Frequently asked questions
The five questions we hear most — pricing, what's included at each tier, how fast we can put a trip together, where you can go, and who Ascendant is for. Use The Ascent to find your tier, or jump straight to pricing if you already know which one you want.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost, and which tier is right for me?
Discovery ($99/mo), Aspirant ($500/mo), and Connoisseur ($5000/mo concierge retainer). Each tier unlocks what the previous one does — more curation, more introductions, more hands-on execution. Subscriptions open in a hosted Stripe checkout tab, so the signup happens off-site and you come back when you're done. The Ascent quiz points each visitor to the tier that matches how they travel. See pricing →
What do I actually get at each tier?
Discovery ($99/mo): Monthly travel newsletter; 1 curated hotel recommendation / month; Basic concierge chat support; Insider intelligence from our travel desk. Aspirant ($500/mo): Everything in Discovery; Curated hotel + villa recommendations; Premium upgrade coordination; Curated itinerary planning assistance. Connoisseur ($5000/mo): Everything in Aspirant; Direct purchase execution on behalf of clients; Family-office coordination and reporting; Dedicated concierge introduction within 24 hours of subscribing. See pricing →
How fast can you put a trip together?
Connoisseur: Concierge contact within 24 hours. Dedicated concierge introduction within 24 hours of subscribing. Aspirant members receive curated hotel and villa recommendations plus premium upgrade coordination and curated itinerary planning assistance on a normal planning horizon. Discovery: billed monthly — 1 curated hotel recommendation per month plus concierge chat support. See pricing →
Where can Ascendant send me?
Curated hotel and villa recommendations sit at the heart of Aspirant tier, alongside premium upgrade coordination and curated itinerary planning assistance. Connoisseur extends that to family-office itineraries and direct purchase execution on behalf of clients — Absolute exclusivity. Whether you want one signature hotel swap, a full villa week, or a multi-stop family itinerary, Ascendant starts by routing each request through The Ascent so the recommendations match the way you actually travel. Take The Ascent →
Who is this for — is it right for me?
Discovery — Entry-level luxury travel access. Aspirant — Aspirational travel access. Connoisseur — Absolute exclusivity. The Ascent quiz asks a handful of questions and matches you to the tier whose audience description fits how you travel. Take The Ascent →