The Savvy Tourist

It Pays to use a Travel Agent

The general belief or myth is that is costs more to use a travel agent when booking your vacation. That is simply not true. Actually, the opposite can be true after you see what kind of special deals an agent has access to and the savings you will incur thanks to their expertise. I was a travel agent for many years and still get requests for assistance with vacations from my readers and past clients. I can offer advice but I no longer have any affiliation that allows me to book trips, so I ask anyone out there that is interested in planning a vacation, please call Carolyn, a.k.a. Blondie, at Why Not Travel. You will be in good hands.

For more information on why you should consider the services of a travel agent, check out a post I wrote a few years back, Why Travel Agents?  And don't forget to read How to be a Good Customer

 

Orbitz Weekly Specials!

Just a quick reminder to check out the Orbitz weekly specials that are posted in the left sidebar. These are some incredible deals and you won't want to miss them. They change all the time and some will be expiring very soon so don't delay.

 

Sandals On Sale!!!

My vendors have been bombarding me with the sale that Sandals is currently promoting so I thought I would put it out here for all to see. I have included some details below, but please be aware that this is a limited time offer and is only good for booking until January 31, 2008. You can travel all the way up until Christmas of 2008 (blackout dates may apply, as usual), but you must book early. Usually, it only requires a deposit to book your trip so if the holidays have left you short of funds, don't worry, you don't have to pay for the whole trip now. It is kind of like putting your vacation on layaway!

Not only are they offering your 7th night free, but they are very excited about their "Suite of the Month" sale at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort. Here is a quick link for booking an incredible vacation at an incredible price:

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, winner of the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award, stands alone as the premier destination for people in love who demand only the very best. From our offshore island - a veritable resort within a resort - to world-class dining in 8 gourmet restaurants; from rooms and suites, ranging from the merely sumptuous to the over-the-top lavish, to Versailles - like gardens filled with stunning statuary - you will know beyond a doubt, that you've discovered paradise. For a limited time, book one of three luxurious suites for seven nights or longer and the seventh night is FREE! Plus, save up to 45%!

Luxuriously-furnished suites offering spacious, elegant accommodations, 24-hour room service, exclusive butler service, VIP Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz airport service and exclusive dining at Gordon's on the Pier. 

Choose from 3 luxurious categories and receive a 7th night FREE and SAVE up to 45%:   

• Royal Windsor Beachfront One Bedroom Suite (WS)   
• Royal Bahamian Oceanview One Bedroom Suite (RS)   
• Royal Village Honeymoon Villa Suite (BV)

My biggest recommendation is to purchase trip cancellation insurance! I will follow up soon with a post on trip insurance, but in the meantime, do not reserve your trip without it!