On Sep 13, 8:16=A0am, mike wrote:
> Thanks people. Fair enough. So how do I find a reputable local agent?
reputable is the wrong word ... Probably they all are ... There are
sites like ripoff that have apocryphal stories about problems ... but
as long as they've been there for sometime they are no doubt
reputable ... What you need is an agency that does what you need and
want from them ... For instance ... cruise value center ... mostly
online but located near me ... will give you the best price ... but
make sure those small dollars will make up for the lack of service you
get ...
Crucon is another agency ... that will give a good price ... and be
alert to buy ups ... but to contact them is impossible ...
Vacationstogo is one place to got to keep updated on deals cruiselines
are offering ... especially their 90 day ticker ... Easy to search and
find a great deal ... and you must call ... so it's personal ...
There is also an online site that you post your cruise ... and various
agents will give their price ... since prices are mostly set by the
cruiselines ... The deals don't change the price ... They give free
insurance ... or on board credit ... or a free excursion ...
Now if you find a good local guy ... who gives you all the good
points ... keep him ... best way to find him is word of mouth ...
> Already said we're not allowed to discuss this on CruiseCritic.com--
> which, unless I'm wrong, is actually owned by Expedia. Wonder if that
> has anything to do with their stated policy?
Cruisecritic is a business looking to make money ... they won't allow
anything they think will hurt that ...
> Are there any web sites that allow people to rate their travel agents
> like sites where people can rate doctors? That would be nice.
as long as it is valid ... I've found most of these sites only get the
negatives ... and often when you read closely find they are not valid
complaints ... |