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cr Mar 5th, 2003 06:53 AM

Looking for a good online travel agent
 
That could book both flights, hotels, and/or tour packages. Does anyone know of one? Thanks

KayF Mar 5th, 2003 05:39 PM

I can't vouch for them personally, but you could try www.bestflights.com.au<BR>Kay

DawnF Mar 5th, 2003 06:02 PM

I have enjoyed my experience with Swain. They are a local company but we did the whole booking and planning online and via the phone. Web site is www.swainaustralia.com -- I worked with Sarah Manuel. <BR><BR>

Sidepockets Mar 13th, 2003 03:13 PM

Try Globus, have plenty of info on internet. We took 22 day downunder tour. Pretty good, had some minor problems but enjoyed.

Dick Mar 14th, 2003 07:10 AM

Here is a tip.<BR><BR>While a company that is reccomended may be very experienced, the travel agent you deal with may not have even travelled to the countries you are going to visit.<BR><BR>Get some background ont the TA BEFORE you get committed to working with them. You might want a differnt TA with the same travel company.

wlzmatilida Mar 14th, 2003 05:33 PM

CR,<BR><BR>Dick makes an excellent point. Either go online or call the Australian Tourism Commission and get an Aussie Specialist, a travel agent who specializes in Australia (and who's no doubt BEEN to Australia)! &quot;interview&quot; them as to where they've been and where, how long they've been in the business and make your own determination.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Melodie<BR>C ertified Aussie Specialist

Bo2642 Mar 15th, 2003 06:40 AM

I am just about to leave on my third trip booked with Aussie specialist Carol Hitchie from Destinations Downunder. Take a look at her website (koalakiwi.com). I've had fantastic travel experiences with the packages she's put together.


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