There are a lot of people out there that will ask why should I use a Travel Agent when I can look up the information myself.  Let’s face it with the Expedia’s and Orbiz there is no use for a Travel Agent right? I say, Wrong.  If you have the time to do all the research yourself, that’s great.  But reality is that most of us just do not have the time.  Planning travel is one thing that Travel Agent can do to take some of the load off.  Below are some other reasons why you should use a Travel Agent.

1.  Personal Relationship:  You have a personnal relationship with your Travel Agent.  You are speaking to the same person each and every time you call and they know you by name and you know them.  

2.  Research Destinations:  Who has time to do endless hours of research online?  A Travel Agent can take care of that for you and give you the information that you are needing

3.  Cruise information that you may not know:  When to get the best prices, cruise lines that will best suit you and your family, the busiest times to avoid.

4. Relationships:  Travel Agents have relationships with all the vendors that are needed to make your vacation great.  We wait on hold so you don’t have to.    We’ve all heard this, “Your approximate wait time is 15 minutes”.  Really??

5. Documentation:  If you are not aware of what is needed to travel to a destination.  The Travel Agent can advise what documents are needed for your destination.

8.  Packing:  Agents advise what you should pack for your cruise.  The clothes and other items you are taking should be appropriate for the season.

9.  Personal Touch:  Travel Agents, including myself, love to have a gift sent to a guests room. 

10.  Planning Fees:  There are some Agents, me included, that do not charge a planning fee.

Travel Agents want to make your vacation as stress free as possible so that you enjoy that special time with your family.

I was searching for a great travel tip and came across the website of 1000tips4trips.com.  I found a tip that new cruisers may or may not know regarding Alaskan cruises.  If you’re wanting to cruise to Alaska you have probably already done your homework but thought everyone else may like the information too. 

• Alaska Cruise Vacation Tips

   

   

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