Travel Advisor Myths We Hear Over and Over

Our team keeps hearing the same eight myths about working with a travel advisor. Here’s what’s actually true, from cost to AI to your credit card points.

If you’ve talked yourself out of using a travel advisor for any of these reasons, this one’s for you.

“No one uses travel agencies anymore”

False. A lot has changed since the days of agents hand writing airline tickets. We’re advisors, offering first-hand experience, not just transactions. The U.S. travel agency industry is worth $45.3 billion this year, up 3.1% from last year. Travel advisors didn’t disappear. We’re growing.

“I can find that tour online, I don’t need an advisor”

False. Sure, you can book a similar tour. But you can’t book the insider access and vetted quality we’ve already done the legwork on. Many of our partners only work with advisors, and some of their experiences will never show up on Google.

“It’s too expensive to hire a travel advisor”

False. Booking with us is complimentary. Our planning services reflect the type of trip and our expertise, and we get paid by suppliers and hotels, not by adding on extra fees. You may even save money thanks to our insider specials and relationships.

“I can just use ChatGPT or Claude to plan”

False. AI can suggest an itinerary, but it will make mistakes. It can’t get you upgraded, fix a canceled flight at midnight, or know which room actually has the view. We know you and your preferences. We’re here to answer your questions, not generate a guess.

“I only need a travel advisor for a longer overseas itinerary”

False. We also help with weekend getaways and domestic trips. Complexity isn’t the qualifier. Wanting it done right is.

“I shouldn’t bother an advisor if I just want to book a hotel”

False. We’re always happy to help add in VIP amenities, and we have a hotel booking portal you can use on your own time, anytime, to access all our hotels.

“I want to accrue credit card, airline, and hotel points, so I can’t use a travel advisor”

False. We can add your frequent flyer number to a flight reservation or your hotel rewards number to a booking. You still use your own card to earn points along the way.

“I still want to plan parts of the trip, and I’ll lose control if I use an advisor”

False. Plan the fun parts yourself. Let us handle the logistics, the upgrades, and the stuff that eats your time.

Ready to see the difference for yourself? Send us a message and let’s plan your next trip.