I absolutely concurr with the Angelamae and more.\r
Look, you want an agent that is going to do your work for you, right? Otherwise it's best to just book your trips directly (disney/cruise ships/inclusive vacation resorts/etc).\r
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The person who booked our trip took us for a ride. We didn't get a room, but rather was on 'room standby' waiting until the cruise gave us a room. I ended up calling our cruise ship directly and worked everything out with a coordinator for the cruiseline. Please do research before hiring an agent. Make sure they've been in the field a while before having them plan your trip. The agent even boasted with us about a complaint from a Honeymooning couple in Greece that hated the hotel they stuck the couple with! This is NOT an endorsement.\r
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I really suggest contacting ASTA or begin your search by finding a seasoned agent who specializes in your specific area of travel (ie, if you want Disney, get a Disney agent). Otherwise, good luck.
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