3. Our only job is to plan travel… literally

Think about what you know about your job that no one else does. Then, think about how you’d like to have similar, insider knowledge when it comes to planning your next trip! A travel advisor can not only save you money, but also a lot of time and effort. If you’ve ever booked travel by yourself, you know how many hours, and often days, you can spend digging through the avalanche of options and (mis)information available on the Internet.  Our travel advisors are master planners who can efficiently coordinate everything from flights and hotels to tours and transfers to create a seamless and worry-free ​​journey. They can also advise on questions you might not have considered, like visa requirements, vaccinations, current travel advisories and others to help prevent any troubles while you’re in destination.

World Health Organization (WHO): Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.  In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered  coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19, which it was unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. 
Symptons of COVID-19: The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
Center for Diease Control (CDC): Transmission of the virus occurs by droplets from coughing or sneezing or direct contact. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. 
Before Traveling: As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
Get Travel Insurance: We always advice travelers to purchase travelers insurance. It is critical, especially for international travel, to know there are different types and coverages so you can purchase the right kind. Even a cancel for any reason coverage (CFAR) will not provide a complete refund. You wil still be subject to cancellation fees.

Never sweat planning a vacation again.
​In the age of the Internet, relying on a human instead of a search engine may seem completely medieval. While planning your own trip may sound nice in theory, Google and Yelp reviews can only take you so far — sometimes experience is just plain necessary. Still need convincing? Check out these five reasons why you should always use an experienced travel agent.

They’ve been there, done that.
Travel agents make it their business to experience a destination, restaurant, or personally participate in an activity before recommending it to their clients. If they haven’t personally been there, they are well connected with other agents or locals who are more than eager to fill in the gaps! No guessing or finger crossing on your part, when you work with a travel agent.

They have connections.
Travel agents have friends in high places. They cultivate personal relationships with representatives at the companies they sell, which they can leverage to get you the best experience possible. “Sold out” doesn’t always mean “sold out” if you know the right people.

It’s a full-time job.
Not many of us have an extra 10+ hours a week to spend researching, calling and negotiating prices. Both you and your travel agent get up and go to work every morning — so why spend your precious time on what they already do for a living?

You get the best option.
If you call a hotel and ask about open rooms, the concierge certainly isn’t going to tell you if the hotel around the block sounds like a better fit. Your agent has access to databases full of information that result in the best possible experience for you.

Travel to only the best places.
Ever notice how when you ask Siri for a recommendation, you end up at the same overbooked restaurant as every other tourist in town? Travel agents come backed with region-specific knowledge that will keep you on the cutting edge and vacationing like a local.

Your next trip comes easy!
Finding a good travel agent is like finding a good hairdresser — you tend to want to keep them around. The more great experiences you have, the more excited you’ll be to plan your next big adventure with an agent you know you can trust.