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With today's technology, it's easy to just hit the internet to find what you need...including planning a vacation.  So as a travel advisor, I find myself always answering the question "Why do I need a travel agent?"  Here's my answer:

Sure, you’re tech savvy and know all the best websites to book hotels and cruises, but here are some words of advice someone forgot to tell you: the internet is for looking, a travel agent is for booking. Using a travel advisor doesn’t mean you’ll be on sightseeing with a bunch of tourists following around a guide who is waving a tiny flag. It means knowing that you’ll have a personal advocate supporting you with expert advice and experiences as they make sure you get the best deal and help sort out the details of a missed connection.

Here are some reasons why a travel advisor is your secret weapon to scoring big with an awesome vacation:

1. They’re experts. Travel advisors have industry knowledge and experience to help match you with your perfect vacation. 
2. Save time. Don’t spend four weeks planning your one-week vacation. Using a travel agent lets you skip the hassle of searching hundreds of websites for the best prices or piecing together all the different legs of your itinerary.
3. Your trip, your way. Whether you’re someone who wants everything planned down to the minute or you’re happy with just a hotel reservation and flight to get there, your travel advisor will customize your trip to your preferences, interests, and budget. 

4. They know the scoop. Travel advisors are a part of the in-crowd when it comes to getting the best deals and special offers. They stay up to date with what’s happening in the travel industry with access to resources and trainings from top cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators.  Their connections throughout the travel industry mean you’ll have access to deals that others won’t.
5. Groups made easy. Whether it’s a bachelorette party, reunion, “buddymoon” or simply a friends and family getaway, travel agents take the stress out of planning group vacations. They can handle multiple reservations, arrange transportation from various home bases and ports, book accommodations and offer exclusive group add-ons. Planning a destination wedding? You’ll definitely want to say “I do” to using a travel advisor!
6. Trust a Professional. Make the most of your vacation investment by working with a travel advisor. You’ll receive a personal touch that cannot be matched by online retailers as well as have an advocate to help you out if any issues may arise.
7. More than Just Cruises. Cruise Planners Travel Advisors can plan all types of travel, from a romantic trip for two off the beaten path to a cruise that will immerse you in a destination’s culture or an all-inclusive resort where every meal is a culinary masterpiece. 

8. Take your agent with you. With the Cruise Planners mobile app you’ll never be without your travel advisor. Access your personalized trip information and itinerary from the palm of your hand and even check the weather in your destination based on your customized itinerary.
9. Services are free to you.  Enough said.  Your own personal travel genie....in a computer!

Ready to go? Contact me to start planning your next vacation.