What are some good questions to ask a travel agent?

Destination
  • What destinations work well with my/our specific interests?
  • What is the best time of year to travel to this destination?
  • What excursions and/or activities do you suggest?




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  • How Do I Know I Can Trust This Travel Vendor?


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Interview the agent. Talk to the travel pro. Find out how long he or she has been in business. Ask about fees (yes, they charge booking fees, but they're worth it if you get into a pinch). I would recommend conducting the interview in person.

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Take advice from friends and business associates who use an agent they trust and always check business profiles on BBB.org. Visit or call several agencies to find the one that best suits your needs. Consider everything from the appearance of the office to the agent's willingness to listen and answer questions.

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Creative Conversation Starters about Travel
  1. What's the luckiest thing that ever happened in your travels?
  2. Where's the most relaxing place you've ever been?
  3. During which travel experience did you learn the most?
  4. What new local customs have you adopted following traveling?


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Travel Agents Take the Stress Out of Planning Agents help clients with all types of situations and are immersed in travel full-time, so they're aware of details you might not think of when planning on your own. Their knowledge and experience also gives them the foresight to prevent potential problems.

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Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail. If you have a complicated itinerary or faraway destination, you can benefit from an agent's advice. And if you hate sweating the details or become overwhelmed by all the information online, a travel agent can save you time and money.

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The primary role of a travel agent is to help people make travel arrangements, which might include booking flights, hotels, sightseeing tours, and making dining recommendations. A travel agent assesses each customer's unique needs, preferences, and budget to ensure their trip goes as smoothly as possible.

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The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) says that over 20% have visited 50 countries or more! Travel agents experience destinations and cultures first hand and as a result, they are able to truly advise clients on the best time to go, where to stay and what not to miss.

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10 Trip Planning Tips
  1. Research Your Destination. ...
  2. Visit the Doctor. ...
  3. Travel Insurance. ...
  4. Book Accommodation. ...
  5. Notify People. ...
  6. Prepare Contact Information. ...
  7. Get Your Essential Documents in Order. ...
  8. Practice Basic Language Skills.


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What is Travel Etiquette? Travel etiquette are guidelines to abide by when traveling to new places that may have different cultures, views, and common behaviors. It's important to research these before traveling.

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Generally, leisure travel agencies' main revenue is from commissions vendors pay on vacation packages, cruises, air, and other add-ons. However, consultation fees and service fees are becoming more common as agencies try to diversify income sources to become less dependent on supplier commissions.

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  • You're Not The One Planning Your Travel. While not planning your travel is a pro to some, for other travelers, it's a major con. ...
  • You Add Another Person To The Equation. ...
  • You Actually Have To Find The Agent. ...
  • They're Not Great For Spur-Of-The-Moment Changes.


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