Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2018 | Page 354

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If you are planning a trip to Haiti, it will be best
to enlist the services of a tour operator and/
or a receptive operator to help make your trip
memorable. Not only do tour and receptive
operators have invaluable knowledge about
Haiti and its traditions, they also know the
hidden treasures that very few people have
the privilege of visiting. They have excellent
relationships with service providers and can
recommend hotels and restaurants that offer
services and prices that meet your tastes
and needs. They can tell you where to go, the
best time to go there, and organize your
transport and lodging. Tour and receptive
operators have access to information on all
of Haiti’s destinations and can therefore offer a
good time and a great first experience. They can
also assist with:
LOGISTICS: Things that might seem obvious
in other countries can be quite different in Haiti.
Road signs are limited; maps and GPS services
are not always available. Tour and receptive
Photo Credit: www.ExperienceHaiti.org
operators will manage all of the logistics for you,
leaving you with more time to relax and enjoy
your stay to the fullest.
SAFETY: As is the case in other countries,
some areas are not recommended for visitors.
Tour and receptive operators make sure that
you are aware of the risk and take the necessary
precautions to ensure your safety throughout
Haiti’s many destinations, for the duration of
your stay.
NETWORKING : Receptive operators also work
in partnership with the travel agencies in
your country of origin. For a true personalized
service, your local travel agent can contact
a receptive operator in Haiti at the time your
travel arrangements are made for your stay in
Haiti. Similarly, once on the ground in Haiti,
several Travel Agencies are available to connect
you to one of the receptive operators. The more
the network is involved, the better service you
will receive.