Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel
Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. The Solo Travel Woman blog and podcast’s purpose is to inspire and empower women to travel solo without letting anyone or anything hold them back. STW Planning, LLC is a full-service travel planning and destination event company. Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives and businesses of our clients through travel. From the best destinations to excursions that suit every travelers’ needs, we pride ourselves on being your travel design experts. With over 13 years of experience, we have access to a wide network of travel suppliers allowing us to create an experience that enables you to make the most of your time, budget, and integrates the culture of your destination. LET STW PLANNING DESIGN YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
We believe that you should be able to enjoy every moment of your journey without the stress that comes with researching, booking, and planning. We offer two a la carte services: Custom Travel Consultation & Custom Travel Planning & Design
SOLO TRAVEL CONSULTATION
Solo travel consultation is perfect for those who want to travel solo but, have no clue where to start. During our call, we will go over your wish list, travel preferences and put a plan in place for your solo adventure. What’s included:
60-minute consultation
Research & recommendations
2 destinations
2 accommodation suggestions
1 flight option
custom activity options
PDF of suggestions with links to book
This option does not include any booking, itinerary, or travel support. Booking services can be added for an additional fee. CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING & ITINERARY DESIGN
Custom travel design services are for travelers who want the perfect trip without dealing with all the hassle. This investment includes the value of not only our travel expertise but also, our network of suppliers, detailed itinerary designs, professional consultations, and advocacy through the entire planning process. What’s included:
Initial communication to discuss travel needs
Personalized research of destinations, accommodations, and flights (limits apply)
Booking and management of all trip components
Travel concierge services to take care of any extras such as spa, excursions, restaurant reservations, and more
Final travel itinerary design via PDF
Access to 24/7 customer service while on your trip
Unlimited support from the time of booking until you return from your trip
We do not accommodate flight-only requests. Must be packaged with accommodation. STW JET-SETTER MEMBERSHIP
Join our member’s only travel subscription and receive unlimited yearly travel consultations, priority service, and exclusive member benefits. Planning one big trip a year is time-consuming. Now, if you are someone who manages to take multiple trips a year, big and small, those add up and well, your time is valuable. We completely understand that reading multiple hotel reviews and tracking the best flight deals can get exhausting. Let us help you! We not only have the expertise to get your travel plans in order quickly and efficiently but, with our network of industry suppliers, we have access to resources and deals that you may be missing booking direct or with those corporate booking sites. With your STW Jet-setter Membership, you never have to wonder if your trip is “big enough” to use a travel planner – all trips, no matter how big or small, are included in your subscription. As a member you will receive:
– Unlimited travel planning & design services for 1 year from the date your membership begins.
– Travel planning & design services for trips up to 4 people**.
– Pre-Departure gifts specially chosen for your destination for trips 5 nights and longer.
– Monthly destination report with insights on the hottest destinations, monthly deals, and COVID travel restriction updates. Being an STW Jet-Setter is extremely valuable. For $599 per year, you can enjoy our exclusive, unlimited planning services*. Join us now!
*Cancellation and change fees are additional.
**Anything with over 4 guests will be subject to an additional fee of $50 per guest for that trip. DESTINATION EVENT DESIGN
STW Planning, LLC offers full-service destination event planning. With over 13 years of experience in strategic events, we have coordinated and managed events of all sizes; from one-day seminars to week-long conferences; our events have ranged from 20 people to over 5,000 attendees; we have managed events for both corporate clients and non-profit organizations. At STW Planning, LLC we work to develop an event that integrates your culture, engages, and inspires those who attend, and allows you to focus your energies on what is necessary – your guests, presentation, meetings, ceremony … whatever it may be! Call on our experienced destination event team to facilitate the process of producing a memorable event. Whether your goal is to host a small meeting to build partnerships or to create a company-wide incentive trip to celebrate your colleagues, STW Planning, LLC is your one-stop-shop with personalized solutions for every aspect of your destination event. Going virtual? With the new world of social distancing, we’ve helped our clients create events in new ways. With a blend of reliable technology and interactive networking opportunities, guests can celebrate together, and from the comfort of their own homes. While this is new territory for many organizations, we bring familiar planning processes and off-the-charts creativity to this new, screen-based way of life.
