Pau Alemany, founder and owner of the travel agency Sóller Tours.
The holidays are for many the best weeks of the year, and even more so if they can go on a trip with their loved ones.
To ensure that you can travel safely and fully enjoy this period, our collaborator Pau Alemany, head of the travel agency Sóller Tours, recommends taking into account some tips before embarking on a trip. Summer is here, and with it, the long-awaited holiday season.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing day on an exotic beach, an exciting city break, or an adventure in the mountains, it’s essential to be prepared for any eventuality and be sure you can spend a safe vacation.
Travelling is one of the most enriching experiences, but it can also involve certain risks, as Pau Alemany, founder and owner of Sóller Tours, well knows.
“Normally, nothing usually happens. Nevertheless… On a trip, whether within Europe or to another continent, many incidents can occur, from delays and missed connecting flights, theft of luggage to health problems. Or even minor problems, but that can make the experience of your stay bitter, such as having the hotel in the room next to the elevator when you had asked for views of the city,” explains Pau Alemany, himself a very experienced traveler.
“For all these reasons, the first tip to travel safely is always to plan the trip in advance and with the help of a professional to be sure that you have any unforeseen event covered and to be able to count on assistance on your trip, if necessary.”
Plan ahead
“We know the destinations we recommend to our clients, because Sóller Tours travels to the destinations before its clients – I myself make one or two long trips every year and several to closer destinations,” says the travel agent.
This way you know perfectly the accommodation, the entry requirements to each country – some, apart from visas, require, for example, that the traveler has a minimum of money on him, or that he can present the reservation of a return flight -, the itineraries… “If you plan your trip with an agent, you know that everything is in good hands and that your dream trip won’t end before it has started because you haven’t taken into account some detail.”
Having the right insurance coverage ensures you travel safely and worry-free with your family.
Protect your health
Another fundamental aspect of traveling safely, and the second tip to take into account before embarking on any trip, is to protect your health.
“The travel agent can inform you about the sanitary conditions of the destination, knows if it is necessary to be vaccinated in advance and what you should bring in the first aid kit.”
The fundamental thing is always family protection during the holidays.
Pau Alemany, like other experts in the field, recommends taking out travel insurance that covers any eventuality – whether you are traveling to distant countries or within Europe.
“Abroad, the fees of doctors or health centers are often higher than in Spain and are not covered by health insurance; There are countries that require you to pay the costs on site, and this can be very expensive.”
Travel insurance helps in cases of small injuries such as a sprain – even major illnesses or accidents.
In this sense, travel insurance coverage includes expenses if an early return is required or if medical transport is necessary to repatriate the patient to Spain so that they can receive medical treatment at home.
Rate the service
Organizing your trip with a travel agency like Sóller Tours gives you a lot of peace of mind when traveling.
“At the agency, there is always an emergency person that clients can contact in case something goes not according to plan with the flight, the hotel, the excursions… even if it is only a connecting flight: you can be sure that the agency will organise another flight for you, if you have missed yours, or find you a hotel to spend the night if necessary, at no additional cost to the client”, explains Pau Alemany.
“There are people who prefer to book everything online because it’s a little cheaper – and unfortunately, a lot of the time, cheap can be expensive in the end.”
For this reason, the motto of Sóller Tours is: “People who leave for price, will return for service. People who leave for service, do not return for any price.”
Protect your belongings to travel safely
Luggage and personal belongings are an essential part of any trip.
Pau recommends using secure locks and identification tags on all pieces of luggage.
Travel insurance that covers lost or stolen belongings can go a long way, allowing you to enjoy your adventure without worrying about your valuables.
Accompanied and protected in this way, the adventure can begin.
Among the most curious and special trips that Pau Alemany is organizing this year, tailor-made for his clients is a tour of the settings in which the film “The Hobbit” was filmed in New Zealand; or a trip to hotels dedicated to “manga” in Korea.
One of Pau Alemany’s most exciting journeys took him to the Great Wall of China.
“I can say that among the coolest trips I have made, is the Great Wall of China; the trip to Peru, visiting Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu; or a 9-day trip to Tanzania, living in cabins high in the trees and observing thousands of animals.”
“These are experiences that I will never forget – and this experience of what I have lived, I share and transmit to my clients.”
Spending the weeks of vacation without worries, traveling safely and having the certainty of being in the best hands, is essential to be able to enjoy them to the fullest and return afterwards rested and with new energy.
At Dylsi, the exclusive agency of AXA Seguros, we know the importance of feeling safe, which is why we collaborate with Pau Alemany and the Sóller Tours agency, which offers a comprehensive and professional service to its clients, assisting any eventuality.
If you have questions about travel insurance, do not hesitate to call Darryl on +34 680 82 68 03 or send an email to [email protected]. We’re here to help.
This article has been created in collaboration with Pau Alemany, owner of the travel agency Sóller Tours in Sóller.
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