Thursday, February 25, 2016

Cruising May Be Your Best Vacation



More often than not, when people return home from taking a cruise, for the next few days all they can talk about is their trip and their cool experiences. Because cruises are so versatile, from locations traveled to activities and excursions planned, they have become a very popular choice for many travelers. If you are considering taking a cruise for the first time, you will find many reasons why a cruise can be the perfect vacation for you. We have put together a few things that make cruises one of the best vacations that you can take. 

Cruises offer great value for your vacation dollar because the cost of a cruise includes nearly everything you'll need for a fantastic trip. From food, accommodations, daytime and evening entertainment and transportation between travel destinations, everything is pretty much covered. Other than your alcohol, which on most cruise lines you can bring an allotted amount of alcohol, you are set.

Cruise Ships are family friendly and full of fun for all ages. From little kids to teenagers, as well as parents and grandparents, family cruises are fun for all ages. If you're struggling to find a vacation spot that provides entertainment and activities for every aged child and also has adult activities, you can’t go wrong with a cruise. Many cruise ships now have extensive kids' facilities, split by age. Teenagers have their own cool hangouts, far away from the play areas for the little ones and certainly a nice distance from parent-friendly pools and bars. How can you not love a trip that features video games and swimming pools, while offering time for families to be together at dinner or onshore excursions? And parents can even sneak in a romantic dinner alone, by taking advantage of late-night hours of the kids' club. See different cruise options here

Cruise ships are designed to keep everyone happy. If you want to pamper yourself at the spa while your husband hits the casino? If you want to, you can lounge in the sun reading a book while your family plays basketball or rides on the water rides. You can go to an educational lecture, a wine tasting event, a dance workshop; paint pottery, play bingo, dine at a casual buffet, a fancy sit-down restaurant, a sushi bar, a diner or a steakhouse; watch a movie, a comedy routine, a song-and-dance show or live music performance. And if all you want to do is nothing while the ship sails from port to port you can do that, too.
To learn more about the different types of cruises click on this link or call the professionals at Vacation Brat to go over them with you. Happy Travels…

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Why Use a Travel Agent


Just because you know how to use the Internet doesn’t mean you can do it better than a travel agent

Travel agents have access to wholesale rates or net rates that you can’t get online. These rates are exclusive to travel agents. Most airlines like supporting travel agents and we have buying power.  We are able to get better private rates than those you’re seeing online through big consumer sites.  While the Internet has made it very easy to shop and book online, most people make mistakes that they don’t even realize they are making.

Book your trip well in advance

Flights do not go down in price, unless there is a random seat sale, and those sales do not happen very often. Last minute deals are pretty much a thing of the past. Hotel prices go up as their rooms get booked and inventory gets low. If there ever are amazing last minute deals or travel agent specials, I promise you will find them on my HOT DEALS tab on my website. In the last few years, industry professionals have gone away from last minute deals. The amount of money they were losing was not worth it, so most have stopped offering them.
Many online agencies are competing for your business; why wouldn’t you book with a human?

If you find a great deal on-line, a travel agent will always be able to price match, and more often than not they will get you a better deal. One of my biggest pet peeves is that people assume that travel agencies are more expensive. Some agencies, like VACATION BRAT don’t even charge a booking fee. And remember, everyone’s travel preferences are different, so wouldn’t you prefer to work with a professional travel agent that can customize your trip to your exact expectations.  Travel agents will take the time to get to know you and your vacation interests, unlike the massive on-line companies out there.