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Saturday, March 3, 2012

International travel using a travel agent (part 2)

Still in a quandary about when and how to book your Civitan convention flights to Tallinn this July?  Letting a professional handle your trip is likely the best course for those who seldom book overseas travel or don’t want to try and master a host of new online web sites and options.  There is a time and place to do business online including banking, investing, bill paying, etc.  However, nothing in our early schooling or training since has prepared us for the sometimes overwhelming task of booking online international travel given all its nuances, options and fares.  As with any new online activity there is a learning curve to find and navigate the appropriate sites but that is only one aspect of planning an international trip.  Understanding some of the complexities of the newer airline rules, international security issues and baggage limitations suggest that using an experienced professional travel agent might be best.  In part 1 of this topic on January 5, I gave you some ideas on how to find an agent.  If by now you haven’t found one and have not felt comfortable venturing out online to begin the process then allow me to recommend an experienced professional agent.  Wayne Mullis Travel has been booking Civitan travel to international conventions for over 20 years.  This year is no exception.  For only $25 they will book your roundtrip flights to Tallinn, Estonia.  They monitor the fares, appraise you of options and shop to insure you get the best fares at the time of booking.  Mr. Mullis himself will be in Tallinn to help at the other end if needed.  You can call or email them to book your convention travel program:  800 225-4815 or amoe@wmtvl.webmail.com (put “Civitan” or Tallinn somewhere in the subject line.)

Reminder: If you are planning to participate in one of the post convention tours in July, the deadline to commit for a berth on the 7 day Baltic cruise is March 8.

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