Travel Advisors, let’s create a profitable partnership

partners in travel

More than just a DMC creating beautiful itineraries on your behalf (though we do that too), we want to be your strategic partner for Ireland and United Kingdom.

We believe the supplier + advisor relationship is the backbone of the industry.

We rely on our advisor partners to know the traveler, shortcutting the vetting process. And in turn, they rely on us to create gorgeous itineraries and make sure everything runs smoothly on the ground.

travel advisor love notes

  • Thank You for arranging such an amazing trip, Kate. You were so helpful! I appreciate the time you took to answer my questions and get us the best experience possible. I will be sending out an email to all of the agents at New Horizons Travel and plan on including your contact info and web site.

    Leiha Coonts, New Horizons Travel

  • Using you as a supplier was amazing, I would use you in the future. Have a nice day!

    Kim Kurtz, Elizabeth Holmes Travel

  • So THANK YOU for putting together such an awesome itinerary! You really made me look like a rock star to my clients and I appreciate that so much! I will definitely use your services for future vacations. You are easy to work with, quick to respond and friendly. And I will share your contact info with others in my agency as well.

    Tai Trice, Classic Travel Connection

  • Every time a client asks about Ireland, I contact Kate. It’s excellent to know that no matter what the budget, length of trip and priorities are for a client, Kate can suggest an itinerary that will showcase the value in really knowing and understanding a destination. Don’t hesitate to work with North & Leisure for anything Ireland!

    Heather Parker, Bliss Travel Experiences

  • The Team at North and Leisure have been great to work with. I have increased my Ireland business because I know when I sell it, the clients will come back very happy. When I have a prospect for Ireland, I simply sketch out the dates and interests, and Kate does the rest. The proposals are professional and I can forward them directly to the client. Once it is sold, Kate takes over and sees that every details is taken care of. She will add whatever commission or service fees you want, which is a bonus. She saves us time and makes us look good. I wish there was a North and Leisure for every destination I sell!

    -D'Lane Maselunas, Maselunas Travel

  • Kate is my dream tour operator! I am always saying how badly I wish she existed for every destination! She makes selling UK and Ireland so simple!

    -Heather Christopher, Heather Christopher Travel

what you need to know:

 

What destinations do you handle?

Ireland (including Northern Ireland), Scotland, Wales, and England.

What elements will you book?

We handle the ground arrangements. So accommodations, rental car, driver services, guide services, activities, entrances, and special experiences.

Is there a minimum budget?

For what we can offer, a starting budget of 600 per person per day for high season is appropriate for a self drive. There is wiggle room in off season and staying in lesser known areas.

Can you arrange special experiences?

Absolutely! We work with a lot of unique experience providers, and can arrange all types of things… the kind you don’t even know to ask for. Give us as much details about the client as possible and we’ll include experiences based on their interests (and budget).

Will you book just hotels?

Hotel contracts stipulate that we package multiple services together, so we cannot book a la carte hotels

Will you book just a driver guide?

Occassionally depending on the size of the booking and current volumes we are dealing with. We generally handle the full itinerary and keep our guides dates open to service those clients as a priority.

What type of hotels do you work with?

We partner with 4 & 5 star properties. In terms of style, we have a wide range, including city hotels, boutique properties, manor houses, country houses, luxury resorts and castle stays.

Are you part of Virtuoso, Signature, etc?

Nope. It’s generally is not an issue to request amenities or arrange an alternative for our consortia member advisors. Truthfully, it’s not on our radar at the moment as we’d rather have competitive pricing.

Do you pay commission?

Absolutely. Let us know when reaching out if you prefer commissionable or NET rates. Commission is paid out either after final payment if there are no pending changes, or shortly after client travel.

What currency do you price in?

Local currency, either Euro or GBP, depending on the destination.

What is your turnaround time?

Typically it’s about 2 days. Sometimes faster. If it’s a super high volume time and it’s taking longer, we’ll let you know.

What if I am very unfamiliar with the destination?

Not a problem, that’s our job! You know the traveler, we know the destination.

When is payment due?

It’s generally a 20% deposit at booking, and balance due 30 days out.

Ready to partner up for your client’s trip?

 

If you have questions feel free to email hello@northandleisure.com