In an age where we can book flights and accommodations with a few clicks, why would anyone need a travel agent? The answer (unlike trip planning) is simple: travel agents offer personalized service, expertise, and peace of mind that’s hard to replicate on your own. Just searching ‘best restaurant at Disney for kids’ will return an avalanche of voices & opinions that make it overwhelming. Here are a couple of reasons why you might want to utilize a travel agent to help you plan your next vacation instead of buying it through a discount bulk store.
1. Personalized Services
Having a travel agent to work with means they get to know you & what you are looking for in a vacation. They will chat with you to make sure the trip they plan is the trip you want & check in with you during the process to adjust any plans as needed. Trips aren’t a one size fits all endeavor, so why would you buy a vacation off the shelf?
2. Money Saving
A common misconception is that using a travel agent cost extra, but this is false. In fact, in many cases they can save you money in the long run. When you book through a travel agent, they are able to check for various discounts as they pop up closer to your trip or even apply better promotions. It might seem like a good idea buying a trip at a discount store, but once you lock into that price there is no changing it.
3. Peace of Mind
Imagine you’re on a cruise and a hurricane is going to cause massive delays in travel when you get back to port. With a travel agent, you will have someone working to help get you home so you don’t have to worry about what to do. Travel issues unfortunately happen and having your travel agent there to help advocate for you is something you hope you never need, but are grateful when it’s there.
4. Expert Knowledge
Vacation planning these days is a lot more involved and you don’t have the time to learn the differences between Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Individual or when you are eligible to book them. This is where your travel agent will be invaluable for you! Agents at Society 1955 are up to date with information & constantly learning to best serve clients. That hourly employee you buy your ham from won’t be able to answer your Lightning Lane questions.
These just scratch the surface for what having a travel agent can mean for you and your vacation.
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