The job of a home-based travel agent is to book trips, flights, cruises, and hotels as well as create and sell package deals for trips. People in this position work from home, focusing on communicating with customers by telephone and email instead of meeting with them in an office. Despite the remote nature of this job, some employers require a home-based travel agent to live close to a resort or other facility that can offer training. Other duties of these agents include making recommendations to customers, confirming reservations, and providing follow-up services. Qualifications vary but often include sales skills, language skills, and some on-the-job training or postsecondary education.