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EXTRAORDINARY travel for exCEPTIONAL clients
a full-service luxury travel agency for the modern global jetsetter
ELITE BOOKING +
Private Travel planning
the World's Best Hotels, Resorts, and Private Villas
- premium welcome amenities
- complimentary daily breakfast
- unique experiences, fitting inclusions, or folio credit
- top priority for an upgrade
- insider access to exclusive offers
- best rate guarantees
- personalized support before & during travel
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
VIRTUOSO X Four Seasons Preferred Partner
book A LUXURY STAY
top priority + inclusions + status
*specific inclusions vary by property
ABOUT travelhappier
Native Hawaiian kama'aina, sorority sister, bride to her law-school-sweetheart, mama of two, cat lady, party planner for her besties, and the founder of travelhappier - a Hawaii luxury travel agency for modern global jetsetters.
Marissa's former life as an attorney prepared her well for a career in luxury travel, where she combines her obsession with all the (pretty) little details with her love of research: as an advisor, she tries to visit as many properties per year as she can in order to better advise clients and is constantly looking for ways to enhance their experiences.
Meet Marissa
agency owner + LUXURY Travel Expert
Preferred Partnerships
Personal connections and partnerships are vital to our success, as measured by our clients' happiness, referrals, and repeat business.
Preferred Partnerships
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE COMPANY WE KEEP
La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Belmond Bellini Club
travelhappier is an affiliate of SmartFlyer, a Virtuoso member
Learn more about SmartFlyer, Virtuoso, and the many incredible invite-only partnerships that help make travel exceptional for our clients.
Private Itinerary Consulting & Planning
Discover more about our private consultation and planning services, including how we work; minimum fees; and frequently asked questions -- like suggested starting budgets in our most requested travel destinations
We'll Deal with all the details
Plan a dreamy vacation
Lake Nakuru, Kenya
ALL Services + fees
Swoonworthy & Splurgeworthy Travel
Agency Services
- Ultra-Luxury and Luxury Cruises & Yachts - Set-Departure Sailings and Private Charters (charters include staffing and complete itinerary management)
- Concert & Sporting Event Ticket Packages (football, golf, tennis)
- Curation and Booking of Luxury & UltraLuxury Hotels, Resorts, Villas, and Private Islands
- Staffing for Villas and Residences, including private chefs and security
- Luxury Private Guides
- Small Group Tours
- Africa - Set-Departure Safaris and Customized Safari Journeys
- Air Curation, Ticketing, and Concierge Services for Premium Cabins, including in-travel assistance
- Private Jet Charters
- Luxury Jet Expeditions by A&K, Aman, and Four Seasons
- Access to Private Airport Suites
- Private Airport Transfers including VIP Meet and Greet Service
- Luxury Private Shopping Appointments
- Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
- Room Blocks and Resort/Private Island Buyouts
- 5* Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts
- Small and Medium Business Retreats and Incentive Trips
- Multi-Generational Family Celebration Trips, Best Friend Trips, and Reunions
- Luxury Wellness Retreats (Domestic & International)
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire
Belmond Bellini Club
SENSEI LANAI
Find connection and contentment in the Koele Mountains at Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort; an adults-only (16+) wellness retreat on beautiful Lanai.
All stays booked through travelhappier include pre-travel assistance; Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits like daily complimentary breakfast at Sensei by Nobu and resort credit; exclusive partner offers; and roundtrip luxury flights on Lana'i Air between Honolulu and Lanai through 2025.
Relax, Reset, Recharge
Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort
Let's Work Together
travelhappier BOOKING Request FORM
step one
Use the form below to submit your travel request, being as detailed as possible.
step three
We will respond to you from hello@travelhappier.com with the best available preferred partner rates and offers for your requested dates, or a link to a trip inquiry form if you'd like to engage in planning services.
step two
After consultation & itinerary approval, we'll send a link to our client form and a secure credit card authorization form so that we can complete the booking(s) with our travel partners.
We'll send you a confirmation email (and electronic itinerary, if applicable) and that's it! You're ready to go.
step four
Preferred Partner Luxury Hotel & Resort Booking Services are not inclusive of research, comparison shopping, or concierge assistance, which are additional fee-based services.
"We can't imagine traveling without Marissa"
Marissa always provides us with helpful advice when we're figuring out where to stay. We love that she contacts the hotel beforehand with requests, and we always receive the most welcoming stays when we book with her.
- CT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why book with a preferred luxury travel advisor?
You will always get the best value for luxury travel by booking through a top travel advisor at a Preferred Partner agency than you would by booking direct, as you have the leverage of a top-tier agency behind the booking, the benefits afforded to our clients, and pre-travel contact by your advisor with the property before your stay.
Preferred Partner rates are nearly always equal to or better than booking directly and will include our agency's elevated amenities, benefits, and VIP status... and you get to support a small business (a win-win all around).
Why "travel advisor" and not "travel agent"?
Although travelhappier is a licensed and registered travel agency in Hawaii, Marissa does more than a traditional "travel agent." Beyond just making reservations, Marissa offers her clients authentic advice based on years of experience and an enviable network of advisor and supplier partners.
WILL I STILL EARN REWARDS NIGHTS & STATUS IF I BOOK THROUGH AN ADVISOR?
Yes - for simple hotel bookings where I book direct with the hotel sales and reservations teams and link the booking to your loyalty number, you'll still have status recognition & earn rewards nights and points, so you'll essentially be flagged as a double VIP.
Do you charge a booking fee for Hotels?
Preferred Partner Luxury Hotel & Resort bookings are complimentary with a minimum total of $750 in room rate. Desired bookings that do not meet the minimum threshold will require a nominal booking fee for new clients to set up your client profile and travel account.
Will you work with my assistant?
Of course! We are comfortable working closely with family offices, professional assistants, personal assistants, managers, and chiefs of staff to plan all of your business and leisure travel.
If you are an assistant looking for one-stop travel planning, we will work collaboratively with you to book your trips from the ground up, saving duplicative efforts and helping you to shine.
Yearly retainers are available for travel services after a six-month initial trial period.
If you don't charge fees, how do you get paid?
For hotel bookings, we are compensated by the hotel after a client stays as a "thank you" for bringing them there. To get granular: a set percentage of commission is built into the hotel price that consumers see online, and this is paid to SmartFlyer after a client checks out, and then they pay travelhappier.
For other booking, coordination, or planning services that require extra time and expertise, we charge time-based or flat-rate fees.
What's the relationship between travelhappier and smartflyer?
Basically - we are travel besties: travelhappier is an agency affiliate of SmartFlyer, one of the world's top luxury travel agencies. SmartFlyer has been invited to the preferred partnership programs of literally dozens of ultra-luxury and luxury resort brands and hundreds of individual hotels worldwide - so when travelhappier makes your booking, you become more than just a faceless confirmation number: you're a known, valued client- flagged as a VIP and welcomed warmly upon arrival.
