Question 1

Is a Travel Advisor different than a travel agent?

Accepted Answer

Travel agents sell travel. They facilitate transactions between customers and a limited number of suppliers who pay agents comission.  Professional Travel Advisors work directly for their clients in a representational relationship, which means we are your advocate every step of the way, regardless of commission compensation.

Question 2

Do you charge a fee for booking my vacation?

Accepted Answer

We do not charge a fee for booking your vacation. All of our custom planning packages include booking services at no additional charge. Check our SERVICES page to see everything included when you hire us as your Travel Advisor.

Question 3

Do you book Airbnb?

Accepted Answer

No, I am not able to book with Airbnb for my clients. Becauseof Airbnb's protection policy for their owners, the person staying at the home must be the one who books. Additionally, Airbnb negatively impacts the economy and culture of the destinations I book most often, and has caused many problems in major cities around the world. Because of this and my lack of ability to properly vet and vouch for an Airbnb property, I do not include booking Airbnbs as a service. I do offer cabins, villas, chalets, beach houses, and all types of unique rentals through carefully vetted suppliers.

Question 4

How do I make payments?

Accepted Answer

Once we confirm your itinerary and you are ready to make a deposit, I will send over a secure credit card authorization form and invoice. Your credit card isn’t charged immediately upon authorization, but  this does is give me all of the information I need as well as permission to make charges on your behalf. Your information is then saved so you can easily revisit your invoice and authorize future payments quickly and easily.

Question 5

What if I cancel my trip?

Accepted Answer

In today's travel climate, I understand how important flexibility and the option to cancel your trip has become. Part of my job as your travel advisor is to educate you about each aspect of your trip's cancellation policy. The tour guides, hotels, properties, and experiences I curate for my clients often have their own unique set of cancellation policies, so I will include all cancellation details clearly in your trip proposal.

Question 6

What is Covid restrictions change?

Accepted Answer

We constantly monitor changes and requirements, and each supplier has their own processes and procedures depending on the nature of the change. I'll be here to help you navigate the landscape and you will always have access to the latest news from official sources (not that FB group that your sister in law told you to join).

Question 7

Can I make changes to my trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! After you’ve looked everything over, you and I can talk through any changes that you would like to make. I offer 3 complimentary changes to your itinerary.

Question 8

Do you promise the lowest price?

Accepted Answer

My job is to find you the best value on vacation, although not necessarily the lowest cost. Pricing, while very important, is only one of many factors I consider when putting together the best package. I take my clients’ budgets very seriously and treat them with the same respect I would want my own vacation budget treated, but ultimately I keep your best interest in mind and make my travel recommendations with all relevant factors considered. Also, I am unable to provide line-item pricing, as your package consists of many components.

Question 9

How can I reach you?

Accepted Answer

After your trip is booked, most of our information will be exchanged through emails and the messaging feature in your travel app. If you have something more urgent to discuss, we can certainly find a time to schedule a phone call. Of course, while traveling, you will have my personal contact information so that I'm only a phone call away to help should a need arise.

Question 10

How do Travel Advisors get paid?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking! It's a combination of professsional fees paid by our clients, and in some cases, commission from a vendor after travel for handling the booking's administrative tasks for them.

Wendy Bartley
352-325-2747
wendy@travelbyrds.com

Wendy Bartley
352-325-2747
wendy@travelbyrds.com

Wendy Bartley 352-325-2747 wendy@travelbyrds.com

Wendy Bartley
352-325-2747
wendy@travelbyrds.com