My name is Yvonne McIntosh and I live in Scotland with my beautiful daughter (almost 1 year old). Three weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and become an Independent Travel Agent so I could take extended leave from my job as a delivery driver, to stay at home with my daughter. I have decided to take another plunge and start a blog about my progress as an Independent Travel Agent and a stay at home mum! My plan with my blog is to post weekly updates about my experience of becoming an Independent Travel Agent and to blog some cool facts about places around the world.

I decided to become an Independent Travel Agent after booking accommodation for Morocco through a friend who is an Independent Travel Agent. I originally thought her quote was going to be expensive and way over my budget. I was pleasantly surprised when she gave me a choice of 5 hotels that were all very good ratings and all under and within my budget. After going on holiday and enjoying the hotel she booked for us. I was curious about her business and my passion for travel made me think that I would be good at planning tours and travel for client’s. After a month of contemplating, I decided to ask her the question… “How do I become an Independent Travel Agent?”

Through my friend’s recommendation I joined a reputable company called Inteletravel. So far I’ve completed intensive training, signed up to multiple suppliers and earned certificates of expertise with them too. It’s been all go! I have given my Independent Travel Agent company a name and a logo. I chose the name Bon Voyage Tours And Travel. I am quarter French and when visiting France for holidays and family visits, my friends and family at home in Scotland would always say “Bon Voyage” before we left. It’s a small personal touch to my brand that makes me feel more connected to my business. I’ve created a Facebook page and I’ve been posting the odd holiday quote and some posts to engage with travelers and potential clients.

The beginning of next week I plan to make some business cards and leaflets so I can hand them out to shops, community areas and most importantly friends and family!

Thanks for reading my short but sweet blog post.

Please check out my Facebook page and give it a like! https://www.facebook.com/BonVoyageToursAndTravel/

If you would like to have a look at quotes for travel then please check this link out on my booking system via Inteletravel.. (the site works best if you change your settings to view the site as desktop site from your phone/tablet or to view it on a laptop or computer.) http://yvonnemcintosh.inteletravel.uk/BookTravel.cfm

Yvonne