2007-08-13 10:03:56 · 7 answers · asked by TraceyH 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
That is totally up to you but check out booking on line, sometimes you get better deals and you are not paying a travel agent fee.
And again from experience, I have usually gotten better deals booking a holiday or accomodation by actually phoning them and speaking with someone than I have gotten by booking over the net.
It is worth a try, so pick up the phone.
2007-08-13 10:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely! Why? Going to a travel agent will give you a lot of peace of mind, for one thing--you will KNOW that you are getting the package/room/trip/whatever that you want. You will KNOW exactly what is included in your price. You will not have any uncertainties--an agent can answer questions about what to bring/what not to bring, is tipping necessary/allowed, are transfers included or not, what side excursions are available, which Sandals resorts are the best (i.e. which resorts have the poshest rooms and greatest variety of restaurants and best beaches).
Sure, you can book your trip online, but why would you want to? Going to a travel agent likely won't cost you anything (or it will only cost a nominal fee)--most agencies get paid through commissions of what they sell, not by their customers. Also, if you have a travel agent, if something goes wrong (flight is canceled or delayed or luggage lost, for example) your agent will deal with it for you--if you have no travel agent, you have to handle the headache yourself.
Read this article to see more reasons why it makes sense to use a travel agent (and, no, I am NOT a travel agent, LOL): http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/251576/why_do_you_need_a_travel_agent.html
2007-08-14 04:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by momchelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are going to Sandals Whitehouse 2 weeks from today!! We went back and forth. First we went to an agent and she didn't know enough. I checked out AAA.com and the prices were good, but then I went to Sandals.com. I was able to "chat" online with a rep and they answered all our questions. We booked online and it was cheaper. We got a concierage room. When they sent us the tickets they came in a nice little binder with sandals luggage tags and an info pamphlet. Long story short...lol book through sandals.
2007-08-13 11:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by modbride 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to www.4playtravel.com and see what kind of packages they offer.
Also if you click in the middle of the homepage on the right side where it says
Travel Resources
you'll see a link titled "Honeymoon Registry" This is something new that's out now. Instead of a bridal/wedding registry where you list things you want people to buy for you as a wedding present; here you list things you want to do on your honeymoon, and you have people go online and buy / pay for those things for your honeymoon. It might be one night hotel room, or tickets to an event, dinner at a particular restaurant......etc
check it out!
2007-08-13 11:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very easy to book it all online through the Sandals website. They'll let you choose from different airlines, flight times, etc, and it's all very self-explanatory. We booked our Sandals honeymoon ourselves, and it took about 5 minutes. Do it yourself, and you won't have to pay a travel agent.
Congratulations, and have a wonderful honeymoon! (I'm sure you'll have a great time - Sandals is FABULOUS!!)
2007-08-13 10:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by greeneyes_bjb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to.
They MAY find a great deal but if you know where and when then you could just do the planning on your own without an agent.
2007-08-14 04:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no, you can save money by doing some research and doing it yourself online or over the phone!
Good luck and enjoy! I am so jealous!
2007-08-13 10:11:18 · answer #7 · answered by Aundrea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋