The benefits of booking with TravelLocal

Planning a vacation can oftentimes be as stressful as it is inspirational; with so many incredible destinations to choose from, simply deciding where to go is effort enough. As you set your sights on an adventure in the new year, remember this: here at TravelLocal, we’re committed to alleviating your travel planning pains, and with a roster of knowledgeable local experts on hand to help, we’ll make sure that both you and your trip are well taken care of from start to finish. We strive to do just as much for the people and places we send our travelers to, as well, by making a positive impact on the local communities, environment and economies. Here, we run through the main advantages of booking with TravelLocal, for a tailor-made journey you won’t soon forget.

Booking with TravelLocal: making responsible travel choices

Helping local communities thrive

When you book with us, you’re directly benefiting the destination you’re visiting: by partnering with on-the-ground tour operators, we’re supporting independent businesses and helping the local community thrive on the fruits of tourism. In helping make a positive economic impact in the destination, we’re also encouraging a more authentic experience for those who book with us: the people you’ll meet, the services you’ll enjoy during your trip, will all be genuine, immersive and 100% local.

Promoting a better, more authentic kind of travel

By leaning on the fine-tuned expertise of local destination partners, many of whom we’ve fostered strong and trusted connections with over the years, we’re making sure that your trip is the best it can be – and unlike any pre-packaged trip out there. Our local experts are at the very heart of what we do, and we work with them to provide smooth traveler experiences from start to finish. By connecting with them and allowing them to tailor-make your travel itinerary, you’re opening the door to a trip filled with delightful and surprising moments. For a number of our travelers, their first TravelLocal trip marks the start of long-lasting friendships, with both their local expert and on-the-ground team; having these familiar faces to turn to when revisiting a destination, can be the biggest source of comfort and excitement. Need a bit more convincing? Our traveler reviews speak for themselves.

Environmental benefits: keeping nature and wildlife in mind

There’s no denying it: long-haul travel has never been, and never will be, good for our planet. Yet, we’ve taken a few steps to reduce our environmental impact, as signatories of the Glasgow Declaration and by recently becoming B Corp certified. The destination partners we work with encourage responsible tourism practices, especially where nature and animal welfare are concerned, and we carry out continuous checks to make sure we’re upholding our high standards. We’re also proud to have launched our Fund For Good in 2023, through which we donate a portion of our annual revenue to charities around the world, each one resonating with who we are and what we represent in the travel industry.

Tailor-made travel that benefits you: planning your trip alongside a local expert

How it works: crafting the perfect trip together

All it takes is the simple click of a button: let us know where you’d like to go and share with us the jist of what you’d like to see and do – this could be a plethora of well-thought-out activities or a few simple, haphazard notes. Your local expert will be in touch soon after to get the ball rolling and help plan an unforgettable itinerary, making sure you’re consulted on every detail – from the fun and wonderful to the nitty-gritty. Rather than fit your request into an existing mold, your local expert’s mission will be to curate an experience that’s truly unique to you and your loved ones – so don’t be afraid to ask questions and have your say along the way.

Making the itinerary work for you

While your local expert will be brimming with ideas and suggestions for your trip, they’re first and foremost there to make it a trip that works for you. Share with them any requirements or concerns around budget and accessibility, to help them better meet your expectations. You’ll remain in close contact with your local expert all throughout your journey of booking with TravelLocal, and they’ll be on hand to answer any questions you’ll have – about the destination, your itinerary, and everything in-between. They’re always an easy email, text message or phone call away, offering ease, flexibility and reassurance should you have a change of heart or face an unexpected emergency, and need to make any last-minute amendments before or even during your trip.

Taking care of your trip every step of the way

We do our best to make sure every step of your booking journey is as smooth and engaging as can be. Our website is full of inspirational and informative stories to help you decide where to go next, while our trip ideas have been specially designed by our local experts, presenting a variety of activities and experiences you can use to dive deep into a destination. Want your trip to be completely tailored to your individual needs? No problem – whatever it is you’re after, you’ll enjoy the ease of fuss-free booking with an attentive local expert, planning out your itinerary at a pace that suits you. You’ll be in good hands after booking, too, safe in the knowledge that your local expert (who’s always within easy reach and your first in-destination port of call) and the service providers they work with have all been carefully vetted, tried and tested.

The financial protection we offer only adds to your peace of mind, including safe and separate bank accounts as well as structured payment arrangements. Our UK travelers enjoy protection from ABTA and ATOL, while us being a member of ASTA offers greater reassurance to our American travelers.

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Make it happen

Our dedicated team and local partners are here for you, to help make your travel dreams a reality. Whenever you’re ready to start booking with TravelLocal, simply navigate to your destination of choice and get in touch today.