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Everyone loves a good deal and no one likes to pay more for something than they have to. As Travel Advisors, we’ve watched so many people booking their own travel online and paying more than they have to for their vacations. Because of that, we’ve decided to lend a hand with our WHY PAY MORE series. We’ll be covering your favorite destinations as well as some best kept secrets in the travel world!
To start, let’s talk about Travel Advisors and how they can help you with any vacation. While many Travel Advisors, may charge planning fees or design fee for their guidance, service and expertise even with that, they can in fact save you not only money but more importantly time. We believe that you have more important things to do than scour Google, Expedia, AirBNB or VRBO for hours on end looking for the perfect place to stay for your next vacation. So we search out the best options that fit your preferences and budget and then we send you links to a personalized selection of options. There are some vacation suppliers like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios where the prices are firmly set by the supplier, but we can find the best promotions and if a new applicable promotion comes out that will save you money, we can have it applied to your trip to get you the extra savings too. But in the world of vacation condos, cabins, rental houses and villas, prices can vary widely for the same unit.
Spring Break is a popular beach travel week and many places will increase rates due to the high demand during those peak weeks. The deals are out there but most people have bought into the excellent marketing of sites like VRBO and airbnb which can make it feel like booking through their sites is the best way to secure the lowest rates. However, this is not always the case. While today’s illustration is an extreme, it no less indicates the type of savings that we can offer our clients.
This unit is located right near Pier Park in Panama City Beach which offers easy access to many of be best shopping and dining in the area as well as beach front access to the famous Emerald Coast. This is a Two Bedroom - Two Bathroom Gulf Front condo with a spectacular ocean view.
As you can see this unit would make for a great Spring Break vacation! The choice is would you rather spend $4,994.20 or $2,143.93 for this condo for your vacation? If you book on your own through VRBO, you could be paying over 50% more for the EXACT same condo for the EXACT same dates.
Your Price on VRBO
Our Price on The Same Unit
Many may think the rate isn’t the full total or that the taxes may not be included, so here is a closer look at the total breakdown for each.
Price Breakdown on VRBO
Our Supplier Price Breakdown
THREE SECRETS AIRBNB and VRBO DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW:
AirBNB, VRBO and others like them are the middle man and therefore there will always be a markup on the price.
Using a Travel Advisor who knows how to book vacation rentals can save you that markup, even when you pay for their services via a planning fee or travel design fee.
There are simple ways to avoid paying the VRBO and AirBNB fees if you know where to book.
While we can’t guarantee this type savings on every rental, it is certainly possible. We want you to have the best vacation possible at the best price possible. So click the button below to get started and let us plan your next vacation!
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