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Are you confused by all the Travel Information Available on the Internet?

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There is a wealth of details on the internet regarding travel today. Travel websites on the internet are accessible for every type of travel, such as rail, air, and hotels. What is the most suitable option for you? Is the hotel located in the correct place? Are you happy with the cabin or room you've selected? Are you certain that the cruise line you choose is suitable for you? Every product is not to be the same. What do you know the different? Contact a travel professional. Do travel agents exist? Numerous stories have been published and the President has said that travel agents aren't going anywhere. They're right in some ways. In the past the term "travel agent" was one who made reservations for someone else who called or visited an office in a storefront. Nowadays there are a few travel companies that are located in stores. The majority of "travel agents" are, however, returned to their jobs. The phrase "travel agent" or "travel agent" as they're now referred to is now fading into the background. Travel Counselors They're more of a counselor rather than an adviser, and are now referred to as Travel Professionals or Travel Counselors. The word "travel agent" is being tossed out in the industry of travel. They don't just plan trips, but they also have a better understanding of the options available to their customers. Professionals in travel are always learning and exploring. They also receive feedback from other professionals regarding their trips. It is possible to make use of online travel agents such as Expedia or Travelocity. There is no one to safeguard you when you choose to use an online travel company such as Expedia, Travelocity and so on. You are the one responsible for making the booking and you are entirely on your own. If the flight you booked is cancelled Who will make an alternative flight? It's not them. You can hire an experienced travel agent to handle the job. Who will ensure that your trip is smooth and that the hotel you booked is what you were hoping for regardless of what occurs? The travel agent will be on the lookout for price reductions and if there's an offer that is better than the one you made by deposit. All of these issues can be considered prior to final payment. As soon as you first meet them, a professional traveler will be alongside you until you get to your home in good health and safety. It's costlier to employ a travel agent But, that's not the norm. Although some travel agents do charge fees however, they are not all of them. Since some companies like airlines and hotels do not charge commissions, or have cut the amount of commissions they pay to travel agents This is the case. Certain travel agents charge fees to cover the cost of their work. For reservations for domestic flights, I will charge $50 per person and $100 for international travel. Sometimes, I might charge a hotel fee when I'm organizing the entire trip on my own. Since the seller receives commissions, I don't need to charge charges to book tours or cruises. The commission regardless of whether or not you're employing a travel agent is still paid by the company. Why not cut down on time and effort by hiring an experienced travel agent? The rules for travel are constantly changing. It's the professionals who will ensure that their clients are on the right track in line with the latest regulations. Passports Did you know, for example that travel within the country requires a passport from January 1, 2016? The REAL ID Act is the law that allows this. Every traveler must carry an REAL ID-compliant ID which includes the following information including the full legal signature and name as well as date of birth and gender, a unique identification code, primary residence address, front-facing photo and the principal residence address. There are still certain states that aren't fully compliant. Are you aware of the states that are in compliance? Your travel professional does. American Samoa and Louisiana are the only territories or states that are not even compliant. Minnesota and New York offer an option to obtain an enhanced ID however, it comes with cost. A lot of residents do not have an ID because it's an option that is not required. Certain states have asked for more extensions. However, it's unclear if these extensions are granted. Technically four states are not in compliance (Louisiana as well as Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, and American Samoa). We aren't sure whether the 1st of January, 2016, is the date for filing or if it'll be earlier. The law will impact the processing time of passports for all. The passports for 2006 that were issued in order to comply with the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative are currently expiring, meaning that there will be plenty of renewals. Due to these renewals, and the potential of real ID enforcement, passport wait timeframes are expected to grow. The current waiting time for passports that are standard has grown by one week, from between four and six weeks as for passports that are expedited,, it has increased to 3 weeks. Based on the travel requirements of your expedited in person may take as long as eight days.