HOW TO FIND MORE THAN AN AGENT

u Ask for references and contact them. The best agents and advocates will gladly offer a list of references and invite you to contact them. Ask about the advocacy these agents do. You might be surprised by the answers. u Look for trusted

names. The big names in travel, such as American Express, Travel Leaders and Virtuoso, have high standards and enormous clout in the industry. You’re likely to find a great agent by going with a trusted name. u Check out Travelsense.org. ASTA’s consumer website lets you search for an agent by specialty.