06/03/2015
Cost Saving Benefits to Using a Travel Agent
By Team Tripology
When considering how to book your upcoming vacation, there’s no doubt; a travel specialist will offer the best value for your money spent. While the perception is that most travel deals can be found online, it’s worth noting that travel agents have insider knowledge to finding all sorts of deals ranging from flights to hotels to dinner recommendations. To help make the most of your money, travel agents can advise you on the important difference in days to save. Instead of playing around with dates on the internet for hours, your travel agent can advise you on any changes to your travel dates that might save you hundreds of dollars.
Having the purchasing power of a travel agent behind you puts you in an advantageous position when booking your trip, as many travel agents have special deals worked out in advance. Travel agents may have a relationship with certain tour operators and could be able to get you a special price that might not otherwise be available. Also, staying in-the-know of daily promotions each day is important to travel specialists. They receive exclusive emails and faxes of money saving promotions which they are eager to share with you.
Travel agents are experts in creating a financial plan for your trip. They can help you to create a budget to stick to while you are on vacation, so you can have a good time and not break the bank. To help avoid unexpected expenses, travel agents will be able to inform you about what fees you will incur on your trip, even ones you might never expect. Last but not least, before you leave for your trip, it helps knowing what you can buy later. New airline restrictions make packing for long trips hard. Travel experts can give you advice on what you might be able to purchase while you are on your trip to avoid having excess weight in your luggage beforehand.
The advice and insight a travel expert passes on also demonstrates how you can save money during your booking decision. Is that upgrade you read about worth the money? Your travel expert can help you save money by helping you decide if certain upgrades at hotels are really worth the extra money. It’s also good to know what activities to book beforehand. A travel expert can forewarn you of any activities that tend to sell out early so there are no unexpected disappointments when you are there. For example, character dining in Disney sells out months in advance.
Above all, one of the high ranking advantages of booking with an agent is that they show their appreciation for your business by enhancing the trip with extra amenities. There’s always the possibility of a free gift. Who doesn’t like the possibility of free presents? Your travel specialist may be able to arrange for those little extras- like a bottle of champagne. It really can help you to make your dollars go farther while you are away.
So contrary to popular opinion, booking with a travel specialist proves to be the best way to get access to hidden promotions and deals. Save money and start planning your trip with a travel specialist today.