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which is better to get travel agent or just do it on your own?  email this discussion to a friend?

sassy_zhai (45) 5 years ago

i am planning to go to HongKong this summer, there are travel packages available here in my place but it costs more than if i will just go there and visit. the only problem is that i am not familiar with the place yet and i might not enjoy it if i wouldt get a travel agent.

what do you think?

 

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monet0077 (128) response was accepted on 3/11/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. sunita64 (5687)   5 years ago

Nowadays travel agent have become really professionl though they charge a lot but they do take very good care of their clients, so taking a travel agent is a right thing to do that is what I feel.


sassy_zhai (45)  5 years ago

Thank you for your idea. it will really help me alot.

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2. cool_rajchauhan (70)   5 years ago

i think u shuld concern ur trevel agent may be they r charging little bit high becouse u dnt knw much abt the place and it cn cause little problem to u , one anotner way is there u search on net and get all the information required and if after tht u feel u cn go without concerning travel agent in this way u cn save money and enjoy a lot


sassy_zhai (45)  5 years ago

it was nice to receive your post. thank you.

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. rjbass (1014)   ranked 350 out of 5,012 in travel   5 years ago

Travel agents are a good resource and they sometimes have good tour deals that are not often offered online. With a travel agent, they do the research for you but keep in mind that most of them work on commission and have their best interest in mind. Don't get me wrong, I've used them in the past and think that they are absolutely necessary in some cases but now that I have an intimate knowledge of online travel, I do my research and bookings online as I usually can get the best deals online. Also, if you book online, most of the credible, large travel websites have a low price guarantee.

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4. myLot reputation of 91/100. monet0077 (128)   ranked 1,259 out of 5,012 in travel   5 years ago

Travel agents get their commissions from the suppliers, not you the client. Sometimes big online sites are cheaper because they have more negotiating power, sometimes it just looks like they are cheaper until you start adding in all their fees.
If you were just doing something simple or maybe to a place you already knew, or if you like the adventure of going out on your own, then you could easily take care of the arrangements yourself. With an agent you will get personal service and knowledge, and an advocate in case something should go wrong like cancelled flights.
In your case I would take the package deal because you will get so much more out of it than going it alone. There is more to the value of a trip than the price.

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5. myLot reputation of 60/100. allwin (272)   5 years ago

well if i am not familiar i'd prefer a travel agent. itz better that you take a travel agent.

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6. myLot reputation of 93/100. simplycza (478)   5 years ago


HI there, are you with someone? or you just want to travel alone? you wont lost in HK, taxis are everywhere. If you knew a hotel which is cheaper in HK then go without the help of agency but if its your first time, it is still better if u are under the travel packages.

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