Travel Planning ยท Marin, Sonoma & Contra Costa

Trips planned, start to finish.

Handled Personal Assistant's travel planning service has your dedicated assistant research and book flights and hotels and build a clear itinerary, so you can enjoy the trip instead of organizing it.

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What your assistant takes care of

What a travel planning assistant handles.

Handled Personal Assistant's travel planning service has your dedicated assistant research and book flights and hotels and build a clear itinerary, so you can enjoy the trip instead of organizing it.

01

Flights and hotels

Options researched against your preferences, schedule and budget, then booked.

02

Itineraries

A day-by-day plan with confirmations, addresses and timing in one place.

03

Reservations and activities

Dinners, tours and experiences researched and reserved.

04

Family and group trips

Everyone's dates, preferences and logistics coordinated.

05

Changes and cancellations

Your assistant handles rebooking and follow-up when plans change.

06

Before and after you travel

Reminders, packing lists and home logistics covered.

How it works

Simple to start, seamless to keep.

Getting started takes one conversation. After that, your assistant works in the background.

01

Book a free call

A quick 20-minute call to understand your life, your schedule and what would make the biggest difference. No commitment.

02

Meet your assistant

We match you with a dedicated, background-checked assistant who works in person in your county and fits your style.

03

Hand things off

Send requests whenever you like. Pay by the hour, or choose a monthly retainer with a lower rate. No long-term contracts.

Pricing

Start with what you need.

No long-term contracts. No surprise fees. Pricing is the same in every county we serve.

Occasional

A La Carte

$65 /hr · 2-hr minimum

For one-off tasks or seasonal support. No retainer required.

  • On-demand availability
  • Billed by card at booking
  • Any task type

Most Popular

Monthly Retainer

From $550 /mo · $45–$55/hr

A dedicated block of hours: 10, 20, 30 or 40 per month.

  • Same assistant every time
  • Priority response within 2 hours
  • Unused hours roll over one month
  • End anytime with 30 days’ notice

Full Coverage

Executive & Family

From $3,360 /mo

Daily, multi-area coordination for households and executives.

  • Near full-time availability
  • Multiple locations supported
  • Weekly reporting sessions

Full details on the pricing page. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.

Travel Planning questions

Questions, answered.

What does a personal travel planner do?
A personal travel planner researches and books flights, hotels and activities and organizes the details into one itinerary. A Handled assistant works with you before, during and after the trip.
Can you plan a family vacation?
Yes. Your assistant coordinates dates, preferences and logistics for the whole family and builds a plan everyone can follow.
How much does travel planning cost?
Handled Personal Assistant charges $65 per hour with a 2-hour minimum ($130) for occasional help. Monthly retainers run from $550 for 10 hours ($55 per hour) to $1,800 for 40 hours ($45 per hour), and Executive & Family Full Coverage starts at $3,360 per month.

Where we work

In person across three counties.

Handled Personal Assistant provides travel planning help in person in Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties.

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Ready to hand it off?

Book a free 20-minute call. We will learn what you need and match you with a dedicated assistant.

Schedule a Free CallOr call 925-332-4450