12 Reasons You Should Use a Travel Agent

Are you ready to plan your next vacation? Let a professional travel agent book your family vacation. You should use a travel agent to help plan small or big trips. A professional agent can help you plan trips to Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, Cruises, and theme parks. Your favorite Travel Advisor at ET Family Travel will plan your next family vacation and do all the hard work for you.  All you have to do is pack!

Pro Planning Tip: We recommend using Jessica Lieb with ET Family Travel to book your next vacation!

Reasons to Use a Travel Agent

1. You Hire Experts to do the Job

When you want a job done well, you hire an expert. A vacation is a considerable expense; use a travel agent with knowledge and experience to ensure you get the most out of your money. Not only will a travel advisor ensure your money is used wisely, but it will save you time and stress.

2. Travel Can Be Complex

You can easily log on to a cruise line website and book a cruise, but what do these room categories mean? The depth of knowledge and training you get when you use a travel agent is unparalleled. A good travel agent will give you insider tips and tricks to help create the perfect vacation for your family.

3. Help You Narrow Down Your Options

So you want to go to an all-inclusive resort, but which one? Maybe you want to take a cruise. With over 50 cruise lines and over 2200 ports of call, how do you know which one fits your family? An experienced travel agent will help match your travel style and needs with the perfect destination.

4. Keeping Up with the Fine Print

Every element of your vacation will have “fine print” or terms and conditions. Navigating the changes to the fine print of your resort, transportation, tickets, and insurance can be overwhelming. Travel agencies have a keen understanding of what is changing and when. When you use a travel agent, they will update you on any policy or reservation changes.

5. Helping Everything Move Smoothly

There are a lot of moving parts to a vacation. Your trip may involve multiple reservations and bookings that must be perfectly arranged to ensure a seamless travel day. A professional travel agent will remember all the moving parts of your vacation, so you don’t have to worry.

6. Longstanding Relationships with Suppliers

Travel agents have specific contacts with many of our suppliers. We build relationships and report with them, so when we need assistance, they are readily available to help. Instead of being stuck on hold with a random customer support representative, we can call our ambassador directly for quicker and more effective results.

7. Know What You’re Booking

What you see online isn’t always what you get. When you use a travel agent with inside knowledge of multiple destinations, they can help you choose the vacation that suits your needs. You know precisely what you get when you book with a knowledgeable travel advisor.

8. Less Stress

Get to enjoy your vacation. Spend less time stressing over researching locations, making reservations, and planning the perfect itinerary. Planning a vacation can be very time-consuming. Let a professional handle all the details so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

9. Emergencies Happen

When things do go as planned, your travel agent will be your advocate. When you use a travel agent, they can hop on the phone and make last-minute changes and arrangements for unexpected emergencies. You don’t have to struggle to manage your family and make new travel plans.

10. Get Answers Quickly

If you have even the slightest question or concern, your travel advisor is just a quick call or text away. You don’t have to spend hours searching the internet to answer your questions. Travel agents are knowledgeable and willing to help. They can call to get an answer from their industry partners.

11. Avoid Scams

Using a travel agent can help you avoid travel scams. Travel agencies know which suppliers are reputable and which ones to avoid. Our experience makes us knowledgeable and aware of what could potentially be a scam.

12. Helping You Stay on Budget

You have a set amount of money dedicated to your vacation. A travel agent will help you plan a vacation within your budget. The goal is to help you book a holiday and stay on budget. Travel advisors want you to get the best bang for your buck and be a returning customer.

Get the vacation you deserve by using a travel agent.