Mediterranean sea and hillside village along Italy's Amalfi Coast

Personalized travel concierge

Extraordinary travel, surprisingly attainable.

I help individuals and businesses navigate every aspect of travel, from luxury escapes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to business trips and everyday getaways. Whether you're booking with cash, points, or miles, I use my expertise to find exceptional flights, hotels, and travel opportunities that deliver outstanding value.

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Services & Pricing

Flight Concierge

$200 per person, per booking

What's included

  • Personalized flight searches and itinerary options
  • Cash fare comparisons and award availability searches
  • Points and miles redemption strategies
  • Airline loyalty program guidance
  • Booking assistance
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Hotel Concierge

$125 per room, per booking

What's included

  • Personalized hotel recommendations
  • Hotel rate and award-night comparisons
  • Hotel loyalty program and points redemption guidance
  • Identification of available perks, upgrades, and benefits
  • Booking assistance
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A $50 nonrefundable deposit is credited toward your concierge fee. Concierge fees are separate from the cost of flights, hotels, taxes, and other travel expenses.

About me

Hi, I'm Danyal.

I am a husband, father, researcher, academic, and ultimately someone with an insatiable passion for travel. I make it my mission to help others experience the world in ways they never thought possible, without spending a fortune to get there.

I don't just research exceptional travel. I live it.

Every year, I fly more than 150,000 aeronautical miles, exclusively in premium cabins, using a strategic combination of points, miles, and cash. Despite traveling extensively, I've never paid more than $2,500 for an individual flight when I choose to book a cash fare. But my approach to travel goes beyond finding a good fare.

With a PhD and a background in academic research, I bring an analytical mindset to every booking. I examine routes, compare redemption opportunities, evaluate loyalty programs, and explore options that are often overlooked. I have had the opportunity to turn my passion for travel into a career, working with notable travel outlets including The Points Guy, Going.com, and Point Me.

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Through years of researching, writing about, and personally navigating the world of travel rewards, I've developed an extensive understanding of airline loyalty programs, credit card benefits, points and miles, and the intricacies of premium travel. I know how to identify exceptional fares, maximize the value of rewards, and piece together creative booking strategies that make extraordinary travel surprisingly attainable. And as a husband and father, I've experienced firsthand what it takes to travel internationally as a family. From finding multiple premium cabin seats to selecting the right accommodations, I understand that the best booking isn't always the cheapest one—it's the one that makes the most sense for your needs.

My goal is to bring that same expertise and attention to detail to every traveler I work with, helping them experience more of the world while making the most of every dollar and point they spend. Whether you want to take the trip of a lifetime and visit the Serengeti to see the Great Wildebeest Migration, visit Japan during cherry blossom season, or do an around the world adventure where you stop at every continent, I have done it (in premium cabins and staying at five star hotels) using points, miles, and cheap cash fares.

Let me help you experience a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime trips!