Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to creating a safe and comfortable journey for travelers, details are everything. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you couldn’t find the answer to your question - please contact me directly.
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Travel Companion Services include personalized travel support and companionship tailored to individual needs. Types of service include:
Vacation planning and accompaniment
Airport navigation and flight assistance (one way or round trip)
Travel escort to events such weddings, graduations, and reunions
Minor accompaniment so your child doesn’t have to travel alone
Medical appointment transportation and support
Companion Care and socializing
Day trip transportation and companionship for sporting events, concerts, museums, parks, scenic drives, etc.
Assistance relocating to a new home or returning home after hospital or transitional care discharge
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Not a problem! Adventures With Ducki works with clients across the U.S. and Internationally. Many travelers have family or trip destinations in other states and countries. Adventures With Ducki offers door-to-door concierge service; meeting you at your home or starting point, assisting with the journey, and ensuring a seamless trip from departure to destination. Every detail is handled with care so you can enjoy peace of mind on a safe journey.
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Adventures With Ducki is fully capable of handling all travel bookings and logistics to ensure a seamless and personalized experience. While you are welcome to book independently, to ensure the comfort and safety of our travelers, Adventures With Ducki prefers to make the travel arrangements so that itineraries and seat assignments match.
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No, policies prohibit companions from administering medication directly to clients for liability reasons. Companions are able to remind travelers to take their medications at the appropriate times. If a medical situation arises, your companion will seek immediate assistance and stay with you until help arrives. Companions are trained in CPR and First Aid.
For complex medical needs, Adventures With Ducki recommends first consulting your healthcare provider to clear you for travel. Contact Adventures With Ducki directly for a Personalized Travel Support consultation to arrange and coordinate specialized travel support.
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Every traveler is unique and every trip is different. Pricing is based upon various factors depending on the individual needs of the person. Travel Companion Services typically fall into one of three tiers:
Companionship: The traveler is independent or requires minimal assistance. (travel support, social support, navigation)
Enhanced Support: The traveler requires moderate assistance and supervision. May include travelers with mild dementia, TBI, SCI, individuals with a disability, or mental health support. (mobility assistance, accessibility coordination, daily routine and medication reminders)
Personalized Support: The traveler has complex medical conditions, requires significant assistance or supervision. May include travelers with moderate to severe TBI, late stage dementia, significant physical or developmental disability. (extensive accessibility coordination, complex itineraries, intensive individualized support)
The good news is every factor is taken under consideration to deliver a custom-tailored experience for every traveler on every trip. Contact Adventures With Ducki for a free quote.
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Not at all! Travel Companion Services are for anyone who needs extra support or simply prefers not to take the journey alone. Adventures With Ducki works with a variety of ages from children to seniors. Solo adventurers, anxious travelers, or minors traveling alone can all benefit from this service. Everyone deserves to explore the world with comfort, safety, and confidence.
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While most of the services offered are 1:1 with individuals and companions, Adventures With Ducki can provide travel assistance to couples or small groups. If you feel you could benefit from an extra hand while traveling, contact us and find out if Adventures With Ducki is the perfect solution for your needs.
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Absolutely! Whether you need a travel companion for just a single flight or full support during your entire vacation or special event, Adventures With Ducki is here to help. From departure to return, a companion will be by your side to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free experience every step of the way. Let me know your plans, and I’ll help tailor the services to match your needs perfectly!
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Yes, sometimes plans change and Adventures With Ducki aims to be as flexible as possible. You may cancel Travel Companion Services at any time, subject to the terms outlined in your Trip Agreement which is provided with your quote. Reservations and bookings made with vendors, even if booked through Adventures With Ducki, will be subject to the cancellation policies of such vendors.
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Yes, cruises are a common request. Whether you or a loved one is traveling solo and would feel safer and more secure with a companion, or you need an extra hand to make the most of multi-generational travel, think of Adventures With Ducki as your first mate on the open seas. I’ll help you navigate on ship and shore, assist with coordination of any medical or mobility assistance you require, and make sure your cruise experience is one to remember.
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It is against Adventures With Ducki policy to share hotel rooms or cruise cabins for the safety of both the traveler and companion. An additional room or cabin for the companion must be purchased if travel warrants an overnight stay. Every effort will be made to ensure travelers and their companions occupy either adjoining or the nearest possible rooms available. Adventures With Ducki will establish expectations for overnight communications and availability in advance of the trip. Shared spaces such as Airbnb and VRBO accommodations may be considered in certain circumstances.
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Absolutely! Many travelers require assistance getting to and from the airport or simply want to avoid dealing with driving or parking issues. Adventures With Ducki offers door-to-door service and will pick you up wherever you are, load your luggage, and ensure your comfort throughout the rest of the journey.
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Yes. Adventures With Ducki has the proper amount of insurance coverage to sufficiently protect against the risks associated with its business operations. Such insurance coverage includes general, commercial, and professional liability policies.
For travelers, Adventures With Ducki recommends purchasing travel insurance to protect you against unforeseen circumstances that may result in trip cancellations, trip delays, missed connections, and itinerary changes. It is highly recommended that all customers purchase trip insurance with every Adventures With Ducki trip.