Here at VacationLab, our mission is simple. We help travel advisors grow, succeed and enjoy what they do. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, and we got here by staying transparent, offering support and giving our advisors the tools they need to shine.
Below are the three pillars that make VacationLab such an amazing place for travel agents worldwide.
Once you join us, you will have access to weekly team meetings, our legendary Advisor Academy calls with other travel agents. Have a question? You can schedule a call with the CEO at any time and he will be happy to help you. Our sister website, Famvia, also provides more than 3,000 free guides, reviews and FAQs from the most popular travel destinations in the world, which will support your growth and help you build a strong client base.
VacationLab offers new webinars and courses every month that are created just for you and remain available for life. We also have a social media wizard (hi, Sofia!) who will be happy to set up a call with you. All of this is here to help you get started and develop your expertise in the way that works best for you.
We do not charge entry fees or monthly fees, and we never will. At VacationLab, you start at a 70% commission split and it only goes up from there. We pay on time, stay transparent and make sure your contracts and payments are always clear and straightforward.
Best Day Ever Vacations charges some of the highest fees we have seen for a host agency ranging from $327 to $3,187 depending on what you want from them. There are annual fees as well. We do appreciate the transparency!
Compare those costs with VacationLab where we charge $0 to get started, $0 annually and you start off at 70% commission.
As of our last review, Best Day Ever Vacations had closed new memberships with a waitlist in place. They note they limit agent numbers to maintain training quality which is a legitimate reason..
At VacationLab, applications are open and the onboarding process starts when you do. We have classes that start every week for new advisors!
$100 setup + $327 or $3,187 per year depending on membership.
No entry or monthly fees ever, and you start at a minimum of 70% commission.
30+ hours of training courses and free travel agent guides for over a dozen destinations
Disney and theme parks, sure, but also cruises and beach resorts, with multiple guides about each one.
Weekly meetings, private calls with the CEO, travel dashboard, dedicated webinars
Famvia, our sister website with thousands of curated guides and reviews for your guests to browse
Access to partner trainings but nothing specific beyond that.
Lots of Disney alongside cruise lines and resorts.
Depending on membership, 1on1 or team support may be offered.
Depending on membership, may get leads and content for guests.
Short on time?
If you want the highest commissions and want to sell theme parks, cruises, beach resorts... basically all destinations and trips, VacationLab is your best choice!
Best Day Ever Vacations publicly charges a $100 one-time setup fee plus $327 annually for their Classic Travel Agent Membership for a total of $427 in year one. Their premium Fast Track Concierge Membership is $3,187 upfront or six payments of $647, which includes one year of leads and personal coaching. As of the last review, new memberships were closed with a waitlist.
VacationLab has zero entry fees and no monthly costs. Zero. Nothing. Nada. You don’t pay to join us, and we are more than happy to help you succeed as a travel agent and build a strong client base. As we said before, your success is our success, so we always have each other’s back. We also pay on time, and any questions about contracts or payments can be discussed with the CEO whenever you like.
Best Day Ever Vacations publicly states that advisors receive a 70% commission split on travel booked through the agency. No path to a higher split percentage is published on their website.
At VacationLab, we keep things simple and transparent. Every travel agent who joins starts with at least a 70% commission, and experienced agents can earn even more. With time and a growing client base, you can increase your earnings up to 90%, all with no entry or monthly fees.
Best Day Ever Vacations offers webinars, online courses, Disney College of Knowledge access, FAM trip opportunities and CLIA card access as part of their training program. The Fast Track tier includes one-on-one coaching and sales training on topics including marketing, psychology of booking and creating urgency.
At VacationLab, we offer over 30 hours of self-paced courses you can watch online, along with monthly courses, weekly team meetings and webinars covering a variety of topics. We also provide specialized courses, like social media-focused training, and you can always set up a call with our CEO, our social media expert, or other travel agents.
Best Day Ever Vacations describes a team environment with an agent portal for peer interaction and support. No other specifics are available on their site.
Being a travel agent should be fun, and you should know who’s part of your family. At VacationLab, we have a private Slack channel running all day and team calls more than once a week, with the CEO present and ready to answer your questions. You can also set up calls with our content creator, social media expert, or fellow travel agents. Need a guide focused only on luxury resorts at Disney World? Talk to us, and we’ll get it done in no time so you can share it with your guests. After all, we’re here to help each other.
Depending on membership level, Best Day Ever Vacations may provide some content templates and ideas for advisors to use with guests but nothing specific is available on their site.
VacationLab does things differently. We have a sister website called Famvia that is entirely dedicated to travelers and content. We offer more than 3,000 free guides, reviews and FAQs covering the most popular theme parks, cruises and beach resorts in the world. Have a client who wants to go on a Celebrity Cruises vacation? Send them our planning, dining and room guides, most of which are around 2000 words and packed with helpful information and details. We also have curated reviews of top cruise ships, resorts and theme park rides, with ratings and clear pros and cons for each one. Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure received a perfect 10 out of 10, and the same goes for Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios. Curious to see what else earned a perfect score? Well, we will not spoil that here.
Best Day Ever Vacations does not publicly disclose lots of specific perks or opportunities for advisors whether they are new to the industry or existing.
At VacationLab, we offer not only the best experiences for your guests, but also the best benefits for travel agents. You have the opportunity to access special deals for your guests and save on your own personal travel. On top of that, we run giveaways from time to time and offer a perk called Tier Skip. Every month, we select three special travel suppliers, and you can earn bonus commission and prizes when you sell them. For example, if you are earning 70% commission and the travel supplier of the month is Disney World, selling Disney World vacations could give you 75% or more in commission. Yes, that’s definitely a great way to boost your income!
