Thursday, April 13, 2006
Think travel agents are a thing of the past? Think again. Money Magazine's Editor, Jean Chatzky, maintains the need for a travel agent still exists. I agree. Who better to do all the research and leg work for you? Know where you want to go already? I'll help you get there. Want inspiration for your next trip? I'll help you with that too.
Drop me a line when you need assistance with your next trip, whether it be for business or pleasure. In the meantime, keep an eye on this site as I'll be frequently posting travel tips and destinations that are not-to-be-missed.
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Columnist Everett Potters says that I should help you. And who are we to argue with him?
Yes, you still need a travel agent
Why call on a travel agent when you can book a trip on the Web? Because to survive in a wired world, the best agents have become travel specialists. Some focus on cruises or golf; others, on adventure travel or honeymoons. When they recommend a romantic beach getaway, it's because they've been there, not because they found nice pictures on the Internet.
"People are finally realizing that travel agents are professionals, like financial planners," says Keith Waldon of the Virtuoso consortium of agents.
But like all professionals, they charge for their services. The American Society of Travel Agents says more than 96% of agents now charge fees, which average $26.93 for booking a flight and $65 for planning a trip. Detailed itineraries can run $200 or more.
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