Travel companies, agents, travel consultants, all mean the same. They are there to provide a service for your travel plans. Book flights, hotels, car rental, arrange insurance etc. You can do it yourself, but it can be hard work and maybe you do not get the best offers. Typically travel companies make 5-15% from each booking, but often have better rates than you can get, going direct, so you still save. ... http://www.squidoo.com/best-travel-agent-ever Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:37:16 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:56:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-travel-agent-ever Travel companies, agents, travel consultants, all mean the same. They are there to provide a service for your travel plans. Book flights, hotels, car rental, arrange insurance etc. You can do it yourself, but it can be hard work and maybe you do not get the best offers. Typically travel companies make 5-15% from each booking, but often have better rates than you can get, going direct, so you still save. One thing to check is the cancellation policy of the company , some will not let you change or cancel without paying the full cost of the booking. Please consider voting for this Lens, only Squidoo members can do that. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:56:50 -0600