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  • 2010-01-20 11:09:44 UTC By T+L
    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

  • 2010-01-20 11:04:19 UTC By T+L
    Cruise Tip: Use a Travel Agent

    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

  • 2009-11-02 16:27:06 UTC By T+L
    Use a travel agent to book a cruise

    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

  • 2009-10-06 13:26:57 UTC By T+L
    Arrange a half-day visit with a local family

    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

  • 2009-10-06 13:07:00 UTC By T+L
    For added help, book flights through travel agents

    An agent cannot assist with flight that they have not booked. -2009 A-List Agent Sandee Litwin More

  • 2009-10-06 13:02:52 UTC By T+L
    Keep tabs on your travel agent

    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

  • 2009-10-06 11:29:49 UTC By T+L
    Before you see a travel agent

    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

  • 2009-10-05 16:35:39 UTC By T+L
    Use a travel agent for itineraries in India

    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

  • 2008-12-22 11:20:56 UTC By T+L
    Where to get customized trip plans

    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

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:04 UTC By T+L
    Go to your agent with specific dates

    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

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:04 UTC By T+L
    Help your travel agent help you

    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

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:04 UTC By T+L
    Why trust your travel agent

    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

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:03 UTC By T+L
    Call your travel agent at off-peak times

    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

  • 2008-12-01 10:07:40 UTC By T+L
    Travel agents get first pick

    Use a travel agent--they often have first pick when rooms open up. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:05:04 UTC By T+L
    Using miles: talk to an agent

    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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