“Why should I book my vacation through you instead of booking it on my own?”  I hear this question all the time, so why not try to explain the benefits of using a travel agent.   

Travel agents rarely charge fees.

Believe it, it’s true!  I can recall one rare instance in which I charged an additional fee for my vacation planning services. I pieced together an independent tour of Spain from beginning to end:  planes, trains, hostels, castles, hotels, beaches, bullfights & museums.  It was so special and unique that my clients were worried that I didn’t charge enough. 

Relax and let a travel agent save you time and money.

Why waste hours researching your own vacation? You have better things to do, whereas I actually enjoy doing the research.  I have access to many reliable vacation suppliers who are competing for your business.  I WILL find you the best prices and I will do so quickly and efficiently. I’ll save you both time and money that may be better spent on shopping for a new vacation wardrobe. Right, ladies?

Alleviate stress.

Isn’t a vacation supposed to be relaxing from beginning to end? Your PRE-vacation planning should be stress-free as well.  Let me worry about the details of your trip, you have enough to worry about.

Vacation the way you want to vacation.

I’m like a therapist, your travel therapist.  You come to my office or call and we talk about the following:  your past vacations, what you liked or didn’t like, all your future vacation wants and needs, your family and/or your significant other.  I analyze all the information and then recommend the proper course of vacation action that suits everyone’s wants, needs and means. 

Experience.

Who doesn’t love looking at atlases and travel brochures?! Seriously, I love it. A few of my other favorite past times are:  studying cruise ship deck plans, collecting destination specialist certifications and touring hotels, cruise ships and resort areas. 

Local Connection.

Take comfort in the fact that I am a qualified travel fire fighter, ready to spring into action whenever I get the call.  Did you miss your flight or connection and the airlines are being less than helpful? Is the hotel telling you that they over-booked?  Call me, I am your friendly, familiar voice that knows how to deal with travel emergencies.  No worries, I got  your back.

So let me ask you, “Why WOULDN’T you use a travel agent?”

Ginger Millward

Travel Consultant/Owner-Ginger’s Getaways 

gingersgetaways@wowway.com or 248-659-8812

www.gingersgetaways.com