In Reply to: Booking yourself vs booking via agent posted by Jody on Thursday, 30. June 2005 at 09:52 Bali Time:
get a price for a 4 night package in a cheap/budget hotel in the area you want and find your own accomodation for the rest of the stay.Yes you can do that, just give your date of return to the agent.Packages are always cheaper so this usually works.I would get a price from an agent for both hotels though as often they are on par with booking direct.
Another thing is that online booking agents often have special deals with the hotels and is cheaper booking the last sector through them after your 4 night lead in package.Sometimes up to 50% cheaper than direct.
Cheers
Tuberose.