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Originally Posted by JohnM
Several folks on this forum have recommended using internet websites (Vacations-To-Go, Cruise Critic, etc.) while others have recommended using a travel agent. Recently, since I had several ship specific questions, I decided to call the cruise line direct (Holland America) and got all my questions answered and found the prices to be no higher than online and they offered the total package including cruise fare, insurance and home city coach service ... I am wondering why not deal directly with the cruise line? What am I missing?
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I have booked directly (Holland America) and through several travel agents. My preference is to book directly, but I think you might be able to find better deals with a good travel agent. Primarily when the TA gives you some on board credits. Unfortunately finding a good TA has been a problem and I find that I can do a better job of putting the trip together than working with an agent.