Look for agents that are certified. One they should be a member of is American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA, www.asta.org). Being certified with certified by The Travel Institute (www.thetravelinstitute.com) is great too. Association of Retail Travel Agents is another good one and look for them being associated with other groups like AAA or even AARP these large groups don't want their name muddied by bad agents.
A good travel agent is one who has many years of experience and has the ability and knowledge to get his or her client the best deal. A good knowledge of airlines is critical for success.
For a good cruise line travel agent, you should find a Cruise Lines International Association certified travel agent. You can be sure to get quality service from a certified agent.
There are a number of places one can find a good deal on travel to Norway. One can consult their local travel agent for special deals or visit discount websites such as Expedia or Travelocity.
You can probably get as good or better a deal online as with a travel agent (remember the travel agent will upcharge any deals they receive, so often online will be cheaper). You can also sign up for a website such as fatwallet or ebates to receive a percentage of cash back on your travel purchase. This can make a good deal even better.
There are many places that offer travel insurance. Usually you can get it directly from where you are booking your vacation. If you are using a travel agent, then they can offer it to you as well.
To get a deal on business class flights, one should speak to a local travel agent. Alternatively, one may use webpages such as Expedia to get a cheaper deal.
Yes a local travel agent can find you a good deal as that is part of their job. Let them know you are traveling on a budget or tell them how much you have to spend and let them find you the best deal.
If you are looking for a brick and mortar travel agency to deal with, consider checking out www.ultimatetoronto.com. Addresses and profile pages are listed for various travel agencies in the GTA.
A way to get travelers insurance is to speak to your agent that does your automobile and home insurance. You can probably get a good deal if you bundle it with your other insurance.
It depends on your own preferences. If you are comfortable dealing with airlines and hotels and feel that you can get a good deal on your own then that's fine. I always prefer to have my agent book my travel for me because she knows how to get the best deals.
Yes some travel sites offer deals or a travel agent could get you a good deal and help you plan a good trip that will help you see the best sites. Trip Advisor offers some deals and gives a little advice if you want to plan the trip yourself.
generally---- if you can get a cruise for under a hundred dollars per person, per night, then you are getting a good deal... -Travel Agent