Everyday life is crazy busy. Most people work more than a 40-hour week, and the combination of emails, text messaging and remote access means being on-call nearly 24/7. Adding volunteer commitments, kids’ schoolwork and afterschool activities, and maybe squeezing in a workout here and there, there is little time left in a day to plan a vacation, much less take a vacation!
If you’re feeling stressed before you’ve even started thinking about vacation planning, it might be time to call on the services of a professional travel planner. From helping you identify the right vacation destination, saving you time and money, and serving as your advocate throughout the entire process, travel planners offer a range of services to craft a customized vacation just for you. Today, we’re highlighting five reasons to consider using a travel planner.
Travel Planners Save You Time.
Europe. The Caribbean. Alaska. U.S. National Parks. So many amazing places to explore. Where should you go? And once you’ve narrowed your selection, where do you stay? When do you go? How do you get there?
Could Costa Rica be your next vacation destination?
A travel planner will conduct countless hours of research on your behalf to ensure you select a destination that fits your interests, choose accommodations that suit your preferences and budget, and identify ways to maximize time at your dream destination. That affords you more time to plan your vacation outfits and build excitement for your upcoming trip. That’s much more fun than being hunched over the computer or on hold with travel suppliers!
Travel Planners Save You Money.
According to the 2017 American Society of Travel Agents “How America Travels” study, less than half of American travelers say they are “very confident” they can get the best price for their vacation without professional assistance. The study also revealed that 57% of those who have never used a travel agent say they would be more likely to do so after being told that agents save their clients an average of more than $300 per person per trip.
There is nothing that a travel planner enjoys more than finding the best deal for a client. It takes a great amount of time and effort to compare prices among travel suppliers, but that time saves you money.
And it doesn’t stop after a trip has been booked. Travel planners keep looking for deals and apply promotions to already-booked packages when applicable. The happiest clients are those that receive an unexpected email with an alert that their travel planner saved them $300, $500 or even $1,000 on a trip that’s been paid – more money to spend on food, wine, excursions and souvenirs!
Travel Planners Offer Customized Planning.
With the rise of online travel booking platforms, it may seem contradictory that in July 2017 Vogue declared that the use of travel agents is on the rise. Why? In this technological age, travelers are looking for vacation advisers rather than booking agents strictly securing flight itineraries and hotel stays. Today’s travelers seek destination experts to curate personalized vacation experiences not possible when booking via a computer.
Sure, you can use an online service to book a vacation package. BUT, will that online provider offer dining and touring experiences PERFECT for you and your family? (The answer is NO!)
A digital provider also won’t immediately answer your email, phone call or text when you’re already on vacation, and you’ve forgotten a confirmation number or encountered travel issues along the way. BUT, your travel planner will happily answer your call and resolve any unexpected hiccups.
Travel Planners Are Destination Experts.
Simply put, travel planners love traveling! Duh. They enjoy visiting new places, eating new foods, experiencing new adventures, lounging in new places, meeting new people and learning about new cultures. They also take great pride in introducing clients to their favorite places—even more than they enjoy experiencing these destinations themselves!
Travel planners specializing in Disney Destinations will be certified College of Disney Knowledge experts and will have visited Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort as well as cruised with Disney a number of times.
Disney Destination experts can tell you all about the best of visiting Walt Disney World in the fall.
Beyond Imagination Vacations Travel Planners Offer a Full Suite of Services.
You don’t have to stress about your vacation. The team at Beyond Imagination Vacations will take care of every detail and consult with you along the way to design the vacation of your dreams. We are there for you—before, during and after your trip. Vacations are supposed to be carefree and fun, after all!
In addition to vacation consulting and planning, there are other benefits when you partner with us.
Our FREE services include:
· Unlimited quotes to build the vacation of your dreams
· Personalized payment plans
· FastPass+ recommendations and selections for Walt Disney World
· Customized park touring plans for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and
other theme parks
· Cruise stateroom and deck selections for any cruise line
· Dining recommendations and reservations for any location
· Travel tips for any location
· Ground transportation recommendations and reservations for any location
· Stroller/wheelchair rentals
· Travel insurance
· Price monitoring on already-booked trips
· And much more!
