Explorer Membership
$250/year
Explorer membership is designed for occasional travellers who like to do their own research and prefer to be hands on in the planning process but who also appreciate access to insider knowledge, assistance in booking, and free VIP amenities.
Costs & Benefits
VIP Amenities.
Whenever you book through us, we offer access to a global menu of VIP benefits, ranging from room upgrades and free breakfasts to spa credits and food & wine amenities, without any increase in the cost to you (average value of $250/booking). Who doesn’t love free stuff?
Competitive Rates
We guarantee that you will receive competitive market rates on hotels, cruises, flights and other travel services, and in many cases, we are able to offer rates that are 20-30% better than booking direct due to our longstanding relationships.
Planning fees
We offer an hourly fee-based trip planning service ($100-$250 per hour depending on the seniority of the planner) for more complex itinerary planning, whether its a week long journey through the French countryside or a month long excursion across Southeast Asia. Explorer member are entitled to as 50% discount on hourly planning fees.
Service fees
As a luxury travel company, we regularly charge service fees for all travel services (hotel and flight bookings, private tours, etc) ranging from $25-$100 per transaction, but Explorer members can access these services on a complimentary basis.
Hosted Villas Credits
All Explorer members will receive a $250 credit for use on in-destination experiences (private tours, private chefs, private transfers, etc) on their next villa booking with Hosted Villas (please note a minimum booking value of $10,000);
Travel Intelligence.
All members are given access to our black-book of insightful (and honest) hotel reviews, destination guides, favourite restaurant recommendations, & other kinds of travel intelligence.
Sample VIP Benefit - Hotel De Russie, Rome
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Buffet breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
85 EUR Food & Beverage credit, once during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Explorer Membership
$250/year