SewerUrchin43 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I’m back to the board with questions after a few months off lol. I’ve searched and read older posts about travel agents and after booking everything myself through RC for our next cruise I was thinking about using a TA. I’m just not sure where to start with it all and was looking for some TA recommendations so I don’t get burnt by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 We use MEI travel and our agent is Michelle. Very knowledgeable and responsive. SewerUrchin43, Jenn G-MEI Travel, teddy and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I use Sharla at MEI since October 2019 with 5 sailed with 3 booked. She was awesome through all the Covid crap with those blasted FCC’s. What a nightmare but she handled it all with grace! Chris Fish, SewerUrchin43, Jenn G-MEI Travel and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have used @Jenn Greene at MEI for my 2023 and 2024 bookings and find her to be very efficient and responsive. Jenn G-MEI Travel and SewerUrchin43 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I use MEI as well and have Brock Taylor. Definitely recommended. Jenn G-MEI Travel and SewerUrchin43 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I've been using MEI (Michelle Cunningham) since 2019. Love her! teddy, SewerUrchin43, CruiseGus and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewerUrchin43 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Thank you all! Looks like I will be checking with MEI to book our next cruise. WAAAYTOOO and Jenn G-MEI Travel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 MEI Kristin O'Brien. Top notch Jenn G-MEI Travel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biaggio Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Costco, next cruise on ship, RCL website. One of these usually gives me the best price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I might have to try MEI for our next one. What is the transfer time frame? I have one booked for next month that I booked on February 16. Still time to transfer? Jenn G-MEI Travel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Bowen said: I might have to try MEI for our next one. What is the transfer time frame? I have one booked for next month that I booked on February 16. Still time to transfer? 30 days. You should be good as long as you haven’t paid in full teddy, RCIfan1912 and Cactus527 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: 40 days. You should be good as long as you haven’t paid in full I have paid in full, and for the one I have in September as well. I’ll have to do it for the next one I book though. Do they handle Royal Up requests as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 So, it cannot be paid in full or past final payment to get transferred to a travel agent. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, Bowen said: I have paid in full, and for the one I have in September as well. I’ll have to do it for the next one I book though. Do they handle Royal Up requests as well? Sorry….I corrected my fat finger mistake. It’s 30 days, not 40. Yes ! RoyalUp is available with MEI. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: So, it cannot be paid in full or past final payment to get transferred to a travel agent. Correct RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUFAN Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have used Costco Travel and they have been good. I don't get to bid on Royal Up, but I am an executive member with 2% cash back and have a Costco credit card for another 3% cash back. So, 5% total plus they always have a Shop Card add-on. I got $190 shop card for a cruise on Quantum and $340 for a cruise on HAL. I have not really run into any issue where I need a real hands-on TA so maybe I've been lucky with Costco Travel. We took an anniversary trip and booked a Costco resort trip. Weather (Ice Storm) messed up the first leg/day of the flight. Costco TA got us a big refund (over $500) for the delay, got us upgraded to a suite at the hotel and the trip insurance purchased thru them got me another $550 back for the delay. So, I am happy with them. RCIfan1912, Peter D, ChessE4 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 AAA as we already pay for auto club. 3% cashback on our travel, etc. We established a relationship with a local agent. Absent that, we would try MEI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn G-MEI Travel Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 9:40 PM, FloatyBoaty said: I have used @Jenn Greene at MEI for my 2023 and 2024 bookings and find her to be very efficient and responsive. Thank You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 10:29 PM, SpeedNoodles said: I've been using MEI (Michelle Cunningham) since 2019. Love her! +1 I used Danielle until she left and then Michelle took over and I have been more than satisfied with her since. teddy and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 11:20 AM, FSUFAN said: I have used Costco Travel and they have been good. I don't get to bid on Royal Up, but I am an executive member with 2% cash back and have a Costco credit card for another 3% cash back. So, 5% total plus they always have a Shop Card add-on. I got $190 shop card for a cruise on Quantum and $340 for a cruise on HAL. I have not really run into any issue where I need a real hands-on TA so maybe I've been lucky with Costco Travel. We took an anniversary trip and booked a Costco resort trip. Weather (Ice Storm) messed up the first leg/day of the flight. Costco TA got us a big refund (over $500) for the delay, got us upgraded to a suite at the hotel and the trip insurance purchased thru them got me another $550 back for the delay. So, I am happy with them. I also use Costco Travel for the reasons you mentioned. I didn't have any issues (other than long wait times on phone) during covid cancellations. They do not do anything 'on their own', only when prompted to do so. This is probably a major difference between them and others like MEI. I also would recommend the Costco Travel sponsored travel insurance through Covermore (Zurich company). Their coverages are quite good and the premiums are comparable to others I have looked at. Their premiums are simple calculation of 5% trip cost. Not sure if they have annual travel insurance plans. FSUFAN and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 MEI supports this web site and the major manager watches it often. I would belive any of their Agents would provide excellent service. My personal one has already been named teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Mann Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Thanks to this thread I just booked my next cruise using Ashley Bittenbender at MEI. She's super! Very patient answering all my questions and very quick to respond. Xaa, SewerUrchin43, SpeedNoodles and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman62 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 We have used AAA for about 25 years. Most of the time with the same agent. Great relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsTravels Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 We use Harr Travel. They have been exceptional to us. Vlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marga Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 I use ICruise.com best pricing for the cruises we booked. Also not every travel agent accepts European clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Harr Travel Prices with group rates are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4disney Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Wait, MEI Travel, the Disney travel specialists?? Or is there another company with the same name? Because anyone with mouse ears knows they're awesome -- I had no idea they do RC cruises as well if we're talking about the same company. I'm pretty Type A with my bookings, but I could maybe convince myself to give up the stress if it's the same company, lol. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, crazy4disney said: Wait, MEI Travel, the Disney travel specialists?? Or is there another company with the same name? Because anyone with mouse ears knows they're awesome -- I had no idea they do RC cruises as well if we're talking about the same company. I'm pretty Type A with my bookings, but I could maybe convince myself to give up the stress if it's the same company, lol. Yep, that's them! crazy4disney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 We use Cru Con mostly but have used Costco as well. We've been with Cru Con long enough to get some pretty good loyalty perks i.e. additional OBC and specialty dining in addition to good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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