Do You Need a Travel Advisor? Here's What I Actually Do
Wondering if a travel advisor is worth it? Here's what a Maryland-based advisor actually handles and why working with one typically costs you nothing extra.
Do You Need a Travel Advisor? Here's What I Actually Do
A lot of people assume booking directly is cheaper or easier than working with an advisor. In most cases, neither is true, and I want to explain why.
Travel advisors usually don't cost you anything extra
Resorts, cruise lines, and tour operators pay advisors a commission for bringing them business. That means you typically pay the same price (or less), thanks to advisor-only promotions, whether you book through me or directly.
What I actually do for you
Planning a trip involves more than picking a destination. I compare resorts, ships, and room categories against your budget and travel style, track promotions and price drops after you've booked, handle changes if something goes wrong, and stay available before, during, and after your trip if questions come up.
When a travel advisor makes the biggest difference
Advisors add the most value on trips with more moving parts: family vacations with different ages and interests, group trips with multiple travelers to coordinate, first-time cruises where cabin and itinerary choice matters, and any trip where you'd rather not spend hours comparing options yourself.
How to get started
If you're on the fence, you don't need a finalized plan. Share your destination ideas (or your budget and travel dates if you don't have a destination yet), and I'll take it from there.