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I just booked mine using Orbitz and that seems to have worked out well. You have to be really careful who you go through though and understand the risks you are taking when you go through a travel agent. You can save a lot of money, but you could also easily overpay. I would recommend looking at reviews of travel agents online before you decide who to go through.

I wouldn't worry about finding somewhere safe as nearly everywhere you would book a hotel at would be safe.