Check out the website. No matter who you use the commissions are already built in to the price your offered. This 6 year old company YTB Travel Network was ranked #11 in leisure travel by Travel Weekly Magazine and the company is growing daily. They plan on becoming the #1 leading online travel site in the World. They are a publicly traded company and the Founders of the company really care about the people who work for them. Check out the company presentation on this website also… unbelievable!!!
When I first travel with a tour group many years back, it is very rushing day after day. After I have finished my 12 days tour in North and South New Zealand, I was totally exhausted. When I went to Europe with a tour group, similar situation happens. From these two experiences I have had, I tell myself that I will never go with a tour group again unless I have no choice. Therefore, from there onward, every trip I made was and “free and easy.”
I went for both online broker and agent as well. Take for example, when I book my trip Perth, Australia.
First, I went to the Quantas/BA (or other airline of your choice) Website to get my tickets.
Second, I went to the Hotel website to book my accommodation.
Finally, I went to Land Tour website (ATP kings, Grey Lines, etc..) to book for my Land Tour.
Combing all this, I got myself a “free and easy “and relaxing tour.
Do you know what, it is much cheaper than getting a complete tour package. However, you must be willing to do all these sourcing and booking yourself. For me, it is worth it and I can choose the Time & Place I want to go. You cannot really do that if you book a complete tour.
So, my suggestion is, if you have the time and willing to do it, do it yourself.
See if this website can give help you to make some decisions and give you some ideas.
January 7th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Check out the website. No matter who you use the commissions are already built in to the price your offered. This 6 year old company YTB Travel Network was ranked #11 in leisure travel by Travel Weekly Magazine and the company is growing daily. They plan on becoming the #1 leading online travel site in the World. They are a publicly traded company and the Founders of the company really care about the people who work for them. Check out the company presentation on this website also… unbelievable!!!
January 10th, 2009 at 3:04 am
When I first travel with a tour group many years back, it is very rushing day after day. After I have finished my 12 days tour in North and South New Zealand, I was totally exhausted. When I went to Europe with a tour group, similar situation happens. From these two experiences I have had, I tell myself that I will never go with a tour group again unless I have no choice. Therefore, from there onward, every trip I made was and “free and easy.”
I went for both online broker and agent as well. Take for example, when I book my trip Perth, Australia.
First, I went to the Quantas/BA (or other airline of your choice) Website to get my tickets.
Second, I went to the Hotel website to book my accommodation.
Finally, I went to Land Tour website (ATP kings, Grey Lines, etc..) to book for my Land Tour.
Combing all this, I got myself a “free and easy “and relaxing tour.
Do you know what, it is much cheaper than getting a complete tour package. However, you must be willing to do all these sourcing and booking yourself. For me, it is worth it and I can choose the Time & Place I want to go. You cannot really do that if you book a complete tour.
So, my suggestion is, if you have the time and willing to do it, do it yourself.
See if this website can give help you to make some decisions and give you some ideas.