What else does a travel advisor do? A few months ago, I wrote about my job. I’m a travel advisor. A curator. Bucket list ticker offer. Whatever you want to call it. Essentially, I do all aspects of a trip, from the minute your head leave the pillow in the morning before you leave to when it hits the pillow on your return. I research and book hotels. I research and book flights – domestic and international. Car rentals too, or private drivers, helicopters, private planes, and trains. But what else does a travel advisor do?
What else does a travel advisor do?
I can secure appointments for last minute passport or visa applications. I’ve arranged emergency passports too, and handled the dreaded “I can’t find my passport,” phone call. If you’re in a foreign country and have a passport problem, I’ll assist in getting you to the nearest embassy or consulate.
I’m also your main point of contact from the minute I charge my planning fee. Need to change dates of your hotel stay in Rome? Done. Looking for a last-minute dinner reservation in Paris? I’ll reach out to the concierge and handle it so you can continue your afternoon at the Louvre. Weather delays in Iceland? I’ll arrange your hotel and a private car to the Blue Lagoon.
I can be your source of information. Regardless of how much you know about a destination, I’ll be there to make sure you’ve got the updated visa information, passport requirements, currency details, and more.
But even more than that. I’m with you every step of the way. I won’t just book your trip and forget about you. I’ll stay in touch even after your final deposits are paid in March and you’re patiently waiting for your trip in August. You might even find a surprise in your mail to keep you excited about your trip.
I’m pretty sure Expedia doesn’t do that.
Why book with a Virtuoso advisor
Even the Wall Street Journal loves the Virtuoso advisor. We are the new breed, as they say, crafting bespoke experiences in remote destinations. A Virtuoso advisor can get perks and privileges that the online agencies can’t. You’ll be treated like the VIP you are. And if the hotel is overbooked? You’re not the one getting bumped. Virtuoso advisors like myself have connections around the globe. We can pick up the phone and call the GM of a property in the Maldives or Facebook message the sales director of a Fijian property to ask about a particular room.
A Virtuoso advisor is your ticket to the world. So, what else does a travel advisor do? Everything necessary to ensure every trip is the trip of a lifetime.
