...cation?

Did you use a travel consultant?

Or...

...did you use a travel planner? Is there a difference?

Clearly, some titles suggest more of a specialized service, such as cruise agent. Undoubtedly, a travel professional uses a label to show his/her area of specialization. However, no one would suggest that only a cruise agent provides the required services in a superlative way.

A travel professional referred to as a travel agent (or any other designation) may have the capability of doing a superb job, even though that job deals with cruising.

What about the reverse? Can a cruise agent perform the over-all functions of a travel agent, and do so equally well? That depends of course on the background and experience of the agent.

Many travel professionals use multiple de...more

The Importance of Travel insurance

...Traveling without the appropriate insurance can be financially disastrous if you are involved in an accident or if you fall ill while abroad. Despite these risks, recent research shows that one in five adults still choose to travel without any insurance.

Fewer than 60 countries have reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the UK. Australia is one country that does; but while your ...more

Book Online To Save Money On Flights

...le from online travel agencies.

Top tips to save money on your flight include booking your ticket in advance. Many airlines offer what is called an Apex fare, which must be booked more than 3 weeks in advance.

Another great way of saving money is to consider flying indirect with another airline rather than on a point to point service. Quite often, carriers like Air france offer cheaper airfares...more

Travel Incentive Programs

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In order for your company to have a good travel incentive program, you have to have contacts in the travel industry that will enable you to send winners anyway at very little cost to you. What better way to inspire your workers than to put a travel incentive program in place at your business? Employees who are not inspired are often complacent, have low morale and low productivity. With a travel incentive program you can make you...more

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