Texas Monthly readers can now see the world at its best with the expert assistance of a new complimentary service, Texas Monthly Traveler. Every month you’ll discover carefully curated travel offers that provide insider experiences and special perks worldwide. When you utilize Texas Monthly Traveler to arrange your travel needs, you’ll enjoy the following special travel privileges through our partnership with Departure Lounge, an innovative Virtuoso-member Texas travel agency:
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Complimentary upgrades, daily breakfast, and special amenities at 1,200+ five-star hotels and resorts
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Complimentary shore excursions with gourmet meals, exclusive cocktail receptions, and dedicated hosts on hundreds of luxury cruises
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Special savings or upgrades on business- and first-class international airfares with 100+ top airline carriers
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Destination-based experts and guides
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A Texas Monthly Traveler travel advisor to help you select and reserve your vacation, as well as always be available to correct any travel-related issues
Here’s our process of how we’ll work with you:
Our Travel Planning Process
1. DISCOVER
We get to know your wishes for your trip, travel style and preferences, using some fun visual tools and old-fashioned conversation.
2. DESIGN
Based on your input and preferences, we design trip options and present them to you with pricing for your desired travel dates.
3. RESERVE
Once you select the travel options you want, we reserve all the elements and provide you with confirmations and documents.
4. EXPERIENCE
This is the fun part. You travel and have a great time. We check in on you and the selected travel providers to make sure all is going well.
5. SHARE/RECAP
When you return, we talk with you about what was great and what could have been better, so we make each future trip awesome.