Experts have shared the real reason why using a travel agent instead of booking online can actually save you money. Using a travel agent used to be quite popular, but these days, booking online at home has become increasingly popular.

While many book their holidays themselves, it is still recommended to use a travel agent.

These experts often have the best information on where to stay at their disposal, including a realistic budget for your trip depending on what you want, insurance options and flights.

Even though you may feel you know enough to book your trip independently, you can’t beat the reliability of using a travel agent and having that extra peace of mind, one expert insists.

Dan Wadlinger, founder of Travel Shark, told Far and Wide: “When most people think of travel agents today, they think of the old-school, brick-and-mortar stores that charge a fee to book your airline tickets.

“In reality, most travel agents today are home-based agents that help plan or book cruises, theme parks, tours, resorts and hotels.”

Some travel agents have access to extra deals which you won’t be able to use when booking your trip yourself, so it’s worth inquiring about what is available.

Not only this but you might even discover some other destinations that you didn’t know about which might be of interest to you. Those working in the travel industry are constantly on the lookout for new places and the best spots in well known areas. You might be pleasantly surprised to unlock a new destination.

Also, investing time into researching for your trip isn’t always the easiest thing to find time for amid the business of everyday life so the convenience of using a travel agent is another reason to go through an official provider.

Many people choose not to use a travel agent because they think it will be more expensive but it can actually be cheaper. You can provide your ideal budget to the expert and searches will be made based on the budget you have in mind. It’s likely you’ll be able to get a better deal for a trip that might have cost you more had you booked it yourself. 

There are a range of providers you can use such as Hays Travel, Thomas Cook, and Tui amongst many other popular providers.