Question 1

Why should I use Travel Buddies?

Accepted Answer

With Travel Buddies, I am dedicated to genuinely making your trips as convenient as possible. According to Go City, the average Americans spends up to 18 hours doing trip research. With Travel Buddies, that burden will be removed as I find the best options based off of what you want.

Question 2

How much does using Travel Buddies cost?

Accepted Answer

Plans are $60, $80, $100, and $120 USD, depending on the level of service wanted.

Question 3

Can non-Americans use Travel Buddies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone looking for help will be able to find it, regardless of where they live around the world.

Question 4

Do you book trips?

Accepted Answer

No, I will not book your specific flight, cruise, rental, hotel, etc, as I am not a travel agent. That said, I will share exactly where and what to book to make sure you don't miss what we've found.

Question 5

What time zone is Travel Buddies based?

Accepted Answer

I am based in the Eastern US Time Zone.

Question 6

Are there any upfront costs?

Accepted Answer

No. I do not charge a consultation fee. You tell me which tier you want to use - Sightseer, Explorer, Adventurer, or Discoverer - and that will determine the price and the level of service.

Question 7

Do you charge based on trip duration or location?

Accepted Answer

No, I do not charge based on the length or location of your trip. Trips 100 miles away or 1,000 miles away can both cost the same. The cost will determine on the level of service you want to use: Sightseer, Explorer, Adventurer, or Discoverer.

Question 8

Is Travel Buddies reachable during my trip?

Accepted Answer

For assistance during your trip, you would need to use the Discoverer tier.

Question 9

Can I change tiers?

Accepted Answer

You cannot downgrade a tier, but you can upgrade, in case you realize you want more levels of service for your trip.

Question 10

Where can Travel Buddies help me get to?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere around the world that is sensible. Any city, state, country, or continent that is reasonable to travel to, I am able to help you plan. So places such as Antarctica, the North Pole, North Korea, and Sentinel Island may be off the table.

Question 11

How can I pay?

Accepted Answer

Payment can be taken online.

Question 12

Can Travel Buddies help with planning group trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Travel Buddies is not meant solely for solo travelers. Whether you are going with 4 other close friends, a significant other, your family, or an organization group, I can assist with accomodations.

Question 13

If I used Travel Buddies for an itinerary, will I have to follow a timetable?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. I will provide the best days and times, and share full operating hours to visit the sights you want to see, and provide details on extra factors you may need to consider, such as traffic, crowds, and surcharges, but there will be no "strict" itinerary you must follow.

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