March 22, 2024
There’s a common misunderstanding about what travel agents actually do. We quote and book vacations, make personalized itineraries and plans for you, and take pride in booking the best vacation that you will always remember. The best part is that our services come at no additional cost to you compared to self-booking. We don’t get paid an hourly wage, nor do we receive anything if you don’t book with us. Travel agents are paid commission from travel service suppliers only on the trips we book after you return home from traveling.
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February 21, 2024
People often ask me about overwater bungalows, so I wanted to give an overview of some popular destinations to help travelers make a decision when considering the experience. The very first of these iconic accommodations were introduced in the Tahitian Islands in 1967, on Raiatea, by three Americans who had moved there, opened hotels, and wanted to give guests direct access to the lagoon. More
were soon built in Moorea and Bora Bora, and they became so popular that similar structures began emerging worldwide.
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December 14, 2017
As a travel professional, I can manage all of your travel plans to a T. However, your actual experiences are not always plannable. Luckily, there are some great travel apps to help with just about any aspect of your trip. Referred by Mark Travel and Travel 45 are a few top travel apps for you to add to your packing list:
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October 28, 2017
I recently read a review titled What you Don’t Know About TripAdvisor, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to express my thoughts on one of the most popular trip review websites. As an experienced travel agent and traveler, I find myself agreeing with the article.
I have first-hand experience that these reviews are not always a good resource for people looking for advice on a property.
For instance, I had booked a family group that had issues from the start, forgetting passports, losing wallets, couples fighting and when they got to the resort they were already so stressed that nothing would make them happy, so they gave the resort a bad review at one star. I had a second group go two weeks later to the exact same resort and loved everything about it and gave it a five star review.
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