How to Become a Travel Advisor

If you’re researching how to become a travel advisor, you’re probably wondering what the job involves, whether you need prior experience, and how to get started the right way. The good news? Becoming a travel advisor is absolutely possible for beginners — especially if you love travel, enjoy helping people, and don’t mind showing up on social media.

Below, we’ll walk through what the role looks like, what you need to succeed, and why Living With The Magic Vacations is a supportive place to begin this rewarding career.

What a Travel Advisor Actually Does

Many people think travel advisors only book vacations, but the job is much more dynamic (and more fun!) than that. Today’s advisors blend relationship-building, trip design, social media presence, and genuine passion for creating magical memories.

Here’s a look at what the role includes:

Personalized Vacation Planning

You’ll design trips for families, couples, and groups; choosing the right resorts, cruises, theme parks, dining options, activities, and more. The goal is to make travel stress-free and unforgettable.

Social Media & Marketing

Modern advisors create their own visibility by:
• Posting on social media
• Sharing Stories and Reels
• Engaging with their audience
• Building a trustworthy personal brand

This is often what sets successful advisors apart.

Client Care & Support

You’ll guide clients through every step, before, during, and after their vacation. Your support is what keeps them coming back year after year.

What You Need to Get Started

You don’t need travel industry experience, but you do need:

  • A genuine love for travel

  • Basic comfort with social media

  • A computer and reliable internet

  • Organization + attention to detail

  • A willingness to learn and complete training

At Living With The Magic Vacations, we require at least three vacations in the past three years to a theme park, Europe, all-inclusive, or cruise. This ensures you have real-world experience to connect with clients. Our travel advisors LOVE to travel and having feet-on-the-ground experience is essential. 

Why Living With The Magic Vacations Is a Great Starting Point

If you’re new to the industry, the support system you choose matters. Here’s what sets us apart:

♥ Hands-on onboarding

We walk you through every step — truly.

♥  Guided supplier training

You learn what actually matters first, without overwhelm.

 A warm, team-focused community

Questions are encouraged. Collaboration is core to our culture.

Flexibility + independence

Work from home, build your brand, and grow at your own pace.

 Education trips + travel perks

You learn by experiencing destinations yourself.

We don’t just bring people onto the team — we support them into confidence.

Requirements to Apply

  • Three vacations in the past three years (theme park, cruise, or all-inclusive)

  • Reliable laptop/computer + internet

  • Social media + email comfort

  • Cannot reside in Washington or Hawaii


Ready to Take the First Step?

If becoming a travel advisor excites you, we’d love to learn more.

Here's Where TA's Are Supported!

In embarking on this career path, I was not sure what to expect. I thought I would be isolated and trying to figure things out. Initially, there was a lot to learn, even with my history of travel coordinating. For every question I have had, there have always been mentors to guide me along the way and ample sources to help keep me motivated when I feel like it’s not going anywhere. I also appreciate that I have made new friends from all over the country! I didn’t know that I would be so supported in my journey.

Lastly, I love the ability to work from where I can, as a busy single mom with young kids, this has fit my schedule perfectly.

Beth

Working for LWTMV

Working as a Travel Advisor with Living With The Magic Vacations has been such a rewarding experience! I get to help families and couples turn their vacation dreams into reality — from magical Disney getaways to relaxing beach escapes. The team is supportive, the training is top-notch, and the community truly feels like family. I’m so grateful to do what I love every day — creating unforgettable memories for my clients!

Stephanie

My Second Family

I love working with Living With The Magic Vacations. It is an incredibly supportive group of travel agents. We collaborate, we cover for each other when someone is ill, we travel together, and we laugh together. The owner, Amanda, provides learning opportunities to keep us current in all things travel. I am going into my 6th year, and couldn’t be happier with my choice of agencies.

Amy

I love working with this agency!

Working with LWTM Vacations has been a wonderful experience. I wasn’t sure about jumping into this career but felt I could do so with a strong team behind me. There are so many levels of experience within the agency and everyone is willing to help each other out. From really basic questions to one-off situations, the agents are there to support each other through it all. In addition, Amanda ensures that there is a strong structure to the business and holds agents to a high standard, all while being available and supportive of the work we do. Even as a part time agent building my business, LWTM has been there for me every step of the way and I couldn’t be happier with my experience!

Devin

Supportive Agency

I love working for a smaller agency where everyone is supportive of each other. Amanda (owner of Living with the Magic Vacations) has made sure each advisor receives a high level of training to prepare each of us to work with clients and provide the best service possible.We are all provided with resources to help us grow our businesses to be as successful as possible! I also love how supportive each advisor is, there is always someone willing to step in to help or answer a question. If you are looking for a supportive agency with a great training program and lots of resources to help make you a ROCK STAR Travel Advisor look no further than Living with the Magic Vacations.

Megan

I love my job!

Being a travel advisor is the most rewarding job – but it’s not easy. I LOVE working with the team at Living With the Magic Vacations because Amanda offers tremendous support for me to grow my business. She ensures we have access to the best suppliers, FAM Trips, client documents and management tools, social media trainings, as well as providing direct support during the year.

The team is super fun, and I’m so proud to call this group my friends. We enjoy attending FAMS and other in-destination trainings together and we provide each other back up and support when needed. I love being able to provide my clients with the absolute best in concierge travel services because I know I am supported behind the scenes.

Andrea

I love that our team feels like a family

There was a lot for me to consider when finding the right “home” as I embarked upon my new career as a Travel Advisor over 4 years ago. I am so grateful to have found not only a job that I love, but a team that I love even more. Anytime I’ve had questions or needed guidance, there has always been someone there to help. Starting as a Travel Advisor can feel so overwhelming at first, but our agency has a great system in place which made it so much easier for me to navigate this new world. I never felt like I was in this alone, and for that, I’m eternally grateful.

Aly

So much support for starting something new

I was nervous about starting a new venture, but I have been supported every step of the way. The team works together smoothly and I know if I have a question someone will reach out to answer it and help me. Despite the fact that I am working from home, I feel connected to the amazing people I work with. LWTMV offers so many ideas and opportunities that I can take advantage of to help me grow in my knowledge and skills through trainings, familization trips, marketing opportunities, and client giveaways. I would feel lost without the support I have gotten from LWTMV.

Emily

Abundant Training and Support

An an Independent Contractor with Living With The Magic Vacations I have found that I have all the tools available to be an incredibly successful travel advisor. Between the training, shared drive, marketing tips, and collaboration among peers my business is thriving and I’m continuing to grow as a professional. I love being part of a team that truly wants to learn and support one another!

Carrie

Working with LWTM

It’s going to be almost 3 years working with LWTM and I have learned so much through the years. I am still learning! But I love the team and everyone is so supportive and willing to see us succeed.

Courtney

A Great Place To Be

LWTMV has truly been a dream come true! I have learned so much and grown not only in my business but as a person! One thing I love about LWTMV is how much detail and organization they put into everything for you. It makes everything so much easier especially when your still learning. Its a great place to be!!

Deanna

Great company to work for!

While I’m still very new, I love how everyone has been so supportive and helpful! It really seems like a great team of people that really just want to see each other succeed and that’s such a nice thing to have, especially among a group of women! I’m so glad I get to be apart of this special team!

Caitlin

Thriving Together: Embracing Support and Unforgettable Experiences at Living With the Magic Vacations

I have been working at Living With the Magic Vacations for over 5 years. From day one, I have felt supported when I need something. The other travel advisors are always willing to lend a helping hand or offer help when it’s needed. My favorite part about this group of travel advisors is there is no competition; instead, we support and encourage each other.. We celebrate each other’s successes and work together towards helping each other.

I always feel so supported by Amannda as she is there for us every step of the way to help us grow our business. She often offers training to help us expand our skills and knowledge in the travel industry. The pieces of training she offers vary from the latest industry trends to effective sales techniques, Amannda ensures we have the tools we need to succeed. The attention to detail Amanda has put in place is truly remarkable. The details help create an unforgettable experience for both the travel advisors and our clients.

If you’re seeking a workplace that prioritizes growth, support, and an unforgettable experience for both travel advisors and clients, then Living With the Magic Vacations is the perfect fit for you.

Kelly