PLANNING VACATIONS & HONEYMOONS FROM THE INTERNET


By Bob & Judith Moore


Yes, most of us research for ideas on the internet, but some of us are still hesitant to use an on-line website to book travel. Some of the reasons we hesitate are:

  • Use of our credit cards on-line - the website must show a safe credit card insignia.
  • In-secure about the agency behind the website - find out what companies stand behind it, how long it has been in business and Google the travel company name to see if there are law suites or statements against the company. Also use a credit card that carries guarantees.
  • Will it really work - will every thing go through and will you receive your documents in time for your travel? Can you count on it working correctly?
  • Can it inform us and give us all the necessary things we need - did we push the right buttons to get everything we need for the trip, are we informed enough about where we are going? Often the booking agency will inform you of many things and direct your thinking.
RULE OF THUMB
Don't be afraid, just be careful of the on-line you choose. Most people never have a problem and the first time is always the most difficult of any thing new we learn.

These tips may help you complete your plans:

Research the internet for the trip you are considering
You may still be trying to make up your mind and want options. Review websites, on-line trip bulletin boards, chat rooms for people's experiences at destinations. Frommers.com has a multitude of destinations and articles. www.A-Honeymoon.com has many of the world's tourism websites to review for ideas. Create your file of ideas.

Decide on your on-line travel booking agency
You will want a full service travel agency where you can book everything from the airlines to the honeymoon suite, golf game or spa, car rental and tours and entertainment/sports tickets. Many of these have a reservation desk to help you from an 800 number

Create a binder: for all the trip ideas, brochures, or receipts from your bookings and put your small trip notebook in the pocket plus your purchased area travel guide for quick reference.

Be organized: create a small trip notebook to put your final plans, flights, dates, excursions in. This notebook will also hold your Confirmation Code Numbers and phone numbers, credit card names and numbers and emergency contacts. [This makes dealing with any concerns eaiser.]

Prices do Vary from one carrier or travel website to another. Also you can book cruises and special travel packages at the last minute and save 50 to 60%. But if this is your honeymoon, you may want to get it planned well in advance.

After booking travel on-line with your credit card - call the next day to make certain it went through and gain your confirmation. Often the confirmation numbers are sent by e-mail and you print these for your binder.

Gaining Special Perks tell the reservation desk if you are honeymooning, anniversary or a birthday - they often can find special perks for your special occasion.

www.YTBtravel/affordtravel is Infinity Travel one of the largest travel agencies in the world.