January 2010




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Travel Talk:
Leahhad a great time at the Grand Palladium in the Riviera Maya. Her favorite part of that resort was the view from her room and the specialty restaurants.

Marty was invited to Antigua where he inspected several resorts. When I asked him which resort was his favorite, here is what he said, "Hermitage Bay! It was small, secluded and every room was it's own individual bungalow. Some rooms even had private plunge pools overlooking the ocean."

Philip and Cathi represented Legacy Travel at Funjet Vacation top account recognition trip. The event was held at the El Dorado Royale.

Terrah also went to El Dorado Royale for an award presentation. Terrah accepted hers and Marty's awards for being Level I and Level II, respectively, Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants. While GIVCs are pretty rare themselves, Legacy Travel is one of only 2-3 travel agencies that have 2 GIVCs.



































The Ins and Outs of Vacation Packages.

Author: Cathi Banks
Travel agents are constantly looking into new opportunities to save their clients money. Often times, the tour packages that are offered by tour companies can propose great deals and may be the best financial option for many clients. The tour company is able to offer these great rates because they make deals with the airline, transportation and excursion companies. The only way a tour package can be purchased is if the client is able to accept all the items involved. Many clients still want the price of a tour package but want to exclude or change certain components. Since this is impossible to do, it can sometimes make clients feel frustrated with the idea of a tour package. However.....

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Interview with Cathi Banks

Our interview this month is with the queen herself, Cathi Banks

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Inside Information:

Grand Lido Braco is now Breezes Resort and Spa Rio Bueno

Star Fish Trelawny is now Breezes Resort and Spa Trelawny

Grand Lido Negril is now Breezes Grand Resort and Spa Negril

The new Restaurant-Bar at THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen & Cancun is "Meditarranek"

Sandals Inn is now the Sandals Carlyle Inn

Barcelo Bavaro Casino Hotel is now a Barcelo Palace

Barcelo Bavaro Caribe Resort is now a Barcelo Palace

Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita awarded 6th consecutive 5 Diamond Award!

Marriott Casamagna now offers all inclusive option

Kauai Beach Resort is changing from Hilton to Aqua

Maile Sky Court now managed by Aqua

Fiesta Inn closed for 2010

Samba Vallarto no longer managed by Pueblo Bonito

Moon Palace Punta Cana - various facilities / restaurants not available through Apr 30, 2010

Kauai Beach Resort - is no longer a Hilton