Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Exploring new cultures, meeting new people, and seeing new places can be life changing. However, the process of planning a trip can be stressful, especially when it comes to booking airfare. With so many options, deals, and hidden fees, it's easy to make mistakes that can cost you time, stress, and money. In this blog post, Virago Journeys presents seven of the most common mistakes travelers make when booking airfare and how to avoid them.

Some people still sadly associate using a travel advisor with paying more money, when in actual fact – it’s quite the opposite. From getting you the best seats on the plane to working behind the scenes to ensure your vacation goes off without a hitch – after using a great travel advisor once I personally guarantee you’ll be hooked!

Thinking about travel, but still uncertain? You are not alone; many people have questions with regards to traveling post COVID-19. Below I compiled a list of FAQs and my recommendations and thoughts on each. With the uncertainty in the world, no one has concrete answers, so here I base mine on experience, research, and opinion.