Why use a travel agent?

So you’re thinking: Why use a travel agent (or advisor) to do what I can do on Google or Expedia? Maybe you’re a frequent traveler and have miles stacked up and credit-rewards and think you can do better booking direct. Or maybe your brain automatically goes to the notion that using a travel advisor costs you MORE money.

Let me stop you: you’ve got it all backwards.
You need a travel agent more than ever. Here’s why.

Navigating the world of travel options hasn’t gotten easier with the explosion of websites and AI providers — it’s gotten worse. Deals are buried, inventory is often held back or allocated in ways you can’t understand and technology has you beat — you think you’re scoring deals when realistically they’ve pushed you right into the things they want you to buy.

This is where travel agents — real humans with expertise, hearts and an interest in YOU have your back and the edge on the industry. While some travel agents charge consultation fees, many (like ours) do not.

Why use a travel agent? Great travel agents can get you the best possible rates (hotels, airlines, etc.) and get paid by the providers once you travel at no up-charge or cost increase to you. Don’t hurt your brain trying to figure it out — it works for all parties so just roll with it.

Still not sure? Let us convince you:

WHY USE A TRAVEL AGENT (SPECIFICALLY, US!)?

1. We never charge a planning fee.

Our goal is maximize every dollar of your budget to create your perfect dream vacation. Even after we find you the best deals out there, we’re paid by the vacation providers who will be lucky enough to have you as their guest! You get the best deal for your budget and we get paid at no cost to you — everyone wins!

2. We’re trained and certified for everything but not biased towards any one type of trip or destination.

As an Official DreamVacations™ franchise, our advisors have gone through rigorous training on every type of travel you can imagine! From Cruise lines to Adventure Travel, Theme Parks to Home Rentals, Luxury Rail Tours to All-Inclusive Family Getaways — we’ve got it all. While all of our advisors have their own travel styles and favorite destinations, we’re not biased or incentive driven. We want what’s best for YOU! No matter what your dream or budget is, we’re inspired to work with you to create a dream vacation uniquely tailored to you!

3. We get the best pricing & availability.

Magic Journeys is (proudly) an official DreamVacations™ franchise, giving us preferred access, inventory, rates, promotions and even price-matching to ever major travel company and provider. If you find a promotion or a better price - we can match or beat it. From Cruise lines to Adventure Travel, Theme Parks to Home Rentals, Luxury Rail Tours to All-Inclusive Family Getaways — we’ve got it all.

4. We’re actual Disney experts

Brittany
Tower of Terror & DVC Cast Member

Pete
DVC Cast Member

Lindsey
Magic Kingdom Attractions Cast Member

We won’t name names, but these days Disney Travel agents & creators are a dime a dozen, many of them staffed by superfans and Disney-only travelers who really are just in it for the perks. We LOVE Disney Parks & Travel experiences and have REAL experts on our team, including multiple former Disney Parks cast members. But we know Disney is not for everyone and everyone does Disney differently. The beauty of working with Magic Journeys is that we have a collective team of experts all with very different perspectives on what makes the perfect Disney trip. With our own personal varied experiences and perspectives, we’ve got you covered. There is no one-size “data driven” way to do it. We will work with you to customize the plan that is right for you!

5. We’re not JUST Disney!

We’ve been to Walt Disney World more times than we can count but we also know and genuinely believe Disney should never be your only travel experience — there is magic everywhere! After all, where do think Walt found the inspiration for all of his stories and the parks we know and love today? His world travels!
Our team members have traveled all over the world in every type of vacation experience and now we want the same for our kids. We love when they walk through Walt Disney World and proudly say: Look!! That’s just like when we went to ::insert real-life inspiration destination::

We hope we convinced you why to use a travel agent. Let us be your guides to your next incredible vacation. Reach out to us to learn more and be paired with the team member best aligned to your vacation dreams.