All in One Travel Arrangements

• The convenience of one-stop shopping appeals to many consumers. Travel agents can give you one-stop shopping when it comes to finding a destination. They can book airfare, tours, lodging, car rental and other amenities. As a side benefit, it saves the consumer the time it takes to find the best deal.
  
  

Consumer Advocates

• Unforeseen things happen when traveling. Planes are missed, hotels get double booked. Events get canceled. When consumers book their trips through a travel agent, that agent can act on their behalf should something unexpected crop up. Also, your travel agent is plugged into the travel community and can give you last-minute information about changes. If you are traveling internationally, a travel agent can help ease the transition through international flights. And should you have to cancel your trip at the last second, a travel agent is the only person you need to call in order to facilitate that.
  
  

Expertise

• Many travel agents are required to do a certain amount of travel themselves in order to be considered experts in the area you are traveling to. A good travel agent can give you recommendations on attractions to see, while at the same time helping to prepare travel documents and informing you of local laws and regulations.