Cruise Tip: Pick Your Cabin Carefully
You don’t have to give up a veranda to get a deal—sometimes all you have to do is move down one deck, as is the case with Crystal Cruises, where going from Deck 9 to 8 can save you... More
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You don’t have to give up a veranda to get a deal—sometimes all you have to do is move down one deck, as is the case with Crystal Cruises, where going from Deck 9 to 8 can save you... More
Their special relationships with cruise lines mean that agents often have access to better rates than you could get by booking on your own. They can also provide value-added perks,... More
You’ll actually get better value through travel agents who specialize in cruises. They often receive advance notice of unadvertised deals you won’t find on the Web. “Agents can get... More
Get a glimpse of the local experience by having your travel agent arrange a half-day visit to a garden, restaurant, or lesser-known museum with a born-and-bread insider. -2009 A-L... More
An agent cannot assist with flight that they have not booked. -2009 A-List Agent Sandee Litwin More
Ask your agent to recap all arrangements in writing so that you have a paper trail and READ what they send you! Ask for references. Ask your agent if he/she has been there -- it ma... More
Do as much research on the destination your planning to visit on your own so when you do talk to an agent you'll have a clear idea what you want and what you don't want in a itiner... More
Prebooking hotels with a credit card can sometimes be a problem in India, and local airlines don’t always accept foreign charges, so using a travel agent can be a huge help. More
Fill out a Trip Request form on zicasso.com(identifying your budget, where and when you want to travel, and more), and you’ll receive personalized itinerary options from a travel a... More
Call or visit with a realistic idea of your travel schedule. Rates can vary widely by season, and you'll get a better sense of how much you'll actually spend if you've already bloc... More
If you're open to varying the itinerary, an agent can steer you to some real gems. This is especially important if you don't want to deviate from the amount of money you've allotte... More
Find a better rate online?Feel free to tell your agent, but bear in mind that partnerships with travel agent networks like Virtuoso, Signature, and American Express (the parent com... More
Make an appointment to talk. While you can usually catch an agent on the phone, a travel agency, like any office, has peak hours. It's best to arrange a specific time to speak with... More
Use a travel agent--they often have first pick when rooms open up. More
Do your homework online when using your miles to buy a ticket, and then speak with a reservations agent, who can think more creatively than a computer program. More
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