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Terrah sailed on a cruise around Hawaii. She says that the cruise is the perfect option for people on a budget who would like to see all the islands. She also recommends a helicopter tour as the best way to see the big island. Lindsey sailed on Carnival Cruise Lines Conquest out of Galveston and, on a different trip, stayed at THE Royal Cancun. While she didn't like the overcrowded feel and small pools on the Carnival ship, Lindsey thought the service was very good. She described her trip to THE Royal Cancun as close to perfect. At press time Marty is in Aruba. He is staying at the Occidental Grand Aruba. We just spoke to him and he reports a friendly staff and beautiful resort. He'll report further upon his return Cathi recently traveled to the Iberostar Rose Hall in Jamaica. She took her 12 year old daughter for some Mother Daughter time. The resort was fantastic, the location was perfect. |
Do You Speak Travel Agent?Author: Catherine Banks
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Resort for Your Next VacationAuthor: Catherine Banks
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Inside InformationDomingo from Excellence resorts says their new property, Excellence Playa Mujeres, will open November 1st. The Playa Mujeres area is going to be the next hot spot in Mexico.An insider at Occidental Resorts tells us that they have a new investor with deep pockets. New investors with deep pockets usually mean new properties. Keep your fingers crossed for a second Royal Hideaway The Reef Club Cozumel and Sabor at the Reef Resort have both joined Wyndham Hotels Group. After undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, the resorts will be known as Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa and Sabor at Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa. |
Recent AwardsOn August 16th our friends from Funjet took our office out to eat dinner to celebrate our earning Funjet 500 Club Gold. While we have been Silver status for six years, this was our first time to earn Gold. We achieved Gold status by selling over $1,250,000 of Funjet Vacations..A well known travel association we belong to, Jurni, also honored us. This prestigious award is given to agencies who achieved at least $1 million in sales with an increase of 20% in year over year sales. The 2007 Pinnacle Club winners were announced September 29, 2007, at the Jurni Conference held in Arlington, Texas. |
Have you ever wondered what those abbreviations mean on your itinerary? Have you ever been puzzled by something your travel agent said? Do you want the inside scoop on travel lingo? We've put together a glossary of common travel words and their definitions.
You've decided you'd like to take a resort vacation. Your head may be spinning from all of the choices. Your buddy at work has an opinion, every review you read on the Internet has an opinion, and your family may also have an opinion. Your vacation time and money are valuable. Making a good decision is important. There is a Chinese Proverb that says, "A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion". How do you make your own decision? What factors do you need to consider?
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