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You Choose Travels LLC
Trusted travel professionals — 17 years experience

Welcome to You Choose Travels!


With over 17 years of experience in the travel industry, we’ve built our agency on passion, expertise, and a genuine love for helping others see the world. In recent years, we expanded our mission by bringing on independent travel agents and teaching them the business from the ground up.

As a smaller host agency, we’re able to offer a low monthly fee, no startup costs, and a more personal, supportive environment to help you grow your business. We’re committed to growing with you—not just adding agents, but building successful partners.

At You Choose Travels, you’ll enjoy:

  • Some of the highest commission payouts in the industry

  • Access to a wide range of top travel suppliers

  • Strong supplier partnerships to support your success

  • Training, guidance, and a team that truly wants you to win

Below are our memberships, key benefits of joining, the membership process, and subscription options.

Agency Memberships & Affiliations
  • Registered: International Air Transportation Association
  • Consortium: Travel Leaders Network
  • Registered: The Florida Sellers of Travel
Key Features of Joining Our Agency
  • 💼
    High commission rate: Earn 70% of commission on all bookings.
  • ✈️
    Commissions on personal travel: Generate income on leisure trips.
  • 🧭
    Familiarization trips for hands-on destination experience.
  • 🏝️
    Resort day passes to gain client insight into properties.
  • 🚢
    Cruise ship inspections — experience ships firsthand.
  • ⚙️
    Business support: marketing, training, and back-end tech.
  • 🤝
    Supplier relationships with exclusive deals & favorable rates.
  • 📈
    Marketing & sales tools to grow your business.
  • 💳
    Commission management: we handle financial tasks for you.
  • 🖥️
    Technology & infrastructure: access to booking systems.
  • 🌐
    Networking & community: connect with other travel professionals.
  • 📚
    Access to training materials, industry news, and expert advice.
Membership Process
  1. Fill out the info form below if your ready to move forward.
  2. Receive and sign your contract within 7 days.
  3. Make your subscription payment below.
  4. Setup your verification process.
  5. Receive on boarding material and get started.

Fill this form out to receive your contract

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Payment Options

Membership Subscription Options
Pay Monthly
$25.00 / month
Choose Monthly
You will receive 70% of the commission rate from our suppliers.
Pay Yearly
$260.00 / year
(Save $40)
Choose Yearly
After payment, completed forms, and ID submission, we will send your contract and onboarding information.

FAQ About Becoming A Travel Agent

Independent contract travel agents (ICTAs)—often called independent travel agents, travel advisors, or home-based travel agents—typically earn money in several key ways. Because they work as independent contractors rather than employees, their income is usually commission-based with optional service fees.

1. Commissions from Travel Suppliers (Main Income Source)

Travel agents earn a percentage of the total booking cost when they sell:

  • Flights

  • Hotels & resorts

  • Cruises

  • Vacation packages

  • Tours & excursions

  • Travel insurance

  • Car rentals

Typical commission ranges:

  • Hotels: 10–20%

  • Cruises: 12–18% (sometimes higher for luxury lines)

  • Tours/vacation packages: 10–20%

  • Travel insurance: 20–40%

  • Car rentals: 5–10%

  • Flights: Usually very small (0–5%) unless packaged

For independent agents part of a host agency, these commissions are often split (e.g., 70/30, 80/20, 90/10, or even 100% in some membership plans).

2. Service Fees Charged to Clients

Many ICTAs charge professional service fees for:

  • Trip planning (e.g., $50–$300+ depending on complexity)

  • Airline ticketing fees ($25–$50 per ticket)

  • Research fees

  • Change/cancellation assistance

  • Custom itinerary creation

Service fees are 100% kept by the agent.

3. Markups

Some agents add a small markup to:

  • Custom tours

  • Group travel packages

  • FIT (foreign independent travel) itineraries

Example: An agent creates a custom Italy tour costing $3,000 wholesale and sells it for $3,300 → keeps the $300 markup.

4. Overrides & Bonuses (For High Producers)

Agents (typically through their host agency) may receive:

  • Bonus commissions for high sales volume

  • Marketing credit

  • Cash incentives from suppliers

  • Free or discounted travel (FAM trips)

5. Selling Add-Ons

Extra products that boost earnings:

  • Airport transfers

  • Pre/post cruise hotel nights

  • Travel insurance (a big profit center)

  • Upgrades or premium experiences

6. Hosting Sub-Agents (Advanced)

Experienced agents can:

  • Build teams

  • Recruit sub-agents

  • Earn an override or split from their agents' bookings

This is similar to building a small travel business under the host agency’s umbrella.

Example Income Scenario

If an agent books a $5,000 cruise at 16% commission:

  • Total commission: $800

  • If on a 80/20 split with a host agency:

    • Agent keeps $640

    • Host keeps $160

If the agent also charged a $50 planning fee, they keep the full $50.