Does Being a Travel Agent Allow You to Travel?
By The Good Travel Franchise · 11 December 2025

Discover how travel agents at The Good Travel Agent get real opportunities to explore the world including over 50 FAM trips this year Hear about Jake’s incredible Grand Palladium Mexico experience and learn how you can join a franchise that truly lets you travel
Absolutely Yes Here’s the Proof
One of the biggest questions people ask when they think about becoming a travel agent is “Do you actually get to travel”
At The Good Travel Agent the answer is a very confident YES.
And if you need evidence Jake has just returned from an unforgettable FAM trip to Mexico courtesy of the incredible team at Grand Palladium Hotels. From the moment he touched down it was sun sandy beaches stunning properties and a whole lot of inspiration.
What is a FAM Trip and Why Does It Matter
A FAM trip short for familiarisation trip is one of the most exciting perks of being a travel agent. It is an opportunity for agents to visit destinations and experience resorts first hand exactly as a customer would.
These trips are not just fun they are powerful They help our agents
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Understand destinations on a deeper level
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Build confidence when recommending hotels and experiences
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Create authentic excitement when talking to customers
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Capture real content to use in their marketing
And of course they get to enjoy a little sunshine along the way
Jake’s Mexico Experience
Hosted by Grand Palladium Hotels Jake spent his time exploring their beautiful properties including luxury suites family areas adults only zones and impressive dining options. He experienced the guest journey from start to finish learning everything from check in to activities to those small touches that make a holiday unforgettable.
Jake’s Thoughts on the Trip
“Getting the chance to visit Mexico with Grand Palladium was an incredible experience it helped me gain extra knowledge on why and how to sell these beautiful hotels to our customers it was a money cannot buy experience and I am ever grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to help more agents secure FAM trip places like this in the future” – Jake Cullum Hollins CEO and Co Founder The Good Travel Agent
This is what being a travel agent with us looks like real world experiences real knowledge and real opportunities to travel.
And Here Is the Best Part
We have sent our agents on over 50 FAM trips this year Yes fifty Five zero
From Europe to the Caribbean from city breaks to all inclusive resorts our agents have been collecting stamps in their passports all year long Being part of The Good Travel Agent means your career is not stuck behind a desk it is out in the world
Want This to Be Your Life
If you want to build a travel business that gives you flexibility freedom and opportunities to explore incredible destinations this could be your sign
Learn more about joining us at 👉 www.thegoodtravelfranchise.co.uk (https://www.thegoodtravelfranchise.co.uk)
Your next adventure might not just be a holiday It could be your career
Get That Good Feeling with The Good Travel Agent
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