Simple Journeys Travel

So you’ve decided to hire a travel agent…but how do you find the best one for your trip you have dreamed so much about?

Look for a travel agent that asks a lot of questions

When a travel agent is barraging you with questions about your trip, it really means that they are looking out for you and your interests. They are trying to discern exactly what you imagine your trip to be and to make it happen just that way.

The right travel agent for you will get you the most value

When you go on a trip, you want to get the most you can out of the same price. A travel agent can find all that extra value for you while increasing the costs as little as possible. I worked with a client recently and they already had one quote for their trip. We were able to cut their total costs in half, and even include more in the trip.

The right travel agent for you will have some expertise in the area you are looking for

Some travel agents will have a specific area of expertise that they specialize in, and when they plan a trip within that area, you will get the best possible experience you can. A good example is if anyone has ever booked a Disney trip with Sarah Beth, then you know that she is more than an expert with all things Disney.

To wrap it up, there are a lot of options out there and it can be hard to discern which one to choose. But the right travel agent for you is out there, I promise. This list is a very effective way to narrow it down a lot!

If you want to know more about travel agents and what kind of value we can offer you, you can totally message us anytime, we would love to tell you all about it! If you have a trip in mid and think that we would be a good match for you, then click the link in our bio and get yourself a totally free quote!

Fear is a powerful motivator, and it grows deep within us when we are confronted with the unknown. Being lost, stranded without help, all alone and no one to point you the way home. 

It can be pretty easy to decide not to travel because you don’t know anything about the country and you don’t know how to navigate that area.

Navigating it by yourself is scary, that’s for sure, so how do you get people to help you out? Well, there’s a few options.

Group Tour: You can get a group tour to another country, which will mean that you will have a guide tell you where to go and how to get there, and you will almost never be alone. This is one of the safest ways to travel.

Professional Guide: You can get a single guide who knows everything there is to know about your destination, and they can take you places, ensuring that you will never get lost or left alone. This is a more low-key option for those who aren't a fan of the group dynamic.

Experienced Friends: You may know someone who has a lot of experience and knowledge in that country and figure out a way to convince them to go with you. This method may be harder to actually make happen, but will be cheaper and potentially more fun and getting a professional.

Keep in mind also, that while you can’t take a travel agent with you to another country, they can provide a lot of helpful tips and knowledge about a given country, and can remain on call to help out if something were to go wrong.

The main thing to keep in mind if this is a fear that  you struggle with, is to know that there are people who can guide you and help you along your journey and make it simple. Guided tours may not be for everyone, but they are an easy way to stay on course, safely.

If you have any questions about this, we would love to answer and discuss your travel fears, dreams, and plans! If you want a free quote, then click the link in our bio

The jungles of Central America rise up around you, a sea of lush, green colors running on for miles. The sun scarcely reaches the ground, only in thin shafts of golden light, raining down upon this healthy land. 

All you have on you is a small bag equipped with your phone, wallet, and backup deodorant.

The heat kicks in and your skin flares up as you begin to question many life choices.

Over exaggerated, maybe, but there is still something very important that needs to be considered here: what do you pack for a trip to central America?

It’s a different climate down there with different requirements, especially if you’re going to explore some awesome jungles and those cool pyramids they have hiding in the mountains. 

Here are some essentials to pack for a trip like this.

1: Reusable water bottle. If you want to travel, get a very nice bottle for drinking water and take it with you EVERYWHERE. Especially when you’re gonna do a lot of hiking and walking around. When you travel, it’s hydrate or diedrate.

2: Bug spray! When you go out into the wild, it will be filled with mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry diseases. Bug spray is essential to maintaining your health in forest and jungle environments. 

3: Hand sanitizer. Things aren’t the cleanest in the wild; surfaces don’t get disinfected, there are no public restrooms, and animals can’t use soap. Using hand sanitizer, particularly before you eat or touch your face, is a fantastic way to stay healthy and protected from any foreign bacteria.

These are the big three that you definitely want to bring with you. Ranked just under them are things like sunscreen, sun glasses, and flexible, comfortable clothing.

A jungle expedition is undoubtedly a lot of fun, but there are small dangers that can be easily prevented with a little bit of basic preparedness. If you have questions about anything travel related, then send us a message, we got you! Or, if you want to go on an awesome trip, then click the link in our bio for a free quote!