Are you thinking about becoming a travel agent but have no idea where to start? In this guide, I'll break down the three main paths you can take to become a travel agent, including the route I personally chose. It's important to take some time to understand the different ways you can operate before you jump headfirst into becoming a travel advisor. Route #1: Start Your Own Independent Travel Agency The first option is to operate completely independently by starting your own t

While I’ve never had a cruise port that I didn’t like, there are definitely some ports that stand out from the rest. Some places leave you wanting to come back before you’ve even left, and these three destinations especially do that for me. First, let’s talk about Grand Turk. This place is absolutely unreal. The island itself is not very large; in fact, we explored almost the entire island by golf cart when I was there, making our way all the way to the Grand Turk Lighthouse

When you start thinking about becoming a travel advisor/agent, it's important to assess why you want to do this. Are you aiming to just book your own travel and not focus on others? Are you planning on booking travel for a lot of family, friends, or people you know? What interests do you have in the travel industry? What will your niche be? What experience do you have traveling? What is your purpose in becoming an agent? What makes you take that step beyond simply having an i