How to Hire a Family Travel Expert

Most travel agents will tell you that they can plan your family trip. And, it's true. Most of them are experienced in planning all types of trips--whether it's a honeymoon, family trip or group outing. The key is to find someone who is considered an expert in family travel. They need to consider the needs of each individual family member. Follow these steps to hire a family travel expert.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Look online or in the yellow pages for a travel agency that specializes in arranging family travel.

2. Call travel agents and ask them about their dealings with planning family trips. Ask for some references from customers they've worked with in the past.

3. Talk to friends who've planned family trips with expert help. Find out who they hired to book everything for them.

4. Contact Expert Family Travel. It's a travel agency that specializes in planning family and group trips. Go to their website or call 1-800-957-8600 for a quote.

5. Find a website with family vacation packages and deals. Family Travel is one such company that's chock full of family travel experts. It was founded by parents with a love of traveling.

6. Choose packages based on your likes, for instance a family ski trip or a trip to a ranch. You can also click on certain states or countries for a listing of available trips.

7. Meet with the family travel expert in person, if possible, to determine whether they can meet your needs. Make sure you feel comfortable with them before hiring them.

Resources

• Expert Family Travel
• Tips from family travel experts
• Family travel packages