Planning a trip with a sensory-aware lens takes time, conversation, and a willingness to ask the right questions. Here's how we'll work together.
A relaxed 30-minute conversation about your family, your child's needs, what's worked before, and what hasn't.
A tailored itinerary with hotels, flights, and activities chosen with sensory and routine considerations in mind.
We adjust together until it feels right. I handle all bookings and request accommodations directly with suppliers.
Social stories, visual schedules, packing checklists, and any prep materials your child needs to feel ready.
Not at all. I work with all kinds of families. The sensory-friendly lens is my specialty, but every family benefits from thoughtful pacing and itineraries that fit who's traveling. Whether your child has a formal diagnosis, suspected differences, or simply needs travel done a certain way, you're welcome here.
For hotel bookings, cruises, and straightforward vacation packages, my services are free to you. I'm compensated by hotels and travel suppliers when you book through me, often with added perks like upgrades, breakfast, and resort credits at no extra cost.
For custom itinerary planning (multi-destination trips, complex family logistics, and sensory-friendly trip design), I charge a flat planning fee of $125. This covers an initial consultation, personalized research, a custom proposal, and up to two rounds of revisions.
I'll always tell you upfront whether your trip requires a planning fee based on the scope of what you're looking for.
In many cases, yes, with the right preparation. Disney offers the Disability Access Service (DAS), and I can help you understand what to expect, plan low-stimulation days, choose the right park hotels, time visits to avoid peak crowds, and prepare your child with social stories. If Disney isn't right for your family, I'll tell you that too, and suggest alternatives.
It depends entirely on your child and family, but a few categories consistently work well: all-inclusive resorts with quiet bays and predictable routines, IBCCES Certified Autism Destinations (like Mesa, AZ; Visalia, CA; and many resort properties), cruises with private balconies and consistent environments, and quieter beach towns over busy theme park areas. We'll find what fits.
I'm available throughout your travel. If a flight is delayed, a restaurant is too loud, an activity isn't working, or you need a last-minute room change because of noise, you message me and I'll handle it. You don't have to figure it out alone.
For sensory-friendly trips, I recommend at least 3 months out, and ideally 6 months for international travel or peak-season destinations. That gives us time to vet properties carefully, prepare your child, and adjust as needed. That said, I can absolutely help with shorter timelines, just reach out and we'll see what's possible.