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Does the OT endorse the use of travel agents?
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm
I'm planning a Europe trip and I'm seriously thinking about using a travel agent to plan the flights, hotels, trains and cars. Is this something people still do or am I living in the past?
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Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:19 pm to siliconvalleytiger
Living in the past
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:19 pm to siliconvalleytiger
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living in the past
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:20 pm to siliconvalleytiger
I did it for my honeymoon to Costa Rica and my trip to playa last year.
It's free and they can help you a lot if you have never been someplace before. Why wouldn't you use it?
Mine got me a better price on a resort than any price I was able to find online myself.
It's free and they can help you a lot if you have never been someplace before. Why wouldn't you use it?
Mine got me a better price on a resort than any price I was able to find online myself.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:20 pm to siliconvalleytiger
Just not necessary anymore.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:21 pm to siliconvalleytiger
I couldn't imagine. Researching is half the fun. Learning about the best places. I think it is usually more expensive to go thru an agent.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:23 pm to siliconvalleytiger
Depending on the trip they can definitely be worth it. I'd use one in your situation.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:23 pm to siliconvalleytiger
Its 2014. Seems pointless.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:24 pm to Rust Cohle
My problem is I don't have the time right now to research. The hotels look deceptively similar online and it will take me time to coordinate the rail tickets and rental cars. I'm probably ok paying a bit more.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:24 pm to Rust Cohle
Another huge plus to going through an agent....
You can just put a deposit down on your trip and have it booked. Then pay off the balance usually 30 days before the trip.
You can just put a deposit down on your trip and have it booked. Then pay off the balance usually 30 days before the trip.
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:26 pm to PerceivedReality
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Depending on the trip they can definitely be worth it. I'd use one in your situation.
Same.
My agent in Costa Rica had my entire trip planned. We literally landed at the airport and everything was already taken care of(excursions, transportation, hotels, etc). Just made the trip more enjoyable knowing it was already taken care of.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:28 pm to lsunurse
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We literally landed at the airport and everything was already taken care of(excursions, transportation, hotels, etc). Just made the trip more enjoyable knowing it was already taken care of.
This is what I want.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:28 pm to siliconvalleytiger
AAA does a pretty good job actually for free. Also one of my buddies dad is apparently some bad arse travel agent out of Dallas. They are loaded and him and his wife just travel the world now on business.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:28 pm to siliconvalleytiger
Yes!
You find all the stuff you want to do and they do the dirty work and make it happen. Sure, It's more expensive. . But we'll worth it for an extended trip.
I used one for a 33 day trip to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. It was flawless planning.
You find all the stuff you want to do and they do the dirty work and make it happen. Sure, It's more expensive. . But we'll worth it for an extended trip.
I used one for a 33 day trip to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. It was flawless planning.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:28 pm to siliconvalleytiger
It's 2014 not 1994.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:29 pm to siliconvalleytiger
The only reason I'd ever use one would be for some South American countries, maybe Asia. Just areas where there's a language barrier in some places and not much of an online correspondence presence. And I'd only use it for flights/buses.
Would never use one for Europe.
Would never use one for Europe.
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:31 pm to Jefferson Davis
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Just not necessary anymore.
Our last two trips to Disney World, we used a travel agent. Ended up saving us money and took the "stress" out of planning it all.
For our summer vacation getaways or quick weekend trips, we book everything on our own.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:36 pm to reb13
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Also one of my buddies dad is apparently some bad arse travel agent out of Dallas.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:36 pm to siliconvalleytiger
I'm using one for a Hawaii trip. She is a friend and saved me a couple Hundy.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:41 pm to siliconvalleytiger
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We literally landed at the airport and everything was already taken care of(excursions, transportation, hotels, etc). Just made the trip more enjoyable knowing it was already taken care of.
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This is what I want.
Then you probably want to go with a tour group.
There are several reputable Tour companies:
Globus family (Globus, Cosmos, Monogram)
Trafalgar
Rick Steves
Steve Perillo
Tauck
I've taken two Globus tours and both were far better than I imagined. All I had to do was write a check. And pack.
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