Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers for the lodgings, airlines and cruise ships you are using. After you have checked on the reputation of the company you are dealing with, and have all details in writing, pay with a credit card. With proper cause, most major credit cards will credit your account for up to 90 days after your departure date. Do not, however, give out a credit card number unless you have initiated the transaction. A few days prior to leaving, be sure to call and confirm your reservations.
Nobody wants to be unpleasantly surprised on a vacation.
By following these guidelines, you can protect yourself and embark on a truly enjoyable trip. Contact your Better Business Bureau for a reliability report on the travel company before making your purchase. These marks may be used, with certain restrictions, by Better Business Bureaus and eligible companies participating in Better Business Bureau programs under a license agreement. It is CBBB policy to take action against all unauthorized use of its marks. Council of Better Business Bureaus.