Nov 17 | Written By Lily Wins

Having worked in the travel and tourism sector for over two decades, I know a thing or two about perfect holidays. While the Internet has made it simpler than ever to locate and book (and save on) a villa rental in Tuscany or anyplace else, more and more websites are willing to do everything to make your vacation fantasies come true. However, many of these sites expose you to difficulties you don't have time for, such as hidden taxes, phony security deposits, and not disclosing that the apartment is a slum or lacks air conditioning. Research time can easily be wasted down the Internet's rabbit hole, never to be recovered.

Travel advisers play a unique function in the travel ecosystem, but our significance to customers has repeatedly demonstrated that it is frequently advisable to delegate the planning to an expert. Consequently to Forbes, "The costlier the trip, the greater the function of the travel agent as counselor. Three-quarters of leisure travelers who booked trips costing $10,000 or more used a travel agency for pre-trip preparation, and roughly half used one for trip booking."

However, if you've ever bought a ticket or hotel stay online, you've already found the significant benefits of booking through an online travel agency (OTA). Obviously, there are also some disadvantages. The fact is that, despite widespread predictions that the internet would eliminate travel agents when digital tools became available to every traveler, this has not occurred for various legitimate reasons...

I figured I would share with our readers some of the most important reasons why you should never travel without a professional travel advisor:

When you require an advocate, travel advisors have your back.

If something goes wrong during your trip, a professional travel agent would advocate for you and attempt to restore your holiday. When my clients travel, I feel as though I am going myself. To support our clients in times of need, we advisors make ourselves immediately available through phone, email, messenger, and text message.

Travel consultants get privileged access.

Travel consultants have access to a number of resources that the normal customer cannot utilize or is unaware of. Sometimes, we are able to secure you a better seat on an airline, more amenities at hotels, room upgrades, event tickets, and activities.

Travel agents are interconnected.

Clients may take advantage of travel advisers' global connections in the form of special discounts, experiences, and services in and around their destination.

Travel is more difficult than ever before.

Keeping up with so many alternatives is a full-time effort, due to the regular introduction of new cruise ships, resorts, and airfare categories. A professional's assistance with vacation planning and logistics can have a significant influence on your budget and enjoyment.

Travel advisors give a human aspect.

Travel consultants have a genuine interest in the pleasure and contentment of their customers and want to ensure that each and every trip results in wonderful experiences that last a lifetime. We listen, propose, modify, comprehend, and become a friend, as opposed to being merely a search engine or a computerized voice. I will accompany you before, during, and after your journey.

The travel agent has more knowledge than you do.

Have the Caribbean islands recovered from the latest hurricane? Is travel to the Middle East risk-free? Travel consultants do not simply sell a trip; we repeatedly find, investigate, and experience the locations we offer. You can cut your own hair, file your own taxes, and brew your own coffee, but a professional can perform these tasks more effectively. You may arrange your own holiday as well... Best of luck with it!

Travel advisors save you time.

Planning a vacation is difficult, and it's difficult to know what to trust. Travel advisers explore every aspect of a destination, from the size of hotel and cruise ship rooms to the local food alternatives. If I have not gone to the location you wish to visit, I know someone who has. Advisors can respond swiftly and accurately to your queries.

Frequently, travel consultants can save you money, and they also provide more value.

Even if your travel adviser charges a fee, you will obtain more value than you spent. Cruise lines and many resorts get the bulk of their clients through travel agents, which allows us to offer you exclusive incentives.

Then why are you still waiting? Leave the anxiety to us and let's Experience Something New!