Your time away. Built around you.
You may be traveling solo, celebrating your wedding, gathering friends or bringing generations of family together.Start with what you want from the experience.
We work especially well with busy founders, business owners and professionals who can plan their own travel, but would rather spend their time enjoying the trip than researching every detail.
Cesar and Alex listen to what matters to you, offer recommendations and work alongside you to bring the journey together. You choose how much to delegate, from a single hotel booking to a full itinerary.
Every traveler deserves to feel at home on the road. We choose partners and places where you can simply be yourself.
Tell us what matters to you. We’ll respond within a day.
Travel shaped around you, orchestrated with care and supported from departure to return.
Your preferences, made possible
Tell us what matters most: the view, the neighborhood, the room, the pace or that one experience you’ve been dreaming of. We confirm with hotels and partners what can be arranged, tell you clearly what’s possible and help you adjust the plan so everything comes together seamlessly.
Every detail, coordinated
Coordination is at the heart of what we do. On every trip, we work directly with your hotels, guides and destination partners so arrivals, transfers, experiences and special requests are aligned before you go. You get the benefit of those relationships without having to manage them yourself.
Know who to turn to
If plans change while you’re away, you’re not on your own. We help work through the options with our partners, and before departure we share your support contacts and confirm the arrangements for your trip.
“Years from now, you won’t remember the itinerary. You’ll remember the moments that stayed with you for life.”
Cesar Monell & Alex Tufel
We’re Cesar Monell and Alexander “Alex” Tufel, partners in life and travel, and independent New York–based travel advisors affiliated with Fora. We care as much about how a journey feels as what it includes.
When we first started traveling together, we planned the way many people do: fitting in as much as we could and learning along the way what truly made a trip worthwhile. The moments we remember most came from choices that fit how we wanted to feel, not from doing more. That’s what led us to become travel advisors: to help others make better choices while they travel, so their time away feels like their own.
“This was just one of four European hotels Cesar booked for me. All of them met my expectations for price, quality and location. One of the hotels was under new management and hadn’t yet gotten its booking process worked out, but Cesar stayed focused, kept following up and scored the reservation just as I was about ready to give up. Working with Cesar saved me a bunch of time and aggravation, and now I am sold on using him again.”Carmen B. · Amsterdam & Europe · Read on Fora
Big landscapes. Local stories. Time to be there.
Start with what you love, and we’ll find where it can take you. Fly over the Puerto Rican rainforest on a zip line, go white water rafting near Glacier National Park, ride along on a cattle drive or cook beside a local chef. Or slow down with a privately guided cultural journey, a rail trip, a hiking trip with glamping nights in the wilderness or a resort stay with room to settle in. We work with trusted on-location partners to shape every experience around you, from bespoke luxury to great value.
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A few possibilities to explore.
An expedition, a river journey or an experience in a city you love. These links are starting points for inspiration. Ask us how an option might fit your dates, interests and the rest of your trip.
Partner links open independently operated websites with their own terms and privacy practices. See our Client Terms & Conditions.
Interested in partnering with Time Away Together Travel? Email us.
From first idea to welcome home.
Tell us what matters
Share who’s coming, your ideas and what you want these days to give you. A destination isn’t required.
Talk it through
We personally review your inquiry and respond within a day about the next step.
Agree on the approach
We clarify the scope, any fees and booking terms, then develop recommendations. You approve arrangements before we book.
Travel supported
Travel with your arrangements and support contacts in hand. We work with our partners to help address changes along the way.
Good to know before you go.
Clear answers about how we plan, what you pay for and what to have ready. The live travel check pulls the latest official advisories each time you open it.
Do I need a destination in mind before I reach out?
Not at all. Tell us who is traveling, roughly when and what you want the time to feel like. We will suggest places and experiences that fit, and you can shape them from there.
How quickly will you get back to me?
Cesar and Alex personally review every inquiry and reply within a day with the next step.
Who will I be working with?
You work directly with Cesar Monell and Alex Tufel, independent travel advisors based in New York and affiliated with Fora Travel. We plan in English and Spanish.
What happens after I send an inquiry?
We talk through your ideas, agree on the scope, any fees and the booking terms, and then prepare recommendations. Nothing is booked until you approve it. Before you leave, you receive your arrangements and support contacts.
Do you only plan luxury trips?
No. We plan everything from bespoke luxury to trips built around great value: a 5-star resort for a celebration, a well-located 3-star hotel for a city break or a simple 2-star base for active days outdoors.
What if plans change while I am traveling?
You are not on your own. We help you work through the options with our partners, and before departure we share your support contacts and confirm the arrangements for your trip.
Is there a fee to book a hotel through you?
There is no additional advisor fee for a hotel-only booking; we are paid by the property. The hotel’s own charges, taxes, deposits and cancellation terms still apply.
When does a planning fee apply?
For broader planning, such as a multi-stop itinerary, a concierge fee may apply. We agree on it with you in writing before any work begins. Under our Client Terms, concierge fees are non-refundable.
Does sending an inquiry commit me to anything?
No. An inquiry is not a reservation or a payment authorization. Nothing is reserved or charged until you review and approve the arrangements and accept our Client Terms.
What are preferred-partner benefits?
At eligible partner hotels, stays booked through us may include extras such as breakfast, a property credit or a room upgrade. Benefits depend on the hotel, the rate and availability, and they are confirmed in writing when they apply.
How are payments handled?
You usually pay each supplier directly, or Fora processes the payment on the supplier’s behalf when we direct you to. Prices are in U.S. dollars and can change until a booking is confirmed.
What if I need to change or cancel?
Each supplier’s change and cancellation policy applies. Email us at least 48 hours in advance so we can make the request on time. Travel insurance can help protect you when plans change.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
It depends on the destination. Many countries ask for at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, and others ask for less. Use the passport check on this page, then confirm the entry rules for your destination.
Do children need their own passports?
Yes. Every traveler needs a passport for international travel, including babies. A child traveling with only one parent, or with another adult, may also need a signed consent letter.
Will I need a visa?
Some destinations require a visa or an electronic travel authorization before you arrive. Requirements change, so we point you to the official sources for your destination early in planning. Securing the right documents is each traveler’s responsibility.
Should I buy travel insurance?
We strongly recommend it. Insurance is a separate purchase and can help with cancellations, delays, medical needs and lost luggage. Some benefits depend on buying soon after your first trip deposit, so ask before you pay.
Where can I check safety information for my destination?
Use the live travel advisory on this page. It shows the current U.S. Department of State level for each country. A change in an advisory does not override a supplier’s cancellation or refund policy.
What ID do I need for flights within the U.S.?
Adults need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID, such as a passport, to board domestic flights.
Do you plan trips for multi-generation families?
Yes, and they are some of our favorites. We think about room layouts, the pace for younger and older travelers, accessibility and moments the whole family can share.
Can you plan a trip for friends or a celebration?
Yes. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and weddings. We help with the stays, the shared experiences and the details that make the occasion feel like yours.
Do you plan team retreats and company trips?
Yes. We plan retreats and incentive trips that balance focused work sessions with time to connect, working with venues and local partners on meeting space, activities and dining.
How far ahead should a group start planning?
As early as you can. Group space, holiday dates and popular seasons fill first, so reach out once you have a rough timeframe, even if details are still open.
Can travelers join from different cities?
Yes. We can coordinate arrivals from different places so everyone meets at the destination as smoothly as possible.
No matching questions. Email us and we’ll answer personally.
Still have a question? Ask Cesar & Alex
Packing guide for your trip
Build a checklist for your destination, learn how to pack well and see what’s worth buying before you go.
Tell us about your time away.
You may have a trip in mind, or simply a few days you want to use well. Share what you know so far. This is an inquiry, not a reservation or payment authorization.
- Reviewed personally by Cesar and Alex
- Reply within a day
- Scope and any fees explained before you commit
- Start with one hotel or a whole journey
Already found your hotel? Let us take a look.
A 5-star resort or a well-located 2- or 3-star hotel: send the hotel and dates you’re considering. We’ll look at fit, room options, applicable offers and preferred-partner benefits. There’s no additional fee for a hotel-only booking through us; we’re paid by the property.
Ask Cesar & Alex to review your stay
We compare the hotel and room with how you want to travel, then check applicable rates and benefits. We’ll reply within a day; nothing is reserved until you approve.
- A recommendation on location, room choice and fit
- Seasonal offers compared with preferred-partner options
- Eligible stays may include breakfast, property credits or a room upgrade, subject to the hotel, rate and availability
Explore travel insurance with Faye
Travel insurance is a separate purchase. Compare the policy with your itinerary and circumstances, including what is covered, what is excluded and how claims work.
- Check eligibility, limits and exclusions with the insurer
- Ask about purchase deadlines before paying trip deposits
- Confirm the terms of any optional cancellation coverage
Coverage is subject to Faye’s policy terms. Questions about claims go to Faye directly. See section 5i of our Client Terms & Conditions.
You don’t need an itinerary to begin.
Tell us who you’re traveling with, how much time you have and what you’d like it to feel like. We’ll respond within a day about the next step. A single hotel booking is enough to start.
Email Cesar & Alex todayBefore you book, please review our Client Terms & Conditions.