Mexico and many islands in the Caribbean are open to visitors and are offering a warm, tropical escape from reality. Resorts are implementing enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, ensuring guest safety is a top priority. Travel agents have expertise in booking resort vacations and can provide guidance on what tests and paperwork are needed before traveling on vacation.
Five reasons to travel to a resort in 2021 include:
- Reduced Occupancy – Right now resorts are not filled to 100 percent occupancy, which means guests have more personalized service, space and privacy. Less resort guests also means less competition to secure spa services, gym equipment and lounge chairs in prime locations.
- Optimal Flight Selection – With less people flying, travelers have more options when selecting seats and routes. Depending on the airline, now it is possible to fly and not worry about getting the middle seat.
- Plentiful Promotions – Resorts are offering more flexible change and cancellation policies, as well as discounts when booking more than three or four nights. In addition, through its preferred relationships, Dream Vacations often has exclusive promotions offering resort credits.
- Guaranteed Vacation – There is still much uncertainty when it comes to the restart of cruising, as well as leisure travel in Europe and beyond. The Caribbean and Mexico are both open and welcoming guests.
- Support Small Business – Travel agents only get paid when their clients travel. By booking a resort vacation with a local travel agent, one not only gets personalized service and a travel advocate who has their back, but they are also supporting their local economy.
Now more than ever it is important to book a vacation with a travel agent. They can walk clients step-by-step through the entire booking and planning process, from selecting destinations and excursions based on clients’ interests to providing enhanced packing lists and guidance on where to obtain a COVID-19 test prior to returning to the U.S., as well as what to expect when traveling post-pandemic.
Ellen Overcast, a Dream Vacations specialist and franchise owner, is a Travel Safety Verified travel advisor. Recent training has helped her to become up-to-date on the latest pertaining to health and safety best practices while traveling; travel protection health policies; safety protocols in place at resorts, airlines and cruises; and how to address customer concerns for various scenarios.
