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Old 03-15-2012, 10:35 PM
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You've pursued me.

And global designs has pursued me to contact a travel agent for my next trip. How do you know you've got a good one?
Ask family or friends if they have one.

Mine is in Calgary, with today's technologies and everything being electronic bookings. You could even use my travel agent if you wish. I have booked about 10 or so trips with her, and always she has blown others and internet out of the water.

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Tell her Rick Chorney sent you!
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Old 03-16-2012, 12:46 AM
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I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take
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Old 03-16-2012, 12:53 AM
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I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take
they advertised 5 star and then on the confirmation they sent me it said 4 star.

they knowingly lied on their website
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Old 03-16-2012, 01:39 AM
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with any sort of on-line sites between shills and trolls it's buyer beware, great if you can find an individual but careful even then
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Old 03-16-2012, 03:12 AM
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I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take
You are correct, for many tropical locations you need to subtract 1-1.5 stars from the rating you see. Big thng to remember is that a5+ star in Canada isnt the same as Mexico, Dominican or Cuban standards.
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:25 AM
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I did cuba in january for a 5* (knowing Cuban 5* is not the rest of the world 5*) through selloffvacations.com. I've been to cuba before and knew what to expect food and service wise, just wasnt't expecting sunwing to screw up the flight both ways. Mechanical issues before we left, mechanical issues on the way home. Last time I fly with them.
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I did cuba in january for a 5* (knowing Cuban 5* is not the rest of the world 5*) through selloffvacations.com. I've been to cuba before and knew what to expect food and service wise, just wasnt't expecting sunwing to screw up the flight both ways. Mechanical issues before we left, mechanical issues on the way home. Last time I fly with them.
what happen to me is that they're advertising a hotel on their website as 5 stars.

so i bought it cuz it was five star, then when they send me my confirmation (after i paid) it says its only 4 stars.

they are knowingly advertising made up ratings to mislead customers
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