My name is Angela Vadnais and I am a travel consultant for a Travel Agency in Lethbridge Alberta. I am making this blog in hopes to drum up some business for my office and I hope this will help any of you make the decisions you choose to make during a time. that is very challenging and hard to justify going on any big vacations. I find the thing that makes a vacation is not how much you spend on your vacation.Of course going on those nice luxurious vacations are very nice every once and a while but you can have some of the best vacations you have ever had if you just really think of the needs of the people in your party. This includes thinking about the kids and not always about what we may want as parents to do. I mean lets face it if the kids aren't happy neither is Mommy . And a Mad Mommy is a bad thing so. I am asked this question lots what are the benefits of using a Travel Agent well here is Why you should let me help you plan your vacation. As planning a trip today can be confusing and time consuming. A travel agent not only arranges the various modes of transportation, but a travel agent also may be able to save you money with early booking discounts, special fares, hotel deals and travel advisories. Don't take my word for it. See what the president of Crystal Cruises has to say about it:
Benefits of Using a Travel Agent
Save Money! - Strong working relationships with travel suppliers and the latest in computer reservations technology enable travel agents to access the most up-to-date information on how to get you the best value.
Traveler Advocates - Your best interests are the priority. ASTA (The American Society of Travel Agents) has a long-standing record of fighting for consumer rights and ASTA member travel agents are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics.
Convenience - The ASTA membership includes travel agents across the country and throughout the world, most of which offer one-stop shopping for all travel arrangements.
Service - ASTA member travel agents are knowledgeable and active in the industry. The Society provides education, training and resource materials to its members to equip them with the tools to offer the highest quality of service.
Agents Will Go the Extra Mile - Agents work for you and will do everything they can to meet your travel needs. Some agents literally go that extra mile to help their clients. One ASTA-member agent even went to Ethiopia to escort two adopted orphans to the US.
With the advent of low-price travel booking websites such as Orbitz and Travelocity, it seems that flesh and blood travel agents may soon be run out of business. However, there are benefits to using a live travel agent to
book your trip. Here are some of the reasons why you should book your next vacation with a travel agent.
Simply give your
travel agent your desired itinerary and budget, and let them do all the tedious searching. Your agent will take care of everything, including flights, hotels and even event tickets, which gives you less to stress about. Working with an agent will save you hours of time, allowing you to relax.
Travel agents often have access to deals, upgrades, discounts, and "full" packages that the average person cannot purchase. Their connections with other people in the travel industry can allow them access the casual traveler doesn't have.
A travel agent who is a member of ASTA (the American Society of Travel Agents) will have access to constant education and professional development, ensuring that he is trained in the most up-to-date policies and practices.
Your agent will be able to help you in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If something goes wrong along the way, you can contact your travel agent, and she will problem solve. For example, if your flight is canceled or delayed due to foul weather, your agent can book you a hotel wherever you have been stranded, and can even arrange for a taxi or limo to transport you from the airport to the hotel.
Because a travel agent wants your return business, she will do everything in her power to make your trip unforgettable. She will often provide small perks to make your vacation more pleasant. This might include a free birthday cake delivered on your birthday, or a bottle of chilled champagne waiting for you in your hotel room.
As you can see there are many reasons to use a travel agent just remember just because it says it is cheaper on line it will probably be a lot more expensive then you may thinks as many online companies do not disclose the actually price of the trip so don't be fooled.
Very good article
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