You can certainly plan a vacation yourself, however, if you are planning a complex itinerary or air travel, want to stay in high-end hotels, need a guide, are seeking the services of a local expert, or planning a trip to a destination that is unfamiliar, a travel agent is your best resource to make your trip a success and help you avoid making a costly mistake.
Travel agents make travel less stressful. When booking a vacation, destination wedding or honeymoon, the last thing a traveler should have to do is worry. The firsthand experience of a travel agent is second to none. Agents have been there, done that and will give you the best advice on how to get the most out of your trip.
They make overwhelming choices easy. Cruise lines are very different, pricing and policies are confusing, promos always change, inclusions and itineraries vary. We solve those issues by making things clear to you and explaining it all.
We save you money… Travel professionals have access to special discount codes and promotions through suppliers. They often can save an additional amount or provide clients with a dining or spa credit that wouldn’t be available when booking online.
…and time. Travel advisors create a custom itinerary, pulling together flights, transfers, accommodation, tours, visits, meals and exclusive visits based on your preferences—so you can spend your time on other things.
We advocate on your behalf. Stuff happens! Travel agents help you through the stuff. Miss your plane and need to make a new connection? Your vacation gets cancelled due to over booking? Travel agents will fight for you! Any issues that come up will be resolved without you having to worry. Have concerns? They’ll talk you through them. Need a hotel that can cater to your allergies? A travel advisor can speak to hotel managers to make sure it’s taken care of.
No detail is overlooked. From flights, hotel transfers, insurance, river levels. seasons, payments, packing, and more! We make sure every detail of your trip is covered.
We provide personalized attention. Travel advisors tailor their services to their clients’ individual needs. Agents take into consideration your preferences, likes, dislikes, special needs, and will create a journey customized to you. Have concerns? They’ll talk you through them. Need a hotel that can cater to your allergies? A travel advisor can speak to hotel managers to make sure it’s taken care of.
We don’t charge hidden fees. Even though most agents charge a fee, they are up-front about the cost. Turns out travel agents can save you money, often a lot of money!
We offer insurance. From guaranteeing your hotel is available to knowing if the excursion company is legitimate, booking through a travel agent ensures travelers will not get duped. And they provide insurance for medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
We're there 24/7 Travel agents are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They’re there with you throughout the booking process and follow up afterward. On the other hand, contacting customer service line often means wading through a chain of people and hours over the phone.
...and we offer unbiased advise. We don't work for the cruise line, we work for YOU!
We're specialists Agents have a personal understanding of your interests and insight into a specific destinations and segments of travel. A good travel agent spends time getting to know the customer and so can make recommendations tailored to what you want to do. The connections an agent makes are the keys to providing you with a memorable holiday experience. These connections allow agents to beat any other prices, provide room upgrades, the ability to make hard-to-get reservations, arrange guided tours, and act as concierge.
...with expertise and experience! We are certified River Cruise specialists trained to help sort through things to deliver the experience you desire. We've been there and cruised those ships! We've been on those rivers and oceans. First-hand experience is the best teacher. We specialize in cruises and dedicate our time and resources into it