Many travelers think of travel advisors or travel agents as a relic of a bygone era- something that was useful before we could quickly book flights on our phone with the touch of a button. That thinking couldn’t be more wrong!
Travel advisors are an essential resource for any traveler looking to do more than the basics. From navigating visa rules to discovering the most authentic experiences (that you won’t find on social media), they can help you to save time, money, and stress by helping you to plan your perfect bucket list vacation.
Here are 5 reasons why booking a custom trip with a travel advisor is worth it in 2025:
1. The extra flexibility
One of the main reasons why travelers choose to design a custom trip with a travel advisor rather than book a packaged tour with a large company is the extra flexibility. No matter where you want to go, what you want to see, or what you want to do, there’s a good chance a travel advisor can make it happen.
A pre-planned trip often locks you into an itinerary, and there’s no wiggle room for extra sightseeing or activities, skipping destinations you’re not keen to visit, choosing your own hotel, filling up your schedule or adding in buffer days, and the like. By working with a travel advisor or consultant, you can have a say in as much or as little of your trip as you want.
They can also help adjust your trip along the way. If you’re feeling exhausted from all the touring and just want to crash in your room for an afternoon, your advisor can cancel or reschedule any planned activities. And if you’ve realized you want to add a few extra days in your new favorite city, your advisor can work with the relevant parties to accommodate that change of plans as well. Basically, they’re there to make your trip perfect for you, and no one else.