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A Catalina travel advisor can help plan your getaway

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While the days of needing a travel agent for every vacation and getaway are in the past, travel industry professionals are seeing a resurgence in the popularity of travel advisors. Offering much more than just booking services, a travel advisor can provide a personal touch along with in-depth local knowledge, making the travel planning much easier.

The best way to get to Catalina Island: On a budget and need to know about Catalina special offers? Pressed for time and need to get here quick? An island travel advisor can share Catalina ferry schedules, make helicopter reservations and even help you determine how to avoid seasickness on the way to Catalina.

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Saving money: Island travel packages and off-season special offers can save travelers a significant amount of money. An experienced Catalina Island travel advisor can help you and your group determine the best time to travel to the island to save money.

What’s out there: An experienced Catalina travel advisor knows the island what’s available to meet the needs of your group. Whether you need conference space for 200 or just the right spot for an intimate executive retreat for 20, the right advisor can help you end up at the right place.

One stop shop: Sure, you can spend hours researching travel, activities, dining and lodging options. Or, you can make one call (or just send an email) and have someone else do the legwork to develop the perfect Catalina experience. We’ll combine your needs with our expertise to craft a perfect itinerary.

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The right time to visit: With in-depth knowledge of Catalina, your travel advisor can help you determine the best time for you to visit the island. Whether you’re looking for great festivals and pumping parties or remote hikes and crowd-free experiences, a Catalina travel advisor can steer you to the right time to visit for your interests and expectations.

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The right place: From expansive vacation rentals to budget-friendly hotels, Catalina travel advisors are familiar with Avalon hotels and accommodations and can identify which property makes the most sense for your stay.

Things to do on Catalina: it doesn’t matter if you are planning a day trip or a week-long vacation, Catalina activities are plentiful and diverse and there’s no way you’ll be able to try them all in just one trip to the island. An experienced advisor can help you narrow down your group’s interests and find activities that will appeal to everyone.

Make the most of your time: If you’re traveling with a group, it’s easy to get bogged down keeping everyone together. Having a Catalina travel advisor will help you identify your group’s priorities and get the most out of your time on the island.

At Catalina Tours we have curated some of the best Catalina activities and experiences, click here to start exploring. Looking for a personal touch and some local advice? Our team knows the island better than anyone — and they love sharing what they know. Send us an invitation and let’s start a conversation.