Pre-pandemic, it was common to chance traveling without travel insurance. But now, with all the changes and requirements of travel, it’s more important than ever before. To accommodate, agencies and advisors have taken necessary steps to learn great products in order to make recommendations based on your needs. This also goes for testing, documentation, and ever-changing requirements. When you work with an advisor, they will be able to recommend the best travel insurance for you, as well as monitor any destination and/or testing requirements so you are prepared and ready to travel without the added hassle or risk.

There are so many moving parts to travel now, though that hasn’t always been the case! Booking a vacation used to be far less complicated than it is now. Thanks to technology and ongoing learning, many advisors are adopting a new way of taking care of their clients. New school methods are client-centric and are about crafting a trip for you, rather than just picking a pre-made trip package. Technology has also allowed advisors to have better, more accurate information than what is “Google-able” by you as a consumer.

No one likes to be ghosted, especially when you’re spending your own hard-earned money. Today, travel advisors build ongoing, meaningful relationships with their clients. That’s why many in the industry are no longer just “agents” but now go by “advisor” or “consultant,” reflecting a deeper level of service. They are there to take care of you, every step of the way.

Travel advisors have an entire arsenal of systems and tools that go far beyond what consumers can access. These tools allow advisors to create trips that are much more personalized and comprehensive than what you could plan on your own. Advisors also build strong relationships with vendors and other advisors, continuously learning and networking to bring you an unparalleled travel experience.