WHY HIRE A TRAVEL ADVISOR?

As a society, we are on information overload with so many resources at our finger tips and too many advertisements offering cheaper costs and commercials on TV telling us how easy it is to book a trip; it can be overwhelming. Don’t fall into the trap of planning your own vacation thinking you will save money because it’s rarely true.

Many people want to know how travel advisors get paid.

It’s a great question!  Travel advisors make our living from the commission that we earn on sales of hotels, cruises and tours.   Most hotels, vacation package companies and cruise lines include agent commissions in their published prices. If you do all the work yourself online, the cost of the trip is not reduced.  In fact, the commission goes right back to the hotels, cruises and tours. By using Custom Travel by Lisa, our services mean you get the customer service you deserve.

My recommendation is to find a good travel agent (ME😊) to plan your next vacation for these reasons:

Time Saving                                                                         

Searching on the internet takes hours, if not days, and without direction is time wasted when you could be enjoying life.  Travel advisors know where to look and what to look for to make your travel stress free because we are the experts.  Agents don’t just save time researching and making decisions, we can also handle changes and other issues that may pop up before or during your trip.

Personalized service

 Travel agents devote time and effort to making sure people are happy  and satisfied with their travel options. As agents, we listen to what you’d like to see and do and then create a trip tailored to our clients needs. We often have inside deals and offers to add to our client’s trip to make it even more special. A travel agent’s job is to make our clients’ travel seamless.

Unexpected issues

 Travel advisors are ready to help with the unexpected issues and changes due to weather  delays, flight cancellations, lost luggage, etc…  We are here to help navigate the challenges as smoothly as possible to help the traveler enjoy their vacation.

Saving money

 Travel agents have access to special deals, knowledge about the cost- effective travel, what needs to be added such as transfers and premium tickets for the in-demand experiences for each destination so clients can make the most out of their vacations.

Travel Agents Offer Expert Recommendations

 Most travel advisors are well traveled.  Our training includes visiting many destinations, touring resorts and hotels, as well as activities in each area. Additionally, agents are regularly taking courses to update their knowledge of constantly changing destinations to pass on these updates to their clients.  We offer advice on best restaurants, family friendly  experiences, hidden gems, out of the ordinary experiences, cost effective  ways to make the most out of your time in a specific place and so much  more.

So let’s get started on your next adventure!   Whether you are ready to book or want to begin the planning your next vacation, lisa@customtravelbylisa.com , call me at 717-676-6419 or follow me on Facebook at Amazing Custom Travel by Lisa. This way you can stay up to date with all the travel information I share.