In Reply to: Travel agent ? posted by lilylil on Sunday, 26. July 2009 at 20:59 Bali Time:
you are wanting to stay, you may find that you get a cheaper deal with a package through travel agent if staying at a more popular hotel. Maybe even more of a chance getting in. You also have the added extra help that a travel agent cangive and some come back if something goes wrong.
Saying that I always book over the net, shop around between the airlines and the dates offered, when your satisfied with a price and time book, hidden fees can be credit card payment fee, luggage and food, booking fees, check these before paying.
Shopping around for hotel is a lot more stressful if you are not sure where you want to go, try the online agencies and direct with hotels. Try not to price too many as that is when you get muddled up and wished you'd gone with an agent!
Don't forget travel insurance. Can also get online, through your credit card or health fund.