FAQs for Working With a Travel Agent
While many agencies have gone by the wayside due to internet travel companies dominating the space, my customers have come to value the personal human touch I can provide to your vacation planning. I can help plan every detail of your vacation so you can enjoy a safe, relaxed, and stress-free travel experience...
01 How much does your travel planning service cost?
NOTHING! Our fees are paid by our commissions through suppliers. You receive the same price for your vacation when you book with us as you would if you called them yourself. In many cases, we can find discounts and other promotional offerings that you might not know about.
02 How do I pay for my vacation? Who will charge my credit card when the reservation is made?
You may pay by credit card. It will depend on what type of vacation you are booking. The supplier(s) will charge your credit card directly. Example: A one week all-inclusive vacation to Mexico through Apple Vacations will incur a charge from Apple Vacations. If you book a cruise with Royal Caribbean and separately book flights on Jet Blue, you will receive a charge from Royal Caribbean and one from Jet Blue.
03 Why should I use a travel agent?
Travel agents provide information and help consumers make travel arrangements for business and pleasure. A travel agent, for instance, coordinates a traveler's airline flight, hotel reservation, car rental or tour. Travel agents offer advice and answer common travel questions such as weather inquiries and conditions, places to see and visit, currency exchange rates, required travel documentation and local customs. Travel agents work hard on behalf of the consumer. The role of a travel agent is to make a trip - whether for work or pleasure - a stress-free and memorable experience. Travel agents spend time not only booking tickets and searching for affordable prices, but also personalizing their services for individual clients.
04 What are the benefits to using a travel agent compared to the Internet?
The Internet can be a powerful tool. It can increase the scope and reach of a consumer’s efforts and allow a person to check hundreds of options or research destinations in depth. But to make the Internet work effectively, a person has to understand where to look and what questions to ask, otherwise hours can be wasted surfing the Web and ultimately produce unsatisfactory results. This is where a travel agent can make a world of difference. A professional travel agent is trained to guide a client through the entire process of planning a trip, whether for business or for leisure. Travel agents take classes, participate in seminars, and become destination specialists.
05 Will I be paying more for my vacation if I use you and not the internet?
No. We have access to all the same pricing for resorts as the online booking sites do and we can price-match online booking engine pricing when comparing apples to apples. In many cases, we can find discounts and other promotional offerings that are not offered to the general public.
