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When time is of the essence, one phone call to an all-inclusive or destination resort can result in a fully planned vacation―complete with accommodations, restaurant reservations, activities, and nighttime entertainment. For the best deal, call the resort directly instead of using a travel service, suggests travel expert Marybeth Bond of gutsytraveler.com: The front desk has access to the most recent cancellations and “usually has more flexibility to negotiate prices.”
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