Apply for Founding Membership

Section 1 of 5

Your family

The basics, plus what makes your family unique.

i. First, what should we call you?*

Your first name + your partner's first name, if applicable.

ii. Best email to reach you*

iii. What are your children's names and ages?*

Examples: "Lily, 7 and Theo, 4" — this helps us think about matching from the very first read of your application.

iv. Who else is part of your travel circle?*

Just our nuclear family for now We sometimes travel with grandparents or extended family Multigenerational travel is important to us — we want to include grandparents/relatives often We travel with close friends who feel like family

v. Is there anything special about your family we should know?

Allergies, dietary needs, neurodivergence, mobility considerations, a milestone you're approaching — anything that helps us design the right experience for you.

vi. What city do you call home?*

Section 2 of 5

Your travel DNA

We learn the most from how you talk about your past trips.

vii. Tell us about the best travel experience your family has ever had — and why it stands out.*

Be specific. The details you remember are the data we need.

viii. Now tell us about a trip that disappointed you — and why.*

This is gold. The things that drained you are usually the things we're designing against.

ix. Three places on your family bucket list right now.*

Even if they feel impossible. Especially if they feel impossible.

x. How adventurous is your family on a typical trip?*

Comfortable & familiar Wild & unpredictable

Section 3 of 5

Why now

The most important section. Take your time here.

xii. What made you start looking for something like Hotel Cataleya?*

Be honest. Was it a moment? A pattern? A feeling that something was missing? We'd rather know the real reason than the polished one.

xiii. When you imagine "presence" in your family — being fully there, undistracted, deeply connected — what comes to mind?*

No wrong answers. We want to understand what presence looks like to you specifically.

xiv. If everything went right with Hotel Cataleya, what would your family look like in 5 years?*

The vision matters more than the plan.

xv. When would you want to take your first Hotel Cataleya trip?*

Within the next 3 months Within the next 6 months Within the next year Not in a rush — I want to start with the community and ease in

Section 4 of 5

Connection & community

This is how we'll learn to match you.

xvi. How open are you to traveling with families you haven't met yet?*

Our family experience first Meeting other families IS the experience

xvii. Describe the kind of families you'd love to travel alongside. And just as honestly — what kind of families would NOT be a fit?*

Personality, values, parenting style, energy. Honest answers protect everyone.

Section 5 of 5

The practical side

Helps us recommend the right tier on your discovery call.

xix. How many trips per year would feel right for your family?*

1 meaningful trip per year 2-3 trips per year 4 or more — we want travel to be a regular rhythm Not sure yet — we want to learn what feels right

xx. What's your annual travel budget comfort range?*

This is a comfort range, not a commitment. Premium offerings only work when the investment doesn't create stress.

Under $5,000 $5,000 – $10,000 $10,000 – $20,000 $20,000 – $40,000 $40,000+ Investment isn't the question — fit is

xxi. Anything else you want us to know before our call?

Hopes, hesitations, questions, dreams — this is your space.

xxii. How did you hear about Hotel Cataleya?*

Instagram A friend or family member referred me Pearl Zone Project / newsletter A podcast or article I found you through a search Other

Welcome.
We're so glad you're here.

Application received.

Your family

Your travel DNA

Why now

Connection & community

The practical side

The next step.

Welcome.We're so glad you're here.

Application received.

Your family

Your travel DNA

Why now

Connection & community

The practical side

The next step.

Welcome.
We're so glad you're here.