Mostly all of
the travel industry pays fees to someone for your business. Let’s say you book
a cruise with a cruise line and you think you are saving money because you are
cutting out the travel agent. That is not always the case. A travel agent can contact the supplier and a
lot of times find you cheaper rates, because they can get cheaper rates. There
are also times when the agent has access to group share rates. The agency can also purchase a block space
and then offer cabins at a much-discounted rate because the agency owns the
cabins. You say well I have got to pay
the travel agent, not so. Instead of the cruise line paying their agent that
works for them, the cruise line pays an independent travel agent that WORKS for
YOU, to get you the best deals, and they represent you and your interest.
They also
save you a lot of time, you tell your independent travel agent what you are
looking for, they do all the leg work, it takes hours calling cruise lines,
hotels, etc. to get what you are looking for. Then they contact you back to see
if you like what they have come up with.
When you agree to an itinerary, they process it for you, which means
they call the suppliers back and book it for you with your approval.
We see so
many people looking for a really cheap deal, and they do not even see it when
it is presented to them. They may book a round trip flight for more than a 7-day
cruise, per person. That includes, in addition to a wonderful, relaxing cruise: a room for seven nights, three meals, plus
the buffet bar, and other food available 24 hours a day, entertainment, sailing
to exotic ports, night clubs, casinos, swimming pools, slides for the younger
ones – and young at heart, rock climbing walls, and more, depending on the
cruise ship.
All the
major airlines do not pay travel agents commission, so if you are booking your
flights with that independent travel agent, it could be free for you even if
they spend their time doing the research and the booking for you.
So, if you
really want to do yourself a favor, use an independent travel agent - and be
kind, they are working for you.
Contact Travels, Tours & Cruises to plan your dream vacation.
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