225. My Experience Using a Travel Agent for the First Time with Sally Riggs

Planning a trip can go from exciting to overwhelming fast, and that's the spot I was in when I finally brought in a travel agent instead of doing it all myself. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Sally Riggs, a fellow therapist who works as a travel agent, to talk about what changed once I handed the planning over to her.We get into the hotel mixup that almost put me in the wrong place entirely, how she handled my CPAP machine for my first trip traveling with one, and the perks that showed up on my bill without me asking for them. I also ask her about travel insurance, refundable rates, and what happens when your plans change at the last minute. By the end of this one, you'll understand why I'm never booking a trip on my own again.In This Episode, We Explore…How two hotels with nearly identical names almost caused a booking mixup.What it actually takes to fly internationally with a CPAP machine, including the extra bag rule most people don't know about.The perks that came free with booking through an agent, from airport shuttles to early check-in.Why booking a fully refundable rate matters, especially if you live with a chronic illness.How points and miles can get business owners into business class without spending more money to earn them.Connect with Sally Riggs:Website: https://www.sallyssafeandconnectedtravel.com/Points and miles offerings: https://www.sallyssafeandconnectedtravel.com/pointsandmilesFreebie - How to visit Japan without crashing on Day 2: https://mailchi.mp/fora/eh0ztkgo8zAre you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/Connect with me:www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapistsAlma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians www.helloalma.com/kym