Frequently Asked Questions

  • My Petite Portfolio is a boutique travel advisory specializing in thoughtfully curated stays and experiences for well-traveled families. We focus on booking hotels and resorts that combine design, comfort, and seamless service, so you can travel confidently without the overwhelm.

  • No! Because hotel and travel partners love the clients that I bring to their properties, they pay me a fee to do just that :)

  • Those programs can be great — I use them myself. The difference is that they’re pretty hands-off. When you book through me, you’re not just a confirmation number in the system — you have someone helping you choose the right hotel, communicating with the property management team, and keeping an eye on the details before you arrive. Think of it as the same perks, plus a real person in your corner.

  • Through my global network of preferred hotel partners (6,000+ worldwide), bookings often come with extra benefits like daily breakfast, hotel credits, priority check-in or late check-out, and priority room upgrades—all at no additional cost.

  • Yes. Complimentary hotel booking services are available for stays with a minimum value of $1,000. This allows me to provide the level of personalized attention and preferred partner benefits my clients expect.

  • You’ll begin by completing a short intake form with your destination, dates, and preferences. If you already have a hotel in mind, I’ll take care of the booking and add preferred partner perks at no extra cost. A confirmation email will be sent to you as soon as the booking is finalized.

    If you’d like guidance narrowing down the perfect option, you can opt for our personalized look-book service ($75), where we’ll curate three personalized hotel recommendations tailored to your travel style and needs.

  • Totally fair question. In most cases, hotel perks are tied to paid rates, so they typically can’t be added to award bookings. That said, I’m always happy to help you think through whether using points or paying cash makes the most sense for a specific trip. If points are the better option, I’ll absolutely recommend going that route!

  • I receive a small commission from the hotel once your stay is complete—so in short, the hotel pays for this service, not you. This allows me to handle your booking and secure extra perks at no additional cost. You pay the same rate, just with a few nice extras layered in.

  • I don’t currently offer full itinerary planning, which allows me to provide a more focused and intentional approach to hotel selection and booking. That said, I’m happy to share general recommendations or refer you to trusted partners as needed.

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