Book Direct & Save! | South Island | New ZealandGuest post by Jennifer Branje | Southproud.co.nz

While booking websites offer a quick and convenient service, you’re probably paying more to cover commissions. We encourage you to contact your service provider directly for great deals and first-hand information.

Who pays to use online booking agencies? You do!

Commissions are built in to pricing so you often end up paying more than you would by contacting the service provider directly. It’s not so hard, especially on Southproud.co.nz. All contact info is right there on the listing option and firing away an email or making a quick call is so easy!

Here’s some great reasons to book directly with your service provider.

• Nobody can give you better information about their product than the service provider.

• Often service providers offer better rates for those who book direct.

• Your hosts have a wealth of local knowledge and can also advise you on local activities and attractions.

• If you have any special requirements, booking direct allows you to express those needs and discuss how your service provider can meet them.

• Special off season/low peak rates may be available.

• You’re interacting directly with your hosts so communication is clear and direct.

• You get a ‘feel’ for your hosts and how well they will take care of you.

• You ‘know’ your hosts before arrival and have fair and reasonable expectations of their product.

• You’ll get free advice from people with excellent local knowledge, enhancing your travel experience.

We encourage you to contact any of our Southproud.co.nz businesses directly to discuss your requirements today. You’ll find friendly, honest hosts who excel at making your New Zealand experience hassle free and enjoyable.

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