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designated time before being able to come back to the states. If you are not at a resort, it is up to you to find your own COVID testing and if you are positive, you are in a bind to find somewhere to stay. If you are at a resort and test positive, there is flexibility to be
able to stay on-site especially due to a lower capacity, sometimes for free or a discounted rate.
Perks of Using a Travel Agent
While restrictions and testing protocols are constantly changing and differentiate in every country, how are you supposed to know? This is one of the many perks of using an agent like Shannon Welnel. Shannon among other agents like herself, stay up to date on protocols, and know whether you have to test before you arrive at a destination, before you come back, or both. Using Shannon as your travel agent
costs you nothing as she does NOT charge for her services. Resorts are required to
pay an agent fee when travel agents book vacations through their place of business, which is a win-win situation for you as a consumer, especially if planning vacations is an overwhelming process for you.
By going through an agent, you also get insider tips and tricks since many agents travel and stay at the resorts themselves, so they know what they are helping you book. They can provide personal recommenda- tions for bars, restaurants, things to do and places to see. They also develop personal relationships through traveling, so they know who to call or get into contact with at your destination if there is any troubleshooting that may need to take place.
Other perks of using an agent include if you book a cruise through an agent, they are
constantly scanning for lower rates and you can re-book your vacation at a lower cost. This is a luxury that is not granted through booking directly through a cruise line. If you are thinking to yourself “well shoot, I just booked a cruise and wish I would’ve known sooner....” Sometimes, not always, if you have already booked a cruise as of recent, you can call Shannon and rebook through her to keep up on the best deals and book for the lowest price possible.
As travel restrictions are starting to lift and more people are wanting to book vacations, be sure to keep in mind traveling safely, effectively, and booking through a local agent like Shannon Welnel!
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