Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is THIS Saturday, November 25th 2023! This holiday, celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving every year, was founded by American Express in 2010 and has become an important day to small businesses nationwide. Small Business Saturday is the perfect opportunity for everyone to support and celebrate their favorite small businesses.

Easy ways to support your favorite small businesses include:

Like & comment on social media posts
Share social media posts, social media pages and websites
Leave a positive review
Spread the word in conversations with friends and family

When you think of a small business, you may first think of an online boutique or local family-owned restaurant, but did you know that travel agencies are also a small business? That’s right – not only is our agency Never Look Back Vacations considered a small business, but each individual agent on our team manages their own small travel business!

Sure, you could book your vacation packages directly through big travel vendors, but did you know that travel agent commission is already embedded within your vacation package cost whether or not you use a travel agent? I find this fun fact so fascinating!

So this holiday season, if you’re looking to give the gift of travel to your loved ones, we encourage you to #ShopSmall and work with a travel agent. In fact, here are 8 reasons why travel agents make the difference in your vacation planning:

1) PERSONALIZED SERVICE – We get to know you on a deeper level, so we can ensure every detail of your vacation is customized for YOU (no one else). Do you think those large travel vendors remember your name and travel details?!

2) PEACE OF MIND – Travel logistics can be complicated and sometimes travel arrangements need to be rearranged, so we’re here to navigate any questions or issues to create a worry-free environment. Sounds nice, right? This has always been an important element, but even more important during and post pandemic.

3) SAVE TIME – Researching and planning a vacation can be quite time consuming, but not when you work with a travel agent. We take on this responsibility as you sit back and relax. However, if you want to be more involved in the vacation planning process, we can certainly tag team.

4) EXPERTISE – We are experts in the destinations we specialize in. With our knowledge via trainings and personal experience, we can provide well-versed information for your dream vacation. We also make it a priority to travel to the destinations we specialize in, to gain the most up-to-date information for you.

5) UNBIASED RECOMMENDATIONS – We work for you and with you, which means we’re going to filter out your options and make the best recommendations that fit within your travel wants / needs.

6) PROMOTION WATCHING – If a promotion (or discount) is released that would lower your total vacation cost, we jump right on that for you. Essentially we are going to help find the best price for your vacation package. Tip — booking in advance will ultimately save you the most money!

7️) PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE – We are here with you every step of the way during your vacation planning. Whether it’s via email or phone call, we provide timely and insightful advice.

8) NEW TRAVEL BFF – We want to hear from you during and after your vacation! We want to see your vacation photos and hear about your favorite vacation memories. Your happiness = our happiness!

When you work with a travel agent, you support a real person with a dream. We hope you think of Never Look Back Vacations for your future vacation planning needs and we appreciate all your #SmallBusinessLove. We can guarantee our talented team of agents will surely make all the difference in your travels!