Sarah Katherine has a B.S. in Marketing from Louisiana State University and spent her younger years working for companies such as Gatorade, Merck, Inc. and Coldwell Banker. As a young girl, she loved to travel, and that love turned into a passion as she grew older. After experiencing many trips across the world, and encountering the frustrations with ever-changing Covid restrictions, Sarah Katherine realized that it was time to turn her passion into a career. She is now affiliated with Universal Travel, who has grown to achieve national recognition as one of the finest purveyors of bespoke, or luxury travel in the country, with clients nationwide.
“I have very high expectations when it comes to luxury travel and I expect nothing less for my clients. I use personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft luxury trips, including unique experiences, special values, complimentary perks, VIP treatment and rare access.”
The Condé Nast Travelers annual list of Top Travel Specialists is a highly coveted accolade that recognizes the best luxury travel advisors across the globe. Individuals are chosen by Condé Nast Traveler’s editors based on their combination of specialized knowledge, travel experience, local connections, excellence in customer service, and overall value. Sarah Katherine was honored to be named on this prestigious list of specialists in 2023 and again in 2024.
SK Travel Design, alongside Universal Travel, is a premier partner with some of the leading luxury hotels and resorts in the world. It is with these invitation-only affiliations that we can provide you with EXCLUSIVE perks and amenities, giving you a truly VIP experience.
Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. We partner with over 2,200 of the world’s best companies such as hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more.
EXCLUSIVE VIRTUOSO BENEFITS
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily buffet breakfast for 2 people
- Resort or hotel credit
- Early check-in / late check-out, if available
- Complimentary wifi
Langham Hospitality Group is a global hotel company with more than 30 properties located in major cities over four continents.
COUTURE MEMBER BENEFITS
- Breakfast for 2 daily
- Upgrade at time of check-in, if available
- Early check-in / late check-out, if available
- Welcome amenitiy
- Complimentary wifi
- Food and beverage or spa credit per stay
Belmond's collection includes one-of-a-kind hotels, trains, river cruises and safari lodges in stunning destinations across the globe.
BELMOND BELLINI CLUB BENEFITS
- Complimentary upgrade upon arrival at time of check-in, based on availability
- Complimentary Internet
- Buffet or full breakfast for 2, daily
- Fully flexible hotel or resort credit up to $200 per stay
- $500 Gift Voucher for future travel when purchasing an experience of $5,000
- VIP Recognition by property management and staff
- Special in-room welcome amenity
- Top-of-the-waitlist priority for high demand properties and experiences
The story of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which opened its first hotel in 1961, is a tale of continual innovation, remarkable expansion and a single-minded dedication to the highest of standards.
PREFERRED PARTNER BENEFITS
- Daily full breakfast for two people per bedroom, served in a hotel restaurant or through In-Room Dining
- Hotel/Resort Credit* (based on room category booked) enriching your stay with your choice of experience – from spa and dining to recreation:
- Guest Rooms: USD 100 credit per stay
- Suites and Specialty Suites: USD 200 credit per stay
- Private Retreats: USD 200 credit per bedroom per stay
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in**
Steeped in history, the Dorchester Collection has a special alchemy created between their unique hotels and the remarkable people who inhabit them. Extraordinary places where memorable stories continue to be written and where legends are made.
DIAMOND CLUB BENEFITS
- Room upgrade at time of booking
- Credit of 100 units of local currency
- Daily full breakfast available
- VIP status and Diamond Club Ambassador
- Daily unlimited internet access
Hyatt Privé Benefits are offered at all Park Hyatt and Andaz properties, as well as select Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and The Unbound Collection Hotels.
HYATT PRIVÉ BENEFITS
- A property credit per room per stay
- Room upgrade confirmed within 24 hours
- Daily full breakfast for 2
- Early check-in / late check-out if available
- Connecting rooms, subject to availability
- A welcome amenity
- Complimentary wifi
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the luxury adventure 60 years ago. Today they are the world’s undisputed luxury-travel leader, offering an award-winning combination of exclusivity, comfort and authenticity on all seven continents.
100 CLUB BENEFITS
- Exclusive special partnership
- Priority waitlist clearance
- Special offers, promotions and discounts
- Priority mailing of A&K brochures
Preferred Hotels & Resorts represents the finest and most diverse global portfolio of independent hotels and independent hotel experiences.
PREFERRED PLATINUM PARTNER BENEFITS
- Daily breakfast for 2, for duration of stay
- $75 USD equivalent resort or hotel credit
- Welcome amenity
- Complimentary wifi
- Room upgrade, subject to availability
- Priority check-in / check-out if available
STARS is a distinguished collection of hotels dedicated to offering the highest level of luxury and service. Brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, The Luxury Collection, Bulgari, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and EDITION.
MARRIOTT STARS BENEFITS
Complimentary Breakfast: Full or continental breakfast (hotel's choice), at venue designated by hotel, for up to 2 guests per room.
Welcome Amenity
Complimentary customized welcome amenity, activity or service
Hotel Credit: A one-time hotel credit per stay valued at $100 USD (hotel to specify where).
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi.
Early check-in/late check-out, when available.
First priority for requested room category, bed type, rollaways and connecting rooms.
Upgrade if available at time of check in.
LUMINOUS is a curated collection of lifestyle and boutique hotels that are committed to expanding their relationship with our travel agency community. Top brands include W Hotels, JW Marriott, Autograph Collection, and more.
MARRIOTT LUMINOUS BENEFITS
Complimentary Breakfast - continental or full breakfast for two.
Welcome Amenity - a personalized welcome amenity that reflects the personality of the hotel and the destination.
Complimentary Room Upgrade - a VIP upgrade to the next room category, upon availability.
Early check-in/late check-out, based on availability.
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi
Enhanced amenity at select hotels of a $50 or $100 hotel/resort credit
"Sarah Katherine has planned numerous family vacations for us. All of them have been different, and all of them have been extraordinarily perfect in their own way. She plans with keen detail to allow every family member to have a great time."
- Jana C.
"Amazing travel advisor! Takes care of you in every way and plans a personalized 5 star vacation to all of your needs."
-Wesley H.
"When you want to be treated and travel like ROYALTY, book with SK Travel Design. She is the absolute best at anticipating and booking my every need. Whether it’s a quick weekend get a way or a luxurious European vacation, I trust no one else."
-Armance W.
"Sarah Katherine has planned 2 fabulous vacations for my family. She is extremely knowledgeable about domestic and international travel destinations. She is extremely intuitive and knows her clients. I highly recommend her for any and all of your vacation planning needs."
-Sarah B.
"Easy to work with for planning purposes. She found exactly what we were looking for our on our trip and then made sure when we were there to check-in to make sure there were no issues. I will definitely use SK again in the future and would recommend her to friends and families!"
- Kelly S.
Universal Travel
1717 St. James Place, Suite 310
Houston, TX 77056
sarahkatherine@universaltravel.biz
Virtuoso Member, Specialists in the Art of Travel