As travel agents, we get a lot of questions about what we do to help my clients plan their vacations, and one that we get often is - do you really need a travel agent to book an all-inclusive resort? After all, everything is included, right? Why would you need help with anything else?
The truth is that there are a LOT of options out there for all-inclusive resorts, and when you go online to look for options for your vacation, you will see a lot of resorts that look beautiful and sound great—because they are! There are lots of beautiful resorts out there that offer great service, great food, and great views. But, there's actually more to choosing a resort.
Here are 5 reasons why you need a travel agent’s expertise for booking an all-inclusive resort:
Information Overload
Have you tried doing an internet search for an all-inclusive resort? If you have, you know just how many options are out there. How do you even start to narrow it down? Which island, which brand, which resort? A travel agent can help you narrow down your search so you’re not constantly getting information overload.
First-Hand Experience
Remember what we said about resorts looking pretty online? The truth is that pretty much every resort looks pretty online, with carefully curated pictures and attractive descriptions. Travel agents can let you know what a resort is really like from first-hand experience.
The Resort for You
Each person vacations differently, and something that vacationers often seem to forget when looking for a great vacation value is that a trip is only a great value if it's the right vacation for YOU. Even online reviews aren’t always a great resource, because what one person loved on their trip may not be a good fit for your trip. Each all-inclusive resort has its own vibe, and an experienced travel agent will get to know you and what you want in order to fit you with the perfect resort for you.
The Room for You
All of this applies to rooms, as well. Some all-inclusive resorts can have over a dozen different types of rooms, often with their own specific terminology to describe them. Once your travel agent has found the best resort for you, they can also find the best room to fit what you’re looking for!
Planning Your Visit
A travel agent's job doesn’t stop once they’ve found the right all-inclusive for you. We're also there to help with everything else along the way, from excursions to transfers to answering any questions you might have.
So, to answer the initial question, do you need a travel agent to book an all-inclusive resort? Only if you want to book the right one.
Ready to make your all-inclusive vacation happen? Contact one of our Travel Pros!