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Top 10 Reasons Why a Virtuoso Travel Advisor is Your “Secret Connection” to a Stellar Vacation
Want to know how to turn a “good” vacation into one that’s spectacular? Or how to take the process of planning your vacation from “overwhelming” to oh-so easy? The shortcut you’re looking for is called Virtuoso!
What is Virtuoso? It’s an elite, invite-only network of luxury travel companies and agencies; basically only the best of the best in travel. When you work with South Shore Travel to plan your vacation, you’ll be working with a Virtuoso advisor.
If you’ve never heard of Virtuoso before, though, you just don’t know about all the fun—and VIP treatment—you’re in for. That’s exactly why we put this guide together. Dive into discover the difference working with a Virtuoso travel advisor can make to your next vacation:
1. It’s all about who you know.
Being a part of an elite network means your Virtuoso advisor can go way beyond the “basics” when planning your vacation. They know exactly who to call to secure the kinds of once-in-a-lifetime experiences you can’t find in the guidebooks (or on Google!). Think private, after-hours tours and hands-on destination immersion that add a whole new dimension to your trip. Crowded bus tours, this is not!
2. Get upgrades and amenities, courtesy of Virtuoso.
One of the big perks about working with a Virtuoso advisor is that you get more perks! Thanks to our Virtuoso affiliation, we’re often able to pass on special perks and amenities to our clients at partner hotels, such as complimentary breakfast, early check in/late check out, room upgrades, spa/ship credit, and more (all subject to availability).
3. A warmer VIP welcome.
Rolling out the red carpet for Virtuoso guests often extends beyond just perks; expect a warmer, more genuine smile from staff too. Again, it all comes down to relationships. A Virtuoso advisor often has spent years developing relationships with the hotels she or he sends clients to, working closely with hotel general managers and staff to make sure clients’ needs are met. That warm relationship trickles down to clients when they check in—hotels want to make sure our clients stay very happy!
4. What you see online is what you get in person.
The beauty of booking with a Virtuoso advisor? Getting real peace of mind that you’re going to get what you pay for (if not more). If you’ve ever been disappointed with a property that looked so promising online, you need to go Virtuoso. The properties that are a part of the Virtuoso portfolio have been thoroughly vetted to ensure they’re up to the network’s high standards. Plus, your Virtuoso advisor may have even toured the property themselves—we try to make in-person inspections whenever we can!
5. Support, and expertise, extends far.
Many advisors are affiliated with Virtuoso through their host agencies—essentially, an organization that provides back-office assistance to their advisors. This gives Virtuoso advisors, and by extension their clients, another layer of support. For example, South Shore Travel is a part of the Forbes-endorsed host agency Gifted Travel Network. We love tapping into our GTN network of expert advisors to make sure our clients’ vacations are the very best they can be. Basically, if we don’t know the answer, we know a colleague at GTN does and can help us out!
6. Tours that go deeper.
Virtuoso isn’t just a portfolio of hotels and properties—it also features a collection of luxury tour companies. So if you’re seeking a guided, private or small-group escape, where every aspect of your immersive experience is thoughtfully curated for you ahead of time, we can help you there too. And just like with Virtuoso properties, Virtuoso tours are carefully vetted to ensure they meet the Virtuoso standard, opening doors to incredible experiences few tourists get to enjoy.
7. Inspiration at your fingertips.
You may know which destination you want to explore next … or you may be waiting for “inspiration” to strike. Virtuoso can help there too. They e-publish a suite of gorgeous travel magazines and special edition guides that highlight some of the incredible hotels, cruises, and experiences that await you. Often, Virtuoso magazines are themed around one of the latest trends in travel, like wellness or culinary travel. If you’re ready to be inspired, you can get access to the latest Virtuoso publications through South Shore Travel right here (and access is complimentary!).
8. For a lifetime of spectacular travels.
With your Virtuoso advisor as your partner, you get to take the long view. We’re interested in building long-term relationships with our clients, helping them plot out the trips that make the most sense to take now, and what bucket-list journeys they should plan for five, 10, or more years down the road. We work similarly to how a financial advisor would, forecasting your travels into the future to align with your family’s life stages, budget, and more. Virtuoso even has a fun online tool you can use to help you plan for a future full of travel called Virtuoso Wanderlist; check it out here.
9. A specialist in YOU.
Of course, Virtuoso advisors are destination experts who can send you on incredible journeys across the globe. But even more important than that, they become experts in you. For example, at South Shore Travel, we always start with an in-depth consultation call with our clients, so we can learn more about their particular travel style, likes and dislikes, big travel dreams, who they’re traveling with, and more. We take that info and turn it into a highly customized itinerary. Even if two clients escape to the same place, their vacations will likely look very different—because it’s always tailored to their unique interests and needs.
10. Not just advice—but expert execution.
Don’t let the word “advisor” mislead you. Yes, a Virtuoso advisor provides tons of insightful advice and guidance. But we do more than advise—we also book your trip for you! Working with our Virtuoso network, we weave together a seamless itinerary for our clients and make sure every element is arranged for them, from hotels to private transfers and tours. We not only make your vacation even better than if you planned it on your own, we make the process far more effortless for you as well.
Ready to upgrade your next vacation to “Virtuoso” status?
We’d love to help! Connect with your Virtuoso advisor at South Shore Travel to get started—filling out our trip inquiry form is the next step.
