What is Travel Coaching?
In a world where technology and globalization have reshaped the way we explore the globe, the travel industry has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when traditional travel agents were the go-to experts for planning our adventures. Instead, a new trend has emerged, revolutionizing the way we navigate the world of travel- the rise of travel coaches.
Travel coaches, the modern-day counterparts to traditional agents, are redefining the art of travel planning and creating a more personalized and enriching experience for globetrotters. Armed with a unique blend of expertise, innovation, and a deep understanding of their client's desires, travel coaches are stepping into the limelight, catering to the needs of the contemporary explorer like never before.
A travel coach is an industry expert who helps clients plan extended trips. Travel coaches most often work with clients who want to plan long trips, such as for job relocation, retirement abroad or to learn about a specific culture in depth. Many travel coaches specialize in offering specific types of advice, which can be helpful for clients who want to accomplish particular goals with their travel, like overcoming a personal challenge or taking part in volunteer experiences.
Why We Travel
Studies show that there are three buckets to fill that lead to increased happiness which are vitality, connection, and contribution, all of which can be found through travel.
Vitality is both physical and mental. When we travel, we tend to be more active. We walk around a new city to explore, take hikes to beautiful viewpoints, and take a stroll along the beach breathing in the fresh sea air. Spending time in nature, staying active, and feeling rejuvenated can all increase our vitality.
Travel can also give our mental vitality a boost through personal growth. We learn new skills, become great problem-solvers, gain confidence, and feel fulfilled and enriched.
One of the most popular reasons why people travel is to meet new people. We are social beings by nature. Travel is a great way to meet people that you otherwise wouldn’t have met, share and hear stories, and spend quality time with your loved ones.
Travel enriches and builds relationships. It’s the people that we meet in places like sitting on a plane, train, bus, in the hotel lobby, or in the park that can make the biggest impact on our lives and experience.
Helping others helps us. When we give back to others or help to make the planet better, we tend to feel better about ourselves. Travel is a wonderful way to do just that. Whether you spend time volunteering abroad, helping a stranger out, feeding stray dogs, picking trash up at a beach, or traveling more sustainably, giving back and making a positive impact can give our happiness a boost.
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Transformational Travel
Transformative travel refers to travel that changes you.
Transformative travel has positive, long-term impacts on your life:
For the first time perhaps, you learn about the world in the most immersive, impactful way for yourself.
You meet and interact with different people and realize that we are not so different after all.
You learn to be creative – with your money, your time, and so much more.
You get good with money – maybe not right away, but it’s definitely a skill that comes with the travel planning process.
You get to know yourself, and that is priceless!
How We Can Help You
The most common activities/duties of a travel coach:
Meeting with you to discuss your goals for travel.
Reviewing your itineraries to make suggestions about details like activities to take part in or locations to visit near your destinations.
Offering advice about how to get the most out of a trip.
Determining ways for you to use travel to address challenges.
Showing you how to use lessons from your trips in your everyday life.
Using our expertise and connections to help you find job opportunities abroad.
We will work with you to determine strategies on the best places to travel, where to stay and how best to plan each day based on your interests, travel style, and budget.
Using our expertise, we will make recommendations to help you navigate the decision-making process of planning a trip.
The ideal client for a travel coach wants more control over their trip, but they don’t want to do all the time-consuming research or take a chance on hotels and tour operators without firsthand experience.
We will provide real-life destination knowledge and curated recommendations, taking into account your budget and overall goals, and assist you with booking your trip.
Erinn Maher Shaw
Stephanie LaChance
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