Expert Travel Planners
Some trips are too big to wing. Expert planners build custom, multi-stop itineraries — the flights, connections, timing and logistics all handled, so you just travel.
When a trip has moving parts — multiple countries, trains and flights, tight connections, special occasions or a once-in-a-lifetime budget — an expert travel planner earns their keep. They design a custom itinerary around your interests, sequence it so it actually works, book every component, and give you one point of contact if anything changes. Tell us about your trip and we’ll match you with planners who handle complexity, plus up to 5 free quotes.
Why Use an Expert Planner?
Complexity, solved
Multi-stop trips sequenced to work.
Custom to you
Built around your pace & interests.
Logistics handled
Flights, transfers & timing.
One point of contact
Someone to fix things en route.
Trips Planners Excel At
Multi-country journeys
Europe, Asia or round-the-world.
Special occasions
Anniversaries & milestone trips.
Bucket-list & luxury
Once-in-a-lifetime itineraries.
Rail, road & combos
Trains, drives & cruise-and-stay.
What Expert Planners Handle
- Custom, multi-destination itineraries
- Flights, connections & ground transport
- Hotels, tours & timed reservations
- Pacing so the trip actually flows
- Support and changes while you travel
Ready to have your trip expertly planned?
Tell us your trip and we’ll match you with expert planners who handle the complexity. Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes.
Match me with a travel planner!Why Smart Traveler?
Smart Traveler is a service of the travel division of Best of the USA, Inc. Entrust your trip to seasoned professionals specializing in cruises, tours, vacation packages, all-inclusive resorts and international airfares. With over 50,000 travel advisors in our growing database, we’re sure to have the experts right for your travel needs!
50+ years of expertise
Five decades fine-tuning the art of travel — every journey a masterpiece.
Online pioneers since 1995
Tradition blended with technology — book your dream trip with a click.
Exclusive proprietary rates
Insider access to rates and partnerships unavailable to the average traveler.
Expert Travel Planners — Frequently Asked Questions
What does a travel planner do?
They design a custom itinerary, sequence and book every component (flights, hotels, tours, transfers), and support you if plans change — ideal for complex trips.
When should I use a planner vs. book myself?
For complex, multi-stop, special-occasion or high-budget trips, a planner saves time and prevents costly mistakes; for a simple getaway you may not need one.
Is there a planning fee?
Some planners charge a modest fee for complex custom itineraries, often credited toward the trip; many are paid by suppliers so their help is free.
How do you match me?
Tell us your trip and we match you with planners experienced in that kind of complexity, then send up to 5 free quotes.