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Why Use A Travel Agent?

We are often asked, "why should I use you?" or "why should I use a travel agent?" I decided to write this to share WHY you absolutley should be using a travel agent to book your travel!

In this modern technological age, with access to anything and everything via a computer in your pocket, why would anyone still use the services of a travel agent? It's certainly possible to DIY all your vacations (and I love doing it, that's one reason why I became a travel agent!), the travel landscape has become simply overwhelming. Not everyone has the time or skill to navigate travel planning online successfully. Here are just a few reasons why it's a smart decision to use the services of a travel agent.

Save Time

The options and choices for travel are seemingly infinite. A travel agent will provide a thorough initial consultation in order to customize your trip with all of your individual preferences in mind. Then they will conduct focused research in order to match you with the travel supplier(s) that can deliver a trip that matches all of your travel needs. I will ask you specific questions so that I know exactly what you are looking for and what your expectations are for your trip!

Personalized Service

Even if you book a trip yourself online, you are using a travel agent. But does Expedia know your name and all of your personal travel preferences? A travel agent provides you with the human touch when planning a trip. You have someone to communicate with by phone, email, or text and who takes them time to get to know you and will always respond in a timely fashion. I am available 24/7 for clients who are actively traveling and have great availability for clients who are planning their vacations. 

Get the Most for Your Money

Travel agents understand value when planning a trip. They know that your travel dollars are precious and will create a travel package that gets you the most for your money. They have special access to travel suppliers unavailable to the general public, and can often save you a significant amount of money. Even when they match the price a consumer can find, you are getting the services of an expert travel planner, without any direct cost to you. With Cruise Planners - In the Sand Travel, we often have access to non-public offers for our clients through our suppliers!

Knowledge and Expertise

When you book with a travel agent, you have instant access to all of their specialized knowledge and expertise. Travel agents are almost continuously training themselves in travel destinations and suppliers, so you can rest assured that you are getting the best and most up-to-date information for planning your trip. Travel agents can help you discover that one thing that takes your trip from average to extraordinary! I personally attend several in-person travel industry conferences and trainings each year to increase my knowledge for my clients!

Access to More Choices

Travel agents have access to all the major travel suppliers, many of whom only work with travel agents. You will have more and better choices for your travel needs, and someone with the expertise to help you get exactly what you're looking for.

Someone to Troubleshoot Any Problems

Travel agents are by nature detail-oriented and love to help solve problems. No matter what may arise before or during your trip, you can have the peace of mind that your agent has thought of everything and can help solve any problems that may arise. When you book with a travel agent, you can just show up and enjoy the trip!