10 Must-Visit Summer Destinations That’ll Ignite Your Wanderlust

Ah, summer—the season of sun-kissed adventures and unforgettable getaways. Are you craving a break from the everyday routine? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top ten vacation spots that promise the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration. 1. Santorini, Greece:Picture-perfect sunsets, crystal-clear waters, and stunning white-washed buildings—Santorini is a dream…

8 Reasons it is AWESOME to be a Travel Advisor

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Traveling is a passion that many people share, and for those who have a deep love for exploring new destinations and helping others make their travel dreams come true, becoming a travel advisor can be a fulfilling and rewarding career choice. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best reasons to become a…

Inspiring Home Offices for Travel Agents

What’s better than working your dream job? Working your dream job from the comfort of your own home! As an independent or home-based travel agent with Outside Agent Link, working from home is always an option. Whether you want to be able to work while watching your kids, enjoying the companionship of your pet, or…

Work-Life Balance Tips for Home-Based Travel Agents

Working from home is the dream for many people, and it’s easy to see why. No commute, more time with your children, your pet sleeping at your feet. Many of our travel agents love our home-based program for these reasons among many others. However, there are challenges that come along with working from home, such…

Apps to Organize Work From Home Life

As an independent travel agent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by your workload. Here are some apps to organize work from home life.   Avoid the distraction of the internet. Today’s world is infatuated with all things internet related. Because of this, everything from recipes to motivational videos to funny memes can be found at…

How to Create a Selling Environment in Your Home Office

As an independent travel agent, your livelihood relies on your ability to sell your services while working from home which means it’s imperative that your work from home space suits your sales goals. Here are our top tips for how to create a selling environment in your home office.   Find the right space. A…

4 Romantic Destinations in the United States

February is widely known as the month of love which is why it’s no wonder that travelers seek out romantic destinations to travel to during the month and with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, travelers are sure to decide last minute that they’d like to venture out on a romantic getaway. As an independent travel agent,…

Unique Destinations to Travel in 2017

Travelers will always yearn to go to well-known places like Paris, the Bahamas or Ireland. But, in 2016, it became a trend for travelers to also desire to visit lesser-known or unique destinations. This is a trend that is sure to continue in 2017. As an independent travel agent, this means there’s a great opportunity…

4 Resolutions for Travel Agents

    The New Year brings a fresh start and like many, you likely made a few resolutions. Resolutions are great ways to set your mind towards a goal and better yourself. As an independent travel agent, some of your resolutions likely revolve around creating a larger client list and increasing your sales. Here are…

Think a Career as a Travel Agent Is Right for You? Take Our Quiz!

Being a home-based travel agent is a lot of fun, but it also requires a lot of hard work. Think you’ve got what it takes? Take our quiz below and find out! For each true answer, give yourself 3 points. For each false answer, give yourself 1 point. Give yourself the amount of points corresponding…