How To Work With a Travel Agent

A lot of people mistakenly think that using a travel agent is difficult and more expensive than it will be if they book their trip themselves online. The truth is, using a travel agent is not difficult. In fact, it is much easier and takes less of an effort than booking your own trip.

Think about it like this. If you wanted to get the oil changed on your car, sure you could go to the auto parts store, grab all the materials you needed and do the job yourself. But that would take a lot of time and effort. By going to an auto shop that specializes in oil changes, you'd save time, energy, and sweat a lot less :-)

The same goes with using a travel agent to book your vacation. 

Most travel agents specialize in different types of travel like cruises, ski packages, or all-inclusive resorts, while some focus on specific destinations. Finding a travel agent is as simple as doing a Google search or even better, ask a friend or family member who they recommend.

When contacting a travel agent to plan your vacation, there is some information you should be ready to provide. You should want have a definite or approximate date of travel. Because travel rates fluctuate often, the date of travel will make a huge difference in the price. You should also have some idea of the type of vacation you want or what activities you'd like to do while on vacation. 

Next, be ready to provide the number of passengers and ages of any children traveling. Some resorts will charge you based on the child's age. Last but not least, you should have money ready to put down or pay in full for your trip. Depending on how far in advance you are booking the trip, a payment plan may be available. Unfortunately if you are booking your trip within two months prior your departure, vacation layaway will probably not be available.

For more information on layaway vacation plans or questions about planning your next vacation, contact Dana Williams at Williams Travel and Cruises.

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