2 More Miles Travel

Why use a travel agent when you can book a cruise yourself? Help watching for eligible price drops after you book is one reason—and Peter's standard cruise bookings come with no extra planning or booking fee.

In this episode of 2 More Miles Travel, Peter Szpakowski explains how travel agents are paid, how price monitoring works, and why the lowest advertised fare doesn't always offer the best overall value.

Drawing on over 30 years of personal cruising experience, Peter shares how an agent can help you choose a vacation that fits your interests, save research time, and navigate problems along the way.

IN THIS EPISODE

• How supplier commissions compensate travel agents. • Why booking directly doesn't automatically save you money. • How automated alerts flag potential price drops on supported cruise bookings. • What determines whether your reservation qualifies for an adjustment. • Why a lower fare could mean losing valuable onboard credit. • Help choosing ships, cabins, hotels, and itineraries. • The value of supplier relationships and support when plans change.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Have you ever booked a cruise and later discovered the price had dropped? Were you able to get an adjustment?

Send your story or travel questions through https://2moremilestravel.com, or leave a comment on the corresponding YouTube video. Your questions help shape future episodes!

LET'S PLAN YOUR NEXT VACATION

Looking for a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or hotel stay? Peter would love to help you explore options that fit your interests and budget.

Browse highlighted trips or complete the inquiry form: https://2moremilestravel.com

Email: [email protected] Phone: 817-778-0132

I am an independent travel agent affiliated with Atlas Coast Travel Group.

COMING UP

Follow the podcast for upcoming episodes on using AI to research travel dates, choosing an interior cabin versus a balcony, evaluating drink packages, and preparing your cruise app before sailing.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Peter Szpakowski is the founder of 2 More Miles Travel and has been cruising for over 30 years. He's also the photographer behind 2mm Headshots & Event Photography, traveling throughout the United States to photograph business teams and conferences.

Photography: https://www.2mmheadshots.com

BOOKING & PRICE ADJUSTMENT DETAILS

Peter's standard cruise bookings have no separate planning or booking fee. Fees vary by agent and service. Price monitoring applies to supported bookings, and adjustments depend on supplier policies, availability, deadlines, and reservation terms. A price drop does not automatically qualify for a refund or lower fare.

Let's go two more miles and make more memories!

Go a little farther. Make more memories.

Welcome to 2 More Miles Travel—a podcast focused on cruise vacations and all-inclusive resorts, with hotel reviews, trip experiences, and practical advice to help you plan your next getaway.

Join Peter Szpakowski, an independent travel agent affiliated with Atlas Coast Travel Group, as he shares over 30 years of personal cruising experience and his passion for finding great travel value.

Explore cruise lines, ships, cabins, drink packages, shore excursions, and packing essentials. Discover how to choose an all-inclusive resort that fits your interests and budget, understand what's included, and make the most of your stay.

You'll also hear hotel reviews and experiences from Peter's travels, including places to stay before and after a cruise or for a vacation of their own.

Along the way, learn how Peter uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to research destinations, compare offers, and choose travel dates based on the experiences you want.

Whether you're planning your first cruise, a relaxing resort escape, or your next hotel stay, you'll find ideas to help you travel smarter and make more memories.

Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Send it through https://2moremilestravel.com. Your questions help shape the show!

Follow 2 More Miles Travel, and let's plan your next adventure.

Vacation planning: https://2moremilestravel.com Email: [email protected] Parent Business: https://2mmheadshots.com