Autumn Celebrations Around the World

All around the world, autumn is a time of celebration and festivals. While we celebrate with pumpkin carving, costumes and candy in the United States, there are numerous other famous events taking place in other countries throughout the harvest season. Here are five of the most well-known fall festivals around the globe: Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival…

Top 3 Reasons People Think They Don’t Need a Travel Agent

When all the information in the world is seemingly at our fingertips, a lot of people out there have the mindset that they don’t need experts anymore. From fixing their leaky sink using a Youtube video to planning their family vacation on Expedia, consumers can give you reason after reason that they’d rather just do…

Best Cities in the U.S. to Travel to With Your Children

With school back in full swing, now is a good time to start thinking about a family vacation for everyone to look forward to. While a trip to an exotic beach or foreign country may not be plausible for families with young children, there are plenty of cities in the U.S. that kids (and parents)…

Top Summer Travel Destinations Outside North America

Summertime means vacations galore. While some people prefer to spend their summer holiday somewhere that doesn’t require a passport, there’s something to be said for taking a trip across the ocean this time of year. Here are some of the best vacation spots around the world for those looking for something new and exciting this…

How to be A Successful Travel Agent in the Age of Faceless Travel Websites

Nowadays, it seems that around every virtual corner is a new website offering travelers cheap and fast access to all the services they used to rely on from travel agents. As an independent travel agent, you may be wondering how you can stack up against sites like Expedia, Travelocity or Priceline. Are travel agents doomed…

Pints around the World

There is just something about a frosted glass filling with the rich ambers, crisp pales, and smooth darks of a great, foaming beer. When traveling around the world, you may find a moment to stop and grab a pint, or two! Here are a verity of pints and breweries from each continent:   North America…

4 Ways Independent Travel Agents Plan Travel Better

    Hiring a qualified travel agent to plan your travel experience is a great decision for so many reasons. While you can find information online and likely plan a decent trip for yourself, independent travel agents plan travel better. Here’s why:   Save Time and Money Independent travel agents plan travel better first and…

Top Destinations to Visit During Spring

As an independent travel agent, many clients are likely eager to plan a summer getaway, but to offer an out of the box experience, it’s often a good idea to offer clients spring trip ideas. From fabulous festivals to hot new hotels, there’s a lot to see and do around the world this spring. Here…

Items to Pack For Your Cruise

At Outside Agent Link, our independent travel agents work hard to ensure your trips are planned perfectly and go off without a hitch. With warmer months ahead, cruise planning will increase and as experts in the field of all things travel, here are a few items we recommend packing for your next cruise.   Hanging…

Top Tips to Get New Clients

Getting new clients to work with you is hard, especially if you don’t consider yourself to be a salesperson. If you’re stuck in a slump, follow these top tips to get new clients in the door.  Talk to everyone. Every single person you meet is a potential client! Your goal every day should be to…