Have you noticed that your travel style has changed over the years? This is not uncommon and, in fact, is expected as our society shifts from a consumer economy to an experience economy. According to Forbes, 1 in 4 millennials would rather pay for an experience over a product. We are influenced most by our […]
Unexpected Travel Experiences in Nicaragua
Article by Megan Jones When the opportunity to visit Nicaragua came to me, I was hesitant to pursue the trip because I thought the destination didn’t have much to offer me as a traveler. I’m not quite the outdoorsy type, I am in that I enjoy wine on a patio in a nice breeze. I’m […]
The Trials and Triumphs of a Travel Agent’s Success
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a travel agent? From the outside looking in it seems quite glamorous, but much like any job if you don’t put in the work you will not reap the rewards. Lindsey, Epperly Travel’s Founder and CEO, shares her successes and failures as she entered […]
How Travel Advisors Prepare for Storm Season
Our Founder, Lindsey Epperly, has served as a Caribbean expert on Wendy Perrin’s WOW List, which is why we are no stranger to helping clients through major issues, like hurricanes. This week, travel industry trade magazine, Travel Weekly, reached out to Lindsey to get her advice to other advisors on how to best prepare and […]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Travel Agent for Your Next Domestic Vacation
Plan my Domestic Vacation! Did you know that most travel advisors are just as knowledgeable and well connected on US-based domestic vacations as they are on exotic locales across the globe? Many travelers only think to utilize the services of a professional when it comes to a more far-flung or exotic trip, but you’re leaving […]
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a Travel Agent
The number one question we as advisors are asked in social settings is, “Wait – travel advisors still exist?!” The answer, of course, on a travel agency’s website is a resounding YES! The follow-up questions are typically in how we work but, really, what people want to ask us is: “When will your services benefit […]
