Kaleel makes a point but as one who has been led astray by a travel agent whose recommendations were based on the largest, most rapidly paid rebates I would take the average agent's recommendations with a full saltshaker. A good, well-traveled agent can help immensely, but you can run through a lot of disappointing bookings before you find one.
Expert opinions from frequent travelers who was been there, done that enough to make legitimate comparisons will always matter. Time and travel dollars are priceless and no one wants to waste them on a bum steer or blind luck.
What got my attention was the reference to "Jetsetter's 200 rather select travel writers [who] provide the in-depth, professional, balanced and detailed curated reviews and insider tips." Therefore, the answer to Wetchler's question is that at Jet Setter, expert opinions do still matter. That should be good news to you travel writers.
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Kaleel makes a point but as one who has been led astray by a travel agent whose recommendations were based on the largest, most rapidly paid rebates I would take the average agent's recommendations with a full saltshaker. A good, well-traveled agent can help immensely, but you can run through a lot of disappointing bookings before you find one.
Expert opinions from frequent travelers who was been there, done that enough to make legitimate comparisons will always matter. Time and travel dollars are priceless and no one wants to waste them on a bum steer or blind luck.