Why you should engage a Personal Travel Consultant when you are planning your next holiday

Now that travel is back on the agenda and overseas visits will be possible again from May this year, more than ever before you should be talking to a Personal Travel Consultant before you make any decisions or put any plans in place. So here is why you should engage a Personal Travel Consultant when you are planning your next holiday:

What does a Personal Travel Consultant do?

As a Personal Travel Consultant, I first find out all about you and your preferences, travel needs, budget and ideas. I want to know not just what kind of holiday you are thinking of, but the details of the kind of experience you have in mind. What do you like to do on holiday? What are your interests and those of your travelling companions or family? I will ask you about where you’ve been in the past, what you enjoyed and didn’t enjoy so much. I will want to understand what is really important to you, what your particular needs might be and to start to put together some ideas that tick all the boxes. Then using my own knowledge, experience and contacts in the travel industry I will start to put together a range of different holidays within your budget. As part of the Hays Travel Group, the largest independent travel group in the UK, I have access to over 450 different companies with expertise all over the world. I can access deals and packages not available to the general public; all covered by ABTA. I will check every detail of your holiday, from door to door, so that even things you hadn’t thought of, I have.

If you’d rather have a holiday that is specifically planned and designed around you, rather than one that is ‘off the peg’ and planned around large groups all getting the same experience, then you need a Personal Travel Consultant.

It is more important than ever to consult with an expert when planning a holiday.

We all remember last year when some lucky people had trouble-free holidays in the sun, but others suffered cancellations, last-minute changes to covid regulations and postponements. Many people ended up trying to get their money back which took a long time, and others were left frustrated and bemused by the complexities of it all. When some of my clients suffered from some of these issues I was able to intervene to get their money back faster, re-book so that deposits were not lost, and was able to support my clients in the complex and time consuming decisions. But just as importantly because of my knowledge of the industry and eyes and ears on the ground, I was able to advise my clients about where it was safest to go, how it was safest to travel and when.

We all hope and expect this year to be very different now that millions of us have had our vaccine. But you will still need to be mindful of some travel restrictions to some countries and regions and, because demand is likely to outstrip supply this year, you will need to act quickly and with professional knowledge beside you. I can advise you with the most up to date information for your safety and to minimise the chances of disappointments and disruptions.

I can also make sure that you have the right travel insurance that includes covid related issues, so you can relax and have the stress-free holiday you’ve been waiting for.

A Personal Travel Consultant can save you time and money

My services are completely free of charge to you. Also, it can be a very time-consuming business trying to find your perfect holiday within the many countries, destinations and resorts, and while you are trying to research these options you may miss out on them as others beat you to it. There will be some really good deals around as countries seek to woo travellers back, but they will be snapped up quickly. I have personal contacts in many resorts and countries and can direct you quickly to those that will meet your requirements and your budget. And as part of the Hays Travel Group we have significant buying power and influence. But most of all you will have your perfect holiday at no extra cost to yourself.

So what do you have to lose other than worry and stress? Contact me today and let’s get the holiday you have waited so long for, planned and booked. Then you can relax and look forward to the holiday you will remember for years to come, for all the right reasons!