It depends! Yes we do book flights for clients who book a trip with us such as cruises or travel to Europe when it is part of their vacation plans.

We do book “flights only” for a $75 fee (and up). Why a fee? Airlines don’t pay us a commission. If we don’t charge a fee we are doing it for free.

Yes, absolutely. Being local travel agents, we at High Park Travel agency can plan your trip just the way you want it. We will give our expert advice to help your trip run smoothly. Our agents make all the reservations for you, and provide your travel documents in an easy to use app to carry on your phone or tablet.

However, we do actually book tours by only the best vendors in the industry like Globus, Outdoor Adventure Travel, G Adventures, National Geographic, Tauck, and many more.

In general, ocean and river cruises cost exactly the same! However, we may charge a small fee if you need pre or post cruise stays at hotels, booking transfers not provided by the cruise line, or train/plane travel.

Planning a trip to Italy for example or elsewhere in Europe usually incurs a planning fee of 5%. The fee pays for our extensive time investment to plan all the unique aspects of your trip.

You can see a detailed list of cost on our Travel Fees page.

It’s painless! We collaborate with you either in person, over the phone, or an online Zoom type meeting. We customize your trip with your input, using your budget, making all the arrangements to your expectations.

High Park Travel Agency has an app for you to keep your day by day trip itinerary and travel documents in your pocket.

Of course not. We can help you plan your trip to stay within your budget while maximizing your travel experiences. We generally will not place clients in less than 4-star accommodations to guarantee a safe and well thought out hotel. We do not sell or use Airbnb rentals. We also have close connections with luxury 4 and 5-star partners across the globe.

We like this question the most!

• You have a local travel agent who is always a quick call or text away to answer questions and help before and during your trip! We can help you navigate unexpected emergencies.

• You support the local Asheville & Hendersonville economy and not a corporation in another country.

• We often have perks you won’t receive directly from the cruise line such as onboard ship credit and unpublished discounts.

• If things go sideways (that never happens with flights or delays) you have someone to help.

While AI can gather and recommend how to spend a day in Rome, do you want to trust it to pick your hotel in Rome and simply hope it chooses one that meets your standards for comfort, location, and authenticity?

River cruises in Europe usually start at $3,000 per person and go up from there. This does not include flights. Our local travel cruise experts can help you find the cruise line that meets both your budget and your expectations for luxury, personalized service, and unforgettable experiences.