In Reply to: what would you prefer? posted by indoguy on Monday, 1. November 2004 at 22:52 Bali Time:
Some of us booking in our own country, if everyone booked 'on line', and or when we get to Bali, then our Travel Agents don't share in the money being spent by tourists, and as such may have to close down.
This would be a pity for those who do not have Internet access, and or are not confident or happy to take a chance and book on arrival.
There is also something to be said for having a good proportion of your big costs known and paid for up front, saves having to carry cash, or plastic cards and suffer from an uncertain exchange rate.
I don't have a problem with using a local Travel Agent, as they have a right to earn a living also.