planning a dream vacation
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Planning a dream vacation from a Travel Agent's perspectiveTRANSCRIPT
Planning a dream vacationLaDonna Easley Allen, CTA
Choose Your Destination
• Escorted tour brochures• Travel Guides• Tourist Boards• Travel Channel• Travel Agent!
Budget!Set Realistic goalsPlan far in advanceIncidentals / Ancillary fees
Some things to consider….• All inclusive vs. FIT (Fully Independent Travel)• Cruise vs. Escorted Tour• What type of traveler are you?• What is the Purpose of your vacation?• Compatibility of Traveling Companions…• What do you like to do in your everyday activities?• Do you like nightlife or somewhere quiet?
Cruise
Escorted TourTraveling on a preplanned itinerary with a group…
Includes all meals, drinks, non motorized watersports and more!
All Inclusive Resorts
Fully Independent Travel
Group travel and Destination Weddings• Travel with groups• Friends• Family• Co workers• Perks for group leaders
• Destination Weddings• Document requirements • Perks for couple• Honeymoon / Wedding Registry
Travel Insurance!• Travel Insurance covers cancellation, delays, lost
baggage and
•MEDICAL COVERAGE!
Documents and Papers• Passports and Visas• Passports must have 6 months validity beyond return date
• Make copies of all documents• Carry them somewhere other than with your documents
• Register your trip with the State Department• Vaccination Certificates
With a little preparation you can have the trip of a lifetime!Cheers!