Planning Process
Dream to Destination
Escape the Ordinary
Step 1
Consultation
Your journey begins with a personalized consultation. This is where I learn what you want most from your time away. Your interests, your ideal pace, the experiences you’re excited about, and what will make the trip feel meaningful to you.
This step helps me select destinations and experiences that align with your vision, whether you’re planning an active vacation, a culturally immersive journey, a luxury river cruise, or a completely tailor-made itinerary.
This is the foundation of personalized travel planning.
The Exploration Next Travel Planning Process
Planning a trip should feel exciting — not overwhelming. At Exploration Next Travel, my goal is to make your entire experience seamless, personalized, and stress-free. As your dedicated travel advisor, I use a clear, thoughtful custom travel planning process to craft journeys that match your travel style and exceed your expectations.
Imagine luxurious accommodations surrounded by beautiful landscapes, carefully curated activities, and smooth travel logistics that let you stay fully present in every moment. That’s what happens when your trip is professionally planned.
Step 2
Planning
This is where your ideas transform into a beautifully designed, fully customized travel plan.
Accommodations
Choosing the right place to stay is essential to shaping your experience. I carefully match you with hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, or river cruise ships that complement your comfort level and travel style. Every option is chosen intentionally to enhance your journey and support a smooth, luxury travel planning experience.
Curated Active Experiences
Your trip should feel alive and filled with the kinds of experiences that stay with you long after you return home. Whether you love moving at an energizing pace or exploring the world through meaningful, hands-on moments, I curate active, immersive experiences that bring your destination to life.
Think guided hikes, scenic bike rides, cultural immersions, nature-based adventures, food and wine discoveries, or locally led activities that offer a deeper connection to the place you’re visiting. Each experience is selected intentionally based on your interests and comfort level, creating an itinerary that feels both enriching and energizing.
This is where expert itinerary design shines. Combining adventure, authenticity, and personalization to create a trip that reflects exactly how you want to explore.
And if you’re looking for something truly unforgettable, I can arrange private experiences, exclusive access, or special touches that elevate your journey even further.
Transportation Coordination
Travel should feel effortless — not confusing.
As part of my full-service planning, I arrange flights, airport transfers, and all local transportation throughout your trip.
You’ll always know where you're going, how you're getting there, and what to expect.
This step ensures a smooth, stress-free travel experience from start to finish.
Step 3
Enjoy
This is where you get to relax, explore, and enjoy the journey. Whether you're sailing on a river cruise, discovering local culture, or embarking on an active vacation, your itinerary is designed to help you connect with each moment.
Should anything come up while you're traveling, I remain just a message away. You’ll never feel like you're navigating your trip alone.
Your role? Enjoy the experience.
My role? Handle the rest.
Let’s create a trip you’ll remember for a lifetime.
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3 steps to your next best vacation
CONSULTATION
Prospective clients are urged to book a complimentary consultation to facilitate Exploration Next Travel in understanding their preferences and aspirations, laying the groundwork for a collaborative journey towards fulfilling their vacation
PLANNING
Collaboratively, Exploration Next Travel and clients embark on the planning phase, meticulously selecting accommodations, transfers, dining options, excursions, and activities, ensuring a tailored and exceptional vacation itinerary.
enjoy!
With meticulous attention to detail, Exploration Next Travel will take charge of all planning aspects, allowing clients to fully immerse themselves in the vacation experience without worries, knowing that every detail has been expertly arranged for their enjoyment.
LET EXPLORATION NEXT TRAVEL HANDLE THE DETAILS
Travel Smarter, Not Harder
Industry Expertise
We leverage a vast network of hundreds of global partners, each specializing in specific destinations and travel styles allowing us to curate a journey to match your goals. This access provides us with up-to-the-minute information on everything from local hotspots to changing travel requirements.
Time Savings and Convenience
We simplify trip planning by handling the research and booking, crafting personalized itineraries tailored to your interests and budget, and reducing the stress of logistics allowing you to focus on the excitement of your upcoming vacation.
Personalized Service and Support
We listen to you and take the time to understand your travel style, preferences and needs to create a trip that perfectly fits your vision. Then, we offer support before, during and after your trip addressing any questions or concerns that may arise. We partner with trusted in-destination experts to efficiently resolve any travel challenges.
Maximizing Your Travel Investment
Our affiliations with a leading host agency and travel consortium unlock access to a vast network of trusted travel partners worldwide allowing us to leverage these powerful industry relationships and combined buying power to secure the absolute best value for your budget.
Enjoy transparent pricing and personalized guidance to ensure you get the most for your money.
Enhanced Travel Experience
We want you to enjoy a truly exceptional travel experience. We craft unique and memorable journeys, going beyond the ordinary while handling all the details, ensuring a seamless vacation, so you can relax and maximize your enjoyment. With our dedicated support, you'll have peace of mind knowing we're available to assist you every step of the way.
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I’ll handle the details with speed and precision. From flights and hotels to custom itineraries, you can count on expert services. Let’s get your bags packed and your plans in motion—your adventure starts now.
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Kind words from our friends
Kristen was the absolute best to work with from beginning to end. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and gave us the utmost confidence with the trip details. We will reach out and use Kristen on our next AMA or other trip. Kristen was extremely thoughtful & helpful with Melissa's medical procedure and with our airline travel issue going to Prague. Thank you!
David, NE
Kristen was amazing!!! I always felt confident she was there to look after every question or need I had. If she couldn't provide what I needed she made sure she found someone who could. It always seemed I was her only client....which obviously I knew I wasn't! Thank you Kristen!!!
Beverley, BC
Our personal travel planner, Kristen Linehan, has been wonderful guiding us through the reservation process. She has listened to who we are and what we are hoping for on this awesome adventure. I feel confident she will be with us all the way and will consider even our tiniest wants and needs.
Lizabeth, NY
Kristen has been an excellent,patient and caring agent you can depend on and we are so happy that she has been doing an excellent job. We would ask her again if we need to book our trip. We would not hesitent to recommend her to my friens.
Bong In , Ontario
