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“Wait… how much does a travel coach cost?”
"What exactly do you do?"
These are some of the first questions I get asked, and it’s totally fair. When you’re planning your next family vacation, the last thing you want is to tack on extra stress… or extra expenses.
But here’s the thing: working with a Family Travel Coach isn’t about spending more, it’s about planning smarter. It’s about having support, saving time, and creating a vacation that works for your family (not someone else’s version of it).
At Seldom A Dull Moment, my coaching services are flexible, approachable, and designed to work with your timeline, your style, and your budget. I use a simple yet powerful framework called Dream, Design, Depart to guide you from overwhelmed to ready-for-takeoff.
And here's one of my tried and true secrets... Starting early. Really early. Ideally, a full 12 months in advance.
Let’s walk through what travel coaching looks like, and why it might be the missing piece in your vacation puzzle.
💬 Start with a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call
Ready to chat? Book your free call here!
I’ll never forget a recent conversation with a new client.
We were sitting down for one of our first sessions, she shared her travel dreams, and I was offering suggestions, asking clarifying questions, and helping her explore options she hadn’t thought about yet.
Then she paused and said with a smile,
“It’s like you’re my coach! You’re helping me figure all of this out so that I can do it by myself.”
Exactly. That’s exactly what a travel coach does.
I’m not here to take over your trip, I’m here to guide you through it, so you can make the best decisions for your family and feel confident doing it on your own.
🧭 What’s the Difference Between a Travel Coach and a Travel Advisor?
It’s a great question, and an important one.
A Travel Advisor or Agent typically books your trip for you. They may recommend hotels, cruises, or packages, often based on partnerships or commissions. If you're looking for a full-service booking experience, that's their specialty.
A Travel Coach, on the other hand (hi, that’s me!), doesn’t sell travel.
Instead, I help you:
Clarify your travel goals
Get your family or travel group on the same page
Explore what’s possible within your timeframe and budget
Curate ideas, inspiration, and strategies so you can book with confidence
You stay in charge. I’m just your guide, copilot, and behind-the-scenes brainstorm partner.
🌟 What Is Dream, Design, Depart?
Planning a trip shouldn’t start with booking, it should start with intention. That’s why I developed Dream, Design, Depart, a simple 3-step process to help you:
Dream: Get clear on your “why” for this trip, what it means to you, your family, your season of life.
Design: Gather input from everyone involved, explore options that actually match your vibe, and shape a plan that feels right.
Depart: Put it all into motion with confidence and clarity, no more guesswork or second-guessing.
This method turns planning into part of the adventure, and helps avoid the common vacation regrets of “we should’ve planned sooner” or “we tried to do too much.”
🗓 Why 12 Months Out is the Sweet Spot
Here’s the truth: the best vacations don’t happen last-minute, they’re designed with intention, often months in advance.
Planning 9–12 months out gives you time to:
Dream as a family (yes, even with tweens/teens!)
Take advantage of early pricing, points, or seasonal deals
Reserve in-demand experiences and lodging before they’re sold out
Build in payment flexibility or budget over time
Actually enjoy the process, instead of racing the clock
And to make it even easier…
🎁 Everyone who books a travel coaching package gets a FREE copy of my 12-Month Vacation Planning Guide, Design That Dream Vacation—a printable workbook that breaks it all down month by month.
This guide is your step-by-step roadmap to keep your planning on track and your dream trip within reach.
✨ A Coaching Package That Fits You
If we decide to move forward, we will design a personalized travel coaching package just for you. Here’s what’s typically included:
1. A Family Travel Coaching Session
We’ll gather your travel crew and talk through everyone's vacation hopes, wishes and dreams. Whether it’s downtime or adventure, national parks or city lights, we’ll align on what matters most.
2. Resource Gathering (So You Don’t Have To)
While you’re handling everyday life, I’ll dig into:
Destination ideas that match your energy and style
Lodging, activities, and local tips
Travel strategies for kids, teens, and mixed-age groups
Budget-friendly finds or meaningful splurges
3. Itinerary Support
Together, we’ll map out your vacation in a way that fits your timeline, your budget, and your travel style. You’ll walk away with a flexible but clear plan that makes the whole experience feel easy and exciting.
🚀 So… Is It Worth It?
If you’ve ever…
Spent hours online and ended up more confused than when you started
Felt like your last trip didn’t quite match what you envisioned
Wished your kids (or partner!) were more involved in the process
Wanted to slow down, plan intentionally, and actually enjoy the planning part
…then YES—travel coaching is worth it.
Because a vacation isn’t just a break—it’s a chance to reconnect, reset, and make memories that last.
Let’s Dream, Design, and Depart—Together.
✨Click Here to schedule your free Discovery Call.
Let’s build the vacation you’ve been dreaming of—without the stress or overwhelm.
📘 And remember: book a coaching package and you’ll receive my 12-Month Vacation Planning Guide completely free.
Because every great trip starts with a plan—and the best plans start now.
