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For most of our destinations, clients make their own bookings. Depending on your service, Tastemakers will typically offer several options for accommodations, restaurants and activities and will also take your budget and travel style into account. Our goal is to give you curated, pared-down recommendations or a personalized itinerary; we want to fast forward to the part of trip planning where you’ve got a few amazing options and just have to choose one.

With access to third party sites such as TripAdvisor and Booking.com, most of our clients like to do their own competitive research and ultimately book the option that works best for them.

Certain hotel properties are part of The Citrine Compass’s partner portfolio, which means we are able to get members of our community VIP perks such as complimentary breakfast for two each morning, hotel credit, early check-in, late check-out and room upgrades, subject to availability. With The Guide and The Works, we offer our clients the option to book accommodations for them if we’re able to get them perks at one of the properties we recommend. You can also reach out to us here to access our insider connections!

Additionally, there are some destinations where we give you the option to work with a travel partner; this will be clearly indicated on the destination page and these Local Tastemakers (called Trusted Travel Experts) can book travel for you. All of these partners are thoroughly vetted and meet The CC standard of taste and client experience. You can read more about our trusted travel partners here.

Travel agents will book and manage many logistical aspects of a trip, such as flights, hotels, tours and cruises. There are many ways they can earn commission but one of them is booking with preferred hotel partners and tour operators that they know and like, which means you may miss out on an amazing Airbnb or find yourself in a hotel that is popular with tourists. They don’t get compensated on things like restaurant reservations or certain activities, which you will have time find somewhere and that requires your time, energy and research. Lastly, using a travel agent is a luxury and you’re paying a premium.

We founded The CC to fill some gaps we saw in mid-level luxury travel. Our team of Tastemakers either live in or spend a significant amount of the year in the destination where they are advising and we believe are the most well-suited to give you real time recommendations. Want to know which neighborhood is best for renting a villa in Mexico City? Curious whether you actually need a reservation for that hot new LA restaurant on a Tuesday? At The CC we’re all about hyper-local intel and details, details, details.

We have amazing trusted travel partners if you do want help with booking your trip, just shoot us a message us here and we can assist!

Trusted Travel Partners are Tastemakers that can book travel for you! We have onboarded Trusted Travel Partners in countries where we feel the complexity of logistics, the exclusivity of properties or the remoteness of their destinations warrant some extra trip-planning TLC. Read the full overview of our Trusted Travel Partner Program here!

The Architect is your quick hitter for curated insider recommendations. You’ll fill out our Travel Questionnaire so we know about your travel style, budget and preferences and we’ll put together a tailored-to-you list of recommendations.

You can choose to receive recommendations on Food + Bev (restaurants, cafes, bars, lounges), Stays (boutique hotels, B&Bs, inns) and/or Experiences (suggested activities and things to explore).

Your Tastemaker will put together a personalized PDF in ~5 days or less.

Either before or after you purchase The Maven, you’ll fill out The CC Travel Questionnaire. Whether you’re just starting to research your trip or putting the finishing touches on your itinerary, we highly encourage you fill out the questionnaire. The more your Tastemaker knows about your travel style and dreams for this trip, the more tailored their recommendations will be!

You will then set up a 30-min virtual consultation with your Local Tastemaker. Your time together can be spent covering anything you want to discuss about your trip, such as logistics (trains, planes + automobiles), local customs and culture, things you absolutely shouldn’t miss while visiting, or feedback on your trip outline.

Following your consult, your Tastemaker will put together a curated list of personalized recommendations along with a Local’s Guide to your destination chock full of insider intel and tips.

With The Maven, you also have access to The CC’s insider perks such as room upgrades, complimentary breakfast for two, spa and food & beverage credits and more for certain hotels

Our turnaround time for The Maven is ~7 days.

Either before or after you purchase The Boss, you’ll fill out The CC Travel Questionnaire which will serve as a base to build off of in your meeting with your Tastemaker. Whether you’re in the initial planning phase or elbow-deep in research, we highly encourage you fill out the questionnaire. The more your Tastemaker knows about your travel style and dreams for this trip, the more tailored your itinerary will be!

You will then set up a 45-min virtual consultation with your Tastemaker to discuss your trip goals and put together a basic trip outline that you’re excited about. If your Tastemaker throws some exciting alternatives your way, you can absolutely take some time to research and make a decision on your final trip outline before they move forward.

We do the research to ensure your recommended accommodations have availability for your travel dates and will include clickable links to easily book all accommodations and excursions. You will also received a Local’s Guide to your city or country and a groovy destination-specific Spotify playlist to fuel your trip vibes.

With The Boss, you also have access to The CC’s insider perks such as room upgrades, complimentary breakfast for two, spa and food & beverage credits and more for certain hotels

Our turnaround time for The Boss is ~2 weeks as they are very detailed and created just for you!

Check out a sample curated itinerary here in this Central California Road Trip itinerary.

If you’re traveling somewhere that you don’t see listed in our Destinations, fill out our New Destination Form and we will try to work our magic and find you a Tastemaker ASAP.

We know that travel plans change so you can cancel your call with your Tastemaker for a full refund anytime prior to your meeting. Out of consideration to your Tastemaker, we ask that you notify us via email at least 24 hours before your scheduled call but this is a courtesy and not a requirement. You can email us with a cancellation request here.

To read our full policy regarding rescheduling or canceling a meeting with your Tastemaker, click here.

Our Tastemakers are rad, we aren't surprised you want to spend more time with them. We know there can be a lot to cover depending on the scope of your trip and our Tastemakers always try their best to cover all of your needs and questions in one session. If you need more time with your Tastemaker, feel free to purchase another session here. I know they would love to keep the conversation going!

Absolutely! Should you choose to upgrade, you can use the amount paid for The Maven as a credit towards the total cost of The Boss. Shoot us a note here so we can help.

Our criteria is simple: Our Tastemakers know their city inside and out, have an amazing taste level and are passionate about helping others travel their town or region like a local. Most of our Tastemakers are working professionals that have an entrepreneurial mindset and are advising clients after hours because they love it!

We would love to meet you! Reach out via our Contact Us page to learn more about the benefits of being a Tastemaker including competitive pay, flexible hours and growth opportunity with a rapidly scaling, female-founded start-up.