There's a lot of confusion as to what travel advisors are and what they do. Frankly, the industry has allowed the term "travel advisor" to become something that spans the spectrum, from a guy who signed up for $50 on a random website to get "perks" but doesn't actually plan to sell anything, to the professional agencies generating millions of dollars in sales by making sure their clients get a fantastic level of service.
Knowing When To Reach Out To A Travel Advisor
Before Heather Hills, Travel Advisor, Flow Voyages, became a travel advisor, we would book different cruises with and without one, depending on what we were doing. Frankly, it's not right for everyone. These are the situations where it can make the biggest difference.
When You Want A Personal Connection
If you want someone you can talk to, who knows you and can answer your questions, a travel advisor gives you that. It's the biggest reason to work with one.
When You Need Help Choosing The Right Ship, Itinerary And Excursions
Picking the right ship and itinerary is a big decision, and a good advisor also knows which excursions fit your needs. If you're not sure where to start, that expertise is worth having.
When You Want Someone To Call If The Trip Goes Sideways
Working with a travel advisor can be the difference between a memorable trip and one that goes sideways with nobody to reach out to when you need help.
If you're deciding, start with our Q&A on travel advisors. The poll on the best tip for new cruisers has more on why I recommend one.