Best Days Travel

What Best Days Travel does

Best Days Travel is a Bluffton, Indiana-based direct-to-consumer travel agency founded in 2022, operating as a branded branch under the longer-established Archer Travel Service host-agency umbrella. It sells all-inclusive resort packages (notably Sandals and Beaches), Disney and Universal vacation packages, cruises across more than ten cruise lines, sports travel, group travel, excursions, and destination weddings. End customers are individual leisure travelers, families, sports enthusiasts, and group organizers who engage the agency through its website, social media, Zoom, or phone.

The company operates a dual-sided business. On the demand side, it retails packaged travel to consumers. On the supply/distribution side, it functions as a host agency that recruits and supports independent travel agents, providing them access to Archer Travel Service's EVO+ booking platform, training, supplier relationships, and marketing support. Best Days Travel has no proprietary technology stack of its own — all booking, back-office, and supplier connectivity runs through Archer's EVO+ system.

Revenue is generated through two primary mechanisms: (1) supplier commissions, approximately 16% on cruise bookings and 10% on resort bookings, of which 80% is passed through to the booking agent and the remainder retained by the agency, and (2) a recurring $89.99 monthly subscription fee paid by hosted independent agents. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, revenue, or transaction volume figures.

Name

Best Days Travel

Legal name

Best Days Travel

Website

https://bestdaystravel.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Best Days Travel is a Bluffton, Indiana-based direct-to-consumer travel agency operating under Archer Travel Service that sells all-inclusive resort packages, cruises, Disney and Universal vacations, and sports travel, while hosting independent travel agents on a commission and subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro primary industry

Leisure & Generalist Retail Travel Agencies (THAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL), Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA)

Keywords

• Travel agency services
• Cruise vacation booking
• All-inclusive resort packages
• Independent travel agent network
• Sports and group travel

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Commissions: Earn commissions from cruise lines (typically 16% commission rate) and resorts/hotels (typically 10% commission rate) on booked travel. Agents receive 80% commission split from their first booking.
2. Agent Subscription Fees: Monthly fee of $89.99 for agents to maintain membership under Archer Travel Service umbrella, covering training, website access, corporate support, payroll processing, and licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Best Days Travel is a home-based, host-agency-affiliated travel agency that books individual all-inclusive vacation packages, cruises, beach resort stays (including Sandals, Beaches, and Disney vacations), sports and event travel, group travel, and destination weddings for consumer clients. It also supplies travel-related accessories and rentals (Special Needs At Sea mobility equipment, BabyQuip baby-gear rentals) and resells Tin Leg Travel Insurance. The agency recruits independent travel agents who operate under its host-agency umbrella using the EVO+ booking platform.

Product overview

Best Days Travel is a travel agency offering a portfolio of travel planning services built around all-inclusive vacation packages and cruise bookings. The core offerings include all-inclusive resort packages (Sandals, Beaches), Disney vacations, cruise bookings across major cruise lines, sports travel packages, group travel, and destination weddings. The agency also provides complementary services through partner integrations including travel insurance (Tin Leg), accessibility equipment (Special Needs At Sea), baby gear rental (BabyQuip), and excursion booking (Get Your Guide, Island Routes, Viator). The agency operates as part of Archer Travel Service and offers a travel agent partnership program with a proprietary booking system called EVO+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Inclusive Vacation Packages Curated all-inclusive vacation packages bundled with flights, transfers, accommodations, meals, drinks, and activities at partner resorts. Targeted at individual consumers and families seeking bundled leisure travel with a single price and single point of contact.
• Cruise Bookings Individual and group cruise bookings across major cruise lines (e.g., Royal Caribbean, Carnival). For consumer travelers seeking ocean, river, or themed cruises booked through a dedicated agent.
• Sandals Resorts Bookings Specialty bookings at Sandals and Beaches Resorts, a Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand focused on couples (Sandals) and families (Beaches). Targeted at couples, honeymooners, and family travelers.
• Disney Vacation Bookings Bookings for Disney theme park vacations, Disney Cruise Line sailings, and related itineraries. Targeted at families and Disney enthusiasts seeking concierge-planned Disney trips.
• Sports and Event Travel Packages Travel packages built around major sporting events and entertainment events, including tickets, accommodations, and on-site logistics. Targeted at individual fans, sports teams, and group travelers attending major U.S. sports events.
• Group Travel Planning End-to-end planning and booking for multi-passenger group trips including family reunions, corporate retreats, friend trips, and organized group vacations. Targeted at group organizers coordinating multiple travelers on one itinerary.
• Excursion Bookings Booking of shore excursions and destination activities at ports of call and resort destinations. Targeted at cruise passengers and resort guests seeking pre-arranged tours and activities.
• Special Needs At Sea Mobility Equipment Rentals Rental of mobility equipment (e.g., scooters, wheelchairs) through Special Needs At Sea for travelers with accessibility needs. Targeted at travelers with mobility limitations sailing on cruises or visiting resorts.
• BabyQuip Baby Gear Rentals Rental of baby gear (e.g., strollers, cribs, car seats) through BabyQuip for traveling families. Targeted at families traveling with infants and toddlers who want destination-delivered equipment.
• Tin Leg Travel Insurance Resale of Tin Leg Travel Insurance policies covering trip cancellation, interruption, medical, and baggage. Targeted at any traveler booking through Best Days Travel who wants trip protection.
• Independent Travel Agent Partnership Program Recruitment and onboarding of independent travel agents who book under Best Days Travel's host-agency license using the EVO+ booking platform, with an 80/20 commission split and a $89.99/month fee. Targeted at aspiring or experienced independent travel advisors seeking host-agency support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% savings on Disney World stays (e.g., $2,300 for family of 4 vs $4,800 regular)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archer Travel ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/host travel agency that Best Days Travel operates under. Provides 70+ years of industry experience, A+ BBB rating, Sellers of Travel licenses, E&O insurance, training, corporate support, proprietary EVO+ booking system, and payroll processing. No contract or non-compete required.
• Carnival CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line partner offering standard agent commissions. Links provided for booking and learning more about Carnival cruise products.
• Royal CaribbeancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line partner. Direct booking links available through their Icon of the Seas campaign landing pages.
• Princess CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise line partner. Commission rates and agent benefits including free cruises for completing training programs.
• Viking River CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRiver cruise partner offering booking access through dedicated agent portal.
• AMAWaterwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRiver cruise partner specializing in European and worldwide river cruises.
• MSC CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line partner offering agent commissions and free cruise incentives for completing training.
• Celebrity CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise line partner. Caribbean cruise promotions and agent booking links available.
• Disney Cruise LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisney cruise partner with dedicated agent booking portal. Offers deeply discounted agent rates (up to 75% savings example given).
• Norwegian Cruise LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line partner including Alaska and Caribbean special event cruises. Agent booking portal available.
• Virgin VoyagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise partner with dedicated agent booking access.
• Sandals ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury all-inclusive resort partner in the Caribbean. Referrals tracked with agent ID (CAFR9208).
• Beaches ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-friendly all-inclusive resort partner. Referrals tracked with agent ID (CAFR9208).
• Disney Travel CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisney vacation booking portal for theme parks and resorts. Agent-specific booking links for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Aulani.
• Special Needs At SeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccessibility equipment rental partner for cruise travelers needing mobility aids.
• BabyQuipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaby gear rental partner providing equipment for traveling families.
• Get Your GuideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTours and excursions partner offering global activity bookings with agent referral tracking.
• Island RoutesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaribbean excursions partner with dedicated agency booking portal.
• ViatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTours and excursions partner offering global activity bookings with agent referral tracking.
• Tin LegminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel insurance partner for trip protection offerings.
• Marriott InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner offering exclusive 'Famtastic' rate for agents who complete Marriott training. Access to discounted room rates at Marriott properties worldwide.
• Universal StudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheme park partner offering up to 45% off room stays and 50% off park tickets for agents who complete training.
• SeaWorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheme park partner offering discounted rates for travel agents.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Travel Planners International: Host travel agency recruiting independent agents and offering supplier commissions, training, and operational support. Comparable in model and customer segments to Best Days Travel.
• Avoya Travel: Large host travel agency network offering independent agents booking systems, supplier relationships, training, and commission splits. Directly comparable business model to Best Days Travel's Archer-backed agent setup.
• OutsideAgents.com: Host travel agency providing independent agents with supplier access, back-office support, and commission splits. Comparable hosted-agent model serving leisure cruise, resort, and Disney-style bookings.
• Cruise Planners: Franchise/host travel agency heavily focused on cruise and resort bookings, recruiting independent agents with similar revenue share, training, and supplier access structures. Comparable in commission economics and agent recruitment model.
• KHM Travel Group: Host travel agency recruiting independent agents across the US, providing back-office support, supplier access, and commission splits. Directly comparable to Best Days Travel's hosted-agent and subscription-based agent program.
• Nexion Travel Group: Host agency under Internova Travel Group offering independent agents booking tools, supplier relationships, and training. Operates a comparable hosted-agent model serving leisure cruise and resort clients.
• Dream Vacations (CruiseOne / CWC): Cruise-focused franchise travel agency network recruiting independent agents with training, marketing, and supplier access. Closely comparable in target vertical (cruise/all-inclusive) and agent-recruitment flywheel.

Broad incumbents

• World Travel Holdings: Large multi-brand travel agency and cruise retailer operating both consumer-facing brands and agent networks. Comparable in product mix (cruise, resort, vacation packages) though at much greater scale than Best Days Travel.
• American Express Travel: Broad incumbent travel agency with leisure cruise, resort, and luxury vacation offerings. Competes for the same high-value leisure and cruise customers as Best Days Travel, but with much larger scale and brand recognition.
• Archer Travel Service: Best Days Travel's host/parent agency, providing the EVO+ booking system, licensing, E&O, training, and back-office support. Operates as the incumbent platform on which Best Days and many other independent agents run their businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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