Q&A: What is better going thru a travel agency or booking thru one of the many online companies when traveling?
Question by El Conquistador: What is better going thru a travel agency or booking thru one of the many online companies when traveling?
Or should I try going direct to the destination and reserve thru them?
Best answer:
Answer by danuitti
That is the beauty of being able to see prices on-line. You can call and get a price. Then compare this with what you see on-line.
Go for it.
What do you think? Answer below!
depends, if you do it yourself and you have problems, then you fix it. With a travel agent, you always have someone there to help with any problems. I get the room myself, but leave the flight up to an agent
Travel AGencies have access to better rates than the online sites. In addition, they can access package deals which you cannot find online. This is because the Online Sites canonly access ADVERTISED fares. Travel AGent’s can access UNADVERTISED fares as well as packages put together by Tourist Associations, Airlines, Hotels, etc.
Another fact many people don’t realize, Using a Travel Agent is FREE. You pay no more for using them than if you booked yourself. Why would you go elsewhere?
Did you forget the airlines themselves. They do have web sites and often very good prices
If you have time try various options
Travelocity gives you the best of both worlds
How about becoming a travel agent? I am and get discounts when I travel and since I own a travel agency I can write the amount off on my taxes. Plus I get commission when someone books on my site that is run by travelocity. If you travel a lot this is really an opportunity you should look into. Check out my website… http://www.danestravel.com or http://www.ytbtravel.com/kuhlber. The second one is my booking engine the other one tells you about the company. Check out the prices and compare. Let me know if you would be interested or have any questions.
I think it’s safer if u go to a travel agency if u really don’t know anything about the place your going to