Crazy Travel Stories That Prove Why You Should Always Use a Travel Advisor

14.05.2024 - 19:43 / travelpulse.com / Eric Bowman

Life is unpredictable. 

Anything can happen at any moment. 

So when it comes to your travel plans, you need to make sure you’re prepared and covered in the best way possible. 

Working with a travel advisor will accomplish this. There are a myriad of reasons why using a travel advisor for your vacations is so valuable and beneficial to the entire trip experience.  

Here are several stories from experts that prove why consumers should always work with travel advisors for their trips. (They also showcase why travel insurance is so important.)

Cari Miles. Owner/ Travel Stylist Miles In Style Travel, a NEST affiliate

When Mrs. Thompson's passport vanished just days before her son's destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas, panic engulfed her. Despite her frantic attempt to secure an appointment at the passport office, she faced the crushing reality of a week-long wait, meaning she would miss the wedding altogether.

That's where I, as the destination wedding's travel advisor, stepped in. With determination in my heart, I refused to let Mrs. Thompson miss such a monumental moment. Despite initial hurdles, my persistence paid off. Leveraging my connections, I secured Mrs. Thompson an appointment for the next morning, ensuring she could be present for her son's special day. She received her passport that same day. 

This real-life scenario underscores the indispensable value of utilizing a travel advisor. In moments of crisis, our expertise and connections can turn the impossible into reality, ensuring travelers don't miss out on important events due to unforeseen circumstances. Without my intervention, Mrs. Thompson's absence from her son's wedding would have been a heartbreaking reality.

Alston Causey, VP of Innovation and Strategy at Travelmation

"A friend of mine told me her husband was surprising her with a babymoon.   She had no clue where they were going until they got to the airport.  When they arrived, her husband said, 'Babe, we're going to Costa Rica!'  He was so excited!

But it all changed when the gate agent took their bags and said, 'Have a great trip to Puerto Rico.'  They were super confused.  Well, it turns out the husband had too many booking sites open on his computer and grabbed a deal in the wrong country.  He saw San in the airport name and assumed it was San Jose in Costa Rica.  Turns out it was San Juan!  My friend never booked a trip without me again!"

Sheba Mathews, Modern Travelworks 

In the vibrant setting of Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort on August of 2021, a wedding was gearing up to be the highlight of the year for all 50 attendees. The guests arrived a few days prior to the wedding to celebrate and reconnect, and everything was going according to plan.

On the morning of the wedding, the