throughout your stay. If something isn't right — a room issue, a service problem, anything that needs resolving — you have a direct line to someone with the relationships to fix it quickly and quietly.

Zero Fees. Ever.

My commission is paid by the property — the same commission they'd pay regardless of how you booked. You pay exactly what you'd pay booking direct, and you get everything above included.

Already Have a Booking?

If you've already booked directly, forward me your confirmation. For most properties I can add the partner benefits package with no change to your rate. Note: Marriott brands don't allow this after booking, but most others do.

Preferred Partners

The network that unlocks
your perks.

These are some of the 60+ partner programs that add perks for your stays worldwide.

Virtuoso
Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Rosewood Elite
Belmond Bellini Club
Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
Dorchester Diamond Club
Peninsula Hotels
Langham Couture
Marriott STARS & Luminous
Hyatt Privé
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner

Booked directly? Forward your confirmation and I can often add perks with no change to your rate.

JL Curated Travel is an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge, a member of Virtuoso.

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Client Experiences

What it's like to
travel with JL Curated Travel.

We just completed our first trip with Joe as our travel advisor, and I truly cannot say enough good things about him! ... His knowledge, attention to detail, and willingness to help made a huge difference and helped make our trip absolutely incredible. We’ve worked with a couple of travel agents in the past, but none have come close to what Joe was able to pull off for our first trip together. We already have numerous upcoming bookings with him and couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring travel advisor, I highly recommend Joe! So thankful we found him!

J. L.

My partner & I have worked with other TA's but Joe is truly the BEST and we cannot express how pleased we are with the care + attention he devotes to all of our bookings. He really is committed to his clients and we so appreciate his kind & attentive demeaner. Joe is truly so detail oriented and his response times are wonderful and always helpful. A true "gem" of a TA!

P. S.

Joe's exceptional efforts made our honeymoon in South Beach truly unforgettable. He discovered the hotel we chose was under construction and found an even more exceptional property that surpassed our expectations. Joe is the best communicator I have ever worked with. He worked extremely hard to make our stay so special.

A. A.

I highly recommend working with Joe. He's easy to work with, very responsive and meticulous. He helped us book our recent 2 week, multi-stop European vacation. The experience was seamless and exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to future trips. Thank you!

J. R.

JL Curated Travel created the perfect trip for our family. We could not believe how attentive Joe was — thanks to his relationship with our resort, we got an amazing upgraded ocean view room.

D. B.

Joe is an absolute must as a travel advisor. Our European trip was pure luxury, tailored to exactly what we wanted. He always made time for us and never made us feel like our needs were anything but welcomed.

S. G.

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FAQ

Common questions,
straight answers.

Do you charge any fees?

Never. My commission is paid directly by the property and you pay the same, or sometimes less, than you would pay booking direct. If you find a lower rate on the hotel's website, let me know and I'll usually be able to match it while still adding the perks!

What perks can I expect?

Most properties include complimentary daily breakfast, hotel or resort credit, room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), and early check-in / late check-out. There are even properties that will guarantee upgrades at booking, double upgrades at booking, spa treatments, sunset cruises, and more. Specifics vary by property and program.

I already booked directly, can you still help?

Often, yes. Forward your confirmation email to me and I'll reach out to the property to add the partner benefits package at no change to your rate. If I can’t add to your existing reservation, I can usually rebook for you at the same rate plus perks.

Do I need to use the booking portal, or can I work with you directly?

Both options are available. Many clients use a combination of most methods, but some have a preference of one or the other! Either way, you will still get VIP treatment and perks.

Do I get the same perks through the portal?

Yes, the same preferred partner perks apply regardless of how you book with me. The portal is simply another option for clients who prefer to self-book.

What types of trips do you specialize in?

I focus on luxury accommodations, anywhere that may be. This can include hotels, resorts, villas, safari lodges, cruises, yachts, and more.

How do I get started?

Email me at contact@jlcuratedtravel.com. I will always respond quickly so it will not delay your planning.

How can I access the booking portal?

My portal is password-protected because my partnership agreements with some brands require this exclusivity. Email me at contact@jlcuratedtravel.com and I'll share the password. I will always respond quickly so this will not delay your planning.

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