02 August 2021

TALKING CRUISE? THEN WE REALLY NEED TO CHAT There are not as many travel companies out there as there once were and, let’s face it, with still much uncertainty with current travel restrictions, you might still be a little hesitant booking a holiday now. Well, no need to be concerned. I have been in this business many years and my customers know me well. I get asked many questions and often have pre-empted the question from the client and had answers awaiting, even before the questions had been asked. A great travel agent behaves like that, and is not simply an order taker. After all, anyone can book a cruise. It’s not rocket science but, then booking the right cruise for any particular person is not anything like as easy as one might imagine. Another scenario is that some people believe they can do it just as easily as a travel agent. Well that’s not quite true either. As a Travel Counsellor, I get great prices on cruises, flights, hotels, land packages, transfers, shore excursions and more. Great holidays at affordable prices. So, when you think cruise in future, think “I need a cruise specialist who knows their stuff”. It might even be the first time you have ever been cruising so, all the more reason to make absolutely sure that you get it right. Now, let me tell you truthfully… there’s a ship to suit absolutely everyone whatever you may have been told elsewhere. The trick though is to know which ship, which cruise line, which itinerary, which cruise style, and a lot more too, is going to suit you and probably a lot more needs to be known before you can get it right. So, you have some choices. As mentioned above, you can be very brave and do all your own homework. Maybe ask some friends you know who cruise. Get family suggestions. Speak to lots of high street agents with young counter clerks who sincerely believe that every cruise is just great because they are all luxury holidays and there really is no difference between the hundreds and hundreds of ships on offer. Or, take my advice. The choice is yours. High street agents are more than likely to tell you what you want to hear and that might suit you. No real knowledge needed. They might even offer discounts without the slightest calculation as to whether what they are offering is even affordable. You might say that if they lose money then that’s their problem, but I am sure you would rather get a great “value for money” cruise holiday whilst at the same time, the agent is happy with what he has booked for you. A win win result. I have many years of expertise in this business and, even if I say so myself, I do understand this business better than most. I tell it like it is. If what you are asking for is not what I would recommend then I will tell you, although the final choice is yours. Can you honestly say that your agent is like this? If you need a degree of expertise that can only come with many years industry knowledge, then you need to call me. I can be reached on 0161 297 0100.