25 important questions to ask a travel agent
- Are they available to help you plan?
- How long have they been in business?
- Do they have a business license?
- How do they get paid? Is there a fee to you, and if so, what is it?
- Do they specialize in honeymoon planning?
- How many honeymoons have they planned?
- Are they familiar with the best places to travel the time of year you would like?
- What services does the travel agent offer?
- If they provide full-service planning, what do they need from you?
- Can they help you stay within budget?
- Do they get discounts at certain resorts?
- Have they traveled to any of the resorts they recommend?
- What is their favorite place to visit?
- Do they have photographs or websites for the resorts they have booked in the past and recommend?
- Do any resorts provide special perks for honeymooners (champagne, chocolates, etc.)?
- Can they recommend activities to do while on your honeymoon?
- Do they coordinate transportation?
- How can you reach them while on your trip in case of emergency?
- Do they offer trip insurance?
- What types of documentation is necessary for your trip (domestic and international)?
- Can they provide references?
- What is the total cost and what is required for a deposit?
- Do they offer payment plans?
- What type of payment can they take – cash, check, credit card?
- What it their refund or travel change policy (including if the wedding is called off)?
