​Who is the founder of Daily Travel Dose (DTD)? 
Hello, my name is Ann Bishop, aka The Traveling Belgian, and I have been traveling since high school. I hail from Belgium, lived in Finland (during the winter months!) to complete a study  abroad program, lived on the East Coast of the USA, lived in London (near the District Line), lived and worked in Dordrecht (The Netherlands) and I am now settled in the beautiful state of Arizona. I also completed a certification course to be a Tour Director from the  International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) in San Francisco and passed the tour guide license exam for New York City in 2010.                                              

Here are some destinations that I have personally visited: Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Russia, Austria, Monaco, North America: Canada, most US States (also Islands of Maui, Kauai, and Oahu), Mexico, Middle East: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Central and South America: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia; Asia: Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Caribbean: Puerto Rico, Bahamas, South Pacific: Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Rangiroa, Bora Bora and Australia:Sydney.

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I haven't been everywhere, but I promise you that it's on the list!

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What is an independent travel advisor?
An independent travel advisor is an agent who works remotely for a host agency and crafts and books CUSTOMIZED travel for clients. As an  INDEPENDENT advisor,  I have the freedom to work with any travel supplier, but through my host agency I have access to a wide array of travel partners which can translate into great SAVINGS and SUPPORT for my clients. More importantly, an independent travel advisor will give you back your time and PERSONALIZED service! Travel Advisors have your back and understand you are going on YOUR dream vacation.

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Which host agency is Daily Travel Dose LLC (DTD) a part of?
DTD is part of WordVia, an affiliate of Travel Leaders Consortium. This group is one of America’s largest travel agency and travel management companies with multiple billion dolla in annual sales.

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What is my niche market?
While I can work on any customized travel itinerary, I am specialized in crafting unparalleled luxury vacations to the islands of  French Polynesia, Hawaii, Cayman, to the South American gem of Colombia, the land down under Australia,  luxury river cruising in Europe and the enchanting country of Tanzania for a safari.

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I combine my certification and destination specialist courses for my niche market with personal hands-on travel experiences.  Continuously updating my knowledge of the travel industry in general is also a must!
 

General CERTIFICATIONS and Professional MEMBERSHIPS:

• VERIFIED Travel Advisor by American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
  Visit my profile on www.travelsense.org

•  MEMBER of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

• Certification for LUXURY TRAVEL by the Travel Institute

• LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST Certification by Travel Leaders Consortium.

 

Do you charge a fee for travel planning and personal assistance?

Yes, a non-refundable fee of $175 per specific trip is charged if you want me to craft a personalized itinerary for you.  This fee is waived if you sail on a cruise! I will also be available to YOU throughout this entire journey and will advocate for you in case things are not going as planned during your  trip. Personalized communications and a travel gift are just some of the perks of booking with me. 

Because I love REFERRALS, I also have a referral program. If you refer a client to me, which results in  a vacation booking with DTD (and the client completes the trip), you will receive a $50* gift card (*conditions apply)!

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What is the process?

You will start by providing some information in my Client Inquiry Form and then we will have a chat on the phone. If we are a good match and your departure date is at least 3 months out, I will send you my planning fee invoice and my Terms and Conditions to sign. And then we are off to planning your personalized vacation! We will work together to make sure you have an itinerary that works for you! I will continue to follow up on deposits, the needed payments, put your electronic itinerary together and make sure you have all your documents ready for your travels. Once you are in destination, I hope to receive a nice picture from you :) 

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Do you recommend and assist with travel insurance?

This is a big YES!! You will decide if you want to add travel insurance protection to your travel reservation and I can provide you with quotes. Traveling with travel insurance in these sometimes hectic times will give you peace of mind and perhaps some money back into your pocket. 
 

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