Concierge-style travel planning means having a single point of contact — me — handle every detail of your trip, from the first round of research to the small VIP touches that show up at check-in, so you're never the one piecing together flights, resorts, and excursions on your own. It's less like booking a vacation and more like having a well-connected friend in the travel industry who has already done the homework for you.

If you're a traveler who wants a beach escape, a small-ship cruise, or a guided tour that feels effortless and personal rather than generic, this is the kind of service I offer at MIRUS Travel. You don't need to live near an office or meet me in person to get it — I work with clients nationwide by phone, video, text, and email, and I personally follow up within 24 hours of every inquiry.

What "Concierge" Actually Includes

When people hear "concierge travel," they often picture something reserved for a handful of ultra-high-end trips. In practice, it's a way of working, not a price tier. As Irina Koshkin, I stay proactive throughout your planning process — reaching out with updates, answering questions before you have to chase me down, and flagging details (entry requirements, transfer times, packing considerations) before they become a problem.

It also means access. Through relationships with partners like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Explora Journeys, Sandals, and Club Med, I can often arrange amenities that aren't available booking direct — room or suite category upgrades when offered, onboard or resort credit, welcome amenities, and priority attention from on-site staff. None of this is guaranteed on every booking, but it's the kind of extra I actively pursue on your behalf.

And the service doesn't stop once you've paid. If a flight gets delayed, a shore excursion needs rebooking, or you simply have a question mid-trip, you can reach me directly instead of sitting on hold with a call center. That on-trip support, paired with my 24-hour follow-up promise from the very first message you send, is really the core of what "concierge" means here.

How This Differs From Booking on a Generic Travel Site

A search engine or booking app can show you prices and photos, but it can't tell you which oceanfront category actually has the better view, which sailing date avoids a shoulder-season crowd, or how to layer a resort stay with a guided excursion so the pacing feels right. That's where a travel advisor earns their place. You can read more about my background and approach on my full bio, or browse common questions on my FAQ page if you're still deciding whether working with an advisor makes sense for your next trip.

The other difference is accountability. When you book through a generic site, you're one of millions of transactions, and if something goes sideways, you're usually the one on hold trying to fix it. When you book through MIRUS Travel, you're a client I'm personally following through the entire arc of the trip — before, during, and after. There's no rotating cast of customer service reps, just one person who already knows your itinerary and your preferences.

That relationship also means the planning gets easier over time. Once I know how you like to travel, whether you prefer an early flight over a red-eye or a resort with a quieter adults-focused pool, I can bring that context into every future trip I plan for you instead of starting from scratch.

The Kinds of Luxury Getaways I Design

Every itinerary I build starts with how you actually want to feel on the trip, not just where you want to go. Some of the getaways I plan most often include:

  • Beach resort escapes across the Caribbean and Mexico, from quiet couples' retreats to family-friendly resorts.
  • Ocean and river cruises with lines like Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Azamara, Star Clippers, and Tauck River Cruises.
  • Guided tours across Europe, Asia, and Africa, including safari itineraries, through partners like the Globus Family of Brands.
  • Milestone trips — honeymoons, anniversaries, and other celebrations built around the occasion, not just the destination.

You can explore examples of the regions I work in on my destinations page, or see how I approach specific occasions like honeymoons and anniversaries on my occasions page. I also draw on booking platforms like Expedia TAAP, Vacation Express, Blue Sky Tours, and ALG Vacations to widen the range of options I can bring to a conversation.

My Planning Process, From First Conversation to Departure

The process always starts with a conversation, not a form. I want to understand your budget range, your travel style, who's coming with you, and what would make the trip feel like a genuine getaway rather than just a checked box. From there, I put together options tailored to what you've told me, walk you through the trade-offs, and refine the itinerary until it fits.

Once you've chosen a direction, I handle the logistics of booking and pull together the pieces — flights, accommodations, transfers, and any excursions or tours — so they work together as one trip instead of a string of separate reservations.

Once you're booked, I stay involved — confirming details, watching for any changes on the airline or resort side, and making sure you have everything you need before you leave. And if anything comes up while you're traveling, I'm a text or call away.

Why New York Travelers Choose a Personal Advisor

I'm based in New York, NY, and affiliated with BNT Travel Group as a Travel Leaders Network Super Agent, with about a decade of experience in the travel industry. I speak both Russian and English, which matters to a lot of the families and couples I work with. My clients have left me a 5.0 average rating across 28 verified reviews on Travel Leaders — you can read some of their experiences on my reviews page, and see the full list of cruise lines, resorts, and tour partners I work with on my partners page.

Whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or anywhere else in the country, the process is the same: a real conversation, a plan built around you, and support that doesn't disappear once your card is charged.