A: The cost of a trip can be approximated but will vary from day to day depending on activities, lodging, food and the like. The base cost includes a per diem charge plus expenses.
A level 5 client ($900/day) requires 24 hour care, is not an independent walker, requires medications, complete hygienic care including all bathroom events, and has significant ambulatory and/or communication issues.
Q: Who makes the travel arrangements?
A: Know No Bounds will makes the travel arrangements for you. Following an interview, we make every effort to find the best available airfares and other accommodations. KNB always tries to do what is best for you. Sometimes this translates to the cheapest airfare possible, while other times it means getting a non-stop flight that might cost 10% more. Sometimes it means finding the most comfortable room with a handicap bathroom, while other times it means getting the closest bed at a Hotel 6 because the long day caught up to us.
Q: Does that mean that we wing it all the time?
A: No, the nature of the trip and the activities desired affect the amount of trip planning taken. For instance, a road trip around New England during foliage season might benefit from some flexibility, while an overseas foray would require advance bookings due to limited accommodation options.
Q: Where do you travel?
A: Anywhere in the world except destinations that the United States government has declared unsafe for United States citizens.
Q: What are some of the locations you have taken clients to?
A: In the last few years, KNB has accompanied clients on trips that include the following: Alaska (Bellingham Washinton to Anchorage by ferry with stops in Juneau, Skagway, Denali) 2 weeks; Car tour of 4-corners region of US (Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Monuments NP, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas) 8 days; Niagara Falls, 3 days; Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame; France (Paris, Nice, Avignon, Riviera) 12 days; Puerto Rico (Vieques, Culebra) 10 days; Car tour of Pacific Coast Highway including San Fran, Yosemite, Hollywood, Universal Studios, San Diego Zoo, Seaworld 11 days; Sailing in the Caribbean 7 days; Skiing in Argenina 10 days; Car/ferry tour of Nova Scotia, Canaday/New England 10 days
Q: Do you accompany me throughout an entire vacation?
A: Absolutely. That is the nature of our service.
Q: Do you have references?
A: Certainly. Simply ask and we'll get you in contact with a KNB client that has used our services.
Q: Can you accompany children?
A: We can accompany children 5 years and older who are meeting a parent or family member at the airport.
Q: Do you provide medical assistance?
A: Yes. Although we are not certified medical professionals, we can assist with the administration of approved daily medicines and physical therapy.
Q: Is this service only for seniors and persons with disabilities?
A: No. We travel with children, persons with travel anxiety, and persons who simply don't want to travel alone.