About Us

At Forward Points + Travel, we believe travel should feel exciting long before you board the plane.

Founder and travel advisor Renee Ward helps travelers plan meaningful, well-designed trips around the world—combining expert planning with thoughtful use of loyalty programs, travel perks, and trusted industry partnerships.

Whether it’s a European river cruise, a luxury resort stay, or a complex international itinerary, Renee helps clients make confident travel decisions so their trips feel effortless from start to finish.

A Lifetime of Curiosity About the World

Renee’s passion for travel began early, inspired by parents who encouraged exploration and curiosity about the world.

Today, she has visited 43 countries, flown with 27 different airlines, and sailed on nine cruises, giving her first-hand insight into how travel experiences vary across destinations, suppliers, and styles of travel.

These experiences help Renee guide clients beyond online reviews and travel trends to design trips that truly match their interests, travel style, and priorities.

Strategic Travel Planning (Not Just Booking)

Great travel rarely happens by accident.

Renee works closely with her clients to understand their goals for each trip—whether that means choosing the right cruise itinerary, finding the right resort atmosphere, maximizing vacation time, or navigating airline and hotel loyalty programs wisely.

While many travelers focus only on earning points, Renee takes a broader approach:
points, perks, and benefits are tools that support the trip—not the other way around.

For some trips that may mean redeeming points for premium flights. For others it may mean combining points and paid stays or securing exclusive amenities through trusted travel partnerships.

The goal is always the same: the best overall travel experience.

Industry Connections & Travel Partnerships

Renee is a proud member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and works through the Travel Leaders Network as an affiliate of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel.

These partnerships allow her clients to access exclusive amenities and travel benefits that often aren’t available when booking independently.

Learn more:
https://www.asta.org
https://www.travelleaders.com

Depending on the supplier and itinerary, these perks may include:

Hotels & Resorts
• Room upgrades when available
• Daily breakfast for two
• Early check-in or late checkout
• Welcome amenities
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Cruises
• Shipboard credits
• Hosted onboard events
• Exclusive shore excursions
• Special group amenities

Experiences
• VIP access to museums and venues
• Curated excursions and private guides
• Unique accommodations and experiences

Special Areas of Focus

Renee works with travelers planning:

• Ocean and river cruises
• European itineraries and cultural travel
• Luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts
• All-inclusive resorts including Sandals and Beaches collections
• Hyatt Inclusive Collection all-inclusive stays
• Complex international flights and itineraries
• Trips that strategically use airline or hotel points

As a Certified Sandals Specialist and trained advisor within Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, Renee helps travelers select the right resort based on travel style, atmosphere, and destination—not just brand recognition.

With hundreds of all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, choosing the right property is often the difference between a good trip and a great one.

Learn more:
https://www.sandals.com
https://www.beaches.com
https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com

Travel Designed Around You

Renee works with a wide range of travelers—from couples planning meaningful escapes to families creating lifelong memories and groups coordinating milestone trips.

Her role is simple: to simplify the planning process while elevating the travel experience.

Every trip is designed with care, expertise, and attention to detail so that clients can focus on what travel should be about—experiencing the world.

Let’s Plan Your Next Journey

At Forward Points + Travel, every itinerary is built around the traveler, not just the destination.

When you’re ready to start planning, Renee is here to help you move forward—confidently.

✨The Travelers I Work Best With

Forward Points + Travel is designed for travelers who value thoughtful planning and expert guidance.

Renee works best with clients who:

• Want a thoughtfully planned travel experience tailored to their interests and travel style
• Prefer having an experienced advisor handle research, logistics, and supplier coordination
• Appreciate thoughtful use of travel perks, loyalty programs, and insider knowledge
• Are planning meaningful trips—such as milestone vacations, cruises, international journeys, or special celebrations
• Value having a trusted advisor available before, during, and after their travels

Many travelers enjoy researching destinations and dreaming about future trips. But when it comes to turning those ideas into a well-executed itinerary, working with a travel advisor often saves time, simplifies the planning process, and adds valuable insight.

Many clients begin working with Renee after planning trips on their own in the past and realizing they prefer having a trusted expert guiding the process.

Renee partners with travelers who want to enjoy the excitement of planning their trip—without having to manage every detail themselves.