At Rapture Travels we believe the road to a better life starts with a better map. Thanks to our partnership with Virtuoso and the revolutonary travel planning platform Virtuoso Wanderlist we can now offer an entirely new way to think about and book not just your next trip but a lifetime of extrodanry travel experiences. This exciting approach to travel planning blends the successful model of a financial advisor with the popularity of the bucket list. Traditionally travel advisors have worked with clients on one or two trips at a time and have always been reactionary to requests as they came in. With this program it allows us as travel advisors to be proactive and connect with everyone in a clients travel circle to focus on trips not just in the next year or two but for decades to come. We are not only able to learn about the traveler’s interests and desires but help families plan for special dates in their lives, such as anniversaries, milestone birthdays and everything in between. Shelley Rapp, Owner of Rapture Travels
So how does it work? Clients will go through three steps. Step 1: Curate
The first step is to curate your interests. Each traveler will receive a private invitation by email so we can gather all their unique ideas and interests. The curation process begins with a fun, entertaining walk around the world. Travelers are able to watch over 150 videos and rate how they feel about a destination.
Along with places, experiences are equally important. Instead of just saying do you like “Food & Wine� we do a deeper dive to fully understand their true interests.
So how does it work? Step 2: Explore
Imagine having the world at your fingertips. Whether you’re waiting for a flight, settling into a comfy chair or just feeling inspired to explore. It’s like Netflix for travel.
Each traveler has their own unique account tailored to their interests. Here you can check out places you want to visit or return to.
Wanderlist also offers a custom collection of videos, music, articles and insights that will keep travelers in a constant state of wanderlust.
Based on your curated interest areas, Wanderlist will display unique experiences that only a Virtuoso advisor can provide.
We also aim to inspire. Travelers can watch a collection of thought-provoking videos covering a range of topics from Discovery, Empowerment, Nature, Culture and Sustainability.
So how does it work? Step 3: Travel Better
The last step is helping clients travel better by designing a travel portfolio. On the surface, Wanderlist might seem like a great technology tool. But it’s not about the technology. Wanderlist is all about the advisor and the human connection we have with our clients. Wanderlist is simply a resource to aid us in being more efficient and insightful to help our clients travel better.
So what type of reporting do our advisors now have available to them? For the first time, we can calculate Life Time Value.
We can compare travel companions to see how their preferences line up.
We do a side by side comparison of the top places they want to visit.
Drill down deeper to see specific interest areas.
Get an overview of what interest categories they have in common.
With these insights at hand, we then start to map out their future travels.
And even put dates down on a calendar where an amazing thing happens. Instead of trying to cram your vacation schedule into your life, your life now wraps around your vacation schedule.
Travelers will keep track of all their journeys.
And quickly see how taking a proactive and thoughtful approach to travel planning can help them realize savings.
We even have the ability to help them forecast their future investment levels so they can incorporate it into their financial plans.
Lastly, they not only have a digital copy of their travel portfolio but we also produce a coffee table book which now puts their life time of travel in the palms of their hands.
Virtuoso Wanderlist is how we are turning travel dreamers into travel doers. Isn’t it time for you to turn your travel dreams into reality?