Group Travel Made Easy
THE BENEFITS OF USING A TRAVEL ADVISOR
Booking travel for a group can feel like herding cats . Even though everyone in the group is going to the same destination , they all have different room preferences , food requirements , flight needs , entertainment expectations and budgets . You can let everyone book their own travel and hope for the best , or you can get a professional to handle all the details so that your group is on the same page . Here are the benefits to booking your group through such a professional .
More Fun , Less Stress Your travel advisor can handle all the legwork — from researching destinations to booking accommodations — so that all you have to worry about is what to pack . Advisors are the master coordinators ; everyone sends their details to the them , and then they make sure all transportation , activities and meals are lined up perfectly .
Significant Savings Who doesn ’ t love a good value ? Travel advisors take advantage of their longtime relationships with cruise lines and hotels to score exclusive perks like room upgrades , complimentary breakfasts and more . Plus , they might be able to access special group rates that can help you save big .
Personal Touches Travel advisors use their experience and expertise to offer personalized recommendations for your group . They ’ ve often been to the all-inclusive resort you ’ re staying at or sailed on your cruise ship , so they can offer firsthand advice about what works best for groups .
Special Requests Travel advisors make sure everyone in your squad feels like a VIP . They ’ ll help with special dietary needs or booking rooms with easy accessibility , and they
can help you celebrate special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays .
Activities Galore No one wants to deal with endless group texts trying to agree on a restaurant or an activity that will cater to everyone ’ s needs . Travel advisors can book dining reservations and arrange group activities that everyone will love .
24 / 7 Support Your travel advisor becomes your group ’ s guardian angel , ready to swoop in and save the day if any issues arise . If anyone in your group is having difficulties arriving on time due to severe weather or flight cancellations , your advisor will be there to help make new travel arrangements .
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