To: Harry.Bovik@K.GP.CS.CMU.EDU
Subject: Making Travel Plans for Western Europe
Keywords: Europe, car rental, hotels, flights
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 93 15:28:07 -0400
Message-ID: <154.739567687@GS57.SP.CS.CMU.EDU>
From: Robert_Olszewski@GS57.SP.CS.CMU.EDU


After spending much time putting together a European vacation this summer,
I thought that I'd summarize the places I called for information as
well as the quality of service I received.


- Flight Arrangements

  AESU       (800) 638-7640
  Council    (412) 683-1881

  Both agencies offered reasonable rates for air fares (which were
  much better than anything I could get directly from the airlines
  or from a non-student travel agency).


- Car Rental

  Budget     (800) 472-3325
  AutoEurope (800) 223-5555
  Dollar     (800) 800-6000
  Avis       (800) 331-1212
  Hertz      (800) 654-3131

  The rates quoted by all the above car rental agencies were reasonable
  and close to one another.  However, I got the best deal from Hertz
  (which was better than deals offered by travel agencies).  Also, AESU 
  will not make car rental arrangements.


- Hotel Reservations

  AESU       (800) 638-7640
  Council    (412) 683-1881

  The woman I talked to at AESU was friendly enough, however I had a lot
  of trouble getting in contact with her and my messages often went
  unanswered.  I had much better service from Council travel on this
  aspect of my arrangements.  Furthermore, Council offered better deals
  than AESU for hotels.