Planning a trip involves more decisions than ever, from who to book with to when to lock in a cabin on a river cruise. Our team of advisors are available to answer any questions we hear, covering why working with an advisor pays off, how to avoid deceptive booking sites, and a few flight deals worth grabbing right now.
Why should I use a travel advisor instead of booking everything myself?
A travel advisor brings expertise and support that a search engine simply cannot replicate. Research from AAA confirms that travel advisors remain a relevant and growing part of how people plan trips. Younger travelers and millennials are turning to travel advisors at rates similar to baby boomers, which tells our team that the value of expert guidance holds steady across age groups. An advisor knows how to find the right fit for your budget and your priorities, and having someone in your corner matters even more when something doesn’t go as planned.
How do fake hotel booking websites trick travelers, and how can I avoid them?
Fake booking websites are unfortunately common, and they’re designed to look like they are official hotel sites when they aren’t. Our advisors regularly hear from travelers who booked what they believed was a direct hotel reservation, only to arrive and find no reservation on file at all. Regulators and watchdog groups are increasingly cracking down on these deceptive sites, which our team sees as a positive step, but the safest approach is still to book through a trusted source in the first place. Not everything that looks official online actually is, and that’s exactly the kind of risk our advisors help clients avoid.
What flight deals are available right now from Chicago?
Several strong nonstop deals are currently running out of Chicago. Iceland is priced at $534 per person round-trip, with a flight time of about six hours and five minutes, and it’s worth noting Iceland is consistently ranked among the safest places in the world. Dublin is running around $600 round-trip depending on the airline, Madrid is available for as low as $555 round-trip, and nonstop options to Rome are running close to $773 round-trip per person. Deals like these move quickly, so our advisors recommend reaching out as soon as a destination catches your eye.
Can our advisors help plan a multigenerational trip?
Yes. Whether it’s grandparents, parents, and grandkids all traveling together, our team of advisors can build an experience that works across generations and within your budget. Multigenerational trips come with more moving pieces, different comfort levels, and different interests to balance, and that’s exactly the kind of planning our advisors handle every day.
Ready to start planning your next trip?
2027 is closer than it seems, and if a big trip is already on your mind, now is the time to start the conversation. Our team at Windy City Travel is here to help you find the right fit for your family and your budget. Reach out at (312) 951-0710 or here to get started.