If you’re like most people, you can’t wait to plan your next trip! Whether it's domestic or international, travel has become more complex in negotiating an ever-changing set of rules and protocols. Working with a travel advisor not only reduces stress but also allows you to focus on a well-deserved relaxing vacation. Here are the five top reasons to use a travel advisor:

1. Time

Time is our most important asset. When you have a trip idea, do you go online, google the destination, research hotels and read ALL the related reviews? Have you done this and realized 20 hours have gone by with no decision at all? Working with a travel advisor saves you time and offers carefully vetted choices for your vacation. This prevents you from second-guessing your decision or worse, arriving at your destination and realizing the place isn’t at all that the website presented. Our hotel and villa properties are the best of the best, providing safety, comfort, luxury, and an experience you will remember.

2. Support

When you book with a travel advisor, you’ll have a live voice and an advocate if there are bumps in the road. Because I work with trusted experts throughout the world, you’ll sleep soundly knowing there is someone on the ground to help if it’s needed, whether that’s in Lake Como or Botswana. Being part of Brownell Travel, the oldest, most well-respected travel agency in the US, and Virtuoso, a luxury travel professional network, allows for an additional vote of confidence and support. This is especially important in this post-COVID, “let’s get out there” world!

3. Exclusive Treatment

When you work with a travel advisor, you’ll receive an enhanced travel experience and value-added exclusive amenities at no extra cost to you! Perks are only part of it; we also send a customized VIP letter to the hotel before your arrival to ensure your requests are prioritized and so the general manager knows you’re arriving. We offer all Virtuoso and luxury partner hotel amenities from the most amazing brands in the industry. These are perks and amenities that you can’t get by booking online and, in the end, you’ll feel like you are welcomed and well taken care of.

4. Unique Experiences

If you can dream it, we can make it happen with insider access and special relationships from a world of experts! Today’s travel wish lists include connections to a location through its people, culture, and food, and we have the connections and contacts to realize your experience of a lifetime. Out-of-the-box experiences tailored to you are our specialty.

5. Relationship

Together, we build an advisor/client relationship based on trust. When we work together, I spend time getting to know how you like to travel, what you like to do, whether you prefer “busy all day” or leisurely tours, if anyone in your party has any health conditions, and what the next few trips on your bucket list are. When creating the perfect itinerary, I consider all these things, working within your budget, and I become an expert in you!

If you’re ready to start planning, I am! Reach out to me about your dream trip - whether it be this summer or next year, it’s never too early to start! Let’s Go!

Why 2021 will be the year of the travel agent, Washington Post

Top 5 Reasons To Use A Travel Advisor Now