When you read or hear the words travel agent, what do you think of? Personally, I usually think of the episode of The Office where Michael goes into a physical travel agency to see if they can get him a free trip for his employees. While quite funny, it was the only experience I had with a travel agent.
Travel agents can be your life savers. For most people I know, traveling is this aspiration. There are all these places that they hope to one day explore. When they finally get to knocking one of those dream destinations off of their list, they don't know where to start.
This is where a travel agent comes in.
1. A travel agent is FREE.
Yes, free. A travel agent does not charge you for their services. They are paid commission directly from the companies you book through. Why worry about planning when someone else can do it for you at no cost?
2. A travel agent can tell you the ins and outs of your next destination.
Travel agents love to travel. Nine out of ten times, they have already been to the destination you are going to. They can answer any question you may have and help you prepare in ways that you didn't even know you needed.
3. A travel agent is up to date on the latest DEALS.
They know who has sales and who doesn't. Want to go to Disney on a budget? They can help you do that!
4. Want to modify or cancel your trip? Your travel agent has your back.
After 2020, they are professionals at making modifications or canceling a trip. We know just what to do!
5. Need inspiration? They have plenty.
Want to travel but don't know where? Travel agents are always dreaming up their next vacation, reading about new vacation packages, and are learning about new destinations. After a little bit of information about yourself, they can create a trip for you that will knock your socks off!
6. They will save you A TON of time.
The internet is overflowing with information and opinions. Everyone has their own ideas of the best places to eat, best places to stay, and the worst everything. Who knows what is right? Why waste your free time planning your trip when you can simply contact a travel agent and they can do it all for you?
7. Travel agents can handle almost every request.
Do you love to workout while on vacation? Do you have a loved one with a food allergy? Do you need a crib for your room? They've heard it all and we know just the right people to call to make your vacation perfect.
8. We are experts.
In order to book with any company, a travel agent has to be trained on each destination, hotel company, or cruise line.
9. Travel agents are up to date on health and safety protocols.
As I am sure you have seen, every city, state, region, country and so on are different in the way that they handle COVID. Do you need to wear a mask during the cruise? Do you have to be vaccinated? Travel agents are constantly updated on the latest happenings of every destination. There is no need to worry there.
10. You will get personalized service.
A travel agent's job isn't just to book you travel. We also want to make you happy. Personally, I can say that I get so excited to help someone plan and book their next vacation. I want to help in anyway I can so that your next vacation is seamless and a lasting memory.
All in all, vacation is a time for you and your loved ones to relax, have fun, and create memories that will last a lifetime. A travel agent is here to help you and make your vacation planning easy and enjoyable. As a travel agent myself, I can say that I love helping individuals and families travel to their dream destinations. There is so much out there for you. Now, go explore and travel!
Ready to book your next vacation?
Contact me at felicia@chaseyoursunshine.com or give me a call or text at 689-247-8124
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