Travel guide: when is it worth hiring?

4 Reading min15 July, 2022
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Planning a trip includes several important details to ensure comfort and fun. It is necessary to think about destination, accommodation, tours, itinerary and much more. One of those points that are part of the planning is the hiring of a travel guide
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The tour guide is a good option for various types of trips and destinations. With that in mind, we have separated some tips that may help you decide if it is worth investing in hiring this professional for your tour. After all, there's nothing better than traveling without worries, isn't there?

Travel guide: what is it and when is it essential to hire it?

If you search for the term “travel guide” in the search engine, you will find a definition similar to or similar to: “An information book about a place designed for use by visitors or tourists”. However, in some cases, the destination guide is a professional who can guide travelers around the place
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Hiring a tour guide is an excellent option for those who have difficulties with the language spoken at the destination or want to make an itinerary that is unusual to what is normally visited. In addition, this professional can become a source for discovering more about the history, culture, and the best establishments in the area.

Another advantage of taking a trip with a tour guide is that this professional can help in the case of attractions and places with a more remote location or difficult to access. If you are in doubt about hiring this professional, it is important to think about two points: need and cost-benefit
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The need for a travel guide is related to the previous points and the purpose of your tour. In many situations, the presence of this professional is essential to get to know the destinations well. Regarding cost-benefit, it is important to assess whether the expense is worth the trip, considering that some agencies have services that can help with cheaper prices
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Travel guide for national and international destinations

First-time travelers may feel the need to choose travel packages with a tour guide, but that doesn't mean that people who usually travel frequently don't resort to this service. This professional brings an extra sense of security, especially in international destinations. Check out the importance of this guide for national and international places:

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National
destinations

Depending on the region or state chosen, the travel guide becomes an essential presence. This is because some destinations in our country carry pieces of our history, and this professional is able to show these details. Thus, you can learn more about the origin of Brazil and what makes our culture what it is.

Here in Brazil, all tour guides must be registered with the Ministry of Tourism. Therefore, it is important to check that the chosen professional has this regulation up to date. It is quite common for some guides to specialize in certain regions or itineraries, something fundamental to define your trip
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International destinations International

destinations tend to raise doubts among tourists. After all, we will be in a totally different place, with new languages and customs. In these cases, the travel guide can help — a lot! — to improve your trip. For this choice, it is important to take into account the following points:

  • whether the guide speaks Portuguese well in order to communicate with you;
  • what is the itinerary and what are the times indicated by the travel guide, whether for groups or for private visits
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In the case of an international travel guide, the professional normally needs to prove their proficiency in the language spoken at the place. This is important for it to be a bridge between tourists and natives. In addition, the person must have all the paperwork up to date to reside and visit
the destination.

Visit Costa do Sauípe!

After learning more about the travel guide, how about choosing Costa do Sauípe as your next destination? Located in Bahia, the resort offers an all-inclusive system, meaning that the consumption of beverages and food is included in the chosen package
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In addition, the resort has three lodging options: Sauípe Resorts, Sauípe Premium Sol and Sauípe Premium Brisa. Costa do Sauípe also has an exclusive and themed program that covers every month of the year. To find out what is happening, simply access the following channels:

  • social
    networks;
  • call
  • center;
  • Whatsapp from Sol and Aviva's virtual assistant
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The resort has several attractions that can appeal to all ages. At Sauípe Kids, kids can have fun with a specialized team. At Sauípe Sports, on the other hand, it is possible to practice various sports amidst the beauty of Bahia. Costa do Sauípe also has incredible restaurants
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Here, your trip is safe and unforgettable. We follow all measures to prevent COVID-19, according to guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). Check out our promotional packages and schedule your stay!

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