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Travel Agencies vs. the Internet: Which is Better?

Article Category: Travel

Author Name: Dave Nanos

Before the advent of the Internet changed the nature of vacation booking, people would go to travel agencies to book their trips. These agencies typically would take care of some, or even all, aspects of your vacation from booking your flights, arranging for your hotels reservations and even your car hires. But with the growing popularity of online booking sites, you can do all of these functions yourself from the convenience of your home. And you can save money since you do not have to pay commissions and other charges associated with travel agencies. But is booking online necessarily the better option ?

The major advantage of booking your vacation through a travel agent is that it is worry-free. You only have to make arrangements with a single person or agency for all of your needs. And you are assured of a secure and worry-free vacation since you don't have to worry that your reservation won't be honored when you arrive at the hotel or there won't be a seat on your scheduled flight. A reputable travel agency will take care of everything for you.

On the other hand, you may not have the options to arrange your vacation the way you want it. For example, the agency may offer only pre-packaged tours with the entire schedule already set, leaving you little time to explore on your own unless you ditch your tour group. The dates and times when you have to leave and return are also typically fixed, with penalties for cancellation or moving your schedule. And since most travel agencies also have relationships with particular hotels and airlines, you may not be able to get the best deals since these agencies would naturally promote their partner-vendors' services.

However, when you book online, you have all the flexibility to create your own travel itinerary. You can leave and return when you want, stay at any hotel you pick and book flights from any airline. And since you're typically dealing directly with the hotel or airline, you can frequently get better rates than you would from an agency. You can also choose what you want to see when you arrive at your destination without having to be committed to a tour group, giving you the flexibility to visit alternative and off-the-beaten-path attractions.

But the major disadvantage of booking online is that can be time-consuming. It will take time and effort to research and book every aspect of your vacation. And since you don't have the advice of an experienced travel industry professional you may not really know what you're getting when you book online. There is also the ever-present danger of Internet fraud, with many online conmen just waiting to take the money of the unwary. However, many sites are now taking steps to tackle some of these concerns by offering packages or combo deals that allow you to book one or more services from a single provider, usually for a reduced price. Just be sure the site you're dealing with is reputable and has a reputation for trustworthiness . And always pay using your credit card, since you still have 60 days to dispute the charges in case anything goes wrong.

Keywords: travel, hotels, car hire, flights

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