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Friday
Women Only Paris and Provence Trips
Gutsy Women is offering two trips to Provence and Paris that are designed expressly for women.
For the Paris and Loire Valley trip, departing Oct. 18, and the Provence trip departing Oct. 24, experiential components include hands-on cooking classes with acclaimed French chefs; winery tours with wine-tastings; creating a customized perfume at a perfumery; a visit to the “Ladies Castle” home of Catherine de Medici; a tour of the exquisite gardens at Versailles; shopping both the haute couture shops and flea markets of Paris; attending a fashion show to learn the history of haute couture and of the many famous designers who helped make Paris one of the world's premier fashion capitals. The Paris and Provence tours can be booked separately or combine for a 16-day adventure through France.
The eight-day Parisian Dream & the Loire Valley explores the many facets of French history and culture, from the magical City of Lights to the stunning Palace of Versailles and the Grand Chateaus of the Loire Valley. Ladies will discover the best of Paris and the Loire Valley while enjoying many hands-on experiences including cooking class with a Master Chef, wine-tastings, and ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and taking in the sights. The tour departs Oct. 18, priced from $4,019 per person double occupancy, including land and roundtrip air between NYC and Paris. Other departure cities are available.
The eight-day Paradise in Provence reveals the wonders of the French countryside and the French Riviera with stays in Aix-en-Provence and Nice and visits to St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. Highlights include visits to the studio dedicated to Paul Cézanne, winery tours and tastings, a private cooking class that highlights the delicate flavors of Southern France, and creating a signature perfume. The tour departs Oct. 24, priced from $3,529 per person, based on double occupancy, including land and round-trip air from NYC-Marseille and Nice-NYC. Other departure cities are available.
Gutsy Women Travel offers domestic and international tours designed specifically by women for women. For further information, call 866-IMGUTSY (866-464-8879) or visit www.gutsywomen.net
For the Paris and Loire Valley trip, departing Oct. 18, and the Provence trip departing Oct. 24, experiential components include hands-on cooking classes with acclaimed French chefs; winery tours with wine-tastings; creating a customized perfume at a perfumery; a visit to the “Ladies Castle” home of Catherine de Medici; a tour of the exquisite gardens at Versailles; shopping both the haute couture shops and flea markets of Paris; attending a fashion show to learn the history of haute couture and of the many famous designers who helped make Paris one of the world's premier fashion capitals. The Paris and Provence tours can be booked separately or combine for a 16-day adventure through France.
The eight-day Parisian Dream & the Loire Valley explores the many facets of French history and culture, from the magical City of Lights to the stunning Palace of Versailles and the Grand Chateaus of the Loire Valley. Ladies will discover the best of Paris and the Loire Valley while enjoying many hands-on experiences including cooking class with a Master Chef, wine-tastings, and ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and taking in the sights. The tour departs Oct. 18, priced from $4,019 per person double occupancy, including land and roundtrip air between NYC and Paris. Other departure cities are available.
The eight-day Paradise in Provence reveals the wonders of the French countryside and the French Riviera with stays in Aix-en-Provence and Nice and visits to St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. Highlights include visits to the studio dedicated to Paul Cézanne, winery tours and tastings, a private cooking class that highlights the delicate flavors of Southern France, and creating a signature perfume. The tour departs Oct. 24, priced from $3,529 per person, based on double occupancy, including land and round-trip air from NYC-Marseille and Nice-NYC. Other departure cities are available.
Gutsy Women Travel offers domestic and international tours designed specifically by women for women. For further information, call 866-IMGUTSY (866-464-8879) or visit www.gutsywomen.net
Monday
Free Supplier Brochures
InfoCentre is a great and easy one stop service we provide to home based Agent. This service will save you time and money by having a wide variety of supplier brochures available to you in one place.
Just click the link here or enter www.OrderICWorld.com in your browser, login with your first name, last name and your affiliated agencies Industry IATA number for validation. Once you login you can choose which sales material you want to order.
We even give you the option on the last page to change the ship to address to anywhere in the US that's convenient for you. Everything you order is always in stock and will be shipped within 24 hours at “no cost” to you. You will receive your order within 3-5 days.
Just click the link here or enter www.OrderICWorld.com in your browser, login with your first name, last name and your affiliated agencies Industry IATA number for validation. Once you login you can choose which sales material you want to order.
We even give you the option on the last page to change the ship to address to anywhere in the US that's convenient for you. Everything you order is always in stock and will be shipped within 24 hours at “no cost” to you. You will receive your order within 3-5 days.
Friday
Honeymoon.com Launches New Website
The new site is easier for both couples who are planning their honeymoons and creating their honeymoon registries as well as for wedding guests who want to quickly find a couple’s registry and make a gift purchase.
“The most important advance with this new site is the expansion of our content management system (CMS) for travel industry partners. Good ones demand it, and we’re happy to be in front of this technology.”
Earlier this year the company created a digital consumer publication, Honeymoons Magazine, focused on honeymoons and destination weddings, and made it available through its CMS. Now Home Based Travel Agent partners have the ability to send the publication out to prospective customers or clients with a full-page advertisement promoting their expertise as honeymoon and destination wedding specialists.
TheHoneymoon.com is an online honeymoon registry and planning resource for newlyweds-to-be. Travel agents and suppliers work with the company to provide their customers co-branded or private label honeymoon registries and to generate more bookings from the $20 billion U.S. honeymoon and destination wedding market. For more information, visit www.thehoneymoon.com
“The most important advance with this new site is the expansion of our content management system (CMS) for travel industry partners. Good ones demand it, and we’re happy to be in front of this technology.”
Earlier this year the company created a digital consumer publication, Honeymoons Magazine, focused on honeymoons and destination weddings, and made it available through its CMS. Now Home Based Travel Agent partners have the ability to send the publication out to prospective customers or clients with a full-page advertisement promoting their expertise as honeymoon and destination wedding specialists.
TheHoneymoon.com is an online honeymoon registry and planning resource for newlyweds-to-be. Travel agents and suppliers work with the company to provide their customers co-branded or private label honeymoon registries and to generate more bookings from the $20 billion U.S. honeymoon and destination wedding market. For more information, visit www.thehoneymoon.com
Access America
As a travel Agent, we believe you deserve special treatment. So we're proud to offer you our new and improved Professional Travel Program - a specially priced plan designed exclusively for Travel agents. With just one purchase of $34.95 per person/family member, you and your family receive the following benefits for one full year:
Trip Interruption
Emergency Medical and Dental
Emergency Medical Transportation
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Baggage
Travel Delays
Travel Accident
Vehicle Return
24-hour Concierge Service
To take advantage of this exclusive offer, simply visit www.accessamerica.com and login to your myACCESS account. Then, start planning your next domestic or international vacation knowing that you're covered for any trip you, your children, and your spouse or domestic partner take within 365 days of your policy purchase date.
Thank you for selling Access America, and please call me if you have any questions about our exclusive Professional Travel Program.
Regards
D'Wayne Gravely
Mid-Market Accounts Specialist,USA
Tel: 800 284 8300, Ext. 31426
Trip Interruption
Emergency Medical and Dental
Emergency Medical Transportation
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Baggage
Travel Delays
Travel Accident
Vehicle Return
24-hour Concierge Service
To take advantage of this exclusive offer, simply visit www.accessamerica.com and login to your myACCESS account. Then, start planning your next domestic or international vacation knowing that you're covered for any trip you, your children, and your spouse or domestic partner take within 365 days of your policy purchase date.
Thank you for selling Access America, and please call me if you have any questions about our exclusive Professional Travel Program.
Regards
D'Wayne Gravely
Mid-Market Accounts Specialist,USA
Tel: 800 284 8300, Ext. 31426
Thursday
Exclusive Vacation Vignettes
Agentnet Vacation Vignettes schedule will be it largest ever, including 160 departures -- 38 percent more than 2009’s collection -- on preferred cruise suppliers to destinations worldwide.
Each voyage includes the services of a concierge host, a “Bon Voyage” cocktail reception and a private shore event on itineraries from Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Viking River Cruises.
The 2010 schedule differs from previous years due to a greater number of extended itineraries, which were requested by member agents. In response, the new schedule includes 19 voyages of 30 or more days, such as a 30-night South America cruise with Regent Silver Seas and numerous world cruises with Holland America.
Typically a Vacation Vignettes departure features one exclusive shore excursion per voyage that is not offered to other passengers. Examples of past excursions include a St. Petersburg Canal Cruise and Vodka Tasting and a walking tour of Gaudi’s Barcelona. On 2010’s extended Vacation Vignettes departures, clients will receive as many as five exclusive shore events per sailing.
Vacation Vignettes falls under agentnets Cruise Groups Plus banner, which includes Amenity Departure Dates, its amenity-enhanced group space program; and Pre & Post Cruise Solutions, which offers 13 to 15 percent commissions on private transfers, hotels and sightseeing tours at more than 40 of the world’s most popular sea ports.
Each voyage includes the services of a concierge host, a “Bon Voyage” cocktail reception and a private shore event on itineraries from Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Viking River Cruises.
The 2010 schedule differs from previous years due to a greater number of extended itineraries, which were requested by member agents. In response, the new schedule includes 19 voyages of 30 or more days, such as a 30-night South America cruise with Regent Silver Seas and numerous world cruises with Holland America.
Typically a Vacation Vignettes departure features one exclusive shore excursion per voyage that is not offered to other passengers. Examples of past excursions include a St. Petersburg Canal Cruise and Vodka Tasting and a walking tour of Gaudi’s Barcelona. On 2010’s extended Vacation Vignettes departures, clients will receive as many as five exclusive shore events per sailing.
Vacation Vignettes falls under agentnets Cruise Groups Plus banner, which includes Amenity Departure Dates, its amenity-enhanced group space program; and Pre & Post Cruise Solutions, which offers 13 to 15 percent commissions on private transfers, hotels and sightseeing tours at more than 40 of the world’s most popular sea ports.
Funjet Vacations Launches New "Wow Deals"
Funjet Vacations launched a series of special reduced rates called Wow Deals, including family, active, romance and luxury vacations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, U.S. cities and Hawaii.
The offers are available for bookings June 12 to 25 for travel through Dec. 15. The following hotels are suited to family summer vacations: Jamaica -- Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, all-inclusive, four stars, three nights from $399.99, up to two kids 12 and younger stay free, guests will receive a $150 resort credit per room;
Aruba -- The Westin Aruba Resort, five stars, three nights from $549.99, enjoy movie nights, evening campfires and cooking classes;
Puerto Vallarta -- Las Palmas By The Sea, all-inclusive, two stars, three nights from $279.99, kids 12 and younger stay free;
Orlando -- Sheraton Vistana Villages on International Drive, three and a half stars, seven nights from $429.99, kids 18 and younger stay free, stay seven nights for the price of four, choose from a one- or two-bedroom Villa, free transportation to Disney theme parks;
Oahu -- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, four stars, five nights from $824.99, guests can receive their fourth night free, free breakfast and a complimentary room upgrade. Through Funjet's exclusive Iberostar Hotels & Resorts offer, clients get two nights free in 2010 on bookings made now.
Travel agents can book at www.VAXVacationAccess.com.
The offers are available for bookings June 12 to 25 for travel through Dec. 15. The following hotels are suited to family summer vacations: Jamaica -- Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, all-inclusive, four stars, three nights from $399.99, up to two kids 12 and younger stay free, guests will receive a $150 resort credit per room;
Aruba -- The Westin Aruba Resort, five stars, three nights from $549.99, enjoy movie nights, evening campfires and cooking classes;
Puerto Vallarta -- Las Palmas By The Sea, all-inclusive, two stars, three nights from $279.99, kids 12 and younger stay free;
Orlando -- Sheraton Vistana Villages on International Drive, three and a half stars, seven nights from $429.99, kids 18 and younger stay free, stay seven nights for the price of four, choose from a one- or two-bedroom Villa, free transportation to Disney theme parks;
Oahu -- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, four stars, five nights from $824.99, guests can receive their fourth night free, free breakfast and a complimentary room upgrade. Through Funjet's exclusive Iberostar Hotels & Resorts offer, clients get two nights free in 2010 on bookings made now.
Travel agents can book at www.VAXVacationAccess.com.
Friday
Disney Offers Free Dining Plan
Now through July 26, 2009, travel agents can book their clients on a five-night, six-day Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way Package that includes the Disney Dining Plan for free.
With this offer, a family of four can buy a five-night, six-day package including hotel and theme park tickets for only $1,390 for stays most nights Aug. 22 to Oct. 3, 2009 at a select Disney Value Resort in a standard room and get the Disney Dining Plan free. That’s $58 per person, per day. For each night of their package, clients can enjoy one table service meal, one quick-service meal and one select snack.
Prices are based on two adults, one junior (ages 10 to 17) and one child (ages 3 to 9). The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use.
No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu, if available. The offer excludes alcoholic beverages and gratuities. More than 100 restaurants participate in the Disney Dining Plan.
For additional information or to book this offer, visit www.disneytravelagents.com or book by calling the Walt Disney Travel Company at 800-327-2996 and asking for package code.
With this offer, a family of four can buy a five-night, six-day package including hotel and theme park tickets for only $1,390 for stays most nights Aug. 22 to Oct. 3, 2009 at a select Disney Value Resort in a standard room and get the Disney Dining Plan free. That’s $58 per person, per day. For each night of their package, clients can enjoy one table service meal, one quick-service meal and one select snack.
Prices are based on two adults, one junior (ages 10 to 17) and one child (ages 3 to 9). The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use.
No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu, if available. The offer excludes alcoholic beverages and gratuities. More than 100 restaurants participate in the Disney Dining Plan.
For additional information or to book this offer, visit www.disneytravelagents.com or book by calling the Walt Disney Travel Company at 800-327-2996 and asking for package code.
Thursday
Travel Agent Summer School Webinars
The Travel Institute has announced a new lineup of executive webinars for July, August and September. “This is a unique opportunity for home based travel agents to gain insight from a dynamic trio of presidents and CEOs. We are thrilled that our board members are willing to share their time and expertise. For example, who better to teach about luxury sales then Horst Schulze, who revolutionized the hotel industry with the Ritz-Carlton brand.”
The Travel Institute offers webinars throughout the year as part of its mission to promote continuing education and professionalism. This executive series reaches new levels as it focuses on sales and service excellence as well as proven strategies to help home based travel agents set themselves apart from the competition. Travel Institute members can attend all webinars free. Non members can also attend for $14.99 per session, or $34.99 for the three-part series. For more information, visit www.thetravelinstitute.com.
The Travel Institute offers webinars throughout the year as part of its mission to promote continuing education and professionalism. This executive series reaches new levels as it focuses on sales and service excellence as well as proven strategies to help home based travel agents set themselves apart from the competition. Travel Institute members can attend all webinars free. Non members can also attend for $14.99 per session, or $34.99 for the three-part series. For more information, visit www.thetravelinstitute.com.
Wednesday
Disney Cruise Line is offering a $100-per-day onboard spending credit
Disney Cruise Line is offering a $100-per-day onboard spending credit with a verandah stateroom booking this summer. This offer coincides with a series of eight summertime itineraries that feature Hollywood stars as part of the Disney Channel Summer at Sea sailings. The shipboard credit is available on most Disney Cruise Line itineraries, including three-, four- and seven-night sailings to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
For example, a client who selects a verandah stateroom would receive a $700 onboard spending credit when booking a seven-night cruise, a $400 credit when booking a four-night cruise, or a $300 onboard credit when booking a three-night cruise. The offer is valid on most sailings of seven-night cruises from June 20 through Aug. 8, four-night cruises from June 28 through Aug. 9 and three-night cruises from June 25 through Aug. 6.
The onboard credit offer is available for new bookings in categories 3 through 7 only. You must mention booking code RAMA. It is not combinable with other offers, discounts or onboard credits. Shipboard credit is per stateroom and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of any offer.
During the Disney Channel Summer at Sea program, presented by Kodak, Disney Channel stars will set sail this summer aboard the Disney Wonder for eight sailings. During the sailings -- three- and four-night Bahamian cruises taking place July 9 through Aug. 2 -- Disney Channel stars will participate in onboard deck parties, join guests for Q&A and autograph sessions, preview screenings of Disney Channel programming and participate in live musical performances.
The line-up includes Roshon Fegan from “Camp Rock” (July 9 to 12 and 12 to 16), Chelsea Staub from “Camp Rock” (July 23 and 26 and 26 to 30), Oleysa Rulin from “High School Musical” (July 16 to 19 and 19 to 23) and musical act KSM (July 30 to Aug. 2). Other scheduled talent includes Mitchel Musso from “Hannah Montana” (July 19 to 23), Jason Earles from “Hannah Montana” (July 16 to 19 and 19 to 23), Tiffany Thornton from “Sonny With A Chance” (July 9 to 12 and 12 to 16), Alyson Stoner from “Camp Rock” (Aug. 2 to 6), and Debby Ryan from “The Suite Life on Deck” (July 30 to Aug. 2).
For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
For example, a client who selects a verandah stateroom would receive a $700 onboard spending credit when booking a seven-night cruise, a $400 credit when booking a four-night cruise, or a $300 onboard credit when booking a three-night cruise. The offer is valid on most sailings of seven-night cruises from June 20 through Aug. 8, four-night cruises from June 28 through Aug. 9 and three-night cruises from June 25 through Aug. 6.
The onboard credit offer is available for new bookings in categories 3 through 7 only. You must mention booking code RAMA. It is not combinable with other offers, discounts or onboard credits. Shipboard credit is per stateroom and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of any offer.
During the Disney Channel Summer at Sea program, presented by Kodak, Disney Channel stars will set sail this summer aboard the Disney Wonder for eight sailings. During the sailings -- three- and four-night Bahamian cruises taking place July 9 through Aug. 2 -- Disney Channel stars will participate in onboard deck parties, join guests for Q&A and autograph sessions, preview screenings of Disney Channel programming and participate in live musical performances.
The line-up includes Roshon Fegan from “Camp Rock” (July 9 to 12 and 12 to 16), Chelsea Staub from “Camp Rock” (July 23 and 26 and 26 to 30), Oleysa Rulin from “High School Musical” (July 16 to 19 and 19 to 23) and musical act KSM (July 30 to Aug. 2). Other scheduled talent includes Mitchel Musso from “Hannah Montana” (July 19 to 23), Jason Earles from “Hannah Montana” (July 16 to 19 and 19 to 23), Tiffany Thornton from “Sonny With A Chance” (July 9 to 12 and 12 to 16), Alyson Stoner from “Camp Rock” (Aug. 2 to 6), and Debby Ryan from “The Suite Life on Deck” (July 30 to Aug. 2).
For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
Globus Tours Agent Training
1. Globus European Winter Vacations 2009/2010 Thursday June 18, 11:00 a.m. EDT
2. How to: Use Social Media to Increase Your Sales 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday June 25
3. Evening All in One – All June Topics 9:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday June 24, 2009
2. How to: Use Social Media to Increase Your Sales 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday June 25
3. Evening All in One – All June Topics 9:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday June 24, 2009
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