Like others in our industry, we’re compensated for our time and expertise in three ways:   Commissions. These are direct payments from travel suppliers and do not change the price you pay for your trip.   Fees. These apply only to specific services (see below).   Referrals. Our highly satisfied clients recommend our services to friends and family. A referral is the highest compliment we can receive, and our frequent referrals from clients demonstrate the trust we’ve built over many years.