Originally Posted by
Hoyaheel
To get 3% back, no you don't. To get extra bonuses or cash cards that might be available, you do. I use the Costco citi card for most of my purchases (I don't collect points or use different cards or anything else) And I don't book with Costco Travel all the time because they don't represent all the cruiselines we like to sail.
I booked a Seabourn cruise for August, and found various offers,
I belong to Costco, Amex travel had the best offer, for rebates and points. Their starting price was also higher,
My best lowest final price came from a TA, and I paid with Chase Ink OD, GC, 5X,
it it pays to shop, the empty cabins are now $2,000 higher, than my price,
We also picked up a $400.00 referral from a previous cruiser, my TA paid for our internet package
This was my experience, with this cruise line and independent TA.
My Business Class air was on points, as was the hotels, the ship price includes drink, and tips, no extras, so I am told.