4 Reason to Use a Travel Agent

I have to tell you I absolutely LOVE my job! It really is an awesome experience to help families make memories to last a lifetime. Often times though I get the same first question when I first speak to a new client-- why should I book with a travel agent? Well, there are lots of reasons!

Convenience- Let's face it. The world is a busy, busy place. We are constantly juggling work, family, and other commitments. We often just do not have time to plan a vacation, which is ironic because we really need a vacation to get away from the stress! Well, that's where I come in. My goal is to build a relationship with my clients, really get to understand their needs, and then plan the perfect vacation for them. Sometimes I plan every second of the trip. Other times I just give some pointers and advice for the client to maximize their trip. No matter what my job is to tailor services to your needs and help eliminate stress, because who really wants to stress over vacation!?

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Research- This often goes along with the convenience piece. As Travel Agents we've been to many of the destinations we sell and use our personal experience to help you plan a vacation. Have we been to every place imaginable? Of course not, who has time for that!? But what we do have is a large professional network of past clients and vendors that we leverage to find the perfect vacation for each family we serve. We may not know the answer to every questions, but we know where to get the right answer quickly. When you book with us you're not just relying on our experience, but the experience of our global client base and professional network-- now that is powerful!

Save Money- I cannot tell you how many times I have worked with clients who drastically overpaid for a vacation they booked on their own. Often people fall for the traps of online booking, find a "great deal to good to be true" (it probably is), or book what seems to be a low price only to be swamped with fees. We research a number of suppliers to find the best deal. For some of the more popular destinations, like Disney Destinations, we know the ins and outs of any discount or offer that may apply for your family. Often times the best deals are not public and you have to know exactly what to ask for... Well, we do and we're going to work hard to maximize your vacation value.

Your Personal Concierge- The real value of a travel agent is when they serve as your personal travel concierge. Do not book with someone who just plans on selling a vacation, you need someone who is with you from the moment you book until the moment you come home.

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Jenn Whitney is a travel enthusiast and mother of four. Her goal is to share her experiences and knowledge to help families plan amazing vacations around the world. Jenn is the owner of Whitney World Travel, a boutique family and luxury travel agency, and an Accredited Cruise Counselor. You can contact Jenn by e-mail at Jenn@whitneyworldtravel.com