101 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent/Expert/Specialist1. Convenient One-Stop ShoppingTravel
agents can handle every aspect of your trip from airline tickets to
lodging, ground transportation, activities, tours and more.
2. Consumer Advocate If you should have a problem during your trip, travel agents can act on your behalf to see that proper restitution are made.
3. Expert Guidance Travel
agents are experts in helping travelers get where they need to go and
in helping to create possibilities most people never would have dreamed
were possible.
4. Save TimeAvoid the headaches and let the travel agents call around and do all the time consuming work of planning a complex itinerary.
5. ChoiceTravel
agents offer you an array of options and price quotes from a variety of
travel suppliers, giving you the upper hand when making your final
travel decisions.
6. Less StressPlanning a trip
can be stressful. There are so many options and details to worry about.
Travel agents do the work, resulting in less stress for you.
7. Updated InformationTravel
agents are constantly communicating with the travel community, thus
giving you the most up to date info on airlines, hotels, car rental
agencies, travel visas, and other travel services to consider as you
plan your trip.
8. Customer ServiceTravel
agents offer that “personal touch” to your travel planning experience-
Offering help and advice that a website cannot provide.
9. Travel Documentation Travel
agents can help you to prepare and organize any necessary documents
that you may need in order to travel outside of the country. They can
direct you to your local passport office, and they know where you need a
visa, as well as any other documentation that you might need along the
way.
10. Travel Expertise Many travel agents are
considered experts in the area you are traveling to and have probably
already been to your chosen destination.
11. Best Value for Your Money Spent Travel
agents can help you to make your dollars go farther while you are
away. They have access to finding all sorts of deals ranging from
flights to hotels to dinner recommendations.
12. Location, Location, Location!!!!Travel
Specialists can help you to find a place to stay pretty much anywhere
you desire. If it’s a hotel with a view of the ocean in Hawaii or a
jungle hut in the Nilgiri foothills, a travel agent can help you make it
happen.
13. Knowledge of All the Ins and OutsTravel specialists can help bring you up to speed on the local laws and regulations of wherever your travels take you.
14. CredentialsTravel agents attend all sorts of seminars and classes to prepare themselves for trip requests like yours.
15. Tourist AttractionsTravel
agents can give you a list of all the not-to-miss spots: such as
amusement parks, museums, nature preserves, and historical locations.
16. Avoid International Flight Confusion Travel specialists can help organize those confusing international flights that internet search engines don’t cover.
17. Where to Go With KidsTravel agents can help you to find great locations that are kid- friendly.
18. Trip CancellationSomething
has come up and you need to cancel your trip? If you have used a travel
agent they are the only person you need to call.
19. Travel InsuranceWith
all the countless options for travel insurance these days, it can
become confusing. A travel agent can help you pick which package works
best for your needs.
20. Personalized TripsA travel agent can prepare you a personalized trip based on where you want to go and what you want to do.
21. Where to Go to Avoid Kids Want
to go somewhere without children running all over the place? A travel
agent can help you to find excellent retreats that are open to adults
only.
22. Good Senior Trips Need a trip with a
good balance of sight-seeing, rest and relaxation? Travel agents can
help lucky retirees plan great extended trips that are senior-friendly.
23. Student Discounts Some travel agents are an excellent go- to source for students looking to go on discounted trips.
24. Exotic Adventures Travel
experts can help to recommend great once in a lifetime experiences.
They can help you to find the best/safest shark cages to dive into and
the highest free-fall bungees to jump off.
25. Great Deals without Sitting at a Time Share PresentationWant
an affordable trip to Florida without having to sit through a timeshare
presentation? A travel agent can help you to exceptional deals without
the stipulations.
26. What to Eat Where are all
the top chefs at your destination? Travel specialists give great advice
on the best restaurants to hit on your trip.
27. What Not to Eat Leaving
your home country and not familiar with the new language? Travel
agents can help give you some fore-warnings so you don’t accidentally order
the local delicacy (which may or may not be specially prepared bugs)
without meaning to.
28. Local Traditions Travel
specialists can update you on all local traditions and customs of
places you are visiting, so you make a good impression. For example, in
Japan many people expect their visitors to take their shoes off before
entering their homes.
29. Local LawsMany
countries have laws that are very different from your own. Travel agents
can help give you a quick rundown of what you need to be aware of
before you go.
30. Busiest Travel Times to AvoidIf you want a quiet trip, travel experts know what dates you should avoid and can help you plan your trip accordingly.
31. Avoid Unexpected Expenses Travel agents will be able to inform you about expenses you will incur on your trip, even ones you might never expect.
32. Exchange Rate Knowledge Travel agents are knowledgeable of the countries where your dollar can go further.
33. Useful Travel Books to Have with YouA
travel expert can give you advice on what travel books are the most
useful to have with you. Some of these books list restaurants, customs,
and small amounts of the local language.
34. List of Not- to- Miss Places Travel
specialists can give you a great list of not- to- miss hikes,
waterfalls, and cliffs that may or may not be published elsewhere.
35. What to WearMany
restaurants have different types of dress codes. If you are interested
in dining at specific places on your trip, your travel expert can advise
you on appropriate dress wear for the occasion.
36. What Not to Wear Travel
agents can help you to be in the know of local dress code restrictions.
So if a thong is part of your favorite beachwear, you should know that
they are illegal in places like the Isle of Palms.
37. Crime RatesTravel
experts are great at informing you about questionable parts of town
that you may be heading to and can give you tips on what to look out
for.
38. Someone to Call if Having a Problem During Your TripAn
online travel agency is not going to answer the phone when you call
with any complications during your trip. A travel agent continues to
give you that personal support even while you are away.
39. When You Shouldn’t Drink the Water We
are always told when you travel be careful of the water. Travel agents
can advise you on when it is safe and when it’s not safe to drink the
water.
40. Small Intercontinental Flights Delayed – What to do? Travel agents can help you find somewhere to stay when you are left helpless at an airport overnight due to flight delays.
41. Saves You Precious Time on Your TripTo
avoid 36 hours in the airport, your travel expert can help plan your
trip so your time spent getting to where you want to go is the shortest
it can be.
42. Anticipating Trouble Travel
agents are extremely useful if you are planning a trip to a known
weather troubled area such as the hurricane plagued Caribbean islands.
In the event of a natural disaster, your travel agent can work to
immediately reschedule or cancel your trip so there are no worries for
you.
43. Complicated Itineraries Made SimpleTravel
experts can take care of all the details for those complicated around
the world itineraries and all the extra headaches that go with them,
such as hotel and transportation along the way.
44. Special Needs Travelers Travel
specialists can prearrange any wheelchair or special need that someone
in your travel party may have. They can also take the time to make sure
your reserved accommodations are safe and easily accessible for the
special needs traveler.
45. What to PackSome
activities you choose to partake in may require different layers of
clothing throughout the day. Your travel agent can advise you on what to
bring. A bike trip down an extinct volcano in Hawaii for example, may
require you to start out with jackets and wool socks, but when you get
to the bottom you may be down to shorts and a tank top.
46. Let Them Wait on HoldBy
using a travel agent you no longer have to wait on hold and talk to
automated systems while trying to book different parts of your trip.
47. Business ConcernsIf
the airline you are scheduled to use goes on strike or bankrupt while
you are traveling, your travel agent can work to find you alternate
travel means while you continue to relax at the hotel.
48. Transportation in Smaller Countries Travel
agents can arrange all your transportation and travel needs, especially
in those smaller countries where you may not know if cabs or van
services are safe.
49. Group Hotel Reservations Travel agents can help to keep everyone in your group on the same floor at a hotel.
50. Charter Private Boating TripsTravel
specialists can help you to avoid paying top dollar for chartered
snorkeling or fishing trips for large groups. They can often find great
deals for large groups who want to do personalized tours.
51. Immunizations That May Be NeededTo
enter certain countries you may be required to obtain certain
immunizations first. Your travel expert can advise you on the steps you
need to take.
52. Special Deals Worked Out in AdvanceTravel
agents may have a relationship with certain tour operators and could be
able to get you a special price that might not otherwise be available.
53. Make Travel Meaningful for Children Travel
agents can offer information about kid-friendly activities on your trip
to make the experience exciting and meaningful for everyone.
54. Where to ShopTravel agents can offer excellent advice on great shopping neighborhoods in your destination city.
55. Avoid Scams Not
all 5 star hotels are treated equally. Many times photos are outdated
and information about the hotel you are considering may not be true.
Travel agents can make sure that what you are seeing beforehand is what
you get.
56. What You Can Buy LaterNew airline
restrictions make packing for long trips hard. Travel experts can give
you advice on what you might be able to purchase while you are on your
trip to avoid having excess weight in your luggage beforehand.
57. Advice on Where to Go if You Get SickIf
you happen to be unfortunate enough to get hurt or fall ill while on
your trip, your travel agent can help you find somewhere clean and safe
for medical attention.
58. Trust If you should
have any questions after booking your trip, you know how to reach your
travel agent and can avoid the confusing FAQ section on a website.
59. You Know How to Reach Them When You Need Them Problems
at the airport? Reservation issues at the hotel? Your travel agent is a
phone call away from getting your problem solved.
60. Tips and TricksHow
early do you really need to be at the airport? What are the quickest
ways to get through security? Your travel expert can advise you of the
airport security levels the day of your trip and any new security
checkpoints you may have to worry about.
61. Is the Upgrade Worth It?Your
travel expert can help you save money by helping you decide if certain
upgrades at hotels are really worth the extra money.
62. Difference in Days to Save Money Instead
of playing around with dates on the internet for hours, your travel
agent can advise you on any changes to your travel dates that might save
you hundreds of dollars.
63. Staying In-the-Know of Daily PromotionsTravel agents get emails and faxes of daily money saving promotions.
64. Enhancing the Trip with Extra Amenities Your
travel specialist may be able to arrange for those little extras- like a
bottle of champagne to be waiting in your room when you arrive.
65. Using Clout in Impossible SituationsWhether
it is airline seats, cruise reservations, or overbooked activities
travel experts have more buying power than the average consumer.
64. Clarifying the Fine Print Your
travel agent can advise you of all the cancelation penalties and
restrictions hidden in the fine print of your travel documents.
65. Detailed ItinerariesYour travel expert can help you plan out your trip day- by -day to give you a good mix of fun and relaxation.
66. Advice on Activities to Book Beforehand A
travel expert can forewarn you of any activities that tend to sell out
early so there are no unexpected disappointments when you are there. For
example, character dining in Disney sells out months in advance.
67. General Ideas on Where to GoA
travel expert can offer excellent trip advice based on the details of
what type of trip you want to take. Internet booking sites tend to
require a destination up front.
68. A Trip to Nowhere…Sort ofWant
to get away to somewhere that is not normally a vacation hot spot? Your
travel specialist can help you find that perfect place.
69. Great Singles TripsA travel agent can help find you exciting singles trips and cruises.
70. What to Pack Your travel expert can give you great advice on what to pack to those exotic destinations.
71. Plan a Trip Where you Bring the Kids but Can Still Get Some Alone TimeMany
cruises and resorts now offer activities throughout the day for young
children that make the day fun for them and give you some time to
yourself. Travel experts can help you find great family destination
options such as these.
72. Higher Productivity Benefits You have your trip planned while you are hard at work in the office.
73. You Get to be the BossYou get to tell someone what to do for a change.
74. Great Group TripsTrying
to organize a trip for big group of people? A travel expert can help
get all the details finalized and update everyone in the group.
75. Someone to Complain to If
that slim chance were to occur that you do not get what you were
promised, you have a real person to go back and complain to. Travel
agents will work hard to rectify the matter.
76. They Are Considered Travel Experts and Specialists Wouldn’t you rather have a travel expert plan your trip rather than a preprogrammed website?
77. Best Pre-Seat Assignments PossibleTravel
agents can talk directly with the airline to arrange for you to get the
seats with the most leg room, seats that might not otherwise be
released until the day of the flight.
78. Mapping Routes Out Ahead of TimeNot
really good at reading maps? A good travel expert can help you to map
out any basic directions you might need on your trip ahead of time.
79. Family with 3 Small Children and Only Want 1 Room?A
travel expert might be able to find a way to help a family with small
children get around the hotel policies of only 4 to a room.
80. Help, I’m Lost!!!!!! If you should get lost somewhere along the way, your travel agent could be a good outlet for help.
81. It just Makes Sense to Use a Travel Agent. 82. They’re Out There… Use ThemWhy do the work if someone else like a travel specialist can.
83. Possibility of a Free Gift Some travel agents offer free incentives. Who doesn’t like the possibility of free presents?
84. Even if the Internet Goes Down Your Trip Can Still Be PlannedYour travel agent is still getting your trip planned even if your internet at home or at the office is not working.
85. Back-up Distributor of DocumentsYou
can give your travel agent a copy of all your travel documents so if
anything were to get lost you have someone to call that can send
copies.
86. Because We Said SoOur business is to help you find a qualified travel specialist.
87. What to Expect on the FlightYour
travel expert can give you helpful answers on what to expect long
flights to be like, and maybe some interesting activities to do while
flying.
88. It is Their Job Travel agents actually work to get different accreditation's to increase their qualifications as a travel expert.
89. Lost Baggage
If
the airline should lose your baggage, your travel agent can get on the
phone and make sure the airline works as quickly as they can to solve
the problem allowing you to at least go relax at the hotel.
90. Travel Agents Must Be Doing Something Right. They Sure Have a lot of Business Travel
agents still sell 51 percent of all airline tickets, 87 percent of all
cruises, 81 percent of all tours and packages, 45 percent of all car
rentals and about 47 percent of all hotels. *
91. Don’t Like Letter Writing? A
good travel agent will send a letter to the airline or hotel for you if
you should have a bad flight or poor service at a hotel.
92. Sound Important When Talking About Your TripAfter
a bragging about a great trip to coworkers or the neighbors, and they
ask how you got all those details organized you can say, “My agent did
it.”
93. Forbidden Fruit Your travel agent can
forewarn you of items not allowed to be brought back into the United
States. –Yes, you have to smoke those Cuban cigars before you leave to
come home and you can’t bring that “rattling rose apple” back with you
from India!
94. Financial Planning Travel
experts can help you to create a budget to stick to while you are on
your trip, so you can have a good time and not break the bank.
95. Good BabysittersTravel
experts might be able to help you find a local babysitter in the area
you are traveling to if you want to plan a night out alone.
96. Good Lounge RecommendationsTravel specialists can help you decide if purchasing access to an airline lounge is worth it or not.
97. Good Airport Hangouts Travel
agents travel a lot. They can probably help you figure out what to do
with that extra time you have in an airport after getting through
security.
98. Where to Watch Your Wallet More CarefullyAlthough
you should always take extra care to hold onto your wallet when
traveling, travel agents can warn you if pick-pocketing is common at
your future destination.
99. What to Put in the Hotel SafeTravel
agents can give you good advice on what you should be keeping in that
hotel safe while you are out exploring the sites so there is nothing
important missing when you return.
100. Altering Your Travel ArrangementsIf
you have already booked your trip but want to change some details your
travel agency can help get all the necessary steps done, leaving you
without the headache and confusion.
101. It Makes Traveling EasyOnce you find a good travel agent, your dream vacation is just a phone call away.
*Source: American Society of Travel Agents
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