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Wednesday
HAPPY Thanksgiving
We wish you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. We wish you continued success in every endeavor and aspect of your live.
Royal Caribbean Cruise 2 Day WOW Sale
Please mark you calendars ... next Wednesday and Thursday, December 3 and 4, our two day WOW Sale will return!
Book and deposit ANY Royal Caribbean product (with the exception of the Oasis of the Seas) sailing between February 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 inclusive and receive up to a $200 Onboard Credit on the booking. And the deposit required will be reduced - on the order of 50% of what is normally necessary to secure. New FIT bookings made and deposited with Royal Caribbean on December 3 and December 4 only will be eligible to receive the WOW sale benefits!
Book and deposit ANY Royal Caribbean product (with the exception of the Oasis of the Seas) sailing between February 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 inclusive and receive up to a $200 Onboard Credit on the booking. And the deposit required will be reduced - on the order of 50% of what is normally necessary to secure. New FIT bookings made and deposited with Royal Caribbean on December 3 and December 4 only will be eligible to receive the WOW sale benefits!
Monday
Holland America Alaska Group Sales e-Kit
The kit includes a number of selling tools designed to help maximize group sales on Holland America’s cruises and cruise tours in Alaska and the Yukon.
Among those materials are a 2009 Alaska and the Yukon brochure, a detailed map showing tour routes, a flier detailing the cruise tour modes of travel, a variety of postcards for agents to mail, sample group rates including group advantage program (GAP) amenities and a current hotel promotion offering a complimentary or reduced rate hotel stay in Vancouver or Seattle.
To cut down on paper waste and mailing costs, most sales materials have been transformed into email-ready sales tools. Agents may email materials including the main brochure, along with a separate map. For clients who prefer receiving mail, the postcards can be ordered and mailed.
In addition, travel agents can offer groups special pricing with substantial savings off the early savings fares. A group pricing flier in the e-kit details starting rates on select dates, GAP points earned and the tour conductor ratio.
Groups can also pre-book customized shore excursions and tours, arrange for private transfers and hold private parties and meetings. There is also a Culinary GAP program and a Family Reunion GAP package.
For more information, call 888-425-9477 or visit www.hollandamerica.com and click on Travel Agent Headquarters
Among those materials are a 2009 Alaska and the Yukon brochure, a detailed map showing tour routes, a flier detailing the cruise tour modes of travel, a variety of postcards for agents to mail, sample group rates including group advantage program (GAP) amenities and a current hotel promotion offering a complimentary or reduced rate hotel stay in Vancouver or Seattle.
To cut down on paper waste and mailing costs, most sales materials have been transformed into email-ready sales tools. Agents may email materials including the main brochure, along with a separate map. For clients who prefer receiving mail, the postcards can be ordered and mailed.
In addition, travel agents can offer groups special pricing with substantial savings off the early savings fares. A group pricing flier in the e-kit details starting rates on select dates, GAP points earned and the tour conductor ratio.
Groups can also pre-book customized shore excursions and tours, arrange for private transfers and hold private parties and meetings. There is also a Culinary GAP program and a Family Reunion GAP package.
For more information, call 888-425-9477 or visit www.hollandamerica.com and click on Travel Agent Headquarters
CLIA, MarketEaseOnline to Host Marketing Webinars
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and MarketEaseOnline (MEO) have partnered to create a new suite of electronic marketing tools for CLIA member agencies are holding two webinars, on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. EST and Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. EST, for an introduction to the tool. Those interested should email clia@marketeaseonline.com to schedule the webinar of their choice.
Earlier this month CLIA announced a partnership with MEO to create this new suite of electronic marketing tools for CLIA member agencies and cruise lines. The partnership features free customized “Where To Cruise Next” emails delivered to a growing database of cruise consumers.
The emails will offer cruise promotions from only CLIA member lines, with the call to action directly back to the recipient’s participating CLIA member.
MEO also includes email tools for agents to create and send their own cruise email campaigns. A link to a suite of email tools is available to all 16,000 CLIA member agencies at the Travel Agent Center section of CLIA website, www.cruising.org/travelagents or visit www.marketeaseonline.com/clia.
Earlier this month CLIA announced a partnership with MEO to create this new suite of electronic marketing tools for CLIA member agencies and cruise lines. The partnership features free customized “Where To Cruise Next” emails delivered to a growing database of cruise consumers.
The emails will offer cruise promotions from only CLIA member lines, with the call to action directly back to the recipient’s participating CLIA member.
MEO also includes email tools for agents to create and send their own cruise email campaigns. A link to a suite of email tools is available to all 16,000 CLIA member agencies at the Travel Agent Center section of CLIA website, www.cruising.org/travelagents or visit www.marketeaseonline.com/clia.
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Recommend Your Clients to a New Kind of Cruise
If your clients have ever taken an ocean cruise, Viking River Cruises wants them to give river cruising a try—because if your clients like ocean cruising, they will love river cruising. Viking River Cruises, which offers river cruises and cruisetours through Europe, Russia and China, is giving anyone who has taken an ocean cruise a special discount of $500 pp—or $1,000 per couple—on any 2009 itinerary.
Viking is also reaching out to its valued travel agent partners with a bonus commission of up to $250 per couple for 2009 bookings. Travel agents can claim a bonus of $150 per couple booked on 8‑day itineraries, and $250 per couple booked on longer itineraries.
A bonus commission coupon is available at vikingrivercruises.com/agents. Preferred Agents can print as many as they need (registering as a Preferred Agent is free and only takes a moment).
The bonus commission offer is in effect through Dec. 31, 2008. For more information, visit vikingrivercruises.com.
Viking is also reaching out to its valued travel agent partners with a bonus commission of up to $250 per couple for 2009 bookings. Travel agents can claim a bonus of $150 per couple booked on 8‑day itineraries, and $250 per couple booked on longer itineraries.
A bonus commission coupon is available at vikingrivercruises.com/agents. Preferred Agents can print as many as they need (registering as a Preferred Agent is free and only takes a moment).
The bonus commission offer is in effect through Dec. 31, 2008. For more information, visit vikingrivercruises.com.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise FAM
FAM News is sponsoring a Seminar-on-Ship aboard the Costa Fortuna. Departing Jan. 18, 2009, the 7-night eastern Caribbean cruise will sail from Fort Lauderdale, making ports of call in San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, USVI; Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic; and Nassau, Bahamas.
There will be two 3-hour seminars entitled Opportunities for Travel Agents during the days at sea.
Inside cabins are available for $299 pp dbl (plus $225 taxes and fees and $63 fuel surcharge pp); oceanview cabins are available for $349 pp dbl (plus $225 taxes and fees and $63 fuel surcharge pp).
The rate is cruise-only and does not include airfare, transfers or travel insurance. For more information, visit famnews.com. For more information on Costa Cruises, visit costacruises.com.
There will be two 3-hour seminars entitled Opportunities for Travel Agents during the days at sea.
Inside cabins are available for $299 pp dbl (plus $225 taxes and fees and $63 fuel surcharge pp); oceanview cabins are available for $349 pp dbl (plus $225 taxes and fees and $63 fuel surcharge pp).
The rate is cruise-only and does not include airfare, transfers or travel insurance. For more information, visit famnews.com. For more information on Costa Cruises, visit costacruises.com.
Saturday
MSC AGENT 7 day Cruise rates from $250.
TRAVEL AGENT RATES on the MSC ORCHESTRA and MSC LIRICA –
Call for dates/rates as soon as possible. All sailings will be Capacity controlled.
We are offering Travel agent net rates for selected Caribbean 2008/2009 sailings
Ask for: Travel Agent Rate
Expires: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 – So call and book Now !
Rates are USD, p/p based on double occupancy, cruise only.
At least one person in each stateroom must be a travel agent. CLIA or IATAN
Card must be faxed to MSC Cruises for verification (Sales Service Dept)
Prior to issuance of confirmation.
Rates are Net and non commissionable and not valid for groups.
Call for dates/rates as soon as possible. All sailings will be Capacity controlled.
We are offering Travel agent net rates for selected Caribbean 2008/2009 sailings
Ask for: Travel Agent Rate
Expires: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 – So call and book Now !
Rates are USD, p/p based on double occupancy, cruise only.
At least one person in each stateroom must be a travel agent. CLIA or IATAN
Card must be faxed to MSC Cruises for verification (Sales Service Dept)
Prior to issuance of confirmation.
Rates are Net and non commissionable and not valid for groups.
Thursday
Become a Japan Travel Specialist
Becoming a specialist is easy! You complete the free course at your own pace and the graduate benefits are fantastic!
They include:
1. JTS certificate and exclusive use of JTS logo.
2. Priority Invitation to familiarization trips.
3. Seminars hosted by JNTO, and Japan tourism events hosted by JNTO’s suppliers.
4. Consumers visiting the site may search for a Japan travel agent specialist by state and city.
5. Free promotional materials
6. Monthly newsletter with updates on destinations, products and offers
7. Free internet listing as a Japan Travel Specialist Travel Agent on our website: www.japantravelinfo.com
And many more...
To learn more about this program and to become a Japan Travel Specialist, visit www.TravelAgentAcademy.com.
They include:
1. JTS certificate and exclusive use of JTS logo.
2. Priority Invitation to familiarization trips.
3. Seminars hosted by JNTO, and Japan tourism events hosted by JNTO’s suppliers.
4. Consumers visiting the site may search for a Japan travel agent specialist by state and city.
5. Free promotional materials
6. Monthly newsletter with updates on destinations, products and offers
7. Free internet listing as a Japan Travel Specialist Travel Agent on our website: www.japantravelinfo.com
And many more...
To learn more about this program and to become a Japan Travel Specialist, visit www.TravelAgentAcademy.com.
Tuesday
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy will take you around the world right from your computer.
The leader in travel agent training program, helping over 51,000 agents be more profitable, wants you to tune in to see all the great specialist programs offered, including 35 new courses! Register today FREE for the fantastic courses available on TravelAgentAcademy.com.
The leader in travel agent training program, helping over 51,000 agents be more profitable, wants you to tune in to see all the great specialist programs offered, including 35 new courses! Register today FREE for the fantastic courses available on TravelAgentAcademy.com.
Monday
Become an Emerald Partner
Learn why Ireland and Scotland must be among your top destination specialties and why Sceptre Tours, 100% committed to retailers, marketing exclusively through travel agents, should be your number one partner for Ireland and Scotland sales.
Once you complete the course and gain Emerald Partner status, you will be eligible for a host of benefits that, together with this education, will guarantee you increased sales. And, with Sceptre’s high commission rates and flexible pricing, you can design your own profit model!
Click here to begin.
Once you complete the course and gain Emerald Partner status, you will be eligible for a host of benefits that, together with this education, will guarantee you increased sales. And, with Sceptre’s high commission rates and flexible pricing, you can design your own profit model!
Click here to begin.
Interested in Selling Africa
Join Dr. Loel Fenwick, a fourth-generation South African aviator, for a fascinating and colorful online introduction to Travcoa’s new Once in a Lifetime Africa itinerary spanning 4,400 miles and 11 ecosystems across South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Find out why this Insider’s Safari by Private Air is truly unique.All you need is an internet connection and a phone to join this live 45-minute educational event. This webinar is on Wednesday, November 19 at:11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/761037877
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Find out why this Insider’s Safari by Private Air is truly unique.All you need is an internet connection and a phone to join this live 45-minute educational event. This webinar is on Wednesday, November 19 at:11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/761037877
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Become a SuperClubs Specialist
SuperClubs has a resort for everyone, five distinct brands with amenities, activities and programs to meet all your clients’ needs.
What are the benefits of becoming a certified SuperClubs Specialist?
Be best equipped to take advantage of SuperClubs’ upcoming NEW SuperAgency incentive program, Cash Online, which provides CASH for EVERY booking, a bonus for every 10 bookings by brand and much more!
Promote your new expertise with a SuperClubs Specialist Certificate and logo.
Graduates, participating in The Travel Institute’s continuing education program, also are eligible to receive 3CEU credits.
Click here to become a SuperClubs Specialist
What are the benefits of becoming a certified SuperClubs Specialist?
Be best equipped to take advantage of SuperClubs’ upcoming NEW SuperAgency incentive program, Cash Online, which provides CASH for EVERY booking, a bonus for every 10 bookings by brand and much more!
Promote your new expertise with a SuperClubs Specialist Certificate and logo.
Graduates, participating in The Travel Institute’s continuing education program, also are eligible to receive 3CEU credits.
Click here to become a SuperClubs Specialist
Friday
Watch video & learn what Monograms is in just 2 minutes
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Book a 2009 Monograms air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $250 perperson discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 23, 2008 and December 15, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Offers not valid with any other offers except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Book a 2009 Monograms air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $250 perperson discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 23, 2008 and December 15, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Offers not valid with any other offers except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Economy Not Stoping Americans From Traveling
Travel Guard reports that despite economic uncertainties, segments of American consumers are still planning and booking travel -- in some cases for trips as far in advance as five months.
Travel Guard data suggests the "empty nester" and Baby Boomer segments of the population may be sacrificing other purchases, but are not willing to give up their "right to travel."
Travel Guard reports the average cost of trips covered through the company's plans in September and October of 2008 dipped only slightly compared with the same period in 2007 -- from $2,057 to $2,009.
While many media reports conclude that Americans are staying closer to home, this is not the case for Travel Guard clients. The number of clients traveling outside of the United States has dipped only slightly, from 79.5 percent in 2007 to 78.7 percent in 2008. For more information, visit www.travelguard.com.
Travel Guard data suggests the "empty nester" and Baby Boomer segments of the population may be sacrificing other purchases, but are not willing to give up their "right to travel."
Travel Guard reports the average cost of trips covered through the company's plans in September and October of 2008 dipped only slightly compared with the same period in 2007 -- from $2,057 to $2,009.
While many media reports conclude that Americans are staying closer to home, this is not the case for Travel Guard clients. The number of clients traveling outside of the United States has dipped only slightly, from 79.5 percent in 2007 to 78.7 percent in 2008. For more information, visit www.travelguard.com.
Costa Agent Training
What sets Costa apart from other cruise lines is its Italian style cruising, offering guests a true international experience no matter where in the world they are.
This seven-chapter course introduces you to all that You will also discover the 12 ships that currently make up Costa’s fleet, and learn about the ships to come, that will bring the fleet to 17 by 2012.
Agents who pass the seven chapter quizzes receive these graduate benefits:
3 percent bonus commission for one year after graduation (not to exceed 17% commission)
5 CLIA certification credits. Every three months all graduates will be entered in a drawing to receive $1000 of marketing co-op funds to promote Costa – Costa Cruise Lines Business.
Click here to take the course now.
This seven-chapter course introduces you to all that You will also discover the 12 ships that currently make up Costa’s fleet, and learn about the ships to come, that will bring the fleet to 17 by 2012.
Agents who pass the seven chapter quizzes receive these graduate benefits:
3 percent bonus commission for one year after graduation (not to exceed 17% commission)
5 CLIA certification credits. Every three months all graduates will be entered in a drawing to receive $1000 of marketing co-op funds to promote Costa – Costa Cruise Lines Business.
Click here to take the course now.
Thursday
World of Cunard® Webinar
Sales tips, support tools, Bonus Commissions & more, just a click away!
Register today for the World of Cunard Webinar – an informative one-hour web-based seminar. Hosted by Deanna Austin – Senior Vice President, Yield Management, and Jan Swartz – Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Service, you'll learn how to generate Cunard sales during a challenging economy.
Topics include:
What’s new in 2009
Get tips and insights on how to sell the unique, iconic ocean liner voyages of Cunard
Get to know who your best target Cunard client is
Learn about the array of Cunard Sales Support Tools available to assist your efforts
In addition, registered attendants will receive Bonus Commission Coupons valued at up to $600!
World of Cunard Webinar – will be available in three one-hour sessions:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST TUESDAY, 11/18
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST WEDNESDAY, 11/19
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST THURSDAY, 11/20
We look forward to your attendance. Register today at onesourcecruises.com
Register today for the World of Cunard Webinar – an informative one-hour web-based seminar. Hosted by Deanna Austin – Senior Vice President, Yield Management, and Jan Swartz – Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Service, you'll learn how to generate Cunard sales during a challenging economy.
Topics include:
What’s new in 2009
Get tips and insights on how to sell the unique, iconic ocean liner voyages of Cunard
Get to know who your best target Cunard client is
Learn about the array of Cunard Sales Support Tools available to assist your efforts
In addition, registered attendants will receive Bonus Commission Coupons valued at up to $600!
World of Cunard Webinar – will be available in three one-hour sessions:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST TUESDAY, 11/18
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST WEDNESDAY, 11/19
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST THURSDAY, 11/20
We look forward to your attendance. Register today at onesourcecruises.com
Wednesday
Disney Holiday Cruise Sale
From Thanksgiving and continuing through to the New Year, Disney Cruise Line voyages feature traditional “turkey day” fanfare to Christmas feasts, faux snow flurries and New Year’s Eve galas.
When guests arrive at Port Canaveral, they are met by Disney characters in holiday attire gathered in the decorated private Disney cruise terminal. Holiday events on both ships, beginning Nov. 22, include nightly tree lighting in the atrium lobby, where a young guest will help Disney characters light the three-deck-tall tree. An afternoon pool party will be held every day with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also scheduled is family time with holiday crafts such as decorating stockings, making holiday cards and creating holiday animation cells.
At Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, guests will see faux snow flurries, Christmas trees, Disney character meet-and-greets and holiday carolers. Disney Cruise Line will kick off the holiday with Thanksgiving voyages setting sail Nov. 22 with a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic and Nov. 26 with a four-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Wonder.
The Disney Magic will host a seven-night holiday Caribbean Cruise departing Dec. 20, with visits to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and two stops at Castaway Cay. The Disney Wonder four-night Christmas cruise departs Dec. 24, with visits to Nassau and Castaway Cay.
On Christmas morning at the lobby tree, Santa Claus and his elves will have surprises for all the kids, along with cookies and milk. Guests can attend sunset Hanukkah services and Christmas services, including midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
Disney Magic departs on its seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary Dec. 27; Disney Wonder departs Dec. 31 for its four-night cruise. These voyages will feature a New Year’s Eve party to ring in 2009, complete with DJ music, sparkling wine in commemorative flutes, confetti and balloon drop, and a midnight countdown.
For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
When guests arrive at Port Canaveral, they are met by Disney characters in holiday attire gathered in the decorated private Disney cruise terminal. Holiday events on both ships, beginning Nov. 22, include nightly tree lighting in the atrium lobby, where a young guest will help Disney characters light the three-deck-tall tree. An afternoon pool party will be held every day with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also scheduled is family time with holiday crafts such as decorating stockings, making holiday cards and creating holiday animation cells.
At Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, guests will see faux snow flurries, Christmas trees, Disney character meet-and-greets and holiday carolers. Disney Cruise Line will kick off the holiday with Thanksgiving voyages setting sail Nov. 22 with a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic and Nov. 26 with a four-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Wonder.
The Disney Magic will host a seven-night holiday Caribbean Cruise departing Dec. 20, with visits to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and two stops at Castaway Cay. The Disney Wonder four-night Christmas cruise departs Dec. 24, with visits to Nassau and Castaway Cay.
On Christmas morning at the lobby tree, Santa Claus and his elves will have surprises for all the kids, along with cookies and milk. Guests can attend sunset Hanukkah services and Christmas services, including midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
Disney Magic departs on its seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary Dec. 27; Disney Wonder departs Dec. 31 for its four-night cruise. These voyages will feature a New Year’s Eve party to ring in 2009, complete with DJ music, sparkling wine in commemorative flutes, confetti and balloon drop, and a midnight countdown.
For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
Friday
Huge Disney Sale
Disney World is offering special savings that make a Disney vacation even more affordable in 2009. Clients who buy a four-night/four-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. “Magic Your Way” hotel and ticket package for stays most nights from Jan. 4 to April 4, 2009 and April 19 to June 27, 2009 will receive three extra nights of hotel accommodations and three more days added to their theme park tickets for free.
As a bonus, clients traveling on this package from Jan. 4 to Mar. 29, 2009 also will receive a free $200 Disney Gift Card to splurge on merchandise, dining or other Disney fun (one gift card per reservation provided at check-in; visit DisneyGiftCard.com for participating locations and terms and conditions).
“This special package offers tremendous value and because we’ll back it with a nationwide advertising campaign,” said Ed Fouche, senior vice president of travel industry sales and marketing for Disney Destinations. “We know it will drive a lot of business into travel agencies.”
With this special offer, a family of four can get a seven-night stay at a select Disney Value Resort and a seven-day “Magic Your Way” base ticket for each family member for as little as $1,271 (price based on two adults, one junior -- age 10 to 17 -- and one child -- age 3 to 9 -- in a standard room for stays most nights Jan. 4-April 4 and April 19-June 27, 2009; the number of packages allocated for this offer is limited; tickets are valid for one theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use).
The package can be booked now through Dec. 20, 2008. For more information or to book this package, call 800-327-2996 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com ask for package code RWZ.
As a bonus, clients traveling on this package from Jan. 4 to Mar. 29, 2009 also will receive a free $200 Disney Gift Card to splurge on merchandise, dining or other Disney fun (one gift card per reservation provided at check-in; visit DisneyGiftCard.com for participating locations and terms and conditions).
“This special package offers tremendous value and because we’ll back it with a nationwide advertising campaign,” said Ed Fouche, senior vice president of travel industry sales and marketing for Disney Destinations. “We know it will drive a lot of business into travel agencies.”
With this special offer, a family of four can get a seven-night stay at a select Disney Value Resort and a seven-day “Magic Your Way” base ticket for each family member for as little as $1,271 (price based on two adults, one junior -- age 10 to 17 -- and one child -- age 3 to 9 -- in a standard room for stays most nights Jan. 4-April 4 and April 19-June 27, 2009; the number of packages allocated for this offer is limited; tickets are valid for one theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use).
The package can be booked now through Dec. 20, 2008. For more information or to book this package, call 800-327-2996 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com ask for package code RWZ.
Royal Caribbean First-Time Cruisers Sale
Travel agents and vacationers can enjoy savings and benefits throughout First-Time Cruisers Month, from reduced thresholds for complimentary tour conductor’s staterooms and bonus GAP points to dollars off and onboard credit for customers booking a cruise or cruise-tour.
Royal Caribbean is giving agents a wide array of incentives to pass on to their customers every week during First-Time Cruisers Month. Each new offer will feature a different region or destination coupled with savings of up to $200 per stateroom for new bookings.
The First-Time Cruisers Month weekly offers include:
Week 1 – $75 off or onboard credit per stateroom on all cruises through 2009 for bookings made on Nov. 7 and 8, 2008 only;
Week 2 – up to $200 off per stateroom on select sailings in 2009 for Crown & Anchor Society members – Royal Caribbean’s loyalty rewards program for past guests – which can be extended to a second stateroom for their friends or family for bookings made between Nov. 10 and Nov. 30;
Week 3 – up to $200 off per stateroom on select Europe or Alaska sailings in 2009 for bookings made between Nov. 17 and Nov. 23;
Week 4 – up to $100 off per stateroom on select Caribbean or Mexico sailings in 2009 made between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30.
Throughout November, active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces can enjoy savings of up to $200 per stateroom, up to three staterooms, for any sailing (except for Oasis of the Seas) through 2009. The military savings offer may not be combined with other offers or promotions.
Royal Caribbean has created a special First-Time Cruisers Month microsite to help travel agents plan ahead for the month of savings and rewards.
Travel agent partners can access the calendar of savings for the Second Annual First-Time Cruisers Month through CruisingPower.com, Royal Caribbean’s dedicated online site catering to the needs of travel agents, or by visiting:
www.creative.rccl.com/e-lite/RCI/2008/sales/ftc_month/calendar.html.
For more information, call 800-327-2076 or visit www.cruisingpower.com.
Royal Caribbean is giving agents a wide array of incentives to pass on to their customers every week during First-Time Cruisers Month. Each new offer will feature a different region or destination coupled with savings of up to $200 per stateroom for new bookings.
The First-Time Cruisers Month weekly offers include:
Week 1 – $75 off or onboard credit per stateroom on all cruises through 2009 for bookings made on Nov. 7 and 8, 2008 only;
Week 2 – up to $200 off per stateroom on select sailings in 2009 for Crown & Anchor Society members – Royal Caribbean’s loyalty rewards program for past guests – which can be extended to a second stateroom for their friends or family for bookings made between Nov. 10 and Nov. 30;
Week 3 – up to $200 off per stateroom on select Europe or Alaska sailings in 2009 for bookings made between Nov. 17 and Nov. 23;
Week 4 – up to $100 off per stateroom on select Caribbean or Mexico sailings in 2009 made between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30.
Throughout November, active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces can enjoy savings of up to $200 per stateroom, up to three staterooms, for any sailing (except for Oasis of the Seas) through 2009. The military savings offer may not be combined with other offers or promotions.
Royal Caribbean has created a special First-Time Cruisers Month microsite to help travel agents plan ahead for the month of savings and rewards.
Travel agent partners can access the calendar of savings for the Second Annual First-Time Cruisers Month through CruisingPower.com, Royal Caribbean’s dedicated online site catering to the needs of travel agents, or by visiting:
www.creative.rccl.com/e-lite/RCI/2008/sales/ftc_month/calendar.html.
For more information, call 800-327-2076 or visit www.cruisingpower.com.
Thursday
FREE Internet Advertiseing For Home Based Agents
Home Based Travel Agents can see new Cruise Specials at http://www.cruiselineonedaysale.com/
Members of the host agency " www.HomeBased-TravelAgents.com " Can now advertise there Group space on http://www.cruiselineonedaysale.com/ for FREE...
Call Sue at 800-619-8646 for details.
Members of the host agency " www.HomeBased-TravelAgents.com " Can now advertise there Group space on http://www.cruiselineonedaysale.com/ for FREE...
Call Sue at 800-619-8646 for details.
Things that should be in every traveler's first-aid kit
Band-Aids & Neosporin
Bring a bunch of Band-Aid sizes on trips to treat everything from a blister to a banged-up knee, And Neosporin keeps cuts from getting infected.
Advil
The ibuprofen in Advil not only reduces pain and fevers, it also can relieve inflammation of the muscles and tendons after a long hike—Tylenol doesn't do that at all.
Pepcid Complete
The drug eases heartburn by combining a stomach-acid reducer with an antacid. But be careful mixing antacids and antibiotics—it can reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic.
Ultrathon Insect Repellent
Repellents with higher concentrations of deet protect longer against bugs. Find something with 30 percent deet or more. Ultrathon is a 34 percent deet lotion with a time-release formula that lasts up to 12 hours.
Dramamine
Dramamine helps prevent motion sickness when taken at least 30 minutes before traveling. It also makes people drowsy. So don't take it before flying if you know you'll have to drive when you get off the plane.
Imodium A-D
When diarrhea strikes, Imodium can stop the symptoms within 30 minutes, unlike Pepto-Bismol, which takes up to six hours to kick in.
Benadryl
In addition to alleviating hay fever symptoms, this drug can be used to treat hives and an itchy nose or throat caused by food allergies.
Neutrogena Sunscreen
Many Neutrogena sunscreens are made with a formula called Helioplex, which the company says helps stop UVA absorbers from degrading too quickly—making the sunblocks last longer.
Zithromax
This prescription antibiotic is the most effective diarrhea cure—especially in places like India and Thailand where bacteria are becoming more resistant to Cipro. For quick results, take four 250-milligram pills with Imodium.
Cortaid
Cortaid Maximum Strength anti-inflammatory cream contains 1 percent hydrocortisone, which is the highest concentration available without a prescription. The cream soothes rashes and bug bites.
Bring a bunch of Band-Aid sizes on trips to treat everything from a blister to a banged-up knee, And Neosporin keeps cuts from getting infected.
Advil
The ibuprofen in Advil not only reduces pain and fevers, it also can relieve inflammation of the muscles and tendons after a long hike—Tylenol doesn't do that at all.
Pepcid Complete
The drug eases heartburn by combining a stomach-acid reducer with an antacid. But be careful mixing antacids and antibiotics—it can reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic.
Ultrathon Insect Repellent
Repellents with higher concentrations of deet protect longer against bugs. Find something with 30 percent deet or more. Ultrathon is a 34 percent deet lotion with a time-release formula that lasts up to 12 hours.
Dramamine
Dramamine helps prevent motion sickness when taken at least 30 minutes before traveling. It also makes people drowsy. So don't take it before flying if you know you'll have to drive when you get off the plane.
Imodium A-D
When diarrhea strikes, Imodium can stop the symptoms within 30 minutes, unlike Pepto-Bismol, which takes up to six hours to kick in.
Benadryl
In addition to alleviating hay fever symptoms, this drug can be used to treat hives and an itchy nose or throat caused by food allergies.
Neutrogena Sunscreen
Many Neutrogena sunscreens are made with a formula called Helioplex, which the company says helps stop UVA absorbers from degrading too quickly—making the sunblocks last longer.
Zithromax
This prescription antibiotic is the most effective diarrhea cure—especially in places like India and Thailand where bacteria are becoming more resistant to Cipro. For quick results, take four 250-milligram pills with Imodium.
Cortaid
Cortaid Maximum Strength anti-inflammatory cream contains 1 percent hydrocortisone, which is the highest concentration available without a prescription. The cream soothes rashes and bug bites.
Ways to make flying Less Stressfull
Bring warm things
More airlines are charging for blankets and pillows these days, and even when they don't, it's never totally clear how often those things get washed. And if you've ever seen a seatmate sound asleep and drooling ever-so-slightly onto that airplane pillow, you quickly recognize the downside of shared pillows. Bring your own without sacrificing too much space by packing a large scarf, pashmina, or wrap. That way, you can use your source of in-flight warmth as an accessory (or picnic blanket) once you land.
Don't forget about entertainment
Let's face it: Unless you're really good at sleeping on airplanes, boredom is likely to be a recurring problem on long flights. Nothing makes three hours feel like six more than staring at the seat in front of you while shifting uncomfortably and checking your watch every 15 minutes. Stave off boredom and turn flights into leisure time with books, magazines, or Sudoku. Bring a portable DVD player or laptop and watch movies. Or load up your mp3 player with podcasts or videocasts of your favorite radio and TV shows.
Exercise
Uncomfortable seats feel even worse when you sit still in them for hours on end. Give your muscles a break every hour or so with some basic stretches. Moving around also helps some people stay more relaxed on flights. Here's a list of exercises that you can do. Most of them are subtle enough that you won't even advertise yourself as that person who exercises in their seat.
Stay organized
Does this sound familiar?
You settle in, grab a book and some gum from your bag and stow it under the seat. Twenty minutes later you think of something else you want (your mp3 player or some tissue), but now the seat in front of you is reclined. A back-of-seat organizer, such as the Seat Pak from Flight 001, hangs from your tray table latch and keeps items you might want in flight within arms' reach.
Be prepared for a layover
Plan for any layovers by researching the airport ahead of time. Most U.S. airports have websites where you can find information about restaurants, lounges, and extra amenities such as showers, nail salons, or Wi-Fi hotspots. If there's a chance that bad weather may delay your connection, write down the phone numbers of airport hotels when you're researching–they could save you from sleeping on the airport floor.
Carry a water bottle
Don't want to be at the mercy of flight attendants who you suspect don't really care if you're thirsty? Achieve hydration independence: Bring an empty bottle through security and fill it up on the other side. If space is at a premium, look into water bottles that can be collapsed when not in use. If you're concerned about plastic, there are options such as Klean Kanteen steel or Sigg aluminum bottles.
Fight dehydration
Dehydration is a real issue in the air: It can increase the effects of jetlag upon arrival or just leave you feeling icky. The first rule of hydration is, of course, to drink enough water, which you can do whenever you want if you bring your own water bottle. But you can fend off stinging, dry eyes by also packing some moisturizing eye drops, and keep your skin supple with a little bottle of lotion. Both are allowed though security as long as the containers aren't larger than three ounces.
Pack your own food
Which would you rather eat: a soggy, $10 day-old turkey sandwich or a $5 packet of broken crackers? Trick question! Plan ahead and you won't have to settle for either. Pack your own lunch (just beware the TSA restrictions and leave the soup at home) or pick up something in the terminal before you board. If it's a long flight, also pack low-salt snacks such as fruit, so that when boredom and hunger set in, you'll be prepared.
Snag a good seat
If you're taller than 5'9", you know that whatever the airlines may claim, those seats were not built for you. If you're tall and even a little bit claustrophobic, sitting in an airline seat for any length of time can feel like a punishment. This is why it's not a bad idea to strive (and maybe even pay a bit extra for) a seat with more legroom. In coach, that means seeking out the exit row or bulkhead seats. You'll get more legroom and a little breathing space as well, which can make all the difference in a space as cramped as an airplane cabin. SmarterTravel.com sister site Seat Guru can help you find a roomier seat.
Wear noise-canceling headphones
The overpowering drone of airplane engines can interfere with sleep and make for a more stressful flight. Noise-canceling headphones replace the cabin and engine sounds with white noise or music. You can also plug them into seat jacks and make in-flight movie or television watching more pleasant. On the downside, they're pricier than most headphones ($100 and up), but they last for years and are a great way to drown out sounds—babies crying or people having loud political arguments, for example—in other situations as well.
More airlines are charging for blankets and pillows these days, and even when they don't, it's never totally clear how often those things get washed. And if you've ever seen a seatmate sound asleep and drooling ever-so-slightly onto that airplane pillow, you quickly recognize the downside of shared pillows. Bring your own without sacrificing too much space by packing a large scarf, pashmina, or wrap. That way, you can use your source of in-flight warmth as an accessory (or picnic blanket) once you land.
Don't forget about entertainment
Let's face it: Unless you're really good at sleeping on airplanes, boredom is likely to be a recurring problem on long flights. Nothing makes three hours feel like six more than staring at the seat in front of you while shifting uncomfortably and checking your watch every 15 minutes. Stave off boredom and turn flights into leisure time with books, magazines, or Sudoku. Bring a portable DVD player or laptop and watch movies. Or load up your mp3 player with podcasts or videocasts of your favorite radio and TV shows.
Exercise
Uncomfortable seats feel even worse when you sit still in them for hours on end. Give your muscles a break every hour or so with some basic stretches. Moving around also helps some people stay more relaxed on flights. Here's a list of exercises that you can do. Most of them are subtle enough that you won't even advertise yourself as that person who exercises in their seat.
Stay organized
Does this sound familiar?
You settle in, grab a book and some gum from your bag and stow it under the seat. Twenty minutes later you think of something else you want (your mp3 player or some tissue), but now the seat in front of you is reclined. A back-of-seat organizer, such as the Seat Pak from Flight 001, hangs from your tray table latch and keeps items you might want in flight within arms' reach.
Be prepared for a layover
Plan for any layovers by researching the airport ahead of time. Most U.S. airports have websites where you can find information about restaurants, lounges, and extra amenities such as showers, nail salons, or Wi-Fi hotspots. If there's a chance that bad weather may delay your connection, write down the phone numbers of airport hotels when you're researching–they could save you from sleeping on the airport floor.
Carry a water bottle
Don't want to be at the mercy of flight attendants who you suspect don't really care if you're thirsty? Achieve hydration independence: Bring an empty bottle through security and fill it up on the other side. If space is at a premium, look into water bottles that can be collapsed when not in use. If you're concerned about plastic, there are options such as Klean Kanteen steel or Sigg aluminum bottles.
Fight dehydration
Dehydration is a real issue in the air: It can increase the effects of jetlag upon arrival or just leave you feeling icky. The first rule of hydration is, of course, to drink enough water, which you can do whenever you want if you bring your own water bottle. But you can fend off stinging, dry eyes by also packing some moisturizing eye drops, and keep your skin supple with a little bottle of lotion. Both are allowed though security as long as the containers aren't larger than three ounces.
Pack your own food
Which would you rather eat: a soggy, $10 day-old turkey sandwich or a $5 packet of broken crackers? Trick question! Plan ahead and you won't have to settle for either. Pack your own lunch (just beware the TSA restrictions and leave the soup at home) or pick up something in the terminal before you board. If it's a long flight, also pack low-salt snacks such as fruit, so that when boredom and hunger set in, you'll be prepared.
Snag a good seat
If you're taller than 5'9", you know that whatever the airlines may claim, those seats were not built for you. If you're tall and even a little bit claustrophobic, sitting in an airline seat for any length of time can feel like a punishment. This is why it's not a bad idea to strive (and maybe even pay a bit extra for) a seat with more legroom. In coach, that means seeking out the exit row or bulkhead seats. You'll get more legroom and a little breathing space as well, which can make all the difference in a space as cramped as an airplane cabin. SmarterTravel.com sister site Seat Guru can help you find a roomier seat.
Wear noise-canceling headphones
The overpowering drone of airplane engines can interfere with sleep and make for a more stressful flight. Noise-canceling headphones replace the cabin and engine sounds with white noise or music. You can also plug them into seat jacks and make in-flight movie or television watching more pleasant. On the downside, they're pricier than most headphones ($100 and up), but they last for years and are a great way to drown out sounds—babies crying or people having loud political arguments, for example—in other situations as well.
Wednesday
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The next mailing is now availabe to order!
Team with Princess to send custom high-impact mailers promoting Europe offers to your clients.
Participation Period: Nov 3 to Nov 14
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Tuesday
Carnival Cruise Line Upgrades Travel Agent Booking Engine
Carnival Cruise Lines has upgraded the booking engine within its travel agent Internet portal, BookCCL.com, to include a host of new user-friendly features to help home based travel agents save valuable time during the on-line reservations process.
The enhancements include more streamlined and simplified processes for creating and managing bookings, along with a new interactive toolbar that allows for easier navigation between different components of the booking engine.
Other features include a new voyage information section that provides home based travel agents with a dynamic summary of the various options chosen for their clients, along with a new “upsell” tool that displays the cost for upgrading to a higher stateroom accommodation category.
In addition to a new look and feel, the upgraded booking engine offers convenient links to applications such as the FunPass pre-registration system, e-documents, and FunShipPay, an on-line payment option for travel agents.
The booking engine complements BookCCL.com’s more than 1,000 web pages of graphics, content and information on Carnival’s ships and itineraries, along with updates on the “Fun Ship” product and various company policies and procedures.
Recent additions to BookCCL.com include access to a series of webisodes with interviews with Carnival executives, along with links to such popular features as FunShipIsland.com and GoCCL.com, a technology-oriented blog aimed specifically at home based travel agents .
The site also features a “marketing resources” area with downloadable advertising slicks, radio promotion scripts, group sales forms, and other tools, as well as a Bon Voyage section where agents can purchase gifts to enhance their clients’ “Fun Ship” cruise experience.
For more information or reservations, call 800-327-9501 (individual) or 800-327-5782 (groups), or visit www.BookCCL.com.
The enhancements include more streamlined and simplified processes for creating and managing bookings, along with a new interactive toolbar that allows for easier navigation between different components of the booking engine.
Other features include a new voyage information section that provides home based travel agents with a dynamic summary of the various options chosen for their clients, along with a new “upsell” tool that displays the cost for upgrading to a higher stateroom accommodation category.
In addition to a new look and feel, the upgraded booking engine offers convenient links to applications such as the FunPass pre-registration system, e-documents, and FunShipPay, an on-line payment option for travel agents.
The booking engine complements BookCCL.com’s more than 1,000 web pages of graphics, content and information on Carnival’s ships and itineraries, along with updates on the “Fun Ship” product and various company policies and procedures.
Recent additions to BookCCL.com include access to a series of webisodes with interviews with Carnival executives, along with links to such popular features as FunShipIsland.com and GoCCL.com, a technology-oriented blog aimed specifically at home based travel agents .
The site also features a “marketing resources” area with downloadable advertising slicks, radio promotion scripts, group sales forms, and other tools, as well as a Bon Voyage section where agents can purchase gifts to enhance their clients’ “Fun Ship” cruise experience.
For more information or reservations, call 800-327-9501 (individual) or 800-327-5782 (groups), or visit www.BookCCL.com.
NCL's New Groups 2.0
NCL’s Groups 2.0 provides homebased travel agents with the ability to hold up to 16 staterooms with no deposit required until four months prior to sailing; transfer individual bookings into groups up until the day prior sailing.
Agents can convert an existing group into new FIT pricing, should overall rates be lowered and get commissions up to two months faster than before via NCL’s Global Commission Payment program.
For group bookings requiring between 16 and 99 staterooms, travel partners have 60 days to hold space with no deposit. Then, a deposit of $25 per stateroom will be due. Travel partners who book more than 100 staterooms will work closely with NCL to negotiate a timeline that meets their needs.
NCL’s new Groups 2.0 allows our home based travel agents to elevate the marketability and selling capacity of NCL’s cruises.
Groups 2.0 will be applicable for new groups booked on or after Dec. 1, 2008 for 2009 and beyond sailings. For existing groups on 2009 and beyond sailings, NCL has built the ultimate flexibility allowing travel partners to choose whether they want to maintain existing group terms or to move to the new Groups 2.0 enhanced terms.
Travel partners can book groups online by visiting www.bookncl.com or call an NCL group specialist at 800-327-7030. For further information on NCL, call 866-234-0292 or visit www.ncl.com.
Agents can convert an existing group into new FIT pricing, should overall rates be lowered and get commissions up to two months faster than before via NCL’s Global Commission Payment program.
For group bookings requiring between 16 and 99 staterooms, travel partners have 60 days to hold space with no deposit. Then, a deposit of $25 per stateroom will be due. Travel partners who book more than 100 staterooms will work closely with NCL to negotiate a timeline that meets their needs.
NCL’s new Groups 2.0 allows our home based travel agents to elevate the marketability and selling capacity of NCL’s cruises.
Groups 2.0 will be applicable for new groups booked on or after Dec. 1, 2008 for 2009 and beyond sailings. For existing groups on 2009 and beyond sailings, NCL has built the ultimate flexibility allowing travel partners to choose whether they want to maintain existing group terms or to move to the new Groups 2.0 enhanced terms.
Travel partners can book groups online by visiting www.bookncl.com or call an NCL group specialist at 800-327-7030. For further information on NCL, call 866-234-0292 or visit www.ncl.com.
Monday
Preventing Cancellations Webinar
“The Art of Preventing Cancellations,” on Nov. 6. This exclusive Vacation.com presentation will provide members with proven steps to avoiding profit-draining cancellations -- an event that is occurring more frequently to travel agents across the country in response to a weakening economy.
“This webinar will provide our members with essential strategies to solidify reservations already on the books and to fully profit from their hard work.” During this free webinar, we will discuss the numerous actions agents can take to ensure their booked clients complete the transaction, such as overcoming buyer’s remorse, maintaining the relationship after the sale and instigating a three-step approach to protect current bookings.
All attendees will receive a “Think Fast!” flier to have ready at their desks to remind them of the advice when a cancellation call comes in, preparing them to rebut a wide range of common arguments.
While the webinar will comprehensively prepare agents, the reality is that some customers will still cancel. In response, we will address what an agent can do to preserve the relationship of a cancelled client and secure future business -- a tactic that is imperative for travel-sellers to learn since the success of any agency depends on client retention and referrals over the long haul.
“The Art of Preventing Cancellations” and other informational webinars, are produced by Vacation.com’s department of Training and Member Development to provide members training on Vacation.com’s wide array of exclusive programs and products, as well as the everyday challenges they experience in running their business. For more information, visit www.agentnet.com
“This webinar will provide our members with essential strategies to solidify reservations already on the books and to fully profit from their hard work.” During this free webinar, we will discuss the numerous actions agents can take to ensure their booked clients complete the transaction, such as overcoming buyer’s remorse, maintaining the relationship after the sale and instigating a three-step approach to protect current bookings.
All attendees will receive a “Think Fast!” flier to have ready at their desks to remind them of the advice when a cancellation call comes in, preparing them to rebut a wide range of common arguments.
While the webinar will comprehensively prepare agents, the reality is that some customers will still cancel. In response, we will address what an agent can do to preserve the relationship of a cancelled client and secure future business -- a tactic that is imperative for travel-sellers to learn since the success of any agency depends on client retention and referrals over the long haul.
“The Art of Preventing Cancellations” and other informational webinars, are produced by Vacation.com’s department of Training and Member Development to provide members training on Vacation.com’s wide array of exclusive programs and products, as well as the everyday challenges they experience in running their business. For more information, visit www.agentnet.com
Access to 900 Amenity Sailings
Agent Net members can choose from more than 900 sailings on eight leading cruise lines in 2009 through their Amenity Departure Dates program.
Amenity Departure Dates gives member agents exclusive access to blocked group space on select sailings of Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea Cruises.
Each departure includes special amenities at no additional cost, such as shipboard credits, complimentary meals at specialty restaurants and prepaid gratuities.
Amenity Departure Dates also allows agentnet members to offer their clients popular itineraries around the globe at competitive prices as a result of the blocked space acquired through the program.
Amenity Departure Dates in 2009 include:
Crystal Cruises
Jan. 9 10-day South America cruise, where clients receive $200 per couple shipboard credit and prepaid gratuities;
Holland America Line’s
April 18 18-day winter/spring Panama Canal Cruise where guests receive $150 per couple shipboard credit and a “Bon Voyage” bottle of champagne;
Cunard’s
April 8 and April 20 six-day transatlantic cruise where guests receive complimentary canapés and $150 per couple shipboard credit for inside/outside cabins or $300 per couple shipboard credit for balcony/grill cabins;
Princess Cruises’
Aug. 14 10-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise where guests receive $200 per couple shipboard credit and complimentary wine.
Members can find information on Amenity Departure Dates, including special amenities for each voyage and booking instructions, on AgentNet
Amenity Departure Dates gives member agents exclusive access to blocked group space on select sailings of Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea Cruises.
Each departure includes special amenities at no additional cost, such as shipboard credits, complimentary meals at specialty restaurants and prepaid gratuities.
Amenity Departure Dates also allows agentnet members to offer their clients popular itineraries around the globe at competitive prices as a result of the blocked space acquired through the program.
Amenity Departure Dates in 2009 include:
Crystal Cruises
Jan. 9 10-day South America cruise, where clients receive $200 per couple shipboard credit and prepaid gratuities;
Holland America Line’s
April 18 18-day winter/spring Panama Canal Cruise where guests receive $150 per couple shipboard credit and a “Bon Voyage” bottle of champagne;
Cunard’s
April 8 and April 20 six-day transatlantic cruise where guests receive complimentary canapés and $150 per couple shipboard credit for inside/outside cabins or $300 per couple shipboard credit for balcony/grill cabins;
Princess Cruises’
Aug. 14 10-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise where guests receive $200 per couple shipboard credit and complimentary wine.
Members can find information on Amenity Departure Dates, including special amenities for each voyage and booking instructions, on AgentNet
Disney Cruise Line Offers Reduced Rate
Disney Cruise Line is offering clients sailing on a four- or seven-night cruise this winter the opportunity to sail on a three-night Bahamian cruise for $99 per person, double occupancy, later in 2009. Agents must book clients on a four- or seven-night cruise with sail dates of Jan. 31 through March 8, 2009, and March 21 to 28, 2009. Clients can then select a “bounceback” cruise at the $99 rate on most sailings between Aug. 13 and Dec. 17, 2009. To take advantage of this offer, the first cruise must be booked by Dec. 15, 2008. For more information, call 888-325-2500 and mention booking code FBO, or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
Cruise Sale Aimed at Military Personnel
Carnival Cruise Lines unveils monster sale aimed at military personnel.
Carnival Cruise Lines is planning another monster sale aimed at military personnel, this time with cruises priced as low as $32 a day.
The deals, which as in the past are tied to the arrival of Veteran's Day, can be booked by any active or retired member of the military throughout the month of November and are for voyages between now and the end of 2009.
They include:
-- Three-night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, Fla., starting at $159 per person, based on double occupancy -- or around $53 a day.
Carnival Cruise Lines is planning another monster sale aimed at military personnel, this time with cruises priced as low as $32 a day.
The deals, which as in the past are tied to the arrival of Veteran's Day, can be booked by any active or retired member of the military throughout the month of November and are for voyages between now and the end of 2009.
They include:
-- Three-night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, Fla., starting at $159 per person, based on double occupancy -- or around $53 a day.
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