It all starts with a solid foundation. Our design process seeks to move past the "where" and "when" to find your "why".
We offer highly-personalized end-to-end travel planning and trip management services, with exclusive access to VIP amenities, immersive cultural experiences, and dedicated in-destination support not available to the general public.
By removing the overwhelm and discovering what truly inspires you, we aim to help you find your footing in a world waiting to be felt.
We specialize in the art of intentional travel, designing one-of-a-kind trips for busy travelers in search of the heart and soul of a destination.
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Meet Grace Lingad
Your travel expert and dedicated advisor
A desire to connect travelers with personally meaningful journeys is at the very heart of everything I do.
Together with trusted partners around the globe, Terra Firma Travel focuses on crafting unique itineraries designed to inspire your individual sense of wonder, curiosity, and deep appreciation for what the world has to offer.
As an affiliate of Departure Lounge and member of the invitation-only Virtuoso® consortium, Terra Firma Travel offers its clients exclusive access to the world’s finest luxury hotels, resorts and private villas, cruise ships, and tour purveyors.
Our Trusted Global Network
Never worked with a Travel Advisor?
No problem.
Yes, travel agents still exist—they’ve just evolved! Ever since the advent of online travel booking in the 90s, travel agents have had to reinvent themselves.
Today's travel advisors act as curators and trusted advocates. At Terra Firma Travel, we take the time to understand your unique travel style, rhythm, and values.
We build long-term relationships to handle end-to-end trip planning, sparing you from all the overwhelming research and logistics. And as a Virtuoso® member agency, we unlock exclusive value-added perks—daily breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and priority check-in—to further enhance your stay.
Simply put: an agent books trips, but we craft custom journeys centered around your story.
Travel agents still exist? What does a luxury travel advisor do versus a travel agent?
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It boils down to resources — namely, access and time.
When it comes to access, Terra Firma Travel unlocks exclusive benefits that are simply not found with mass-market booking sites or AI agents. Think priority room upgrades, flexible check-in/check-out times, daily breakfast, resort or shipboard credit, and other personalized touches. Our bookings are backed by real relationships with hotel management. Online booking sites can't claim that.
If you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of researching, planning, and booking travel, we are here to protect your most valuable asset — your leisure time.
Beyond these perks, our expert insights can elevate your trip to become truly one-of-a-kind.
Why should I work with a travel advisor if I can plan and book everything myself?
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Not at all! Terra Firma Travel's rates are comparable to the best available rates you'd get direct from the hotel or from the big booking sites.
In fact, in many cases you get more value for the same price. We also have access to industry-exclusive promotions that provide even bigger savings.
Thanks to our extensive preferred partner relationships with hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators, we can unlock exclusive benefits for your bookings to enhance your trip, all at no added cost.
While benefits vary from one property to another, VIP amenities include priority room upgrades, extended check-in and check-out times, complimentary resort/shipboard credit, and other personalized touches.
Do I pay more for hotels if I book travel through a travel advisor?
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- Planning fees paid by clients for custom itineraries
- Commissions paid by hotels, cruises, and travel suppliers once travel is complete (this is the bulk of our revenue)
A planning fee covers the upfront research and admin work to design and manage a trip entirely unique to you. Hotel-only and cruise bookings are free of charge.
We take care of every detail from the initial consultation to your post-trip homecoming and everything in between, allowing you to be present and truly savor your travel experience.
Think of it as an investment in your peace of mind and the only true luxury: time.
How do you get paid?
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Your investment is determined by the scope and overall complexity of your trip, including factors such as number of travelers, length of travel, and destination(s) involved.
Hotel-only reservations with one of our partner hotels are free of charge. Same goes for cruises.
We will confirm your planning fee after your complimentary consultation once we understand your goals for the trip.
What is your fee for travel planning? How much does it cost for a custom itinerary?
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Many of these properties come with dedicated concierge service, housekeeping, private chefs, and other staff to enhance your stay—resulting in a stay that combines the space and ease of a private home with the service of a traditional luxury hotel.
I prefer vacation homes and villas when I travel. Do you only work with hotels and resorts?
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We take our duty of client care seriously, and that extends to treating your personal information with the discretion that you deserve.
Is the payment process secure? I'm not comfortable with sharing my sensitive information online.
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Redeeming transferable points through hotel partners or travel portals often yields a mere 0.5 to 1.5 CPP. Transferring those same points to airline partners for long-haul business/first-class flights routinely yields 3.0 to 8.0+ CPP.
Our tip? Save your high-value points to buy international flights for the cost of taxes and fees, then book hotels with a well-connected agency like Terra Firma Travel to stack perks (yours + our exclusive perks) and let the hotel pay you back in loyalty points.
With us, you also get extras like personalized service, insider intel, and advocacy when things go wrong.
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