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Originally Posted by shis1
If you choose to let someone else make your reservations, just remember that you are paying them something for their service!
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I would have to take a small issue to this statement - a large majority of travel professionals do not charge anything above and beyond the hotel cost for you (some do, the majority do not).
I also agree with previous posts about Branson - it's one of the unique places where it's possible to get a room at a variety of good locations without spending a ton of money. If you're more of the picky sort who likes things just so, or have special requirements, I would certainly make your reservations ahead of time either with a travel professional or directly with the property. Third-party booking sites (Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) may offer what seem like good rates, but word on the street is the properties reserve the worst rooms in the place for those bookings, and those bookings are the first ones selected to be walked in the event of overbooking (note this is not accurate for ALL properties who sell inventory on third-party sites, but for a very large majority).
Also, bear in mind the time of year you're visiting Branson - if you're coming at a peak time, having reservations ahead of time (for hotel AND theater) is more prudent, and at less busy times you would have more luck winging it once you arrive.