WHY USE A TRAVEL SPECIALIST?
Great Question!

 RESEARCH & PLANNING:

Travel agents research, plan, and book travel for clients ranging from flights, all-inclusive resorts, tours, cruises, road trips, and more complex bookings. They provide options and recommendations within a client’s budget, best time to travel and offer expert advice and resources to help clients have a better time in their destination.  Good travel advisors do not just know the best hotel. Good travel agents also know the best hotel for you and your budget, so you find the right fit.
 

PRICING:

People might hesitate to contact a Travel Agency if they think they'll pay extra. But it's a myth that utilizing a travel professional automatically costs more. In fact, working with an agent often saves both time and money for several reasons.  Travel Advisors have access to unpublished rates and routes that average consumers might not, as well as deals, promotions or upcoming sales not available to the public.  Booking through a travel advisor offers price stability.  For instance; travel advisors can place 24 hour holds on tickets or packages to preserve pricing for clients. Online booking sites can't do this. 
 

MORE OPTIONS:

Major Internet search sites routinely leave out available flights, and even entire airlines. Starting with “basic economy” fares, people are often hit with restrictions and fees, and must pay more than what was posted. Also, these Internet search sites may schedule connections that are way too short or way too long. Responsible travel agents hold themselves to a much higher standard, and thus will find the best flights at the best rates for customers.
 

ADVOCACY:

Between weather delays, natural disasters, flight cancellations, lost luggage and more, a lot can happen on vacation. Travel agents act as the traveler’s advocate if something goes wrong, helping navigate the challenge of making any necessary itinerary changes.
 

INFORMATION OVERLOAD:

In addition to all the travel options, traveler professionals also educate customers on a variety of items such as:  changing policies, passport and visa issues, weather, transit strikes, political unrest, natural disasters, insurance considerations, travel advisories, and travel restrictions--it’s never ending. Travel advisors stay up to date on all these elements, to ensure clients are prepared and there are no surprises.
 

PERSONALIZATION:

You work with an actual caring, listening person--not the Internet.