Remember the feeling you get when you are trying to do an internet search, but the connection is slow and it drives you crazy? Or how about if you are stuck in traffic and every signal light in your alternative route turns red just before you arrive? Perhaps it is the same feeling you have when you spend valuable time planning events or special occasions and trips such as a wedding, a special anniversary, or a birthday trip. Maybe it is the preoccupation with other things you would like to be doing instead of having to plan a party while you are at work. And yes, it may even be the “ugh” feeling you get when you are trying to buy the best seats at a good price and the website only gives you a limited amount of time to enter all your information. You must hurry before they are sold out!
Whether you have a lot or a little extra time, a personal concierge can remove the attention distractors that consume free time. A concierge can help you enjoy your time the way you want to. Having a personal concierge to manage the details, in many instances provides you with the convenience of having one point of contact, rather than many. A concierge, sometimes called a personal lifestyle assistant also can provide assistance when you are in trouble. A couple of years ago, my friend lost her passport while she was overseas. She had several tours planned and was so bummed when she had to cancel in order to spend a hundred hours on the phone figuring it out. Had she had a concierge, they would have been able to assist her all while she was out on her tours enjoying her trip. She not only lost money but also missed out on a chance to enjoy the trip she looked forward to for months!
There are so many benefits to a concierge! For one, a single point of contact for everything. As a result, your voicemail/text/email does not fill up with items related to multiple schedule changes, vendor quotes, or invoices that need to be screened for accuracy of recent trips or services received.
These services may run like clockwork for you. If however, they are reducing quality time with family, friends, travel and anything else you may enjoy, the best reason to hire a personal concierge is to enhance the quality of your life.
A personal concierge should enrich your lifestyle and your happiness. When hiring a personal concierge or personal assistant, having trust and a good relationship is a key to success. We also believe that a company with experience is essential. After all, their main role is to consistently look out for your best interest. Find a concierge service who is resourceful, and can resolve things quickly when problems occur. A concierge service should be detail-minded and above all have all the contacts and connections to find the best deals available in the market!
Many people ask me what concierge services I have worked for and used before. After many years in the business, I have had the opportunity of working with several concierge companies.
My favorite concierge by far is Sabio Life at www.sabiolife.com. An invitation-only private club serves an elite circle of people delivering excellence in their lifestyle, travel and business ventures. It is so over the top from yacht rental to private planes and the best bottles of the most delicious wines, Sabio will stop at nothing to deliver amazing trips and experiences costumed to everyone’s needs.
My second favorite concierge is Knightsbridge Circle at Knightsbridge Circle. An invitation-only very high-end private concierge service. Knightsbridge Circle helps busy individuals save time and get exclusive invitations. I remember that the group once helped organize a wedding vow renewal with the Pope and a private dinner in front of The Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci.
An exclusive travel and lifestyle service will always save you time, money and above all headaches! Exceptional personal service at an unsurpassed level. A carefully curated membership ensures that clients receive unparalleled access to the very best of everything that life has to offer. Drawing on an elite and extensive network of contacts, concierges put clients firmly at the center and proactively anticipate clients’ needs: sourcing the most desirable events and bespoke journeys; locating luxurious accommodation and transport; negotiating premium upgrades and savings; opening doors to unique and unforgettable experiences.
- Copyright: 2013 AFP