15/07/2025
Travel Tip Tuesday:
🚩 5 Red Flags When Booking Travel Online
Think that last-minute deal looks amazing? Hold up! 🛑
Booking travel online can come with some pitfalls that cost you time, money, and peace of mind.
🚩 Check out these red flags to watch out for.
1. “Too Good to Be True” Prices
If it looks too good to be true...it probably is. That rock-bottom price might not include taxes, baggage fees, resort charges, and other hidden fees. Worse, it could be from a shady site that vanishes when you need help. A travel advisor gives you the full picture.
2. No Clear Contact Info or Support
When something goes wrong, who are you supposed to call? Some online booking sites make it nearly impossible to speak with a real person. A travel advisor is your go-to contact before, during, and after your trip.
3. Unverified or Vague Reviews….AKA SKETCHY!
Not all 5-star reviews are created equal. Some are fake or outdated. Travel advisors rely on real feedback and insider knowledge, not just internet hype.
4. Overwhelming Choices With No Guidance
How many tabs do you have open?! Thousands of hotel options, dozens of tours, hundreds of reviews…what’s actually right for you? Booking online can honestly cause decision fatigue. A travel advisor narrows it down quickly, based on your unique needs and preferences.
5. No Real Personalization
Online engines may have boxes you can check if you’re bringing children, need a wheelchair ramp, or are gluten-free BUT how personalized can they really get? A travel advisor learns about your specific needs and goals, and designs a trip around YOU, from room type to dietary needs, special accommodations to restaurant reservations...and so much more.
✨ Bottom line: Travel advisors cut through the noise, eliminate guesswork, and act as your advocate every step of the way.
🔖 Tag a friend who could use a travel advisor, and let us know in the comments if you have any red flags on booking travel online.