refund & cancellation policy.

The Travel Collective LLC

1. Free Services (No Refund Applicable)

The following services are complimentary and therefore carry no refund or cancellation requirements:

  • Rental car search

  • Vacation home rental search

  • Theme park planning assistance

If a client becomes unresponsive or no longer wishes to move forward, the request will simply be closed.

2. Trip Planning (Standard & Complex)

If you choose our Standard or Complex Trip Planning services:

  • Planning fees must be paid before work begins.

  • Planning fees are non-refundable once research has started, due to the time and labor required.

If you cancel before work begins, a full refund may be issued at our discretion.

3. custom itinerary fees

Custom itinerary fees are non-refundable, including:

  • Standard ($50)

  • Complex ($100)

This is because itinerary creation requires personalized research, drafting, and coordination.

4. Supplier Refunds (Hotels, Rentals, Theme Parks, Airlines, etc.)

All refunds related to travel suppliers are governed by the supplier’s own cancellation policy, not ours.

This includes:

  • Airline tickets

  • Vacation rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.)

  • Hotels and resorts

  • Theme park tickets

  • Excursions and activities

  • Car rentals

We do not control supplier refund timelines or decisions.

5. Changes & Modifications

If you need to modify your trip:

  • We will assist with supplier changes when possible

  • Supplier change fees or penalties may apply

  • Some bookings may be non-changeable

6. No-Show Policy

If you fail to show up for a booked service (rental, ticket, tour, etc.), supplier penalties will apply.
The Travel Collective LLC is not responsible for no-show losses.

7. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against:

  • Trip cancellations

  • Weather delays

  • Medical emergencies

  • Lost baggage

  • Supplier insolvency

8. Trip Termination by Client

If a client terminates the planning process after work has begun:

  • All fees paid remain non-refundable

  • Any future planning assistance will require a new fee

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as needed. The most current version will be posted on our website.