cdixon22 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 My MEI travel agent is on vacation and I just repriced our November cruise under wow sale and there is a big difference. Can anyone at MEI travel adjust or do I need to wait for her to return from vacation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, cdixon22 said: My MEI travel agent is on vacation and I just repriced our November cruise under wow sale and there is a big difference. Can anyone at MEI travel adjust or do I need to wait for her to return from vacation? Do you have a refundable deposit? If so, the fare is higher. I always end up bugging @Sharla to price check and then she does and then reminds me I have a refundable deposit so no better price for me. I always forget that lol and always disappointed Chadster, Neesa and Baked Alaska 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, cdixon22 said: My MEI travel agent is on vacation and I just repriced our November cruise under wow sale and there is a big difference. Can anyone at MEI travel adjust or do I need to wait for her to return from vacation? I recall in the past when my MEI agent was out of pocket they'd have an auto reply to contact another agent. Maybe try sending an email to your agent and see if you get some sort of auto reply. I know some agents still go the extra mile and will respond while on vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jill said: Do you have a refundable deposit? If so, the fare is higher. I always end up bugging @Sharla to price check and then she does and then reminds me I have a refundable deposit so no better price for me. I always forget that lol and always disappointed No non-refundable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, CGTLH said: I recall in the past when my MEI agent was out of pocket they'd have an auto reply to contact another agent. Maybe try sending an email to your agent and see if you get some sort of auto reply. I know some agents still go the extra mile and will respond while on vacation. Just sent. No auto reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharla Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 @cdixon22my auto-reply is not set yet since it's a weekend. I did respond to your email though. WAAAYTOOO, Mrs. RoyalMoyal, dee02554 and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I made out big time re-pricing my Nov and Dec cruises with the Wow Sale! All Junior Suites on Anthem. I do my own bookings online because I can devote the time to check nearly every day. Easy to just call and have it changed. Very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sharla said: @cdixon22my auto-reply is not set yet since it's a weekend. I did respond to your email though. OMG. You are the best but you are supposed to be on vacation - LOL. Thanks much I will reply to the email. Chadster, MaryS, dee02554 and 7 others 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, cdixon22 said: OMG. You are the best but you are supposed to be on vacation - LOL. Thanks much I will reply to the email. Now I know who’s on vacation! Lol. I’ll bug her when she gets back! Chadster and cdixon22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 I would think it'd be a very reasonable action to contact the TA's main number when your TA is on vacation when something like this comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 These MEI agents are working super hard this weekend with the WOW sale and then @Matt went and dropped the new blog group cruise announcements on top of it! ScottishRobbie, WAAAYTOOO, cdixon22 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryS Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Jill said: Now I know who’s on vacation! Lol. I’ll bug her when she gets back! I'm so glad that I bugged her yesterday. Didn't realize she was going on vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Wait, there’s a new blog cruise? Who do I have to know??? cdixon22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Pooch said: Wait, there’s a new blog cruise? Who do I have to know??? Right thread! Pooch, Chadster and Baked Alaska 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Yay! Group Cruise! We're on the Harmony Dec 2022 GC!! I bugged @Sharla before her vacay! Thanks Sharla and thanks @Matt Chadster and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee02554 Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 13 hours ago, Sharla said: @cdixon22my auto-reply is not set yet since it's a weekend. I did respond to your email though. I see a new travel agent in my future !! mine isn't even on vacation and I'm still fussing over the Rhapsody / Serenade in February ! Baked Alaska, cdixon22, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Pooch said: Wait, there’s a new blog cruise? Who do I have to know??? 2 of them! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 And how do I sign up for notification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, Pooch said: And how do I sign up for notification? If you sign up to be a Royal Caribbean INSIDER (http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/support) you will get notifications before everyone else. I'm not sure @Matt is planning on making a blog post about the cruises, so I don't know if it gets announced in any other ways other than it being added to the events page or when he mentions it in his various live streams. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AshleyDillo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Pooch said: Hope you can come join us on a future group cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Since this is basically a @Sharlaand MEI appreciation thread (and a "Why you should consider MEI for your cruise planning" thread), let me chime in with some praise. Way back sometime last year, Sharla went on vacation, and before she left, she told me who would be filling in for her. Of course, during that time, I found a cruise...and her coworker was right on it, and Sharla dove right in after she got back from vacation. I tend to be very anxious/focused on getting things squared away (this week was an example due to a situation that changed very quickly), and occasionally I stumble over details or things get lost in a brain fog, and the MEI team has always been so very patient and helpful. I had a different travel agency in the before times (both before the pandemic and before I found MEI), and they frustrated me to no end. The Blog definitely has cultivated the right partnership with the right agency! Enjoy your vacation, Sharla! Sharla, Matt, Neesa and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Chadster said: Since this is basically a @Sharlaand MEI appreciation thread (and a "Why you should consider MEI for your cruise planning" thread), let me chime in with some praise. Way back sometime last year, Sharla went on vacation, and before she left, she told me who would be filling in for her. Of course, during that time, I found a cruise...and her coworker was right on it, and Sharla dove right in after she got back from vacation. I tend to be very anxious/focused on getting things squared away (this week was an example due to a situation that changed very quickly), and occasionally I stumble over details or things get lost in a brain fog, and the MEI team has always been so very patient and helpful. I had a different travel agency in the before times (both before the pandemic and before I found MEI), and they frustrated me to no end. The Blog definitely has cultivated the right partnership with the right agency! Enjoy your vacation, Sharla! Well said. Agree with you 100% or as Royal would say 199.94528%. LoL sorry another thread. FionaMG, BrianB, mathbees and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. Sharla, Baked Alaska, teddy and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEmeralds Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 I booked through a travel agent that is distant family, as part of a family celebration. She is a TA part time on the side and is currently on vacation. The new WOW deal is a better price for me, but do I have any options when she is not available to change the reservation? I emailed her and she said she would look at it when she gets back, which is Monday after the deal expires. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 The WOW sale has already "ended" and been "extended" so it may still be here next week. They usually have the same "sale" for a few weeks in a row. Then, they give it a new name, change the wording and promos, and the actual price might go up or down a bit. It's all marketing. Here's the email headlines I've received about the WOW sale in the last week: Thursday 8/12 - Welcome back WOW Sale! Get up to... Sunday 8/15 - ENDS TODAY: Get up to... Monday 8/16 - Here's a Monday Treat: WOW Sale is STILL ON! Get up to... Tuesday 8/17 - WOW Sale is E-N-D-I-N-G! Save up to... You get the idea... Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and teddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chayonуr Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I prefer to plan my vacation myself. It is much more interesting and exciting and helps to choose the most interesting and profitable options specifically for yourself. So I was planning a trip to Italy and it was an unforgettable experience and meetings with very interesting and unusual people, which of course would not have happened during the tour. I prefer to travel by train as well. There is something special about this. The magic of traveling by train during the holidays can't be compared to anything. So I would advise you to plan your vacation yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I still do my own planning. I just don’t want to do the leg work anymore. Happy to email my TA, tell her what I want & let her arrange it all. WAAAYTOOO, whitsmom, Ampurp85 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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