Booking Disney Cruises in 2015: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re vacationing with kids, or looking for a grown-up getaway at sea, Disney’s four ships provide plenty of enchantment for vacationers of any age. These tips and options to consider before embarking will ensure you and your family have a completely magical voyage. Pay Less Now if You Book Before Feb. 15th Disney Cruise […]
Calypso Meets Chic at the New Sandals Barbados
The new couples-only Sandals Barbados resort, the group’s 15th in the Caribbean, welcomed its first guests last week. Vacationers can expect the ultimate in luxury here, where the island’s casual calypso vibe fuses with the cosmopolitan glamour of its frequent visitors. Sandals took over the Couples Barbados’ facilities near St. Lawrence Gap in 2013 and […]
Carnival Reveals Vista Will Have Onboard Brewery
At the end of 2014, craft beer sales surpassed sales of Budweiser in the U.S. This fact has not been lost on cruise lines, as they continue to add more specialty brews to their ships’ beverage lists. Last Thursday, Carnival took the craft beer craze a step further with their announcement that the highly-anticipated, 4,000-passenger […]
10 Fun Facts About Glendale, Arizona
Super Bowl weekend is upon us. All eyes will be on Glendale, Arizona to watch the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots duke it out for the championship title. Located nine miles northwest of Phoenix, this sunny suburb provides plenty to satisfy sports fans, history hounds and those with a serious sweet tooth. 1. Opened […]
The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers
Living the single life? Need a little freedom from your family? No problem! An increasing number of travelers set sail by themselves, either for the chance at finding romance on board, or for a few days of complete peace and quiet, or even just as a break from all routine. With everything from special classes […]
3 Apps Every Travel Agent Needs Now
Looking for new ways to wow your clients and ramp up your customer service ratings? These three web apps put travel agents right at the heart of their traveler’s needs. TripCase Connect. Need to send out updated boarding passes or message your client about a change in the weather forecast? TripCase allows agents to communicate […]
Norwegian Cruise Lines Announces Norwegian Escape Events for Travel Agents
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has announced a series of promotional events for travel partners and agents to meet with cruise line leadership in anticipation of the launching of their new ship, Norwegian Escape. Between January and March, events will be held in 21 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Montreal, […]
Vacationers are Tired of Do-It-Yourself Booking Websites
Gail Rosenblum, a writer for Minneapolis’s Star Tribune recently gushed about a trip she took to Costa Rica last summer with her family. As a “self-professed travel snob,” she had long been a believer in DIY bookings. With the happiness of four teenagers on the line, she took a friend’s advice and contacted a travel […]
5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There
This year promises to be a big one for Cuba’s tourism industry. Last week, new regulations came into play that will ease travel restrictions to this previously isolated nation. While Americans won’t be able to hop on a plane to Havana right away, several commercial airlines and cruise companies have already announced plans to operate […]
New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents
Looking for a unique cruise experience? Carnival has announced they will be offering several one-of-a-kind, extended sailings scheduled for the end of 2015 and early 2016. The 11 sailings depart from Long Beach, Calif.; Port Canaveral, Fla.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami; and New Orleans. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit more than two […]
