Mistakes People Make When Booking Travel

Thinking about planning your next trip by yourself? It looks easy online — but I see the same mistakes pop up again and again. And unfortunately, they can cost travelers time, money, and even their entire vacation.

Here are 3 of the biggest mistakes people make when booking travel on their own:

1. Forgetting transfers.
   Flights and hotels might be booked, but how are you actually getting from the airport to your resort or cruise port? Transfers often get overlooked, and last-minute solutions are stressful and pricey.

2. Booking the wrong room or fare type.
   That “great deal” you clicked? Sometimes it’s a non-refundable rate, doesn’t include luggage, or ends up being a completely different room category than you expected.

3. Missing payment deadlines.
   This one hurts the most. Without reminders, balances slip through the cracks — and I’ve seen entire trips get canceled because of it.

The good news? You don’t have to worry about any of these. That’s exactly what I do for my clients — handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the vacation.