Online booking may not be there for you when travel trouble arises

7/28/2021 8:50:00 AM Link |  | Add comment

Who are you booking with on the Internet? Are they reputable, reliable? Will they be there tomorrow? When you run into a problem, will they answer the (800) number? Who will you ask for?

One reason online services can be chancey is because many websites don’t let you cancel, make changes or even make special requests for your trip. Be sure you are asking the right questions. They only respond to the questions you ask. If you don’t know what to ask, you won’t get the answers you need to make an informed decision.

Always be aware of misleading promotions. Too-good-to-be-true deals often come with the conditions that you buy additional airfare or accommodations at inflated prices.

This is not to say the Internet is bad. The Internet has helped consumers and travel agents become better educated about the gamut of travel products available to them and has simplified price shopping. Even a Travel Consultant can refer you to a website to look at a particular hotel or resort; or a specific room.

The Travel Consultant has Education, Experience, Knowledge. This is their business. They personally inspect properties, destinations and even fly different airlines to see what they have to offer a traveler. The Travel Consultant is always looking for more ways to add Value to their clients vacation.