Become Your Own Travel Agent
Hello TTB Community! Becoming your own Travel Agent is easy! I (Bob DiMenna) will help you break down how to utilize various online programs and websites to better plan your trip abroad. You'll learn how to organize detailed information in order to maximize your efficiency while at your destination by minimizing any worry or concern about your trip before you even leave your home.
Session 1: Itinerary Building
- Learn how to draft a detailed itinerary in Google Docs for easy access abroad.
- Learn time management abroad and plan a more efficient trip.
- Manage and organize large amounts of detailed information for your trip.
- Add linking and color coding for a beautiful and organized Travel Blueprint.
Session 2: Airfare Booking
- Know the The Travelers Blueprint's Three Rules for cheap airfare.
- Learn how to draft a detailed itinerary in Google Docs for easy access abroad.
- Learn how to research flight deals without relying on sites like Travelocity and Expedia.
- Understand how to navigate Google Flights tools, including Price Graphing.
Session 3: How to Navigate Your Destination
- Learn how to utilize Google Maps and "My Places" as a major tool in planning your trip.
- Learn to organize your daily itinerary by landmarks, restaurants, and other attractions on a mapping feature.
- Learn how to use Google Maps to find the best photography positions.
- Learn how to use Google Earth to "know before you go" to aid in finding Airbnbs, car rental offices, hotels, restaurants, and navigating foreign streets.
Session 4: Restaurants, Blogs, and Research
- Learn how to use Google Trips for itinerary building and as a blogging feature.
- Get tips on why you should always download the airline app.
- Learn how to use Instagram for itinerary building.
- Understand the review system on Trip Advisor and how to search through restaurants to find what meets your travel needs.
Session 5: Safety, Local Norms, and Thoughtful Travel
- Be the safest traveler possible.
- Learn how to navigate government databases and websites for safety information.
- Understand the online resources available to aid in researching local culture, social norms and on what it means to be a mindful traveler.
- Recommendations on how to keep some spontaneity in your trip.
Private Consulting Sessions will include:
- Each hour will be catered to your specific travel style and preferences.
- Each call will be recorded and provided to you at the conclusion of our session.
- Have me (Bob) work with you directly as you Draft Your Adventure.
- This is not a template course.
- Each meeting will end with information on how you can build your itinerary before our next meeting....yes, I'll give you homework.
Additional details on each type of consulting service is provided below:
Five Sessions: One on One Travel Consulting
Includes four (4) personal travel consulting sessions with Travelers Blueprint Co-Host, Bob DiMenna.
Scheduling will be coordinated directly with Bob DiMenna through Thetravelersblueprint@gmail.com
Consulting services will be limited to approximately one (1) hour each and will be personalized to fit your travel needs through conversation and research with Bob DiMenna
Single Session: One on One Travel Consulting
Includes one (1) personal travel consulting session with Travelers Blueprint Co-Host, Bob DiMenna.
Scheduling will be coordinated directly with Bob DiMenna through Thetravelersblueprint@gmail.com
Consulting services will be limited to approximately one (1) hour and will be personalized to fit your travel needs through conversation and research with Bob DiMenna
Master Itinerary Created by The Travelers Blueprint
I am an efficient and detail-oriented writer with an unquenchable passion for travel and sharing my experiences with the world. Using my specific skill set, I can provide a down-to-the-hour travel itinerary or travel blog post that will provide the user with a thorough and authentic travel experience.
My itineraries and/or travel blogs are planned with scrutiny, and will provide a written guide for the user. I strongly focus on navigating cities as an inhabitant (finding authentic restaurants, historic landmarks, and hidden gems), exploring national parks (finding hiking trails for all experience levels, and "must see" locations), and from one city to another (even across borders). My itineraries/travel blogs are developed based on my first hand experiences. I have honed my skills to make travel a stress-free situation, and an enjoyable voyage specific to your requests. Additional details included in my itineraries are:
- Public transportation schedules;
- Operating hours of restaurants and reservation needs;
- Border crossing;
- Local laws;
- Maps with identified destinations;
- Currency exchange rates;
- Climate information;
- Details on medical facilities and emergency phone numbers; and more!
Scheduling will be coordinated directly with Bob DiMenna through Thetravelersblueprint@gmail.com
* Must Order Service At Least 2 Months Prior to Departure