Travel Deals Too Good To Be True

These days it’s pretty easy to find cheap travel deals online. A search of “caribbean cruises” or “all inclusive Mexico vacations” will turn up thousands and thousands of results. Do you have the time to sort through and verify all of those results? With so much information on the web, tread lightly if you don’t know the source.

 

Be aware of online travel scams and resort walk policies; the property booked can move you to another hotel. A professional travel advisor will help you avoid your dream vacation being turned into a nightmare.

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Online travel sites are a good resource when you are first starting to plan your next trip to get an idea of what type of resort or destination you might be looking for. Take that information and contact a travel advisor who will help you sort through it and select the best options for you. Dedicated travel professionals spend several weeks every year traveling and obsessively testing the travel products that they sell. They make the travel mistakes so you don’t have to.

 

There are numerous consumer complaints that have been filed regarding travel booked online. Here is just one example that caught our attention; “Booked thru Expedia for the Flamingo resort in St Martin. The pictures look great, the rooms clean and neat. Upon arrival we noticed an odor, had mosquitoes swarming us and the room was less than clean and far from the pictures we saw.”

We would not have recommended this property to our clients. Buyer beware because the travel deals you find online are not always what they seem.

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If you value your time and want a better travel experience, contact us today.

Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Weather Tips

Congratulations on your engagement! Planning a honeymoon or wedding in paradise is exciting but there are some honeymoon & destination wedding weather concerns you should be aware of. Before you book your flights and hotel suites, it’s best if you look into the weather forecast ahead of time.

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Rainy Season

The rainy season in the Caribbean runs from the middle of April through the end of November. In some areas, the season might start as late as June, while in others, it might run longer into December. Rainy season in central and southern Mexico lasts roughly from May or June through October or November. Some months will have more rainfall than others; your travel advisor will make recommendations and offer you options so your dream trip isn’t a complete washout. When planning a destination wedding, we always have a plan B in case of weather.

Hurricane Season

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 with the peak period occurring in early August through the end of October. This includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. There are 5 islands which are less likely to experience hurricanes; Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, the Dominican Republic & Barbados.

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Best Temperatures

The best time to take a beach vacation or visit the Caribbean is considered to be from December to April, when it’s slightly cooler, drier and less humid. Spring and summer are the hottest months in Mexico; for more temperate climates October through March are better.

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Time of day

For those planning a destination wedding, the time of day you choose for your ceremony & reception are very important. Avoid the hottest time of the day so you and your guests are not sweltering under the Caribbean or Mexico sun. The hottest time of the day is around 3 p.m. Heat continues building up after noon, when the sun is highest in the sky.

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Why You Need A Travel Agent

If you are like many others that we have worked with, you may think of trip planning as DIY. There are too many websites to count that allow you to book flights, make hotel reservations, book sightseeing activities, etc. So why do you need a travel agent in the digital age? We offer an invaluable service that the online sites don’t and can’t offer; personal guidance and expert recommendations.

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According to the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the top three reasons people work with a travel expert are to save time planning, avoid mistakes and improve their overall travel experience. ASTA conducted studies that showed on average people saved 3.5 hours in planning and more than $300 per trip by working with a travel advisor. That’s $300 you have to plan some fun destination activities or add some special amenities.

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Additional benefits of working with a travel advisor & specialist

Speak with a real live person, personalized vacations, access to tour operators who do not sell to the public, services you can’t find online, and professional recommendations based on inside knowledge.

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