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23 May 2013
23 May 2013
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Travel agents have become the reliable mantras for hopping on to your favorite holiday destination with ease and economy. An Indian customer expects a lot from his tour packages operator or travel agent and, on most occasions, he is not disappointed.
Here is a brief synopsis of how high expectations are met with great services:
Plenty of choices: Indians are not big-time backpackers (though the scenario is changing for the better these days), but they do love to get pampered with choices. Hence, they expect the travel agency to offer them a huge heap of destinations and multiple offers & deals. And more often than not, they comply!
Money matters: Indian customers are pretty frugal by nature and like to bargain hard from everybody, be it a vegetable-seller or an international holiday planner! They expect that the agency help them choose the most economic deals, so that they end up spending less money than they would have done had they chosen not to seek the help of the agent. The professional agents keep track of all the good hotels and airways, and thus readily offer economic services at the drop of a hat.
Time is money: For those busy professionals who believe in ‘time is money’ theory, these agents help them save oodles of hours, by doing all the boring things (like flight booking, hotel booking, chalking out the entire sightseeing plan, getting information about the present local weather, etc)
Document preparation: Whenever you go for an international destination, you will be required to get your visas made. It is a hassling and time-consuming process and something which is as headache-giving as some of those Indian telly soaps. So, this is another service for which the customer relies on top-notch agents.
Advice on location or destination: Sometimes, a person may wake up after years of drudgery and feel like going to the hills or to the beach. Since, the country has scores of hill stations and beachside locales, he may not be familiar with the ones best suited for the time. On such matters, he can always ask the travel agent to give him suggestion. And once again, it must be admitted that a genuine & honest agent offers the best advice.
Custom holiday planning: More than anything, Indians expect their agents to arrange a holiday tailored for their custom needs. Therefore, taking into consideration an individual’s budget, preferences, duration of journey, etc, the company chalks out a perfect trip.
Insurance and travel tips: Indian men can be lethargic when it comes to surfing the net. So, they rely on their travel agents to fill them up with all the essential traveling tips for a specific destination. Furthermore, the agent is also expected to offer them traveling insurance, and he does live up to the demands wonderfully.
Get me out of the trouble, please: If you get yourself embroiled in some trouble at your holiday destination and need some expert help, then it is the travel agent who will be your friend, philosopher and guide. Since, they are easily accessible and very caring for their customers, they can give you the right advice to get out of the tricky spot.
Author Rajesh Thakur is a traveler and adventure seeker writing about a number of Indian & International holiday destinations. Solo Traveling, playing with nature and backpacking are few more undertakings author loves to do. As a blogger he writes about travel guide and holiday packages at WeAreHolidays.co.in
29 March 2013
29 March 2013
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1.Rent some of the Barcelona accommodation on offer in the exampled district of Barcelona. it's simply the best district to stay in, luxurious, centric, and with many great shops, restaurants, and attractions near by. It's also well connected with the rest of the city via public transport.
2. Avoid the restaurants along Passeig de Gracia. Although some are actually quite good, the most expensive restaurants in the city can be found along here, and the quality isn't always worth what you pay either. It's a touristic area, so there is sort of a "tourist tax" for eating at these restaurants. The same applies for restaurants along Las Ramblas.
3. Visit less touristic zones. There are other parts of Barcelona, like Poble Nou, Sarria, Pedralbes, and Gracia, that are all worth visiting. Do some research on what there is to see in these areas and you can escape the beating track during your holiday in Barcelona. Discover the real Barcelona!
4. Don't miss a visit to the Boqueria Market. The guides aren't lying; this market is a wonderful and precious site which you really shouldn't miss out on visiting.
5. Get around via Metro. The metro of barcelona works very well, it's fast and is easily the cheapest option to navigate the city, especially if you buy a T10 ticket.
6. Stay conscious of your belonging in the most crowded areas. It's shocking that it happens, but it does. In Barcelona there are many pickpockets and as a tourist you are the prime target for these people. As a rule of thumb, trust nobody asking for your aid as it's most likely a scam, and always keep aware of your belongings, otherwise they may go missing.
7. Take a stroll down the port of Barcelona, it's beautiful during both summer and winter, and it's a treat to walk by whilst contemplating staring out into the sea and the admiring the marina.
8. Visit the Sagrada Familia, because you haven't been to Barcelona if you don't. This basilica is the landmark of the city and is the most visited location in Spain, it's an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful experience from within.
9. Try contacting a local. By contacting a local you can see Barcelona from a completely new perspective, learning things you wouldn't have before, and finding it much easier to ask for help in shops and restaurants.
10. Don't leave you camera at home. One thing you absolutely cannot do is leave you camera at home! Barcelona tourism is based around the quirky, interesting, and unique, by leaving your camera at home, you'll be missing out on documenting these moments forever.
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