Your Personal Compass Across the Globe

Beyond the Template

We reject pre-packaged tours and rigid vacation bundles. A true leisure journey must reflect the distinct rhythm of the traveler. Drawing from our curated blueprints, we treat each concept as a mere point of departure, stripping it down and rebuilding it from the ground up to mirror your personal travel DNA.

All professional planning fees represent upfront retainers that cover customized research, itinerary curation, logistics mapping, dining and experience reservations, and continuous white-glove advisory care through your return home. Professional planning fees are 100% non-refundable once research or curation begins. With Knot & Compass®, your itinerary is crafted once, just for you.

The Vision Starter Methodology

The Core Curation Blueprint

Journey Architecture

Up to ten (10) consecutive calendar days across up to two (2) distinct destinations or regional hubs.

Sourcing, rate/amenity auditing, and booking management for one (1) unique property per destination stop.

Lodging Logistics

Transit routing, seat mapping, and full Tern mobile app integration with live delay, gate change, and transit notifications.

Active Transit Management

Culinary & Excursion Scouting

1 to 2 curated dining reservations and 1 to 2 vetted excursions, private guides, or tickets per itinerary day.

Printed Travel Documents

A professionally printed set of travel documents, vouchers, and itinerary schedules mailed to you prior to departure.

Dedicated Advisory & Revisions

Up to one (1) cumulative hour of post-proposal modifications prior to final booking execution, backed by continuous advocacy through your safe return.

Coastal Getaway: Bespoke Domestic Planning

Curated for travel within the United States, U.S. Territories, and closed-loop cruises departing from and returning to U.S. ports.

Transit Allowance

Logistics coordination, seat selection mapping, and booking management for up to four (4) domestic flight legs, passenger rail routes, private airport transfers, or rental cars per traveler.

Seamless domestic airline and state identity compliance review.

Compliance Oversight

The Voyage Architecture Retainer

Solo Travler: $350

Couple (2 Travelers): $450

Additional Traveler: $95/traveler

Groups (10+ Travlers): $125/traveler

Captain's Voyage: Bespoke International Planning

Engineered for global expeditions, cross-border routing, and cruises departing from international ports.

Transit Allowance

Logistics coordination, seat selection mapping, and booking management for up to four (6) domestic flight legs, passenger rail routes, private airport transfers, or rental cars per traveler.

Detailed audit of international entry rules, foreign electronic visa portals, passport validity thresholds (including the 6-month validity rule), and regional customs and tipping etiquette.

Compliance Oversight

The Voyage Architecture Retainer

Solo Travler: $500

Couple (2 Travelers): $600

Additional Traveler: $125/traveler

Groups (10+ Travlers): $175/traveler

Trip Enhancements

• Additional Day

  • Domestic: $55/day

  • International: $75/day

• Additional Week

  • Domestic: $285/week

  • International: $385/week

• Additional Destination

  • Domestic: $75/destination

  • International: $100/destination

• Additional Lodging: $50/property

• Non-Standard Lodging: $100/property

• Additional Flight Segment: $30/segment

• Passport Application Assistance: $60/passport

• Visa Application Assistance: $120/visa

• Special Request Handling: $60/request

• Destination Pivot Fees

  • Domestic to Domestic: $150 (+$40/additional traveler)

  • International to International: $250 (+$60/additional traveler)

  • Domestic to International: $150 + package difference (+$40/additional traveler)

  • International to Domestic: $150 (+$40/traveler)

• Expedited Planning Fees

  • 31 - 60 Days Prior:

    • International: $185

  • 15 - 30 Days Prior:

    • Domestic: $135

    • International: $275*

  • 14 Days or Less Prior

    • Domestic: $195*

    • International: $375*

*Knot & Compass Travel reserves the right to deny service due to limited time prior to departure

Are You Ready To Chart Your Adventure?

True travel should never feel generic, assembled from templates, or left to chance. Whether you are envisioning a restorative coastal retreat, an intricate multi-city European voyage, or an uncharted global expedition, your journey begins with dedicated navigation and foundational peace of mind.