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Quote: Originally Posted by ctpetch I would like to recommend an outstanding TA. Her name is Heather from Berman Travel, her direct line is 1-518-369-8322 or 1-866-934-6292 ext 114. She beat prices that airline workers get (perks) and has been very helpful and accomodating. She made several calls & straighten out issues with WC on these fees for photographer too. Also Berman travel is well known for their business at Karisma resorts. They were just voted top TA for 2007 with the resort. The owner of Berman travel knows the owners personally at the EDR & Karisam resorts. So they will take care of you and give you alot of help when booking your wedding even there. thanks for the reccommendation. I have a meeting with the guy from All About Honeymoons tomorrow, but I will call her too so I can compare their services. Did you work with her long distance?

Quote: Originally Posted by KirstenRN6 Yes, we have been mostly happy with them. The office we are dealing with only has two travel agents, so they are pretty busy right now........sometimes hard to get in contact with them. The prices our TA gave us were cheaper than all the online sites, and we only had to put down a deposit instead of paying for the whole package at one time. Either way, definitely go with a travel agent. It's always good to have a "middle man" when dealing with other countries. Thanks so much. I'm glad to hear their pricing is good. I definitely like the idea of having someone I can direct my familiy to so they aren't calling me to help with reservations. It will make it much easier on me.

Hi KirstinRN6, I was looking at your wedding website and see that you are using a TA from All ABout Honeymoons. Have you been happy with her? We have an appointment with a TA from there next week, but don't know a whole lot about the agency. Have they been able to get your guests good rates on the rooms? Thanks, playarita

Hi Everyone, My name is Rita. I'm just starting to plan, but know we want to do a destination wedding in Riviera Maya. Either November 2008 or January 2009. Looking through these boards it looks like you guys have tons of great ideas. I'm excited to get started planning. Are most of you using a local wedding planner or are you booking this all yourselves? Thanks, Rita