Archive for July, 2004

Are You The Client From Hell?

Has your travel agent seemed a little on edge with you lately? Have you noticed a change in tone when he talks to you? Are you becoming more and more intimate with his voicemail? Quite possibly you could be turning into the client from hell. Relax. There is still time to reclaim your status as a nice person. Read on. Be conscientious of my time. I am a professional and my time is every bit as important as your time. Please be aware of this when you call to ask…

Don’t Leave Home Without One!

In previous columns, I’ve told you when you don’t need a travel agent. I’ve also told you when you can’t trust a travel agent. But when do you absolutely have to call a professional? Well, here are two scenarios when you must – repeat, must – call an agent. 1. The honeymoon. You bought the ring, mustered up the nerve to actually ask someone and now you might be shelling out upwards of $30,000 for the whole shebang. Please remember that somewhere in the ceremony the words “till death do…