Looking for a "Travel Agent Near Me"? The Best are Online

In 2024, when someone mentions the phrase "travel agent", odds are everyone else is about to say something along the lines of "those still exist"? Yes, they do, and if you're reading this article, odds are you understand the benefits travel advisors can provide. Money and time saved, as well as seriously cutting down on hassle.

However, you're likely to hit a snag if you're Googleing "travel agent near me". Brick-and-mortar storefronts for agencies have certainly gone to the wayside for the most part. For one, it's a tough business, and renting a building is expensive. The only walk-in places you're likely to find are places like AAA. But if you're looking for an independent business to support (we appreciate you if you are), then finding one you can drive over to is likely to be a challenge.

We Live Online Now

If you want to speak with a travel agent, then you're going to want to look online. There are plenty of talented and knowledgeable advisors who are available to help you plan and book a vacation. The world is increasingly prioritizing things being online, and most advisors have adapted.

Understandably, you may be a little reticent to go the online route if you're thinking "I want someone who will actually speak with me". There are certainly some advisors who will do most or all of their business via checklist forms and email. However, any who are decent at their job will take at least one online meeting with you to discuss your vacation preferences and goals. If you need more than one, we at Meridian Vacations, are happy to oblige. We want the booking experience to be exactly what you need.

Agents tend to work online for a myriad of reasons, but since travel is our business, it's key to be able to work with you from anywhere. The internet allows us to be "near" anyone at any time. We're always just a few button clicks away.

Flexibility and Availability

Working from home or on-the-go also means that we often have availability outside the usual working hours. Storefronts often have the issue of being open from 9am to 5pm... the exact times most other people are also at work. Being online allows a travel agent to be available in the off hours, like after dinner, if that fits your schedule better.

When booking a vacation you should never be thinking "What about me?" Vacations are all about you, and we want you to feel that way from the moment you start working with us to the moment you get home.

A travel agent who is fully remote and online will only be able to serve you better than someone who is tied to a brick-and-mortar store, because our hours and availability are more flexible, which means we're often easier to reach and work with.

Still Personal

Some people prefer working with someone in person because working with someone online can feel so dang impersonal. Chatting via email only can really leave you wondering if they're even paying attention to what you're saying. Or worse, tone is often lost in written communication.

That's why it's important to work with a travel agent who will actually take meetings with you. There's no reason to lose that personal touch when working together digitally. It's so, so important to make sure clients feel heard and as if you can trust your agent.

Of course, not agency is the same, so what works for one person may not work for you. It's important to work with someone that makes you feel comfortable. But, the same goes for working with an agent in-person. Because we're online, we'll work hard to make sure you get the service you deserve and expect.

Conclusion

If you're Googling "Travel Agent Near Me", you may want to consider some online options as well. We're often easier to get ahold of, have more flexibility for you, and will work hard to ensure you feel like the experience is personalized and easy.

We have all the capabilities of an in-person advisor, and sometimes we have a few exciting tricks up our sleeves, as well. Of course, we'd love it if you gave Meridian Vacations a try (that's us), but regardless of who you work with, our advice remains the same.