Why the Internet hasn't put Travel Advisors out of work?

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Americans are ambivalent when it comes to getting away. Americans left 658 million vacation days on the table and yet, when we do manage to get out of the house, we're splurging more.

With so little vacation time and so much money at stake, the pressure is on to make every moment count. Maybe that's why the use of travel advisors has jumped more than 50 percent.

Many experts recommend building a long-term relationship with a travel advisor so that person can get to know you, your family, and your travel preferences.

Meet up with the travel advisor so that he or she can spend the time to understand your needs before actually sitting down to plan your vacation.

Once you found that perfect someone what will he or she do for you? Plenty.

Time and Money

One big reason to use a travel agent is to get a better deal. The American Society of Travel Advisors estimates vacationers will save an average of $452 per trip plus about four hours of planning by using one. Time is your most precious commodity, so why waste yours combing through 38 travel websites, the average number that DIY vacationers typically visit before booking?

Hidden Gems

While travel advisors can't always secure lower prices than travel sites, they can often score you an upgrade on your rental car or your hotel room or other perks that will improve your vacation and stretch your budget. Plus, with their knowledge find you hidden gems that you won’t find on the internet.

Peace of Mind

Travel Advisors can help you feel confident that your vacation will match your expectations. Travel advisors can warn you the travel brochure price, while attractive, may not be exactly what you'll end up paying if there are hidden fees, extra activities, or meals that aren't included in the 'all-inclusive package.' " When you book through an advisor, that person should be able to clarify all your costs upfront.

Help with Hiccups

And what if something goes awry when you're on the road? It's not 'if' something goes wrong, it's 'when' something goes wrong. When that happens, your travel advisor should be able to find you new accommodations, book a flight, or get you an emergency rental car, leaving you free to enjoy the rest of your vacation fun.

Good travel advisors, are experts at "planning and executing” experiences that you can't Google.

Dream Vacations

With so many travel options out there, it can be overwhelming. As your travel advisor we will work as your 'value interpreter'. Using our expertise, we will find amazing experiences that exceed your every desire, but not your budget. With our travel services, you will be confident that your Dream Vacation will be perfectly planned, hassle-free, and filled with moments you'll never forget.

Meet Up

So, let’s meet up to discuss your dream vacations. You can call Tyus Tours & Travel at 866-547-5362 to set up an appointment or visit us online at www.tyustours.com to request information and visit our Facebook page @tyustourstravel to add an appointment.

Also, you can tune into our radio show “Its Your Time 2 Travel” on talktainmentradio.com every Tuesday at 8 pm or join the conversation by calling 877-932-9766. On Its Your Time 2 Travel we discuss vacation getaways all over the world as well as address the many health benefits in taking time for vacations.