why book with a travel advisor?
Lanyu Island, approximately two hours off the coast of Taiwan
If you're anything like me, you might have thought that travel agents were a relic of the past, rendered obsolete by the almighty World Wide Web. After all, with the ability to find information about any destination with Google and complete your own bookings, why involve a middleman?
“While technology has undoubtedly transformed the way we travel, travel is a human-powered industry”
Google can provide you with a list of the top hotels in Aruba, but can it recommend the hotel that is right for you after learning about your interests, preferences, and needs?
Does Google have unique working relationships with hotel and cruise partners?
A trusted travel advisor can offer offer personalized recommendations and insider insights that you won't find online, and they can unlock exclusive perks and amenities that you wouldn't receive by booking directly. So, before you click "confirm" on that hotel booking site, you should first consider the top reasons to book with a travel advisor:
Travel like a VIP with free perks, like complimentary breakfast, welcome amenities, priority room upgrades, early and/or late checkout as available, and more.
You can get access to these perks by booking through me for the same rate that you would pay booking directly with the hotel - plus, the 5000+ preferred hotels in Andante Escapes’ network will do all but roll out the red carpet for you as a guest. Why is that? The industry secret is that hotels love hosting guests who have booked with a travel advisor. Hotels understand that guests who have booked with a travel advisor are more likely to enjoy their stay because they’ve been appropriately matched to the property. Those guests are also more likely to lean into everything the hotel has to offer, and they are more likely to be return customers.
At the Waldorf Astoria Cancun in 2022, I received a bottle of premium tequila and a personalized note as a welcome amenity!
2. Enjoy the vacation before the vacation by delegating the booking logistics to a trusted person who is just as invested in your vacation as you are.
When you book with Andante Escapes, you are working with a real person (not a call center or webpage) whose only goal is to ensure your vacation is everything you want it to be. As your travel advisor, I take the time to get to know you so that I can match you to the right vacation that fits your interests, preferences, and budget (no inauthentic upselling here!) because I’m trying to cultivate a relationship with you for the long-haul. With my affiliation with Fora, one of the top modern travel agencies globally, I have access to a robust international network of travel experts and advisors to tap into to make every stay perfect.
3. Travel in a way that is fully aligned with your values.
Andante Escapes can assist you in crafting a travel experience that resonates deeply with your personal beliefs and principles. By understanding your values, whether they be environmental sustainability, cultural immersion, or social responsibility, I can curate a journey that fulfills your wanderlust and ensures your dollars leave a positive impact. Together, we can ensure that every aspect of your travel, from destination selection to accommodation choices, activities, and interactions, reflects and supports what matters most to you.
Sea lions on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos
