"Why use a travel agent when I can book a cruise myself online?

Frankly there are plenty of reasons to work with a professional travel agent. We'll give you 7 good reasons here in this post. By the time you get done reading I'll bet you'll be saying "Why not book with a travel agent!"

Most people don't understand how travel agents work. Many people think travel agents are extinct...like corner video rental stores. I's no wonder folks don't understand all the benefits of having a great travel agent on your side working for you. 

 A travel agent that specializes in family travel knows the average parents only get about 15 chances to create memorable vacation experiences together while their children.  How do you want your kids to remember their childhood vacations? 

If you're trying to decide whether to reach out to a travel agent or go it alone, here are a few important points to consider:

Questions we often get from parents is how and what to pack for a family cruise:

• How formal is formal night?
• What about the kids?
• What will I need to pack for shore excursions?
• Do I need a jacket?...a dinner jacket?...a tux?
• Can I change clothes as soon as I get on board the ship?
• and more

Don't worry, as travel agents, we've got you covered! Here are 12 answers to those FAQs ..plus some  answers to questions you might yet have thought about yet.

If you're seeking the answer to this question online, you're probably sorting through hundreds of millions of answers and suggestions.  It's overwhelming!  And every time you see photos of another all inclusive vacation option that could be a contender, it looks even more enticing than the last one. 

EDITED Jan 2023- Taking the family to Europe is the dream of many parents.  Of course, when you’re talking about a family vacation, budget is always a top consideration.

Parents googling this question are trying to plan and budget. You’re looking for a “ball park” to see if a trip to Europe is affordable for your family. 

 We travel agents get this question a LOT from parents with little ones.  Generally the answer to this question is "yes".  There are however, several points that you may want to consider when it comes  to sleeping like a baby when you're all on vacation together.

2018 promises to be another good year over for the travel industry but particularly exciting for the family travel market. Research done by the Family Travel Association have been predicting about an 8% growth in the $150 billion dollar family travel market.  Affordability is always a key motivating factor when it comes to making family vacation decisions.  With the passing of President Trumps "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" that was signed into law on Dec. 22, average American families can expect significant tax refunds this spring.  My travel agency has already started receiving calls from  hard working parents looking to spend this new found money on a memorable travel experience with their family.

Imagine this conversation over a bowl of breakfast cereal...