A travel advisor also known as a travel agent or travel consultant works with clients individually to help them plan and book their vacations. He or she will plan all aspects of a trip including things like airfare rental cars hotels and even additional activities that the clients might want to do such as snorkeling in the Caribbean for example. The travel advisor will act as a liaison between the client and the various travel companies helping to book reservations resolve any issues and most importantly find the best price. This person will collect a fee for these trip planning services typically a percentage of the cost of the trip rather than a flat fee.