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Cyber Styles Solutions Tech. asked:


With stunning landscapes, crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and a sunny year round climate, the red hot Caribbean has hundreds of exciting destinations for every lifestyle. Below are a few Caribbean travel agency you can check out for some help on your Caribbean trip.

Bluewater Travel

Specializing in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bluewater Caribbean Travel Agency works at finding the best travel rates for your national and international travel. Whether its hotels and vacation villas, bed and breakfasts, and airfares and cruises, this Caribbean travel agency is able to put together the best packages.

To start you off, Bluewater Travel lets you choose what type of package you are looking for. Packages may include airfare, accommodations, car rental, as well as scuba diving, snorkeling, and horseback riding in St. Croix. In addition, their travel agents will also search out other destinations for you.

Travel Impressions

Since 1974, Travel Impressions has been servicing travelers in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Hawaii, United States, Central America, and South America. This Caribbean travel agency was awarded the ‘Best Tour Operator, Sales and Service’ at the 2005 Travel Weekly’s Reader’s Choice Awards. What they are offering are high-quality, reliable and value-oriented vacation packages.

Travel Impressions offer the latest in hotel promotions, all listed in their Caribbean Promotions page, which is updated daily. So check back here often if you want to know about any changes to that new hotel promo you want to take advantage of.

Funjet Vacations

Funjet Vacations is another great Caribbean travel agency that offers to help you find the best deals in the market. You can search for deals at this agency by using the online form available at their website. Just choose what vacation type you want whether Air and Hotel Package, Air Only, or Hotel Only, your destination, and your desired time of departure. And then, press on Go and this Caribbean travel agency will show you a list of packages that would suit your needs.

The Funjet specials are best value. Currently their list of specials include the following:

50 More Reasons to Use your Mastercard, where you can save an extra $50 from your vacation

Spring Break 2006 is Almost Here!

Save as much as 33%!

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Exclusive Savings with Mastercard

Expedia

City breaks, beach holidays, last minute, family deals, ski deals, Easter breaks, and whatever else you can think of - Expedia has it all. This Caribbean travel agency lets you create your perfect trip through their online trip customization tool. Discover the world and spend as little as possible with Expedia’s great hotel and holiday rates. The site even gives you some ideas for your next trip so you never run out of fun things to do on your Caribbean vacation.

CaribbeanWay

When it comes to Caribbean travel agency networks, the CaribbeanWay has one of the most comprehensive set of tools for both travel agents and travelers. This Caribbean travel agency offers Caribbean vacation rentals to their luxury villa clientele in every point of the islands.So if you want a unique Caribbean experience that you will love and never forget, then try CaribbeanWay and choose your island destination.



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Say Hueque asked:


Hi, I was wondering what are the aspects you count with when you are planning a trip anywhere and it comes to choose a web based travel agency. What aspects should I take care of? Thx!

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Stuart S. Travel asked:


Traveling in a group? You are the holiday packagers dream! Imagine being able to offload bulk airline seats, rail passes and entertainment packages in one booking. A group traveling is a wanted commodity and because of this you can secure great deals for your group. But as always, beware of any hidden ‘extras’ such as cancellation policies and preferred partners when stepping outside the package. Be prepared to shop around for the best deal. 

 

Here are some tips for the traveling group on a budget:

1. Travel insurance can be bought through some companies where savings can be ten percent or more. A group usually consists of four or more. Contact a number of travel insurance agencies and compare quotes.

2. Pack as many people as you can into your hotel room (keeping it legal). The more heads in the room, the higher the number to divide the cost by.

3. Renting a car when traveling in a group of four is usually cheaper than buying travel passes – and more convenient.

4. Food, guidebooks, taxi fares can all be split between the group bringing costs down.

5. Rail passes for groups or pairs may find discount offers in some countries.

6. Some airlines offer discount rates to groups of ten or more traveling together.

7. Group package bookings that have everything included in the price will have all expenses covered so you won’t be surprised by any extra costs, apart from shopping!

8. Discount holiday packages for large groups of travelers are offered through a number of travel agencies. Sports fans may be able to travel to big events using one of these travel packages for much cheaper than organizing it on their own.

 

If you want to join a group tour so you don’t have to travel alone consider all the pros and cons. Will there be like-minded people? Is there any flexibility to the travel arrangements? If not, will this outweigh the savings you’ll make on joining the tour? Some travelers like the convenience of all the travel arrangements being made for them. Group tour operators will find the best fares and reputable places to stay in. This saves you the hassle but it may mean that some of the cultural experiences you want will have to be put aside for the relatively cheaper ride.

 

Traveling in a family group can also benefit from a number of offers. Inform your booking agent that it is a family and ask about any special offers or deals. Can you visit any amusement parks or tourist attractions at family discount rates?

 

When traveling in a group, never be afraid to ask for a discounted rate. Everyone involved in the tourism trade is looking to get large numbers on seats or through doors. Groups are welcomed and catered for accordingly.

 

This article is brought to you by: Stuart S. Travel – Your Online Travel Guru

www.stuartstravel.com



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laxgrl17 asked:


*Completed first year of college.
*looking to obtain an internship with a travel agency.
*no experience in the travel/tourism field.
*What should I do?

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Greanleaf asked:


I want to own my own Travel Agency but i want to have a business that would be very lucrative and make a lot of money. I love to travel and so i want to own a business that is directly related to that. Plz tell me if i should pursue this since a lot of ppl go online to make bookings now and that can seriously hurt a travel agency.

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Suzanne Bradley asked:


Most people who go on vacation like to book trips through a travel agent in order to take some of the stress out of the planning process. Travel agents can also help you save money on flight, hotel rooms, cruises, and more; but what about online travel agencies? While people worry that Internet travel agencies could scam you or provide low-quality service, there are actually a number of benefits to choosing an online travel agency, providing that you pick the right one.

First and foremost, with an online travel agency, you can work with the place that has the lowest prices without geography limits. In other words, you have more options! When you opt to choose a travel agency in an offline setting, you are limited to the handful of companies that operate in your neighborhood, or at least within a reasonable distance. People who live in major cities might especially be affected by the high prices of brick and mortar travel agencies. Online, there are not proximity limits. The travel agency with which you work might actually have headquarters thousands of miles away, but if they have the lowest prices, you can still work with them over the Internet.

The increased number of choices does not just help you save money. It also means that you have limitless possibilities when it comes to travel. The travel agencies in your areas probably can book dozens or even hundreds of different trips, but there will be limitations. Even if an offline travel agent can plan a vacation to an obscure destination for you, it is not likely that he or she will be an expert in travel to this location. Online, you can find a family or an individual who has been there and will plan an amazing vacation for you. There are few places in the world where you can’t travel if you work with an online travel agency.

Another great aspect of working with an online travel agency is that you can shop for your vacation package any time of the day or night. Brick and mortar business usually close soon after the end of the regular business day, and many are not open for long hours on the weekend. The Internet is open 24 hours a day. While you may not always be able to call a customer service representative, especially if you like to do vacation planning at three in the morning, you can always check out packages offer on travel websites. This is especially handy for parents who need to plan after the kids are in bed, people who work odd hours, and those living in rural locations where the nearest travel agency office is a fairly far drive.

One of the often-overlooked benefits of an online travel agency is the control you have to make your own choices without outside influences or pressure. When you visit an office, many travel agents have the same tone as used car salesmen. You have to remember that these people are often working under some kind of commission program. Instead of making an hourly wage, they earn a percentage of your total vacation price, and even if they do have a salaried job, they may get incentives from travel companies (hotels, cruise lines, etc) for selling amount every month. Many travel agents get to go on free trips for every ten or twenty vacation packages they sell. So, you might feel pressured to book a trip when you are not done exploring your options or upgrade certain aspects, even though you do not have the money. Online travel agencies typically take a more hands-off approach. That does not mean that they won’t help you, of course. Most are more than willing to answer questions via email or over the phone. However, when it comes to working with an online travel agency, you do not have someone looming over your shoulder, trying to make a sale as you check out your vacation options.

Also, when you work with an online travel agency, you usually have more payment choices. Today, some offline travel agencies offer payment plans, credit card payments, and so forth, but this is not always the case. When you work online to plan you vacation, however, you can always find a type payment that will work for you. Some even have payment programs that allow you to earn points for every dollar you spend, which can go towards gift certificates or future trips.

Be aware that there are still scammers posing as online travel agencies and other travel sites, and you always need to read the fine print of any website where you make a purchase. However, online travel agencies are often a less expensive, easier, and more convenient way to book a vacation.



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Amy asked:


I am planning to take my 8 month old baby to overseas. I want to request a bassinet and special meals for him. Is it better to buy ticket directly from the airline so that I can request all those things personally or does travel agency do all that for me?

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Rikvers asked:


I’m thinking of being a travel agent or a cruise consultant. I would rather get an on the job training instead of paying for school. Should I just call up each travel agency in my city?

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Ashelena777 asked:


Hi!!! I want to start a part-time home based travel agency and I’m not sure how to go about doing it. I have the opportunity to work with a growing family business that books 2000+ cruises per year. I think there would be good profit potential with this, but I am not entirely sure. For the most part I want to work exclusively with this business; I’m not interested in working for a physical agency at all. I would love to reap the personal travel benefits too! So I figure I need some schooling of some sort, but there SO many out there… I’m not sure where to start. I’m also not quite understanding if it is nessaccary and how it works working with a parent travel agency. For my purposes, I think it’s important that I have access to ALL travel services for my client, but it seems like alot of these companies are just referral sites for specific deals. Any experiences, tips, suggestions, or links would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanx :) Thanx, but I’m really not interested in any kind of travel website referal program. That’s exactly what I am trying to weed through. I want to be an actual travel agent.

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