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     You have your doctors, lawyer, accountant and financial advisor

as part of the inner circle in your contacts, and you should have your

Coyaba Travel Advisor there, too, for the very same reasons.  Your travel

planning is important and should be managed by certified, knowledgeable

and highly respected professionals who are active in the travel and

hospitality industry and have years of relationships with decision makers.

     As noted in a 2023 Forbes article by consumer advocate Christopher

Elliot, "You can have a safe, and stress-free travel experience as long as

you find yourself a trusted Travel Advisor."  Speaking as a travel industry                 Lori Gédon, CTC

veteran who has worked for and/or with the airlines, hotels/resorts, villas/condominiums/apartments, tourist boards, and tour companies for many decades, and has enjoyed a privileged seat on all sides of the table, I couldn't agree more.​​​​​

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       This is why should you choose Coyaba Travel to plan and oversee your travel arrangements:                                                      

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• Time is money and your time has a value.  While you may be able to book the basics of a vacation on your own, you can't book what you don't know exists.  Through our professional associations and partnerships, Coyaba Travel Advisors have access to exclusive travel industry portals and receive special promotions, upgrades and other helpful information and benefits that the average traveler is not aware of and to which they cannot gain access.

• Coyaba Travel Advisors have built strategic alliances with reputable companies (suppliers/vendors) that provide superior service to our clients.  Sadly, the travel industry is host to a plethora of scammers.  Most consumers - especially those making their important travel plans based on cost alone - would not know the difference.  We do.  

• Coyaba Travel Advisors have gone through recessions, 9/11, COVID-19, harsh travel agency commission restructuring, the online travel revolution, and more.  We're still here and more invaluable to our clients than ever.  Just ask one of our many clients who booked a trip with us and received a refund from the airlines, cruise lines and accommodations during the pandemic.

• Coyaba Travel Advisors continually participate in travel industry association meetings, conferences, in-person and online seminars, trade shows and other educational opportunities that keep us abreast of current industry trends, new offerings, and updates.  Coyaba Travel Advisors - when not devoting countless hours obtaining refunds for our clients (for which we received no compensation) during COVID-19 - used the down time to earn training certifications.  We've taken our travel expertise and commitment to the next level, learning about countries, cities and even neighborhoods and their specific offerings and attractions.  Google can't compete with that.

• Coyaba Travel Advisors routinely join suppliers on their familiarization programs (a/k/a fam trips) - at our time and cost - allowing us to become intimately acquainted with a wide variety of destinations, accommodations, cruises, sightseeing and other activities.  The knowledge we acquire from these off-site events is extremely beneficial in targeting the ideal matches for our clients, and make us better equipped to assist our clients in the rare event things should go awry during their trip.  These fam trips also help us to design more curated and personalized agendas for our clients - something a website cannot do.

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      The role of Travel Advisor (formerly referred to as Travel Agent) has changed and evolved over the last few decades or so.  Your Coyaba Travel Advisor invests time getting to know clients on a deeper level, taking a more active role in trip planning and supplier/vendor selection, with more responsibility than ever before.  In addition to dedicating a respectable amount of time and effort researching and booking flights, hotels/resorts, villas/condominiums/apartments, cruises, rental cars, rail, and tours, we also may assist with industry-related needs and issues such as passport and visa requirements, travel insurance, advance reservations (e.g. dinner, massage, golf - and other things many people aren't aware you need to prebook), accommodations for handicapped accessibility, etc.. 

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     As a whole, Travel Advisors are committed to providing a high level of service and are held to formidable industry standards and strict regulations.  Coyaba Travel's Advisors work for their clients and with their hand-picked, proven, trustworthy suppliers/vendors.  Yesterday's Travel Agents worked for the supplier/vendor and with the client.  Big difference.

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   The main goal of a Travel Advisor is to make the travel planning process as stress-free as possible for their clients, while also helping them secure the most advantageous deals, best deals, and Bucket List-worthy memories to suit their needs and budget.  Our recommendations may include securing the services of smaller, lesser-known, reputable companies that do not offer us compensation for our business.  With the diminishing of payment by suppliers/vendors, Travel Advisors generally work with their clients on a fee-based or service charge basis.    

 

    Coyaba Travel charges its clients professional fees that reflect the value of the exceptional caliber of service we lavish upon them as endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and CCRA Travel Commerce Network, and the exemplary level of commitment we deliver to our clients in the planning of, and during, their trips.

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     In a nutshells, here are the reasons why you will want to become one of Coyaba Travel's valued clients:

• Over the course of 40+ years, our team has earned a stellar reputation in the travel industry.

• We are knowledgeable about the business of travel, hospitality and tourism.

• We have traveled the globe and continue to do so or a regular basis.

• We have an excellent rapport with supplier/vendor decision-makers.

• We will always be there for you, from the planning process through your travels and when you return from your trip, giving you peace of mind.  

• You will have the assurance that your trip plans are being managed by an industry expert who is tapped into a whole different level of authentic travel experiences.

• We listen and are always looking out for your best interests because we want you to be happy.

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        Travel is extremely personal and subjective, an aspect of our busy lives that creates some of our most important lifetime memories.   Choosing an appropriate destination; selecting ideal, safe  accommodations; being familiar with the ins and outs of airplane, motorcoach and rail transportation (and there are many important considerations), are best handled by someone "in the know".  And that's only the beginning.

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     Your Coyaba Travel Advisors are part of the new breed of travel designers - formerly referred to as 'Travel Agents' but oh so different - who create extraordinary, memorable trips for our clients that they can't duplicate through OTAs or other online outlets or, quite frankly, by themselves. 

Here's why you should choose Coyaba Travel to play an instrumental role in your travel planning:

• We are long-time members of CCRA Travel Commerce Network, a qualifying organization of travel experts that certifies us as industry professionals; provides continual educational opportunities to strengthen our knowledge of current events; paves a path to gain exclusive access to suppliers (air, hotel cruises, etc.) for special rates and promotions, upgrades and value-added benefits for our clients; helps to communicate effectively with our partners and colleagues; and abides by the rules of conduct and best practices to ensure that its members follow proper protocol in all business situations.

• Members of our Team have earned the Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) designation - conferred upon travel professionals who have completed a rigorous, two-year program of study and examination similar to a Masters Degree in Travel Agency Management.  CTCs will always be on the cutting edge of travel industry demands and trends, exemplifying the highest standards of professional knowledge and commitment.

     

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     Let's be honest.  A consumer who is not working in our industry full-time as a career simply does not have the knowledge or experience that we do.  This is our livelihood.  We dedicate countless hours at trade shows, presentations, webinars, and other industry meetings with travel and hospitality Suppliers so that we can offer our clients the best possible options and value for their trips - from reputable companies.  We visit foreign and domestic locations, conduct site inspections at hotels, resorts, villas, cruise ships and other accommodations, all the time.  We are tapped into direct lines of communication with key executives in the business which often provides us with the ability to offer our clients upgrades and special services but, most importantly, in the rare event that there's ever a problem, we know who to call.  At the end of the day, it's all about relationships and after more than forty years in the travel and hospitality field, we know a lot of people!  

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     In a world full of questionable online practices (a/k/a internet scams), we are proving time and time again that booking through a Coyaba Travel Advisor is the smartest, easiest, safest and most rewarding way to travel.  We create customized itineraries, recommend the best dining and sightseeing options, and build a vacation or manage a special event that is optimized for you and you alone.  We know the best time to travel to certain areas.  All within your budget.  

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     Consider us your personal concierge and let us put together a wonderful itinerary for you.  Or join one of our Exclusive Group Tours.  Or let us share our expertise and contacts to help plan a memorable destination wedding, family reunion, special interest excursion, friends getaway, etc..  We're here to make it happen!  

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