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How to choose a Travel Agent
After spending the last ten years on what seemed like the brink of extinction for the travel agencies, the travel service industry is making a rousing comeback. As travel becomes more and more difficult and unpredictable, travelers who moved away from travel agents in favor of self-service internet booking are rediscovering the true value of a good travel agent, and returning in droves.
Benefits of using Travel By Benny
• Help when things go wrong. Many internet customers complain that when problems arise – even common situations like missed flights or lost hotel reservation – there is no one to help. A good travel agent is available 24/7, and has the expertise (and often the connections) to quickly take care of problems as they arise, removing the burden from the traveler.
• Time savings. The sheer number of on-line booking companies means that it may take hours to find the best deals on your own. One quick call to you travel agent and the work is done for you.
• Information. Travelers often find that accommodations, restaurants or day tours that look fantastic on-line are a disappointment once they arrive. Your travel agent will be able to give you recommendations (often from personal experience) that fit your needs and preferences.
• Knowledge and experience. The more complicated your travel plans, the less likely you will be successful on your own. For example, travel agents can fined that particular remote flight and destination. Your travel agent can brief you on social customs, currency and water quality, and let you know what the airline luggage weight restrictions are on leg of your journey.
• A good agent will ask a lot of questions, covering things such as dietary restrictions, whether aisle or window seats are preferred, if you have a favorite airline or frequent flier membership, whether you prefer a resort or downtown hotel, and much more. This information is essential in planning travel that meets your interests, needs, and budget. If the agent does not ask you questions, chances are you won’t receive the level of service that you should expect.
While travel agency services are no longer free to the public (fees typically range anywhere from $20.00 to $100.00 depending on the complexity of the arrangements). The Travel By Benny offers wholesale rates for international travel, particularly Israel. The fares are lower than the internet and published airline fares. There is no fee for the wholesale fare and you are going to save up to 40% in most cases. A lot of clients will tell you that good travel agents are worth their weight in gold. Especially when your agent has more then 26 years experience in the business. Definitely you will be wise to choose Travel By Benny.