Fora Co-Founder Henley Vazquez with her daughter, Nola
Most "flexible" part-time jobs for parents aren't actually flexible. They still demand fixed schedules or meetings that conflict with school pickup and family time. But travel advisors really do determine their own schedule. They aren’t held to sales quotas or other rigid metrics, can work from anywhere, and have unlimited earning potential. Here’s why being a travel advisor is the best remote job for stay-at-home parents, working parents seeking additional income, and caregivers with unpredictable schedules.
1. Complete schedule control
Parents need work that genuinely adapts to their schedules—not to mention last-minute school events and emergencies like sick days. Part of the beauty of being a Fora Advisor lies in complete schedule freedom. You can work early mornings before kids wake up, during nap time or quiet time, in the evenings after bedtime, or during school hours if you're a stay-at-home parent.
"With a full-time corporate job, two kiddos, and running a household, my daily routine requires both consistency and flexibility,” Fora Advisor Nadiah Ford said. “Fora gives me the flexibility to work whenever and however I want—whether that be 5 a.m., Sunday afternoons, between corporate meetings or school drop-offs, or late into the evening."
Unlike traditional part-time jobs, there are no required office hours or fixed schedules, no mandatory meetings or webinars to attend, and no sales quotas or performance pressure.
2. Parent-friendly business model
If you're like most parents, you're already booking family vacation rentals, planning trips for extended family, organizing group travel for sports teams, and coordinating playdates and family activities. The difference is, now you can get paid for these natural organizational skills.
As a Fora Advisor, you can earn commission on:
Group bookings for sports team tournaments
Family reunions
Friend trips
Destination weddings
Graduation trips
Anniversary getaways
And so much more
And because of the travel industry’s commission-based earning model, clients pay the same price whether they book with you or elsewhere. This transparent business model, coupled with Fora’s robust financial operations systems, means you can avoid awkward money conversations and release the worry of getting paid what you’re owed.
3. Self-paced online learning
All of Fora’s training materials are available 24/7, so you can watch recordings at your convenience, pause and resume anytime, and learn on the go with Fora’s mobile-friendly platform. While Fora also has live training sessions, they are completely optional.
Fora’s training program teaches you everything you need to know about:
Travel industry basics and terminology
Booking systems
Supplier relationships
Client consultation and trip planning
Commission structures and payments
Marketing strategies
Specialization opportunities
Group-booking management
Crisis management and travel insurance
And, again, so much more
You can learn basic booking skills in just two to three weeks. If you prefer to go deeper, advanced specializations are available on an ongoing basis. Many advisors choose to focus on specific niches like particular travel types or destinations, while others prefer to become generalists. Either way, our training sets you up for success.
4. Business-building resources
As a busy parent, you likely don’t have time to design a marketing strategy from scratch. Luckily, you don’t have to. Fora provides social media templates, pre-written shareable content designed to drive bookings, newsletter templates, a professional landing page on foratravel.com, and ongoing content-generation opportunities.
Just as you don’t have to be a marketing pro, you also don’t have to be tech-savvy. Fora’s all-in-one platform includes mobile booking capabilities, integrated client-management systems, commission tracking and reporting, and around-the-clock support. Everything you need to run your business is contained in our user-friendly system.
5. Community that gets the parent life
Many Fora Advisors—and many people who work at Fora HQ—are parents. We get what it takes, and design everything accordingly. When you join, you’ll get access to Fora’s active community app Forum. It’s our advisors’ go-to place for advice and support, sharing feedback, organizing local meet-ups, and learning the latest news, both in the travel industry and at Fora.
Fora also has numerous in-person opportunities for connection, including local meet-ups, industry and networking events, and days of learning. We even have “Fora Summer Camp,” where advisors and their families travel somewhere fabulous. Advisors sharpen their business skills while their partners and kids get to experience some of our favorite properties around the world.
Get started as a Fora Advisor
Step 1: Apply to join Fora
Fill out our online application, and our team will be in touch with next steps.
Step 2: Complete onboarding
Set up your advisor profile, gain access to training materials and Fora’s platform, and connect with the advisor community.
Step 3: Begin training
Complete foundational modules whenever convenient for your schedule, see how our booking platform works, participate in optional live sessions or watch recordings later, and connect with other parent advisors for ongoing support and encouragement.
Step 4: Start booking
Begin with friends and family to build confidence, learn client-consultation and trip-planning skills, complete your first commission-earning reservations, and start developing your preferred specializations.
Step 5: Scale your business
Develop your marketing strategy using Fora's templates, build repeat client relationships for steady income, and gradually increase your booking volume and earnings.
Frequently asked questions from parents
Do I need childcare to be a travel advisor?
Nope. Most work can be done during nap time, after bedtime, or while kids are occupied. Client calls can be scheduled around your family's needs, and many communications happen via text/email.
What if I don't have travel industry experience?
All good. Fora's training includes everything you need to know. Many successful advisors started as enthusiastic travelers rather than industry professionals. Passion and willingness to learn matter more than experience.
How do I find clients as a busy parent?
Start with your existing network: other parents, family, friends, neighbors. Parent groups, sports teams, and school communities are natural client sources. Many successful advisors built their businesses entirely through word-of-mouth referrals.
Can I really make good money part-time?
Yes! Travel commissions range from 7-15% of bookings. A $5,000 family vacation generates $350-750 in commission. Group bookings (sports teams, family reunions) can generate $1,000+ per transaction.
Ready to start your parent-friendly career?
Turn your love of travel and natural planning skills into flexible income that works around your family's needs.
Apply to become a Fora Advisor today and join our community of parents building successful travel businesses from home.