Travel professionals and experts manage countless relationships with hotel brands, airlines, and other travel services which can, in turn, score you upgrades, perks, and preferred service without racking up additional fees. Flex Scheduling: In today’s working world, time off is becoming increasingly valuable. Travel agents will plan your trip in an intelligent, time-saving, efficient manner unparalleled by online services or the DIY route.

Think of your travel agent as your Expert Personal Concierge: Beyond handling the logistics (such as knowing up-to-date visa requirement and the best restaurants to make a romantic dinner reservation,) travel agents have spent their entire careers’ studying the travel industry and gaining expert insider knowledge and local hook-ups that will make your trip unforgettable (and stress-free!).

Here's our pick for the 5 best destinations to visit in 2018. From beautiful beaches to stunning mountain ranges and exciting city breaks, this list has everything you need for an incredible year of travel. We hope this video can inspire you on where to travel in 2019!

Think of your travel agent as your Expert Personal Concierge: Beyond handling the logistics (such as knowing up-to-date visa requirement and the best restaurants to make a romantic dinner reservation,) travel agents have spent their entire careers’ studying the travel industry and gaining expert insider knowledge and local hook-ups that will make your trip unforgettable (and stress-free!).