Don’t Forget Your Travel Agent When Seeking Low Cost Travel

Not so long ago you would rarely have encountered the words ‘cheap’ and ‘travel’ used together. But we live in the age of low cost travel with cut price airlines competing for business with ever lower air fares to many of the world’s most popular destinations.

Another factor that has boosted the whole low cost travel industry is the internet. This allows anyone to find the very best deals in air fares and accommodation almost anywhere in the world. This has forced travel agents to rethink the way they make their money. Why would anyone go to a travel agents if they can find and book everything they want for their holiday, car hire, hotels, transport, accomodation and insurance, using their computer?

Another effect of increased competition is the massive improvement in the quality of service that you will get from travel services providers and travel agencies. Travel agents will do just about anything they possibly can to meet your requirements and secure your business.

If you are hoping to save some money on a budget vacation and hope to plan and book it all from your computer its always a good idea to compare what you find with what might be available from your local travel agents. You could find yourself pleasantly surprised.

For example, I recently enjoyed a 10 day skiing holiday that I’d originally researched online. I gathered the prices for my hotel, flights, travel insurance etc. and then I popped into a local travel agents while on my work lunch break.

I provided them with the details from my research and they were able to offer me a package holiday deal that was even cheaper. What’s more, it included specialist ski insurance in the price. Also, since I was planning to do a little mountaineering while on vacation I needed some additional adventure travel insurance that would cover this. They identified the exact policy I needed at a rock bottom price.

Its worth remembering that cheap travel bargains are not exclusively available online. Your high street travel agency has some exceptional bargains, often with some very appealing fringe benefits, so be certain to check out what’s on offer.