Does this sound like you? You decided to research, plan and book a vacation or group trip. You spent endless hours looking for the perfect location and accommodations. Then you spent more time comparing rates and travel options. You ended up exhausted from planning the trip.

 NOW layer into your exhaustion dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

 Frequent flight schedule changes occur as airlines scramble to rework schedules.

• Travel restrictions wreak havoc during the planning process.
• Accommodation availability limitations and changes.

 AND you have so many questions and uncertainties.

• When does a destination have available booking dates?
• Which hotels and nearby attractions are open?
• Are entire islands open or closed?
• Are nonstop flights still available for the intended travel dates?
• Who will take care of you when hotels or airlines cancel or change arrangements?
• Who will get you travel vouchers when your trip requires rebooking or get you a refund?

Travelers have always needed an expert who can save them time and manage costs. But now, the role of a travel advisor has evolved. You need answers to in the moment questions and manage uncertainties. Travel advisors have become sourcing detectives. We are no longer only a go-between for travel consumers and travel suppliers.

 A professional travel advisor today is…

• Well connected to critical resources within the travel industry.
• Allowed exclusive access to certain travel options and packages.
• Able to get current and reliable information in the shortest amount of time.
• Advocating for their clients’ needs.
• In touch with hotels that allow flexibility for prepaid reservations.

Case in point…

There have been staff decreases throughout the travel industry. Telephone wait times are 2 to 5 hours before a cruise line or resort representative answers a call. That is a ridiculous amount of time for a consumer to be on hold. A good travel advisor sits on hold for you to get a resolution to the issue.

Now more than ever, it is important to work with a travel advisor who knows travel restrictions and risks. They will know which borders are open or closed. And which destinations require quarantine upon arrival.

Overall, a professional travel advisor will advocate for clients when travel gets confusing. They help clients by providing useful, relevant and trustworthy information in a timely manner.

My #1 priority is to make your voyage or dream vacation as carefree as possible. Let’s talk about your next trip…even if it’s not until 2021. Contact me for a free trip plan. This is a limited time offer.