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In general is it better to book directly with the resort or with one of the TAs that specialize in Desire
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind
The following TAs specialize in Desire and probably, year after year, book the most rooms at Desire: DennyP, Castaways, CharTravel, GoClassy, NFN and therefore probably have more pull(if required) with the resort.
I would definitely stay away from any Internet only booking sites !
1. If it is a group takeover week you will have to book directly with the TA who the group has designated - you will not be able to book thru Desire for that group
2. You will basically get the same price either from Desire directly or thru any of the TAs that specialize in Desire
Here are some thoughts about doing it either way
- booking direct - works well but there may be some communications (language) issues during the process
- booking thru one of the TAs that specialize in Desire - personalized service via phone/email in English, also many of these TAs will include bonus perqs if you book with them - ie free transfers etc
Please use the forum links to book directly with Desire RM, Desire Pearl or the Desire Cruises.
This will help keep the forums economically self sustaining and Ad free for all to use.