Vacation Packages - Which, Where, and How

by Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS® 08/25/2019

You probably use online travel sites where you can book your trip as a bundle and save money. You can easily find the best deal when you have flexible travel dates. You can compare many service providers in a very little time. For example, different hotels in different locations without having to navigate to various websites. All in one site where you can take care of most of your travel necessities; a place to stay, vehicle, airfare, and activities. Saving you time on the details and when you book it together can save you money too. These sites are do-it-yourself travel planning.

All Together Now

Traveling as a group on a guided tour in distant lands offers adventure. This option can reduce anxiety about exploring unfamiliar territory. Often, guided trips are pre-packaged and highly structured. Scheduled tours and pre-selected restaurants take the guessing out of your days and allow you to cover more ground in a consolidated amount of time. Your guide and the others in your group may make the trip even more enjoyable, and you may create some friendships that outlast the journey itself. This concept could go the other way and make your trip less than pleasant, and since it is a package deal, you are locked in for the duration. Although you cover a lot of ground during the trip, you may find yourself unable to stay longer at certain spots since the guide will keep the group on schedule as much as possible. 

All-Inclusive Resort or Cheapskate Choice

All-inclusive vacation options are attractive for the budget conscience. A one-price-covers-all can give you peace of mind when you want to relax and not feel as if you must keep shelling out money every time you want to do something. Many all-inclusive resorts specialize so you can look for family-friendly, couples only, outdoor adventure and the like. When planning a vacation remember to budget for tipping, any upgrades you may want, excursions and your airfare. Often you may also need to plan to get yourself to the resort from the airport so check reviews to see what other travelers have experienced. Also, research the restaurants in the resort. Some may require reservations and most enforce a dress code of some kind. Make sure you understand what activities the resort includes and what activities you will need to pay additional fees to enjoy. 

Go online and find your next destination and research how you would like to book that vacation.

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Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®

Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”