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Introducing GDS Travel Solutions...
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I've always traveled. I can say that it was my first time on an airplane as a child that sealed the deal for me. I flew alone from Michigan to California when I was seven years old. I remember that I wasn't afraid at all, and I rather enjoyed the flight. I also remember looking out the window at the ground and wondering if I would be able to tell which state was which by the shapes on the map :0). My family almost always took at least one trip a year, and I always looked forward to them, especially when the time came to go to Girl Scout Camp. I loved the outdoors and the smell of the trees, It's no wonder Jamaica is one of my favorite places on earth! As I got older and went off to college, I found myself learning about different places all over the world and I just because engrossed in the many cultures. Anytime someone mentioned going anywhere for vacation, I found myself volunteering to plan their trips, and I would get just as excited as if I was taking the trip myself. It's no wonder that these experiences led me to become my family and friends travel agent by default. Anytime a family member needed to go anywhere, they called me to make it happen. I spent countless hours planning elaborate vacations on any budget, and enjoyed every minute of it. Eventhough it wasn't until a few years ago, I decided to make it official and made GDS Travel Solutions a reality, the travel agent in me has existed all my life. I started GDS Travel Solutions in the desk space of my home, and it has grown to become a complete office. All within the confinements of my home! While I have compromised the traditional brick and mortar establishment, I have not compromised your services. I absolutely love to travel, I absolutely love to plan travel, and I absolutely love to make my clients' vacations like no other!!! From Las Vegas to China, from a smallest budget to the infinite budget, from business trips and corporate travel to destination weddings to outback adventures, I can get you there. Just as the slogan states, with GDS Travel Solutions, "Consider Yourself, THERE!" It is my pleasure to help you plan the perfect get-away. Give me a call. I'm looking forward to working for you!
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Professional Affiliations
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Specialist Certifications
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Myths About Travel Agents
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Myths About Travel Agents
1. Myth: No One Uses Travel Agents Anymore
Fact: Travel agents still sell 51 percent of all airline tickets, 87 percent of all cruises, 81 percent of all tours and packages, 45 percent of all car rentals and about 47 percent of all hotels.*
2. Myth: Travel Agents are Trying to Cheat Me if They Don’t Quote Me the Cheapest Price
Fact: Travel agents know the ins and outs of different itineraries. While you might find one that is a little bit cheaper, that cheaper itinerary might involve a whole slew of headaches. For example, longer waits at the airport and odd travel times. A travel agent will be looking to get you the best value for you money spent which should include the most direct and time friendly itinerary they can find. – Unless you have told them you would prefer to have the cheaper options presented as well expect value to be a factor included in the trip they plan.
3. Myth: I Can Easily Book the Same Trip on My Own Without Using A Travel Agent.
Fact: Although travel agents have access to all of the same outlets you would use when looking to book travel, they also have access to exclusive pricing and package deals that are most times not available to the public. Your travel agent also has more leverage in helping out in situations such as hotels claiming to be booked, when in fact they may still have rooms available that are on hold for travel agents reservations. So when everyone else is telling you “No” your travel agent can help turn that to a “Yes.”
4. Myth: Travel Agents Are a Waste of Time
Fact: Although you can find much of the same information that the travel agent provides for you on your own, you are going to spend a lot of valuable time doing so. A travel agent can actually save you from hours of painful research and price comparison shopping. They have up to date prices, hotel conditions, and interesting new activities. Their prior knowledge and experience gives them the upper hand in trip planning.
5. Myth: Good Travel Agents are Hard to Find
Fact: While there are some below par travel agents out there, sources such as Tripology are great outlets to go to find reliable specialized travel agents that will match your needs. That's why GDS Travel Solutions is HERE!
*Source: American Society of Travel Agents
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