YOUR TRIP DESERVES MORE THAN A GOOGLE SEARCH
Planned with obsession & implemented with precision
YOUR TRIP DESERVES MORE THAN A GOOGLE SEARCH
Planned with obsession & implemented with precision
How Bell Travel Co. Helps
Travel planning sounds fun...until you're three hours deep in TripAdvisor, six tabs open, and no closer to a decision.
Matt Bell has been there. He's spent 25 years traveling the world, contributing articles about it for TripAdvisor, Esquire, Men's Journal, AFAR, and Outside Magazine.
He's navigated the chaos of group trips, the pressure of once-in-a-lifetime occasions, and the particular madness of trying to make everyone happy. He knows what works, what doesn't, and exactly where the hidden gems are buried under the noise.
That experience is now yours to borrow. Matt gets to know you, your group, and what you're really after, then taps a network of partners to unlock rooms, guides, and experiences most travelers never know exist.
There's a version of your trip that's better than the one you'd plan on your own. Better hotel. Better guide. Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can make it worth closing all those tabs for.
Explorer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Our intel. Your execution.
We curate best-in-class hotel rooms, vacation rentals, guided experiences, transfers, vehicle rentals, and dining recommendations. You execute the planing, pacing, and itinerary. This includes pre-travel support and limited on-ground assistance.
Ideal for: All inclusives, cruises, villas, single-destination trips, loose itineraries
$50
Price based on a standard 6-8 day trip for 2.
Pricing adjusts for trip length, group size, and destination.
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
A full game plan.
You feel good about executing your own trip, but want the ease of following a road map with mile markers. You get everything in Explorer, plus a fully mapped, ready-to-execute itinerary. Pre-travel and limited on-the-ground support included.
Ideal for: Self-executed multi-destination adventures, complex schedules
$300
Price based on a standard 6-8 day trip for 2.
Pricing adjusts for trip length, group size, and destination.
Guided
Trailblazer
Guided
A game plan with a local host.
All you want to do is show up and be led through your trip. A local host navigates you through every detail so you never have to think about logistics, only the experience. The best rooms, unlisted guides, transfers, & more. Budget minimums may be required.
Ideal for: Complex multi-destination travel, exclusive experiences, real-time assistance
$500
Price based on a standard 6-8 day trip for 2.
Pricing adjusts for trip length, group size, and destination.
Reviews
Best Friend's Trip to Morocco
I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience working with Matt to plan our trip to Morocco... Matt planned everything for us, including: transportation, accommodations, private guides and activities, and dining. This was my first time using a travel advisor, as a frequent traveler myself, and I was so grateful to have Matt to take on so many of the tasks that take up so much time when planning a trip abroad.
Not only did he make the process seamless leading up to the trip, but he communicated with us all throughout to ensure everything was running smoothly.
I have already recommended him to all my globetrotting friends, and will absolutely be using his services going forward whenever I travel.
- Austin G. & Marieke B.
Honeymoon Roadtrip in the American West
Matt planned everything, from schedule to hotels to guides for our South Dakota honeymoon roadtrip. It felt truly unique and ran seamlessly. We were surprised at every stop with little details to celebrate, making the experience even more special!
Matt was always accessible before and during the trip, answering every question we had. He always offered great insight into where and what we should be doing wherever we traveled. We could not recommend Matt more to plan a unique and ridiculously fun experience!
We are already planning our next trip with him!
- Hilary & Howard E.
Ryokan Relaxation in Japan
Matt made the booking process so easy and even reached out directly to the ryokan by phone to get more information about the facilities and answer our other questions. He checked in via text during our trip to make sure we arrived ok and that everything was going smoothly, and always let us know he was available in case something came up.
Preparing for an international trip like Japan can be stressful, and knowing Matt was there for us made it so much easier. Highly recommend!
- David B. & Jack V.
The Save in Jamaica
Matt literally saved us. We had selected a hotel that turned out to be less than ideal. One call to Matt, and we were immediately placed at what must be the nicest resort in Jamaica. The next 6 days were epic. Every single thing suggested by Matt and the resort was perfect, luxurious, and private.
From now on, every vacation will have to include a consultation with Matt Bell.
- Abby & Donald G.
Heavenly Honeymoon in Bali
Our honeymoon would never have happened, had it not been for Matt. Thanks to Matt, we were able to plan the trip of a lifetime in about two weeks.
From helping us identify Bali as the place we wanted to go and sharing guidance about different regions to help us narrow our scope, to compiling an awesome list of hotel options, broken down by price and offerings, and taking care of all bookings, he truly went above and beyond to make our trip meaningful.
He also worked his magic to get us incredible upgrades (the nicest room in the hotel) and complimentary experiences (a candlelit dinner in a rice paddy with traditional music) that made our trip so special.
- Annalise P. & Jonathan E.
Lover's Escape to Puerto Rico
Matt Bell did a terrific job arranging our 7-day trip to Puerto Rico. Matt planned a varied visit that included beaches, a coffee farm, a local festival in Ponce, the bioluminescent bay, and swimming in the river in the rainforest.
Matt advised us on pacing and secured us hotels that offered luxury and friendly staff. While not a concierge, he was informally one as he checked with us during the trip. No hiccups. He's great to work with and I am so glad we did.
Bob and Julie B.
