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 and 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.
While any business that has been around for 70+ years is impressive, this biggest call out we have is that agents who join Archer Travel will have start up costs, monthly fees etc but also pressure to recruit new advisors as part of their downline. MLMs and pyramids can refer to the downline by other names but at the end of the day, a large majority of comments online reference the pressure felt to keep recruiting people to join.
So the question is, do you want to be a travel advisor or a recruiter?
Archer Travel has a variety of costs that you must pay in order to be part of their agency. Agents can pick their plan and there's also the MLM side to think about as well when it comes to recruiting people. Archer Travel has options for 50% or 80% commission depending on the monthly fee you want to pay + they have a website program too.
At VacationLab, we have $0 startup costs, $0 monthly fees and we start everyone at 70% commission with a clear path to earning 90%!
Multiple fees discussed online depending which path you want.
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
Video training library and weekly support calls.
Broad portfolio including Disney, cruises etc
Their site mentions weekly meetings and a community.
Up to you to source and create content for your 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!
Archer Travel has a variety of fees for starting as an agent as well as monthly fees that influence commissions, website hosting and more. Read their contract carefully to understand what exactly is expected of you and what you'll be paying for monthly!
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.
Archer Travel splits commission at either 50% (!) or 80% depending on how much you want to pay per month.
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.
Archer Travel includes all training at no extra cost as part of their EVO program. Training includes live interactive sessions with industry professionals, a 24/7 video library and more options for their advisors.
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.
Archer Travel has several in-person events that advisors can take part of but no real specifics on what to expect when joining.
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.
Archer Travel does not disclose any items that help advisors create or distribute travel content to their guests.
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.
Archer Travel does not disclose specific advisor perks on their site or any opportunities that advisors can take advantage of.
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!
