Well, maybe the better question is why NOT use a travel
agent? You don’t have anything to lose
by asking for a quote, and you have so much to gain! Like:
-personal service/shopper
-upgrades and amenities
-advocate
-save time
…at no additional cost to you!
Personal
service/shopper: So you want to take a trip. Maybe it’s an anniversary trip or a
multi-family generational trip. All
trips are celebrating something special and wonderful, and it’s hard to choose
just the right location! The world is your oyster. You might want to go to Alaska, but you’ve
always wanted to see Hawaii. A travel
agent can work with you to help select a trip that is the right fit for you by
offering expert advice like best time to visit, common types of accommodations,
and typical local experiences. Often your travel agent has either visited the destination
or has a close colleague with inside information.
Upgrades and
amenities: Sometimes a travel agent has access to special perks like early
check ins or room upgrades. Sometimes
on-board credits and resort credits are offered.
So sure, you could book directly for similar pricing, but why not book
with an agent and get a few freebies?!
Advocate: We never expect travel incidents, but it’s a
good idea to always be prepared. Maybe
you lose your passport in London or find your room is unsatisfactory. A travel agent will have a copy of your
passport and often a personal connection on location at your resort. So your agent can help figure out your travel
hiccup with you so you get back to enjoying your trip faster.
Save time: Maybe
you are traveling with a group and need connecting rooms or want to hire transportation
for 12. You want dinner every night
together but only half of you want to do pre-booked activities. Perhaps you
want to go to Disney but the prospect overwhelms you. Let your travel agent make
the calls and stay on hold for you while you take care of all the things you do
in your regular life. I can walk you through processes and itineraries to make
these tasks either less daunting or even take them off your plate!
I know for some of you using a travel agent is not really
something you’ve considered-maybe you wonder how it works, what your cost is, or think it’s not for you. To get the
ball rolling just contact me with some basic information:
how many traveling in your group, potential date and
location of trip, and a general idea of the type of experience you’re looking
for (“once in a lifetime” or “family/budget friendly” or anywhere in between). I can work with your budget and always look
out for good deals!
Let me help you find YOUR perfect place!
