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Step aboard Variety Cruises and enter the world of small-ship cruising. From the moment you embark, experience the distinctive atmosphere of a private yacht – an environment shared by only 40 or 50 fellow travelers. Savor Variety’s upscale 4-star amenities and personalized service typically found at only the finest boutique hotels.
Each day you will discover [...]

For the fourth consecutive year, Voyages of Discovery has been awarded “Best Cruise Value” for 2009 by The World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society. Discovery was also included in their “Top Ten for 2009” cruise lines category.
In addition to great savings, all Voyages of Discovery itineraries feature an extensive enrichment program. Top historians, diplomats, scientists [...]

Specializing in international net fares and commission overrides to over 175 countries & territories, DFW Tours is truly a ‘One Stop Shopping’ experience. The international airfare consolidator offer fares in all cabins to fit the needs of both VIP clients and budget conscious passengers. DFW’s net fares allow travel agents to set your own commission [...]

Experienced travel agents have long used consolidators for obtaining the best possible pricing on international airline fares for their clients. However, many travel planners have little experience with consolidators and don’t know where to begin to establish the proper supplier relationships. The United States Air Consolidator Association, better known as USACA, is making it easier [...]

As any travel agent who has had the pleasure of visiting Costa Rica can attest, it is a country of diverse eco-systems with a wealth of natural resources just begging exploration and discovery. And as such the destination holds a high level of appeal to today’s savvy travelers who seek a more personal, custom-tailored experience [...]

Destination Greece wants to be your one-stop shop for Greece. The company is a US-based, IATAN endorsed, ASTA TOP member offering travel agents high quality personalized services for clients visiting Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Italy and the Mediterranean, but Destination Greece offers the best of Greece like no other tour operator. From cruises in the bright [...]

City Escape Holidays is the Marina del Rey, CA based tour operator, offering land-only City Packages and Special Event Packages to many destinations in the USA and Canada. The company was founded in 1991 and the combined staff experience totals over 70 years in the travel business. Company president, Bo Adams, remains very proud of [...]

Travel agent and entrepreneur Celeste Koutavas wants to put travel professionals in the spotlight. “The value of a trip isn’t in price alone – it’s also in your experience and expertise. That’s why TripWitt.com was created” says Celeste, the company’s co-founder along with partner Michele Nickolas.  Celeste has been in the travel industry profession since [...]

When was the last time a tour operator handed you a client – not a lead, a client? Better yet, what if that client was not just a prospective client, but already booked? Sound a bit fantastic? That is the “Book 3 get 1 Free” program by Sceptre Tours, and it is only one of [...]

Many of us in the travel business rely on lead programs to boost our business. Agents need to establish a process that works for them and search for a company that best meets their requirements. Tripology is the company I have been using consistently and with great results. Many of the agents who work with [...]