Myth #1: Agents cost extra
Truth: Agents actually save you money
Perhaps the most common misconception about agents is that we tack on unnecessary fees, so the prices are always higher. The truth is, agents have access to special rates/discounts.
Many times, the rates we find aren’t even available online because they are exclusive to agents only.
We also get the inside scoop on upgrades and packages, so you may be able to afford an even better experience than you’d imagine!
Myth #2: I can do a better job booking on my own.
Truth: Agents are industry experts. We are required to know more than the average person on various destinations.
With the help of sites such as expedia.com, Travelocity, CheapOAir, etc. you can do it all yourself, right?
Wrong. Sometimes, the knowledge of an agent is needed to ensure you have a seamless vacation.
As agents, we’re required to do specific training that allows us to not only get insider information directly from the tourism boards of various countries, but we’ll also be able to put the pieces of your trip together easily with this information!
That means that we know when you need a visa, when you don’t, if you need certain vaccinations or not, what’s customary in the region, what isn’t, and everything else in between.
PLUS all of this information is given to you well before you book, so you know any unexpected costs beforehand.
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Myth #3: I’ll lose my loyalty points booking through an agent.
Truth: We can apply your loyalty numbers to all of the bookings done through us, and even get you extra points!
When you book through an agent, you’ll never lose out on an opportunity to earn loyalty points! Are you a specific hotel’s honor member or a frequent cruiser? Let us know at time of booking so you can earn or redeem your points!
Myth #4: If they’ve never been to the destination I’m going to, they won’t be able to give helpful tips.
Truth: We have destination experts at our disposal.
Agents have access to databases and people who either live or travel to popular destinations frequently. So, even if we’ve never gone somewhere ourselves, we still know the hottest spots to party, the greatest eateries, hole-in-the-wall joints, and even off-the-beaten path experiences we can suggest to our clients!
Myth #5: It’s difficult to get in touch with them when I need them.
Truth: Most home based agents are available whenever you need them at the click of a button!
Personally, you can reach me via text, call, email or private message almost any time of the day, though general turnaround time for a quote is 24-48 hours. In the case of an emergency, I’m available right away so you can handle whatever life throws at you and I can handle all of your travel needs.
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Myth #5: It’s difficult to get in touch with them when I need them.
Truth: Most home based agents are available whenever you need them at the click of a button!
Myth #4: If they’ve never been to the destination I’m going to, they won’t be able to give helpful tips.
Truth: We have destination experts at our disposal.
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