10 ways that you could be missing out by not using a Personal Travel Consultant

So, how to make the most of our future adventures?  More and more discerning travellers are choosing to use their own travel professionals and here are some of the many reasons why:

Because they will….

1: Save you time and hassle. Have you ever spent hours, maybe days or weeks, searching hundreds of websites and review sites only to wonder how recent those photos actually were and what about that negative review you read on page 5 of trip advisor questioning all the other positive reviews?  Your travel consultant will save you all of that wasted time and hassle as they will tap into their knowledge, experience and vast resources.  They will always be able to find the perfect holiday for you, whatever your dreams or budget and if they haven’t personally been to where you want to go, they know someone who has.

2: Provide personalised service. Wherever you want to visit or whatever you want to do, your travel consultant will really listen to what you are looking for and more specifically how you want to feel on your hard-earned vacation.  They will then tailor-make an itinerary just for you that will tick all your boxes so that you can relax knowing that everything is taken care of.

3: Help you navigate the new normal in travel. Most travel professionals have spent much of the recent period of restricted travel, studying the industry and staying up to date with the ever-changing regulations from around the world.   They will provide the latest information regarding entry requirements for practically every country on the planet and give you the reassurance and peace of mind that you have everything covered and that you can still travel in safety. 

4: Not Charge you any extra!  Thought I better put this one close to the top as you must be thinking by now that all these benefits must surely come at a premium cost?   The brilliant news is that most consultants will not charge you a penny for their services as they get paid by suppliers when their clients travel.  How amazing is that!?

5: Offer you unlimited choice. Most people don’t realise that what they can find on the internet themselves is no-where near everything that is actually out there and possible.  Major sites can leave out many flight options and sometimes even whole airlines.  In addition to this, there are many Trade only suppliers that deal exclusively with travel professionals, which means that by booking online yourself, you are potentially missing out on your perfect travel option, which is at the very least a shame and thankfully easily avoidable!

6: Be a Human with a heart. Yes, you will get to speak to a real-life human being who will listen and offer personal recommendations, care and compassion, things that can never be replaced by an online robot.  Travel is their passion and as small business owners, their livelihoods depend on you having the most incredible holidays and telling all your friends about them.  You will undoubtedly be very well looked after. 

7: Deliver better trips and be on top of any new and exciting possibilities. They may not always be the cheapest, although they often are, but they will make sure that you get the absolute best value and experience for your money. They may well suggest excursions, activities or unique services that you didn’t even know existed.

8: Provide the best support and have your back. Your travel consultant will respond to urgent things – well – urgently!  They are always just a quick call, text or email away which means while others are waiting in line or on the end of the phone to try and get assistance from an unknown random person, your travel professional will already be taking care of you so that all you have to do is relax. 

9: Potentially offer some perks for free! Who doesn’t love to get more for their money or a little freebie?  Professional consultants can often use their great relationships with suppliers to offer upgraded rooms, better seats on flights or guarantee interconnecting rooms for example. 

10: Remember your travel preferences. They will not only make planning and booking a holiday as easy as possible for you but they will also remember important details like which seat you like to sit in on the aircraft, your dietary requests, your birthday or anniversary or if you are taking a trip for another special occasion and pride themselves in offering first-class customer service at all times.  

A bad vacation cannot be undone so maybe you owe it to yourself to trust your future holidays to a professional?  After all, you wouldn’t cut your own hair…. would you?!