Why work with Traveling Person?

☑︎ Expert Guidance
Our mission is to help you reach your ideal destination with ease and enjoyment, always keeping your needs at the forefront. Our planning will ensure seamless coordination between flights, accommodations, transfers and excursions.

☑︎ Hassle-Free Planning
Save time and money with our organized approach. We handle every detail from start to finish—your only job is to pack your bags! We work with group leaders to manage trip logistics and reduce the stress for the organizers, yet providing options and service for individual travelers. We have multiple payment options available for group leaders and their participants; creating scheduled payments, multiple credit card options, and other options beyond the typical deposit and final payment.

☑︎ Efficient Time Management
We know exactly where to find the information you need and can present your travel options in seconds. We navigate the complex travel regulations, insurance policies, and supplier rules.

☑︎ Trusted Partnerships
Rest assured, as your travel agent, we collaborate with reputable travel partners known for their experience and high client satisfaction ratings. Often our partners have exclusive perks and we share our insider connections.

☑︎ Your Advocate
In the unlikely event that something goes awry during your trip, we’ll be here to resolve any issues, allowing you to relax and enjoy your experience.

☑︎ Personalized & Extensive Options
We offer a wide range of travel and payment options to suit your individual needs and preferences. We are experts at matching destinations and experiences to your personality and expectations

☑︎ Objective Insights
When you book with us, our loyalty lies with you—not the travel suppliers. Your unique needs always come first.

☑︎ Knowledgeable Support
Our extensive expertise and training in the travel industry enable us to book your trip efficiently and effectively. We take care of all of the logistics with bookings and unexpected changes before and during travel.

☑︎ Personalized Attention, Travel Documents and In-Destination Travel App
Need to reach us? We’re just a phone call, email, or quick visit away—no complicated international numbers or language barriers.

Why do you require a planning fee?

Our advisors are at your service. We receive dozens of vacation requests each week and a planning fee is necessary to provide our clients with the best experience possible.

As with any business, a travel agency's prospective clients are their lifeblood. Imposing a fee, limits the amount of potential clients who request vacations with no interest in booking, who are essentially taking precious planning time away from those who are in need of our services and expertise.

You are securing the services of a travel professional, not a part-time employee in a cubical who may not even have their own passport. To best serve you, we travel extensively to learn destinations, meet the staff and get to know the options we are suggesting. We also spend thousands of dollars on certifications and training each year.

By charging a fee, we are not at all biased to the travel components we sell based on bonuses or commissions they may offer, meaning we will quote you from a full range of destinations - not just the ones who pay higher commissions. We will recommend travel options based on your needs and desires, period.

The services and support provided are far superior than those you will find from a big box store or online site. This is a priceless value.

Our advisors are certified professionals.

What are some misconceptions that people may have if they have never used a travel agency like Traveling Person before?

• Travel agents are not price-matchers or discount hunters; they focus on value, service, and client experience.

• They are not just "vacation bookers" or “order takers”—their role includes logistics, problem-solving, and itinerary management.

• Travel agents are not side-gig workers; the job requires full-time dedication and constant availability.

• They do not work for free—expertise and time come at a cost, just like any professional service.

• Airbnb and VRBO are problematic for agents as they are unregulated, uninsurable, and do not pay commissions.

• Online reviews and deals may not reflect reality—agents use firsthand knowledge and trusted supplier partnerships.

• Becoming a travel agent does not yield free travel; it requires significant investment and hard work.

• They do not take on unlimited amounts of clients or clients that are not aligned with their niche or book of services.

How Travel Agencies Work & Get Paid

• Travel agents charge planning fees to compensate for their time, expertise, and industry knowledge.

• Planning fees ensure personalized service and impartial recommendations rather than commission-driven options.

• Compensation is primarily commission-based, meaning agents get paid only after travel is successfully completed.

• Commissions from hotels, tour operators, and other travel suppliers are often small and require constant negotiation.

• Agents invest heavily in their business through travel experiences, supplier relationships, and ongoing education.

• The industry is unpredictable; cancellations, emergencies, and crises (e.g., COVID-19) can severely impact income.

• Travel agents are business owners handling marketing, sales, operations, client service, and problem-solving daily.

Pricing & Rates:

Traveling Person acts solely as a booking agent for disclosed principal Suppliers and is not the source or provider of any travel service. Each Supplier is an independent entity with its own management and is not subject to the control of Traveling Person.

For this reason, you will see all pricing as BUNDLED RATES and not broken out by component, a la carte style. Our partners do not provide component pricing to protect their contracts, therefore Traveling Person is not able to provide /disclose component pricing. When you hire Traveling Person, you agree and understand that you will receive all pricing as a "package rate.”