Need River Cruise Travel Agent
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Need River Cruise Travel Agent
I need help on 2 items. One a web or real person agent that has good prices for a Globus/Avalon Waterways river cruise in May of 2007 and then I'd like to know if anyone has flown from Washington DC to Amsterdam without using KLM. Would like to know of any other airlines that could get me there. Thanks to all.
Berea
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Look for a travel professional with several years of experience in the travel industry, especially with river cruises, small ship cruising and Europe. You can check with the Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance for a referral to a "Niche Cruise Specialist." Not all cruise agents have experience with the river cruises, barges, small-ship cruising and a working knowledge of Europe beyond the big cities and ports. Many of the cruise agents on the Internet specialize in the larger cruise ships, but the river cruises are different in several ways and it really enhances your experience.
Best Regards,
Julia
Best Regards,
Julia
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I am intereted in Amedeus for a river cruise and noticed that Theresa went on one and saved $500 by using an agent. If theresa reads this could you please email me.
Or if anyone else has any information I would appreciated it.
Thanks,
Liz [email protected]
Or if anyone else has any information I would appreciated it.
Thanks,
Liz [email protected]
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Definitely book with agent, not with cruise line. My agent Alex always offers discounted prices. You can e-mail him [email protected]. Tell him spur sent you.
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When I booked bus tours with affordabletours.com I've noticed a river cruise section there. These people are legit, I booked already 3 bus tours with them with 10% discount. Easy to contact by e-mail and phone.
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Why not put it out for bid through http://CruiseCompete.com ? Just pick the cruise you want, and let agents come to you with their best offers. You can read reviews of the agencies, plus you stay anonymous until they contact you.
(Have had good luck with UET out of California, but they specialize AMA rather than Avalon).
Good luck!
(Have had good luck with UET out of California, but they specialize AMA rather than Avalon).
Good luck!
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I cannot say enough good things about our TA http://www.brownandkeenetravel.com/. We mainly use them for Regent cruises, but we went on an escorted cruise on AMA last September from Prague to Budapest. They have branched out with river cruises in the last several years after their B&K's President personally checked out a number of the best companies. They have an extremely loyal following. I usually call Linda Litteken at B&K for all our cruise needs.