Planning a trip is a time-consuming and complicated process. Travel advisors simplify this process for their clients in addition to providing consultation services and entire travel packages. They may book flights, cruises, rental cars, and hotels, as well as resort stays and events. 

A great travel advisor will result in you being responsible for what matters most -- packing for your trip, making it to the airport, and enjoying your vacation.  

However, as a traveler, there are several things that you can do to prepare for your meeting with your preferred travel advisor.  

Here are the top five things you need to know when meeting with a travel advisor:

1. Know where you want to go and when. A travel advisor will gladly help you when you first know what you want to do!

2. Determine a realistic budget. You're not going to be able to stay in Tahiti for 10-days on a shoestring budget -- be realistic about what your travel budget can afford.

3. Ask the travel advisor about events & excursions. You'll most likely book these anyway; you may as well book them in advance and save!

4. Clarify any services the travel advisor charges in advance. In today's market, travel advisors often charge a "research fee" for gathering travel information and presenting clients with a proposal. The fee is usually applied to the traveler's deposit if they book the trip. Some Travel Advisors require compensation for the time expended curating a dream trip for you.

5. Always read all of your paperwork carefully. This is the golden rule of life. No further explanation is needed.

Hopefully, these five tips will help you make the most of your time and that of the travel advisor! 

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