01Something to celebrate
A birthday, a milestone, or finally getting everyone together. Let’s give the occasion a change of scenery.
Plan a celebration ↗ADAM BALLARD · FORA TRAVEL ADVISOR
Your next trip.
Beautifully planned.
Thoughtful stays. Personal guidance.
A getaway that feels entirely like you.
PERSONAL TRAVEL. A WIDER PERSPECTIVE.From Adam’s travels
TRAVEL, YOUR WAY
Extraordinary starts
with your kind of trip.
You bring the people and the idea. I’ll help you find a stay that fits your budget, your priorities, and your way of traveling.
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02A few days away
A friends’ weekend with good food, a place with personality, and time to wander without a packed schedule.
Find a little inspiration ↗
03A break from the usual
Spring break, an all-inclusive escape, or a little time outdoors. Build the trip around how you want to feel.
Find your kind of escape ↗
YOUR ADVISOR, ADAMYOUR PERSONAL TRAVEL ADVISOR
A real person.
Your travel person.
I’m Adam Ballard, a Fora travel advisor who brings a personal perspective to every trip. Thoughtful planning, with room for spontaneity.
From solo trips to Montréal to spring break in Curaçao, my own travels are part of what I bring to the conversation. I help friends and families compare stays and bring booking details together, with the group’s budget and travel style in mind.
Based in Hudson, New Hampshire, and Ithaca, New York. English and Spanish spoken.
LGBTQ+ travelOutdoors & natureAll-inclusive escapes
Meet me on Fora ↗HOW IT WORKS
From first idea
to looking forward.
Tell me the idea.
Start with my secure Fora inquiry form. Share your dates, group size, budget, and what you have in mind—even if you’re still deciding.
Let’s talk stays.
We’ll work through the options around your priorities—from location and room setup to the details that matter to you.
Bring it together.
I’ll help coordinate booking details as your plans take shape. You’ll review the terms and costs before committing.
YOUR PLANNING TOOLKIT
Good plans start
on the same page.
A few practical tools to turn everyone’s “maybe” into a clearer starting point. Use them before we chat.
Start with the whole budget.
The nightly rate is only part of the picture. Adjust these example figures to see an estimated group total and cost per person.
Planning estimates only, not a quote or live rates. Food is calculated for nights + 1 travel days. Split assumes equal shares. Include taxes and fees in your inputs; changing currency changes the label, not exchange rates.
Before the hotel search…
Get these five decisions out of the way together. Your checked items stay in this browser.
Give the group chat a plan.
Build a clear starting point for your group. Copy it into your Fora trip inquiry when you’re ready. Nothing entered here is sent automatically.
TRAVEL NOTES
A little inspiration.
A useful starting point.
Ideas from my travels and the questions worth asking before you book. Start here, then let’s make it personal.
ADAM + FORA
Personal advice.
A connected experience.
I’m your point of contact for planning. My Fora profile brings together my travel background and focus, and my secure Fora form is the place to start a trip inquiry.
Explore my advisor profileYOUR NEXT STEPOne inquiry.
One inquiry.
A more personal trip.
- Tell me what matters.Dates, travelers, budget, and your priorities.
- We’ll explore the fit.Stays and booking details around your trip.
- Review before you commit.Confirm costs, availability, and terms together.
Your inquiry goes to Adam through Fora. Submitting it does not book a trip.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you
pack a bag.
Do I need to know exactly where I want to go?
No. A general idea, a travel window, your group size, and a comfortable budget are a useful start. We can talk through your priorities from there.
What can you help me with?
I focus on group getaways and celebrations, helping friends and families compare stays and coordinate booking details. Tell me what you need so we can agree on the right scope for your trip.
How much does it cost to work with you?
Ask about the scope of support and any applicable planning fees when you inquire. We’ll clarify those details before you commit; this site does not quote a planning fee.
Are the calculator results a trip quote?
No. The calculator uses the numbers you enter and an equal split across travelers. Availability, actual prices, taxes, exchange rates, and booking terms need to be checked for your specific dates.
What happens after I fill out the Fora form?
The form sends your information to Adam through Fora so we can coordinate next steps. You can share a trip idea even if you’re still deciding. Completing the form does not book a trip.
Where do my planning-tool entries go?
The budget calculator and trip brief run on this page. They aren’t sent to Adam. Checklist progress is saved in this browser and can be reset. Information you submit through Fora is handled by Fora under its privacy policy.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Ready for
what’s next?
Your dates. Your people. Your budget.
A starting point is all we need.
Opens Adam’s secure client form on Fora.