How to choose a travel advisor Pick an advisor who specializes in the kind of trip you are actually taking, belongs to a network like VIRTUOSO that unlocks perks you cannot get booking direct, and can tell you exactly what happens when something goes wrong at 11pm. Fees, specialty, and after-hours support are the three answers that separate a good advisor from a booking clerk. If you are in Orange County, California, you can ask all seven of the questions below in a free cons