Whenever a potential client asks why you should use a travel agent, I let them know 3 reasons why you should use a travel agent vs. online booking. The first advantage of using a professional planner to save time. Everyone is busy these days, why not use your time wisely to let the agent to explore holiday deals and book your trip for you. Time is a commodity will never get back, it only makes sense to use your time wisely whenever you can.
Another advantage of using a professional planner vs. online is that travel agencies are trained professions. Travel is our business and a good travel agent will have knowledge that a layman would not have. Plus it's a good chance that the dealer will have first hand knowledge about the destination you want to go. Use a travel agent for their travel knowledge and resources, it is worth it.
A third advantage of using an agent is using the home agent, you have a representative in case something goes wrong on your trip. Most of these online travel booking sites have conditions in the fine print and if you're not careful, you could really end up with something that you want and when you reach your destination, if something goes wrong, it's you against the company, which can be an aggravating experience .
using a travel agent to book your trip if something goes wrong, you have someone in your corner to help you navigate through the system and do things for you. You see, agents have special relationships with travel suppliers. Sometimes all it takes is one phone call from a travel agency, and everything is done right. Of course, if you book online, you may be stuck out there on your own.
These are my three top reasons why you should use an agent vs. booking your trip. If you are looking for a good agent, contact me at 1-877-529-9555 or visit my website to see the vacation planning services we offer.