Did you see the recent news story of the man who intended to purchase an airline ticket to Sydney, Australia for a cruise and ended up in Montana? For many it was quite an eye opener. For those of us in the travel industry it came as no surprise. We get several inquiries a month from people who need help sorting out an online purchase. Unfortunately for the purchaser, most conversations go something like this: “I hope you can help me, I purchased a vacation on a website….” You name it, the scenario has been presented to us as to why this “great deal” is now turning into a nightmare, like getting Sydney, Australia and Sidney, Montana confused.
Stories like this are just one example of why you should rely on the help of a travel professional to make sure you are getting the best value possible from your travel budget, and ending up at the correct destination.
Here are some of the reasons that our clients not only come back to us year after year, but also continue to recommend us to their friends and family.
#1 – I not only protect your vacation dollars, but also your time. I’ve been there, seen the resorts, know the locations and I take the time to get to know my clients as well as possible. I am able to match them with the right experience. I hate to see anyone waste money on the wrong vacation, even if it appears to be a great deal. One of my favorite travel quotes is “How cheap does a bad vacation have to be for it to be okay?”
#2 – I save them a lot of time and hassle. There is so much information on the internet these days that it is nearly impossible to know what is accurate and what is not. Thanks to my training, I know the options far better than most and am able to zero in on the best value very quickly. In addition, I’m the one who sits on hold, checks the prices, books the dining reservations, etc, saving clients hours and hours of mindless time.
#3 – I can get clients special treatment they can’t get on their own. Thanks to long standing relationships with travel suppliers, I can often get amenities, upgrades and other special VIP touches that my clients don’t have access to. So, even though many “do-it-yourself” vacations may save a few dollars, I often get my clients special amenities and inside information that is worth much more.
#4 – I am only one phone call away! If any unexpected surprises come up, such as a missed connection, my clients know they have just one phone call to make and I will take care of the rest.
As you can see, I’m passionate about making this the best experience possible for your family. I may not get you the cheapest deal – that’s what the online booking engines are for. But, if you are looking for a true partner with the expertise to do the job right and get you the best value, you’ve made the right choice in coming to me. There are a lot of “shiny, red objects” out there and it’s easy to get sucked in. If you find a better price, bring it to my attention so we can do a true apples to apples comparison and make sure it’s the right choice for your family.
The best part of my job is the opportunity to help clients realize their dreams of seeing the world.
Leave the details to me and you get to sit back, relax and enjoy the memories! Contact me or one of the other travel professionals at Slaydon’s Travel. We can make getting there as easy as being there!