There are so many reasons to use a travel agent when making your travel plans; Here are my top 5
There have been so many changes to the travel industry since 2020 and although things are slowly getting back to “normal”, navigating travel planning can still be quite the process. There are so many factors to consider and so many things that can go wrong.
As a travel agent, I do everything I can to ensure you have the vacation of a lifetime and that your travels, whether personal or business, are exactly what you want and expect…and more. What I do for you starts before I even talk to you. Spending hundreds of hours of training each month, touring resorts and destinations, keeping up to date with the travel restrictions and keeping a close eye on the airlines….I do everything I can to ensure that I have the knowledge and expertise it takes to plan YOU the perfect vacation. From the time we first talk until you return home from your vacation, I am here to help! So what are some of the specific benefits you get by booking “human” rather than an online booking engine? Here’s just a few!
Less Stress, More Travel! Travel planning is complicated, especially these days. Planning a vacation can be very stressful. From worrying about weather, to flight delays, to current travel requirements that change almost daily, to wondering if you’re picking the right hotel for your trip, and the list goes on! There are a lot of pieces to consider that go into planning a great vacation…transfers, excursions, dinner reservations, flights, etc etc. Save your sanity and use a travel agent to reduce your stress. Remember, this is supposed to be an exciting time for you!
I’ve Already Done That Research! Like I said before, my training is never ending. I’ve read the reviews (many directly from other travel agents who tend to be very picky about their travel), I have visited and had the tour, I have watched the webinars and I have relationships with the hotels and tour operators. You use a hairdresser to cut your hair, a financial advisor to help with finances, and a mechanic to fix your car. Why wouldn’t you use an expert to handle one of your biggest investments – travel?
To Get More Bang for your Buck! Travel agents are experts in travel, which comes with benefits for our clients. Travel agents build relationships with hotels and travel partners all over the globe to be able to give you exclusive VIP service and insider access. Are you a honeymoon couple? I know the resorts that will elevate your vacation with a room upgrade, champagne, candle-lit dinner on the beach, and more. Are you celebrating a milestone birthday? I know the hotels that will spoil you with decorations and cake throughout the day. You’re on vacation, let’s make sure you have the best experience possible!
I’m A Real Live Person! I’m not a computer or a website- there’s no 1-800 number without a way to talk to a real human who cares! If anything goes wrong, I have your back. I care about each and every one of my clients. Especially today when everything seems to be changing in the travel industry daily, it’s important to have a human on your side to help you navigate. Travel agents are there to help answer any and all questions you have. And most importantly, we are there for you if anything goes wrong and will get you through it every step of the way. Before, during and even after you travel. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing you have a human on your side to help reduce stress!
Your Time is Precious and it’s MY Job! Travel agents came to be before the wonderful thing called the internet. It was incredibly difficult to book your own travel before the internet. Then the internet came and the act of booking a hotel, air, and car rentals became pretty easy. But now this wonderful tool has become incredibly overwhelming. Did you know that Cancun alone has around 30,000 hotel rooms. And that isn’t counting Riviera Maya. How are you supposed to dig through the numerous resort options to pick the right one for your vacation? And if you do find one you like, how can you guarantee it will actually provide the quality they state on their website? And what about all the new travel regulations in place? How are you supposed to stay up to date with all the new rules for testing, quarantining, and more?!
Planning your vacation shouldn’t take you more time than the actual trip! Since we work every day in the travel world, we can easily cut through the maze of selections online. Based on our expert experience, we can create a customized itinerary ideal for your vacation. All while saving you precious time.
That’s my 5, but there is something else I’d like to mention. When you book with a travel agent, you’re supporting a small business owner. A work from home hockey mom that is trying to save to send her kids through college. Someone with a family, which means they will do their BEST to ensure you have an amazing experience with them from the first time you meet. Someone who will build a true relationship with you and care about you and your family’s vacations just as much as you do. Because let’s face it, our business is based on referral and recommendations…we want all of our clients to have an experience beyond their expectations. You will never be just another customer to them, you are their client and soon to be friend.
