Travel Guide – Finding a Great Travel Agent

Typically travel agents are reputable, well trained, and professional. However there are always exceptions to the rules and not all travel agents are looking out for your best interest. Therefore we have compiled a list of a few behaviors to beware of when choosing a travel agent. Things to Do in North Coast NSW

If your travel agency only deals in cash, stay away. Legitimate travel agencies will always give you several options for payment. In fact it is advisable to use credit cards when making travel arrangements. The reason that you would be better off paying with a credit card rather than cash or check is because if something happens with the travel company you are booked with (such as the airline files for bankruptcy) your credit card company will reimburse you. If you pay with cash you have no protection. Any reputable travel agent would know this and therefore not only accept credit card payments but recommend it. If your travel agency does not accept credit cards, stay away!

Beware of all the hidden fees. A good travel agent will tell you up front what all of the fees including taxes, fuel charges, docking fees, and booking fees up front. When a travel agent delivers a quote to you it should include all of these fees. Be sure to ask if it includes everything before you sign anything. If a travel agent tacks on a booking fee after you agreed to purchase a vacation it should be a red flag. Also stay away from travel agents that try to charge you more than one booking fee per person. North Coast NSW Beaches

Your travel agent should be very knowledgeable about where you are going. You should cut them some slack if they are not experts in some ultra exotic destination, but if you are going to a fairly common destination such as Cancun they should be able to give you information on such things as activities, transportation, past client reviews, and your hotel. It is also best to call around to several agencies and find an agent who has been to the destination you planning to go to. That way they can even tell you the best places to eat and places to visit while you are there.

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