In an era of endless algorithms, we offer advocacy. While a search engine can show you a room, we secure the experience. Through our affiliation with Fora, we have a direct line to hotel management and local partners worldwide. This means you aren’t just a confirmation number at the bottom of a stack; you’re a guest of honor, flagged for VIP treatment and those thoughtful touches—like your favorite espresso waiting at check-in—that a booking site simply can't provide.

We love a collaborative drifter. The beauty of our partnership is that it’s a shared discovery. If you’ve spent months uncovering a hidden jazz haunt in Paris or a specific trailhead in the Tetons, tell us. We’ll handle the heavy lifting of the logistics and add the "Two Drifters" layer: the advocacy, the credits, and the peace of mind that comes from having a professional looking out for you behind the scenes. You bring the inspiration; we bring the infrastructure.

In short: No. Our Sanctuary Search (hotel-only bookings) is usually complimentary, as our partners compensate us for bringing them discerning guests. For more complex Bespoke Drifts, we charge a professional design fee. Consider this an investment in your time; we spend the hours vetting the elusive haunts and managing the logistics so you can simply drift through the discovery.

It’s a fair question. While we are compensated by our partners for bringing them discerning guests, our first and only priority is the integrity of your journey. We are not tied to any specific hotel brand or chain; our loyalty lies entirely with you and the "atmosphere" you’re chasing. If a property doesn't meet our standards for soul and service, it doesn't make it onto your itinerary. Our success is measured by your memories, not a commission check.

You might occasionally find a "non-refundable, prepaid" rate on a discount site that appears lower, but travel is a world where you truly get what you pay for. We aren't a discount service; we are a value-add liaison. When you book through us, your rate includes the "Crossing in Style" perks—breakfast, credits, and upgrades—that easily outweigh a small price difference. More importantly, you gain an advocate. If something goes wrong, you aren't stuck on hold with a generic call center; you have us to handle the friction.

It’s a lovely secret of the industry: while credit cards offer great perks, hotel managers prioritize relationships with boutique agencies first. Because we communicate directly with the property before you arrive, our clients are prioritized for room upgrades and special requests ahead of those booking through massive credit card portals. It’s not just a perk; it’s a preference.

Absolutely. You still earn your personal loyalty and travel points on every booking. In fact, we encourage a specific strategy: save those hard-earned credit card points to splurge on upgraded flights. Let your points handle the "high-octane" transit in a lie-flat seat, and let us handle the "Sanctuary" on the ground. Through our direct relationships, we secure the kind of VIP status and room-category upgrades that simply don’t exist on public booking sites or standard loyalty portals.

In short: the world. Whether you are seeking a high-end sanctuary or a well-vetted budget-friendly retreat, we curate to your specific needs. From boutique hotels and private villas to car rentals for a cross-country drift, we handle it all. Beyond the stay, we manage the atmosphere: private drivers, vetted local guides, and those elusive dining reservations that define a trip.

For hotel-only sanctuaries, we are happy to assist with even a single night. For our fully orchestrated Bespoke Drifts, we focus on journeys of seven days or longer. This ensures you have the room to breathe and the time to truly uncover the soul of a destination.