What does a luxury travel advisor do?

A luxury travel advisor creates personalized itineraries, handles all bookings, provides trip support, and leverages industry connections like Virtuoso to secure room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, property credits, and experiences not available to the public.

What are Virtuoso perks?

Virtuoso perks are exclusive benefits available when booking through a Virtuoso travel advisor. They typically include room upgrades when available, daily breakfast for two, a property credit ($100 or more), early check-in and late checkout, and welcome amenities. These perks come at no additional cost to you.

How much does a travel advisor cost?

Hotel and cruise planning is complimentary. Multi-city itineraries require a planning retainer. Award travel research is fee-based ($150 for economy, $300 for premium cabin). The minimum for booked services is $7,000 per week excluding international flights.

Why use a travel advisor instead of booking online?

A travel advisor saves you hours of research, negotiates perks you cannot get yourself (like Virtuoso benefits), handles problems when they arise, and creates seamless itineraries based on deep destination knowledge. For complex trips with families or groups, an advisor coordinates all the moving pieces so you can relax.

What destinations does Curated by Collins specialize in?

Curated by Collins specializes in Italy, Japan, Thailand, Paris, Greece, and Spain, as well as cruises on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. As a Fora advisor, Yannicke can book travel anywhere in the world.

Do you book trips for families?

Yes, Curated by Collins has expertise in family travel, including multi-generational trips. We understand the scheduling complexity of traveling with children and can recommend family-friendly hotels, activities, and itineraries.

Yes, cruise planning is complimentary. We provide expert guidance on cabin selection, dining options, shore excursions, and onboard experiences for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and other cruise lines.

What is award travel?

Award travel uses credit card points or airline miles to book flights, often in business or first class for a fraction of the cash price. Curated by Collins provides award travel research to find the best redemptions for your points.

Luxury Travel Advisor | Cruises, Hotels & Custom Travel | Curated by Collins

Luxury Travel Advisor

Luxury Travel,
Thoughtfully Curated.

From luxury hotels and cruises to private aviation, milestone journeys, honeymoons, and custom itineraries, I curate travel around how you want to experience the world.

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Start With How You Want to Travel.

From an exceptional hotel or private villa to a cruise, a custom itinerary, or the journey getting you there, each element can be planned on its own or brought together as one seamless trip.

Land

Hotel & Land Journeys

Exceptional hotels, private villas, guided journeys, transfers, and destination experiences selected around the way you prefer to travel.

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Sea

Cruises & Yachts

Ocean and river cruises, yacht-style voyages, and private sailing experiences, paired with the right cabin, itinerary, and pre- or post-cruise stay.

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Air

Air Travel

Premium cabin strategy, private aviation, private jet journeys, airport assistance, and helicopter transfers coordinated around the larger trip.

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Honeymoons & Celebrations

Travel Designed Around the Moment.

Honeymoons, destination weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and group celebrations are planned around the people, timing, and experience you want to create.

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A Personal Approach

A thoughtful journey starts with someone who knows travel.

Hi, I'm Nickie. With firsthand experience from more than 30 cruises and experience coordinating travel for families and groups, I bring practical insight, trusted connections, and personal attention to every journey.

Whether it's one exceptional stay or an itinerary with many moving parts, you work directly with me to make the details feel considered, connected, and right for you.

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The Value of an Advisor

A Better Trip Starts Before You Leave.

My role is to make the pieces work together, advocate for your preferences, and use the relationships and tools available to elevate the experience.

The goal is a journey that feels connected, considered, and easier to enjoy from the moment planning begins.

Preferred AccessVirtuoso and brand-specific preferred partner programs at eligible hotels and resorts.

Personal AdvocacyYour preferences, special requests, and trip context are communicated directly to the right partners.

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Complete CoordinationAir, accommodations, transfers, cruises, tours, and logistics considered as parts of one journey.

Points StrategyPremium cabin award research and points strategy can be incorporated when it strengthens the trip.

Meet Your Travel Advisor

Hi, I'm Yannicke Collins. Nickie to most.

As a luxury travel advisor, I created Curated by Collins for travelers who want thoughtful guidance, strong recommendations, and someone paying attention to how the pieces of a trip fit together.

My planning spans luxury hotels, cruises, private and premium air, bespoke itineraries, group celebrations, and points strategy, supported by preferred partner relationships and a global network of destination experts.

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Preferred access through Fora

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How We Work Together

Seamless From the Start.

The planning process should feel clear. You share what you are trying to create, I shape the right options, and we refine the trip from there.

Share the Vision

Tell me where you want to go, who is traveling, the timing, and what would make the trip feel right.

Review Curated Options

I research the route, properties, cruise or air options, and experiences that best fit the trip.

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Travel With Support

Once confirmed, I coordinate the details, prepare the journey, and remain your point of contact throughout.

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Curated Inspiration

See What a Journey Can Look Like.

Explore sample itineraries and travel ideas created to show how hotels, transportation, experiences, and pacing can come together.

Sample Itinerary

Thailand: Family Edit

Villas, beaches, cultural immersion, and thoughtful pacing for a family journey through Thailand.

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Celebration Journey

Wedding at Sea

A complete cruise wedding journey connecting guest travel, the celebration, shore experiences, and the mini-moon.

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Travel Notes

From the Blog

Luxury travel ideas, hotel intelligence, points strategy, and timely inspiration for future trips.

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Kind Words

What It's Like to Travel With Me.

Thoughtful planning, personal touches, and support that stays with you throughout the journey — in the words of my travelers.

“For us, the luxury wasn't just the suite or the amenities — it was the service and peace of mind that came with knowing Nickie was there to help.”

Amanda S. · 10th Anniversary Cruise

“Nickie created such a magnificent trip for us. Everything was absolutely perfect, and we honestly wish we could have stayed longer in Iceland.”

Yomayra R. · Iceland

“Overall, she made planning an international trip much easier, and I'd definitely recommend working with her, because I know I will.”

Ryan O. · Thailand · August 2026

“Planning Japan for six people felt overwhelming until we found Nickie. She mapped out Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto seamlessly. She even arranged a 2-day stopover in Abu Dhabi on the way there, which turned out to be a highlight.”

Christian T. · Japan · March 2025

Kind words shared through Fora and directly with me.

Tell me what you're planning.

Whether you already have a destination in mind or are deciding between a luxury hotel, cruise, yacht, honeymoon, or custom journey, begin with the details you have. I'll help shape the rest.

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