Booking Policy & Cancellations

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

1. Booking Confirmation and Deposit

A non-refundable **planning fee or initial deposit** of [Insert Amount or Percentage, e.g., $500 or 10%] is required to begin the itinerary planning process. Your booking is confirmed only upon receipt of this deposit and written confirmation from The Travel Studio.

2. Final Payment

The **full balance** of your curated trip is due [Insert Timeline, e.g., 60 days] prior to your departure date. Failure to meet the final payment deadline may result in the cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of your deposit.

3. Cancellation by Client

Cancellation requests must be received in writing (via email). Refund amounts are subject to the policies of the third-party suppliers (hotels, airlines, etc.). Our standard cancellation fees, in addition to supplier fees, are as follows:

• **90+ Days Prior to Departure:** Forfeiture of deposit only.
• **60–89 Days Prior to Departure:** Forfeiture of deposit plus [Insert Percentage, e.g., 50%] of the total trip cost.
• **0–59 Days Prior to Departure:** 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable.

4. Changes to Itinerary

Any requests for changes to a confirmed itinerary are subject to an **administration fee** of [Insert Amount, e.g., $50] per change, plus any additional costs charged by suppliers. Changes are not guaranteed and are dependent on availability.

5. Travel Insurance

We **strongly recommend** that all clients purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking to cover potential cancellation fees, medical expenses, and unforeseen events.