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SELLING ROMANCE AT SEA

Cruise ships are by nature romantic places – constant sea views, sunsets, moonlight, stars and a relaxed atmosphere adding to the allure. But there are ways home based travel agents can help make the experience even more romantic.

When working with couples, travel agents should:

• Make sure the cabin is configured with a queen- or king-sized bed.

• Suggest the couple choose the best cabin they can afford for their romantic event, preferably one with a balcony and a bathtub or a suite with a Jacuzzi.

• Pre-book the couple one of the limited tables for two in the main dining room as well as an intimate meal at a specialty restaurant.

• Advise the couple to order dinner on their balcony or breakfast in bed for a romantic meal.

• Encourage the couple to pre-book a couples' massage or Rasul treatment (where they can schemer mud on each other) at the ship's spa.

• Advise the couple their balcony may not actually be private –that the ship's security cameras and/or their neighbors may have views.