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Free service. Book through me and unlock VIP perks your hotel won't give you directly.
Free Service · No Fee

Book Your Hotel.
Arrive to Free Breakfast,
Upgrades & More

You already know where you want to stay. I handle the booking and unlock exclusive VIP perks at most 4★ & 5★ hotels. There are perks you simply can't get if you book on your own.

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✦ No planning fee  ·  ✦ No catch.  ·  ✦ Just better perks.

Sunlit pool at Passalacqua hotel overlooking Lake Como, Italy
✦ Traveling Balanced
FORA Certified Advisor · Italy Specialist
FORA Certified Advisor
4★ & 5★ Hotels
Exclusive Perks
100% Free Service
VIP Treatment

How It Works

Three steps to VIP arrival.

1

Tell Me Your Hotel

You've already found the hotel you love. Click the "Get My Hotel Booked" button and tell me the name, your dates, and room preference. That's all I need to get started.

2

I Handle Everything

I will email you a link to set up your secure booking through my FORA advisor network. Once booked, I will confirm your perks directly with the hotel, and request a room upgrade on your behalf.

3

Arrive Like a VIP

You receive your electronic hotel confirmation with all perks noted. Arrive to free breakfast, upgrades, welcome gifts, and hotel credits with no extra cost to you.

What You Unlock

The perks your hotel won't tell you about.

Most travelers book directly on the hotel website or through a third-party app and unknowingly miss out on a suite of complimentary benefits that are only available through a FORA-certified advisor like me.

These perks are not negotiable upgrades or lucky requests. They are confirmed inclusions that come with your booking at participating 4★ and 5★ properties. The hotel extends them exclusively to travel advisors.

The best part? This service costs you absolutely nothing. Hotels compensate advisors on the back end, so your rate stays exactly the same. You just arrive to a dramatically better experience.

Your VIP Inclusions
At participating hotels
Complimentary daily breakfast for two
Room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
$50 to $100+ hotel credit to spend on dining, spa, or extras
Welcome amenity — champagne, fruit, local treats on arrival
Early check-in / late checkout (based on availability)
VIP treatment — I personally reach out to the hotel on your behalf

The Difference Is Real

Booking directly vs. booking through me.

Booking Directly
✦ Through Me
Daily Breakfast
✓ Included
Room Upgrade
Pay extra or hope
✓ Requested
Hotel Credit
✓ $50 to $100+
Welcome Amenity
✓ Confirmed
Personal Advocacy
✓ I call for you
Your Rate
Standard
Same rate
Cost to You
Free

What Clients Say

Real bookings. Real perks.

"I already knew which hotel I wanted. Karissa booked it in a day and we were upgraded to a sea-view suite and got free breakfast every morning. Same price as booking direct. Absolute no-brainer."
Emily L.hotel miramalfi · amalfi
"We arrived to a bottle of champagne and a handwritten welcome note. The hotel credit was used at the spa one afternoon. Why would anyone ever book a luxury hotel any other way?"
patrick & tina G.palazzo talia · rome
"Karissa handled everything within 24 hours. We got a free breakfast, a gorgeous corner room, and she personally confirmed all our perks before we even landed. Incredible service for zero cost."
Jennifer f.Four Seasons · Taormina

Your Advisor

Not a booking site.
A person who calls.

I'm Karissa, a FORA-certified travel advisor, splitting my time between the U.S. and Italy. When you book through me, I don't just click "confirm" and send you a link. I personally reach out to the hotel on your behalf to introduce you as a VIP guest, confirm every perk, and request any upgrades available.

Hotels respond differently when an advisor reaches out. You get treated as the best guest in the building because to the hotel, you arrived through a trusted professional who sends them business.

It's the perfect service for anyone wanting to stay at luxury hotels and be treated as a VIP. Plus, the service is completely free. Click below to get started!

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Karissa
Karissa
Founder · Traveling Balanced
"When I contact a hotel for a client, everything changes. Upgrades get noted. Perks get confirmed. You go from 'just another booking' to the guest they're excited to welcome."
FORA Certified Italy Specialist Based in Italy + U.S.

Questions

Everything you're wondering.

Is this really free? What's the catch?

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Yes, truly free. Hotels compensate FORA-certified advisors on the backend. It's built into the hotel's own marketing budget, not added to your rate. You pay exactly what you'd pay booking directly, and often far less than third-party sites. There is no catch, no hidden fee, and no obligation beyond the hotel booking itself.

Which hotels qualify for VIP perks?

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Most 4★ and 5★ hotels in the FORA preferred partner network qualify. This includes hundreds of luxury properties across Italy, such as Le Sirenuse, J.K. Place, Belmond, Four Seasons, and many boutique properties. Once you share your hotel, I'll confirm exactly which perks apply to your stay.

I already have a reservation. Can you still help?

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If your booking was made directly with the hotel or through certain platforms, there may be a path to transfer it. Please reach out and I'll check. For future bookings, always contact me before you book, so I can secure your perks from the start.

How quickly can you book?

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Usually within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your details. You'll receive an electronic hotel confirmation once everything is secured and perks are confirmed with the property.

Do you only book hotels in Italy?

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I can book hotels across the globe. The FORA network covers hotels worldwide so reach out with your destination and I'll let you know which perks apply in that region.

Are the perks guaranteed?

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Perks like room upgrades are subject to hotel availability at check-in. However, confirmed inclusions like breakfast, hotel credits, and welcome amenities are guaranteed at participating properties and noted in your booking from the start.

Get Started Today

Your hotel, booked.
Your perks, unlocked.

You know where you want to stay. I'll handle everything else and make sure you arrive to free breakfast, upgrades, and VIP treatment that you simply can't access alone.

No Planning Fee — Free Service
Free!

Hotel booking service · Same rate as booking directly

  • You tell me the hotel, dates, and room type
  • I secure your booking through my FORA advisor network
  • I personally contact the hotel to confirm your VIP perks
  • Room upgrade requested on your behalf (subject to availability)
  • Electronic hotel confirmation sent to you with all details
  • You arrive to free breakfast, hotel credit & welcome amenities
Get My Hotel Booked Now →
Ready to book? Just click the button above and provide the hotel name, your travel dates, and your room preference. I'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm and get everything secured for you.
One Simple Step

Tell me your hotel.
I'll handle the rest.

Exclusive perks. VIP treatment. No extra cost. The only question is, why would you book any other way?

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