Booking a Chable hotel—is a travel agent the way to go?
May 22, 2021, 1:34 am
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Booking a Chable hotel—is a travel agent the way to go?
Hi! I’m planning a trip to Merida and the surrounding area. I’m very interested in staying at the Chable Yucatán and thought I’d ask if you guys have a recommendation on the best way to book a few nights there.
I’m accustomed to booking directly with hotels or though my Amex—however, I do understand that with luxury hotels sometimes it’s best to use a TA.
I’d love your thoughts on this—thanks!
I’m accustomed to booking directly with hotels or though my Amex—however, I do understand that with luxury hotels sometimes it’s best to use a TA.
I’d love your thoughts on this—thanks!
May 22, 2021, 6:05 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Hi! I’m planning a trip to Merida and the surrounding area. I’m very interested in staying at the Chable Yucatán and thought I’d ask if you guys have a recommendation on the best way to book a few nights there.
I’m accustomed to booking directly with hotels or though my Amex—however, I do understand that with luxury hotels sometimes it’s best to use a TA.
I’d love your thoughts on this—thanks!
I’m accustomed to booking directly with hotels or though my Amex—however, I do understand that with luxury hotels sometimes it’s best to use a TA.
I’d love your thoughts on this—thanks!
May 22, 2021, 9:00 am
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 44
Thank you! By doing better, do you mean getting extra value added perks?
May 22, 2021, 9:35 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
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you don't get the personal touch with Amex, especially now with the new online interface to secure 5x membership rewards
others will disagree, especially the Amex CENT crowd
In a property like Chable, with most rooms being the same, you really cannot bank on a room upgrade to the royal or presidential villa
Expectations should be managed no matter what booking channel works for you
Amex does not seem to be marketing the 3rd night free offer, but Virtuoso is, so YMMY on that aspect
Last edited by ABG; May 22, 2021 at 4:29 pm
May 22, 2021, 1:18 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, STARS, MO FAN Club, PEN Club, Bellini Club, Dorchester Diamond Club, Travel Leaders
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FHR is just a call center. After the call agent makes the reservation in Sabre, she/he invoices it and is on to the next reservation that comes in. But that's the point at which a really good travel advisor is just beginning to work their relationships on your behalf.
May 22, 2021, 2:49 pm
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Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA
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I would qualify the comments above by adding a GOOD travel agent is an enormous asset. Just now I have one!
May 22, 2021, 6:04 pm
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May 23, 2021, 1:33 am
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Going to close this one as the question has been answered and we avoid travel agent recommendations here beyond the sticky list.
RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels and travel
RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels and travel
