A travel agent can be your best friend in building the vacation of a lifetime. For some reason, most people think that working with an agent is more expensive than just buying online.
100% Not true!
An agent can save you hundreds of dollars and several hours of frustration. If you’ve never worked with one before, here are some tips on how to get the most bang for your buck.
- Do your homework 1st. Narrow down your travel dates within a couple of weeks. Never tell your agent: “I want to go somewhere, someday, somehow”!
- Pick a couple of places you’d like to visit. Agents are bombarded with travel deals every hour of every day. If you mention a place, they’ve got a deal!
- Use the internet for reference. Get a general idea of what it costs to spend a week at one of the places you like. If you’ve never traveled before, you might not know a good deal when you see it. Educate yourself on typical flight costs, the difference between and 3-star and a 5-star resort, etc... A good agent will help you increase your knowledge about travel.
Travel agents work on commissions paid by cruise lines and other trip suppliers. Some charge an additional fee for their time and expertise but it’s not like hiring a plumber and negotiating to a lower rate. A good agent is just as concerned about your happiness as you are. So if they offer you a balcony stateroom on a cruise, it’s probably because they’ve stayed in the regular rooms before, and know that they don't compare to the balcony!
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