travel agent Archives - Erica James Travel Agency

13Oct 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Nashville to Atlanta, GA: Birthday Weekend Celebration

Many of you know me for traveling and partying internationally but I am not above having a good time stateside. As a matter of fact, my travel journey started out as taking a trip from Nashville to Atlanta, GA every year for either Freaknik or the Atlanta Football Classic, a black college football game that was the highlight of many people in Nashville, TN. It was nostalgic to revisit the “scene of my crimes” for my birthday weekend in 2021. Atlanta is 4-hour drive from Nashville, TN. If you are not in the mood to drive, you can also catch a Southwest Flight from Nashville to Atlanta for as low as $49 sometimes. Atlanta is often referred to as the “Black Hollywood”. And truly it is because it is the home of the Real Housewives of…

08Feb 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 29: A Couple Who Travels Together

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[podcast_subscribe id="715"] In this episode, I talk to Leonard and Jernita about their travel journey as a couple. Their story is amazing - their first date was in Panama, and their first kiss was outside the US! Highlights from this episode: [16:45] Send a copy of your itinerary to friends and family. Always send a copy of your itinerary to friends and family, and just in case something doesn’t go right, have an exit strategy – even if you don’t end up using it. [21:19] Traveling together. Pre-Covid, Jernita and Leonard travelled together three times a year, with one of them being a major trip. Although they have different individual travel styles, travelling together has allowed them to broaden their own perceptions of travel. “You don’t have to leave the…

26Mar 2020 by EJtheTravelDiva

Benefits of Using a Travel Agency

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There are so many benefits of using a travel agency. Have you ever heard of "net lag" or "scroll fatigue"? Perhaps you have experienced this many times while spending countless hours searching the internet looking for information to assist you when planning your upcoming vacation. Hotels.com recently did some research and discovered that travelers are spending countless hours researching their vacation and they find this process to be extremely stressful. So why stress yourself out and spend countless hours planning your vacation when you can have a travel agent do it for you? Don't risk having net lag or scroll fatigue when you can quickly and easily reach out to a travel agent. Here are 6 benefits of using a travel agent for your next trip: More bang for your…

14Mar 2020 by EJtheTravelDiva

7 Things New Travelers Should Do

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Are you new to the travel world? About to set off on your first international experience? Maybe you’re just looking for a nice checklist for your upcoming trip overseas? Whatever the case may be, I want to share my list of the seven most valuable things to do as a new (or returning) traveler. If you complete all of these items, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of amazing travel experiences! Apply for a passport: US passports are valid for ten years which ends up costing approximately $16-18 per year. With a passport, you can see the world and are not limiting yourself to travel only within the states. If someone calls you and says, “Hey, I won a free trip to Spain, let’s go!” you can hop…

19Oct 2019 by EJtheTravelDiva

5 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag

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Being a travel agent, I have learned, through speaking with numerous clients, about their travels, that I take for granted that many people know. For examples travel terms and rules. I thought everyone knew the difference between carry-on and checked luggage. However, I have come to realize that there are people, that don't travel often and are not familiar with those terms---knowledge some of us take for granted. Now there are rules to what you can put in your carry-on bag versus your checked bag. The most common rule is the rule of 3, when it comes to liquids. If you have 3 oz or less, it can go in your carry-on bag but if it is over 3 oz, it needs to go in your checked bag. However, there…

17Jun 2013 by EJtheTravelDiva

My Sister’s Travel Regret

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One of my wishes, as a travel agent, is that all travelers select their vacation accommodations based on what they wish to experience rather than what they want to pay. Often times, when people call me about traveling, they select their resort and room accommodations based on price, no quality. Sure you can vacation in a less expensive room, but the question is--is what you are giving up worth it? Regardless of recommendations (which is one of the reasons you select a good travel agent), some travelers just want to book based on price and not quality. My sister is one of those people. I recently went to Las Vegas with my sister. Upon check in, they asked if we would like to upgrade our room, for a…

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