“sonder
n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk”

Sonder Travel was founded by Marcia after spending the last 20 years in hospitality. She decided to branch out into leisure travel due to her love of travel, experiencing new cultures, and places. She loves traveling with her son and family, as well as, solo adventures. She wants to help others experience the joys of travel.

Sonder Travel is an Affiliate of Montecito Village Travel, a Virtuoso Agency

Montecito Village Travel has been in business since 1972 and has become a leading Virtuoso travel agency with global partnerships and supplier relationships offering travelers more of the world. Virtuoso is an elite, invitation-only consortium featuring the world’s best travel agencies and advisors, allowing us to extend exclusive amenities, VIP service, and recognition to clients often including breakfast, in-room amenities, upgrades and other special surprises.

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Services

To allow us to provide you with the highest level of service, Sonder Travel charges the following non-refundable fees:

  • Itinerary Planning and Booking Fee:

Fees vary based on complexity from $100 to $500 per itinerary which would include the arrangment of a personalized travel experience on your behalf - inclusive of planning services for all related accommodations, activities, excursions, dining, and transportation.

  • Concierge Services-$75 per hour

  • Group travel please contact Sonder Travel for pricing

  • Airfare: $35 Domestic per person/ per reservation, $75 to $150 International per person/ per reservation

Frequent Flier Redemption (American Airlines Only) $150 per passenger

  •  Airline Cancellation or Change Fee:

  •  $50 per person per reservation

Cancellation Administration Fee:

  • Cancellation of the land itinerary: $75 per person per reservation

Change Administration Fee:

  • First change: Fee Waived

  • Subsequent changes: $50 per person per reservation

 

HOW WE DESIGN YOUR TRAVEL

STEP 1:

Discovering your travel style – Our first step will be a discovery phone call to get to know each other and clarify your travel needs. This call usually takes 15 -30 minutes so that we both have a good understanding of how we will work together. What you are looking for in your next trip? What was your favorite trip and why? These are just a few of the things we will talk about during our first discussion.

STEP 2:

Designing your travel – What does this trip look for you? Is it something simple like a great hotel that Sonder Travel can instantly add VIP treatment to your reservation? Finding the perfect cruise or a more complex itinerary that requires lots of details and connections to make sure every detail is taken care of for you. This is where our affiliation with Virtuoso comes into play. We work with people in every corner of the globe. Our industry connections guarantee access to some of the best trips, hotels, and VIP experiences around the world. If you want to use frequent flyer miles, you should check availability before you make any commitments to other travel elements.

STEP 3:

Reserving your travel – After we have identified the right trip at the right price, the booking process begins. It is now all about dates, details and deadlines. Our job is to take the stress out of travel planning by attending to every detail, so you can relax and enjoy the fun! We’ll collect additional information (personal data for all travelers, etc.), payment for deposits and applicable trip planning fees to book your vacation. Air fares and availability can vary considerably, so we’ll only research airfare once you’re ready to purchase it. We’ll also ask you confirm in writing that the passenger information, dates and itineraries are correct before we purchase any tickets. Of course, at any stage before, during and after your vacation, we’ll be there for you to answer your questions. About four weeks before your vacation, we’ll review all details of your vacation that we’ve arranged for you and then send you all required travel documents and your custom mobile departure pack, and other reference materials that will help you have an amazing trip.

STEP 4:

Keeping an eye on your travel – While you are off on your vacation, we continue to work in the background on your behalf – connecting with our colleagues who are taking care of you on your trip, smoothing any bumps in the road, and finding little ways to make your journey special.

Don’t forget we love when you tag @sonder.travel.tours and use the hashtag #sondertravel in your memories.

STEP 5:

Back to reality – Before reality takes over again, I hope we can have a chat about your experience – what you loved, what you might have changed, and things that we both learned along the way that can enhance your next adventure.