Why Use a Travel Advisor

I thought I’d continue to share some info about the preferred hotel programs that I belong to, as part of Lush Life’s relationship with Vision and Direct Travel. You are aware already that I am a member of the Virtuoso luxury consortium worldwide, which allows me to book hotels (and cruises, and tours, and customized […]

Hotel Programs – Marriott Stars & Luminous – and – Booking on Your Own versus using Advisor  Just today, I was asked about booking the Westin Maui or the Four Seasons Maui for a client – as well as Body Holiday in St. Lucia. Clients asked me about why they should book through me versus on

Continuing articles in recent newsletters about why you should book through a travel advisor, rather than on your own – the above picture is just a sample of the preferred hotel and tour programs that I am a member of. Of course, I can book hotels through Virtuoso (my luxury consortium) and get amenities and

Would you book a cruise on your own vs through a Travel Advisor? As a travel advisor, I have more tools at my fingertips than “Google.” I’ve invested time and money to build my skills and knowledge over 17 years in travel (+20 years in financial risk management ). Most consumers only see the tip

Travel during CoVid is complicated: The amount of work required by a travel advisor is at least 3 times what it was in pre-pandemic times Government advisories are constantly changing. There are often changing entry and exit requirements that regions (e.g., by province or state or county) as well as countries (Canada and elsewhere) can

On April 1st, Canada lifted the pre-entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated passengers, and the bucket list trips are ramping up in their planning. Here’s what I’ve been booking in March: Australia rock and reef customized trip Kenya and On April 1st, Canada lifted the pre-entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated passengers, and the bucket

Hawaii On Your Own vs Through a Travel Advisor Last week, I shared some thoughts about why you shouldn’t book a trip like the Rocky Mountaineer by yourself. This week – let’s look at a trip to Hawaii. I’ve often wondered why knowledgeable consumers don’t hire a travel advisor to work on their travel plans.

Last week, I shared some thoughts about why you shouldn’t book a trip yourself. I shared that most people are motivated by the fact that they want to have the trip they truly want. They tend to focus on all the details of decisions – the time and effort to decide how to travel, when to

If we’ve worked together on a trip before, you hopefully know the value of working with me. The biggest question I address with prospective clients to working with a travel advisor is: “Why Wouldn’t I Do It Myself?” Most people are motivated by the fact that they want to have the trip they truly want.

I like to make sure all new clients know how I work, and what I do to help you organize, book, and ensure you enjoy the holiday as much as possible. Please let me share some info with you. As owner of Lush Life Travel (an affiliate of Vision/ Direct Travel, and a top partner