Reasons to use a Travel Agent
Published on: September 1, 2014
As you start planning your trip, you might begin feeling overwhelmed with all of the information – and travel deals – you find online. That’s when you will start realizing why a travel agent is really useful. Take a look at some of the benefits of using these professionals.
Travel agents can save you time
There are so many websites offering travel deals these days that it can be hard to find what you need. You could spend days looking at sites offering everything from cheap hotel reservations to cheap travel insurance. By the time you find what you want, it may be too late to make the reservations you need. A travel agent can simplify the planning process for you. A travel agent can provide lots of options for you to choose from, at which point he or she can make reservations for flights, rental cars, lodging and anything else you will need on your trip. This leaves you with only two things to do – pack and enjoy your trip!
Travel agents can get you extras
Travel agents are known for getting the best deals on major travel expenses, such as plane tickets, and that is a result of having connections to the travel supplier that the average person does not have. But that’s not all. They can also often throw in extras that you can’t get on your own. Examples of some perks you might get with a travel agent include private tours, free meals, and upgrades with hotels, airlines and rental car companies. These types of benefits can make your experience better than ever without costing a lot.
Of course, you don’t necessarily need a travel agent to book your trip and purchase travel insurance. Blue Cross offers travel insurance you can afford. Get a free quote online or by phone.