This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avoya Travel. All opinions are 100% mine.
Booking a fabulous vacation, whether for yourself or with family and friends, can take a lot of work. Most of us just don’t have the time and can get easily overwhelmed. I know when I travel with my family, I want to make sure I’m getting not only the best deal, but the best value. I’d highly recommend Avoya Travel Vacation Planner because it completely reduces the stress that comes with vacation planning. And let’s face it, stressing out over your holiday is the last thing anyone needs!
Other than being a great travel search engine, Avoya takes it a step further by offering free and personalized expert service. They are most helpful when it comes to searching for deals on cruises, escorted tours, and resorts around the world. All you have to do is put in your desired destination, dates, and start searching! Make sure to look for the Avoya Advantage orange and blue butterfly symbol next to your search results. That shows you when free extras are being thrown in just because you are searching with Avoya Travel! An example of this would be free, on board ship credit during a cruise.
Besides the exclusive Avoya extras that I already mentioned, pay attention to the special deals that are being offered on a weekly basis! I’d suggest signing up with your email for their weekly newsletter which gives you access to unlocked, exclusive Avoya rates and deal alerts. Think of it as flight price tracking, but more personalized towards your entire vacation.
Another huge advantage of using Avoya is their expert vacation planners who are there for whatever you need, in order to provide a stress-free planning experience. If you want to talk over your options with them before or after doing your own search, you can call them to ask questions and you’ll be guaranteed the lowest price, as well as unpublished discounts and no Avoya fees. Even after the planning is over and you’re already on your vacation, your Vacation Planner will still be available to handle any unforeseen issues that may arise while traveling. Personally, having support like this during my travels really gives me peace of mind. I can spend less time worrying, and more time exploring and enjoying new experiences with my family. After all, that’s what going on a vacation is all about! If one-to-one service from their travel experts sounds like something you need, you can learn more about connecting with them.
Don’t worry, if you’re a bit more spontaneous and are planning down to the wire, there are always last minute deals to browse through. Let’s be honest, not all of us can plan months and months in advance, so these options are great.
I like how whether I already know what I want to book, or if I have no idea where to start, Avoya takes care of everything to create a vacation tailored to me. Their goal is to show travelers there is a better way to plan and book vacations, which is exactly what I need. So whether you’re planning on taking an African safari or a Mediterranean cruise, be sure to discover how Avoya can help and see how quickly the stress melts away.
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Sarah Stierch
April 21, 2017 at 11:46 amI’ve never heard of Avoya – I’m not really a cruise and a tour person at this point in my life, but, I’ve bookmarked the website to browse more before I plan my next trip!
Carmen Edelson
April 22, 2017 at 6:57 amThanks, Sarah! I appreciate it. They really are helpful.
Lois Alter Mark
April 21, 2017 at 11:53 amI will definitely have to check out Avoya! Planning trips can be so challenging and overwhelming, and it’s great when you can get help to make it easier.
Carmen Edelson
April 22, 2017 at 6:57 amDefinitely! Especially when you just don’t know where to start or are planning with a big group.
Gearoid McSweeney
April 21, 2017 at 12:09 pmI’d never heard about these people before. Your article has piqued my curiosity…
Carmen Edelson
April 22, 2017 at 6:57 amGreat to hear, Gearoid!
Erin Musich
April 21, 2017 at 2:27 pmI don’t often have another company plan my travels, but as I get older that could change. Thanks for letting me know about Avoya! I will definitely look into them.
Carmen Edelson
April 22, 2017 at 6:58 amThat’s great, Erin! Thanks.
Francesca
April 21, 2017 at 5:24 pmI’m all for eliminating as much stress as possible, even when it comes to travel planning! I’ll have to remember Avoya for my future travel plans.
Carmen Edelson
April 22, 2017 at 6:58 amMe too, Francesca! Thanks for reading 🙂
Danik
April 22, 2017 at 8:54 amI never heard of Avoya Travel but if they can get rid of the stress then I am up for a trip with them. Great post Carmen, and that juice/cocktail on the first photo has really made me thirsty 🙂
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:14 amThanks, Danik!
Charles McCool
April 22, 2017 at 11:02 amI considered joining Avoya a few years ago when I was looking at travel agency consortiums. I believe they are based in Coral Gables and I love that South Florida connection.
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:15 amYes, Charles! They are a great company.
Chrysoula
April 22, 2017 at 12:04 pmThat is a very interesting service. I really appreciate the fact that they do offer their support during the trip as well. That is really important. I will have a look at their site.
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:15 amI know – that’s one of my favorite aspects 🙂
Amelie
April 22, 2017 at 1:05 pmAlso nice to hear about a new trip planning website! Thanks for the discovery!
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:15 amYou’re very welcome, Amelie! Happy planning!
Megan Jerrard
April 23, 2017 at 7:16 amThanks for the introduction to Avoya – I love that there’s a personalized expert service – I think this is exactly what most people need. Travel should be about enjoying yourself, but the stress of planning beforehand usually puts a dampener on everything. Awesome that they’re there with support throughout the trip too!
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:18 amI know – the support throughout the trip is what really sold me 🙂
Barb
April 23, 2017 at 7:19 amIt s great to learn about Avoya. I will also recomend them to friends and family.
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:19 amThat’s great, Barb! Thank you.
Drew
April 23, 2017 at 11:47 amGreat tip. I’ve never heard of Avoya, but it sounds great. It is always nice to find a website to not just book travel, but get some real advice from professionals to make your holiday truly special. Having that little extra expertise can certainly make a huge difference on anyone’s vacation!
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:19 amIt really does make a big difference, Drew! Especially if you’re planning a long trip or one with a large group.
Siddhartha Joshi
April 24, 2017 at 10:46 pmI had no idea about Avoya till I read your post, so thank you for that! I do like the idea of vacation planners…often a need when you plan trips on short notice..
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:21 amI’m glad I could share them with you! Thanks for reading.
Vicki Louise
April 25, 2017 at 12:48 amIt sounds like a great travel planning service . Sometimes it’s just nice to have everything done for you!
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:21 amAbsolutely, Vicki!
Erin Klema | The Epicurean Traveler
April 25, 2017 at 12:51 amI’m all for anything that takes the stress out of travel planning. My most relaxing trips have been the ones a travel agent has arranged for me, so I could see myself using a travel planning service like Avoya for setting up cruises or tours.
Carmen Edelson
April 25, 2017 at 7:21 amMe too, Erin! We’re definitely on the same page 🙂
Tam Warner Minton
April 25, 2017 at 1:02 pmFor most people, the planning is the hard part! Sounds like a great service!
Carmen Edelson
April 28, 2017 at 7:37 amI found them so useful!
Elaine J Masters
April 26, 2017 at 7:51 pmNice timing. I’m putting together a trip and have been thinking about working with a service or agent. Will look into Avoya.
Carmen Edelson
April 28, 2017 at 7:35 amThat’s great, Elaine! I hope you find it as useful as I did.
ETA Australia
May 3, 2017 at 4:30 amI’ve heard about Avoya from a friends before and their services are really satisfying. Thanks for sharing.
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2017 at 11:08 amYou’re welcome! They’re a great company.
Melissa @ The Family Voyage
May 3, 2017 at 12:54 pmI didn’t realize they offer travel planning services! This would be great for those who still want to do independent travel, but could use a little help to get set up.
Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2017 at 9:25 amAbsolutely, Melissa! You hit the nail on the head.