When selecting a travel agency, it helps to ask friends and family who they use. If they have had good results and a pleasant experience working with a particular travel agency, there is a good chance that you will too. Many people resist using a travel agency because they feel they can find better deals on the Internet without having to pay a fee. Though this may be true in some instances, often a travel agent will be able to find exactly what you are looking for at a good price. Some travel agencies do not charge fees and simply make their income from commissions received from hotels, airlines, cruise lines, etc., while some will charge a nominal fee.