If you do any traveling at all, you’ve probably noticed that there are literally thousands of travel-related sites on the Internet. With so many resources available, you may wonder why it’s a good idea to work with a travel agent (like me), when planning a trip. Here are four excellent reasons why!
Save Time
Planning the average trip requires a lot of research. If you do it yourself, you can easily spend hours and hours comparing activities, lodgings and rates. Not only will a travel agent be able to take care of all these things for you, with their experience and connections they are likely to get the job done faster. This leaves you with more time to pack and to prepare yourself for your upcoming vacation.
Spend Less Money
A big advantage to using a travel agent is that they tend to have great connections with vendors like cruise lines and hotels. This means they can book services for you at a reduced rate and pass that savings directly on to you.
These days, the majority of travel agents don’t charge for their services. They get paid commission after you come back from your trip. So, there’s no need to worry about coming up with extra cash to get the expert help you’ll truly appreciate.
Plan the Perfect Trip
It’s hard to get everything just right when you’re planning your own vacation. This is especially true if you’re traveling abroad and going somewhere the language and culture is completely foreign.
A travel agent, on the other hand, knows all of the ins-and-outs of traveling wherever you want to go. They can easily make sure every detail is accounted for so you won’t need to worry about problems such as exchanging currency or losing your passport in the middle of a trip.
Get Help if Things Go Wrong
Unfortunately, every vacation doesn’t go off without a hitch. You may find yourself dealing with lost luggage, delayed flights or double-booked rooms when you should be having the time of your life.
If you book through a travel agent, they’ll be there to help you in the case of an unfortunate situation. Some agents even offer 24/7 assistance to contact them via phone or email during and even after your vacation.
These are four reasons why you really do need a travel agent. Traveling isn’t cheap. To get the most out of your next trip, both money-wise and excitement-wise, it totally makes sense to reach out to a travel agent. You definitely won’t regret it!
Pick me!
Guess what, as a Travel Consultant with Archer Luxury Travel; I can help you book your next vacation! My services are FREE and I’m just an email away. And did I mention upgrades and perks? Book your cruise or big vacay through me and I’ll be sure to throw in something extra!
Contact me at Rthorn@archerluxurytravel.com
Travel is for EVERYONE, not just a select few!
(Photo taken by me, in Loreto Mexico, aboard the #JoCoCruise with Holland America.)
