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Lion Dog African Safaris specializes in African Safari tours and developed the "Jewels of Africa" list as a valuable service to their clients who might be otherwise confused by the hundreds of safari operations and destination choices. LION DOG AFRICAN SAFARIS delivers cost effective and enriched African travel experiences for their clients by providing tailored or custom designed tours based on the clients' best interests and preferences. Our services do not end when we receive payment either. We are there for our clients before and during the tour, and our service is not complete until our clients are back home, safe and satisfied.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Keeping Travel Agents Honest - Issue #00007 - October 09, 2010

There is a very good travel blog page, where the general failings of the travel industry, to tell the truth are discussed. Click here for travel blog page.

To get the highest discounts from carriers, hotels, cruise lines etc; travel companies customarily purchase large blocks of seats, rooms, and/or tours ahead of time, advertise the product like crazy, and then incentivize  the travel agents to sell the product under deadlines.

The result is that many travel agents are not acting in their clients’ best interests but rather steer clients towards products that they get paid the highest commission on, and/or sell clients on tours where they have openings to fill.
Travel agents also offer travel insurance frequently to clients which they also get paid a commission on, however if that travel agency were to go out of business, insurance law would not allow your travel insurance to cover you against their default.

Of course most travel agents do not tell you that. Travel agents who accept credit cards through Pay Pal will not likely tell their clients that they forfeit their credit card’s buyer protection when they do so.
It might be just a fun holiday for the client, but its serious business for travel companies and travel agents, so empower yourself by asking your travel agent for answers to simple questions.

For example, if going to Africa ask:
Why is that location a good holiday destination?
Is it safe?
is it a Unesco Historical site?
Is it a natural wonder of the world?
What are some of the other activities available at that destination?
Why is that a good time to visit that destination?
Is that the best time to go for the weather?
Where are the animals migrating at that time?
Is that when there is a full moon on top of Mount Kilimanjaro?
What are the ocean and marine life conditions at that time?
What is the best route up Kilimanjaro and why is it the best route?
Will the tour be private or open, custom or package?
How good are the guides and what types of vehicles are used?
What is your guarantee?
Be a lion, not a wildebeest. Always ask questions.


LION DOG AFRICAN SAFARIS will always work in your best interest and we are always prepared to answer all of your questions and address all of your concerns!



LION DOG AFRICAN SAFARIS  Provides quality Private-Custom Tours, either Escorted or Independent, at very competitive pricing.

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