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Jeanne M. Fischer

Oasis of the Seas - Another Review

We just returned from a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas. My husband and I were very apprehensive about cruising on such a large cruise ship, however, I think it is one of the best cruises we have ever been on. Even through there were 6,000 passengers, the only time we felt crowded was during the muster at the beginning of the cruise. The ship itself is unbelievable and the entertainment was exceptional, in my opinion. There were so many places one could go to relax from the decks on top to the P… Continue

Posted by Jeanne M. Fischer on February 8, 2010 at 7:51am

GERRI MARTIN

Travel Show in Fort Lauderdale

I have registered for this show, did not get a confiration, nor could I get on page for the precruise offerings. Suggestions, please

Posted by GERRI MARTIN on February 4, 2010 at 1:28pm — 1 Comment

Marie Glodt

Is Happy Vacations still working behind the scenes?

I heard that Dave is "helping" his girlfriend with her honeymoon company.
And that a portion of their funds is being donated to "charity."

How about starting the charity by paying back the travel agencies that were burned by the closing of Happy Vacation?

I thought these websites were very interesting. Especially the note on the bottom of one that says "CST# Pending!"

http://www.giftoftravel.com/index.php?id=9
Gift of Travel CST # appli… Continue

Posted by Marie Glodt on February 1, 2010 at 4:34pm

Neomi Jones

I still have space on my Greece FAM

I stillhave spots left for our FAM trip to Greece dates available still are April 15-23, 2010 from $599/ I need to fill these spots.

Posted by Neomi Jones on January 25, 2010 at 11:38am — 2 Comments

Binta S. Yero, DS, FC

PTANA – Bahamas Cruise 1st Annual Conference December 6-13, 2009

It was the first Annual conference for PTANA (Professional Travel Agents of North America) and it was aboard the beautiful Carnival Pride departing from the Port of Baltimore my home Port, so you should think it would be easy right? WRONG…. Anyways. A day before our cruise it had snowed or should I say three months before the cruise I was seriously ill and had seen one specialist doctor to another and almost cancelled the cruise before departure date. But eventually I felt a bit better and my ph… Continue

Posted by Binta S. Yero, DS, FC on January 21, 2010 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

Ty

New Facebook Group

Exchanging facebook links is made easy when we all are posting in one place:
http://hbtanetwork.ning.com/group/facebook

Let's continue the networking, on facebook.

Posted by Ty on January 18, 2010 at 11:15am

 
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stacey magee

Net Rate paid to Hotels - how do you process to get commission 18 Replies

Started by stacey magee in The Front Office. Last reply by Nancy Frost 1 minute ago.

Ron Trimper

Tripology Broke?/? 58 Replies

Started by Ron Trimper in The Front Office. Last reply by JESS Kalinowsky 17 minutes ago.

Mike Davies

Amawaterways Tulip Time April 2nd 5 Replies

Started by Mike Davies in The Front Office. Last reply by Sharon Phillis 33 minutes ago.

Ales Struna

At what point do you share your fees with your clients? 21 Replies

Started by Ales Struna in The Front Office. Last reply by JESS Kalinowsky 40 minutes ago.

Usha

Puerto Vallarta 3 Replies

Started by Usha in The Front Office. Last reply by Usha 50 minutes ago.

Lori

Okay, I did the Bridal Show, and got lots of information. 8 Replies

Started by Lori in The Front Office. Last reply by Lori 1 hour ago.

Nancy Terry

Need some help with Riviera Maya family trip 11 Replies

Started by Nancy Terry in The Front Office. Last reply by Nancy Terry 3 hours ago.

Cindy

Oasis Resorts Question 4 Replies

Started by Cindy in The Front Office. Last reply by Geoff Millar 3 hours ago.

Suzi Nelsen

All inclusive nice and reasonable in Costa Rica or Caribbean 1 Reply

Started by Suzi Nelsen in The Front Office. Last reply by Geoff Millar 3 hours ago.

Kim Talley

Travel Agent or Travel Counselor? 18 Replies

Started by Kim Talley in The Front Office. Last reply by Nancy Frost 4 hours ago.

Sherri Hall

Myrtle Beach, family with kids, close to activities, 2-bdrm suite...any ideas? 2 Replies

Started by Sherri Hall in The Front Office. Last reply by Sherri Hall 4 hours ago.

Donna Gussow

Le Blanc and Royal Cancun beaches compared to Ritz Carlton 5 Replies

Started by Donna Gussow in The Front Office. Last reply by Toni Sofos 4 hours ago.

Ales Struna

Credit Card Authorization Form 76 Replies

Started by Ales Struna in The Front Office. Last reply by Cruise Chick 4 hours ago.

Celeste Koutavas

How and where to educate a travel consumer on realistic vacation pricing? 14 Replies

Started by Celeste Koutavas in The Front Office. Last reply by Cruise Chick 4 hours ago.

Fran Cappa

Beach at Melia in Cozumel 2 Replies

Started by Fran Cappa in The Front Office. Last reply by Fran Cappa 6 hours ago.

Diana Hechler

Russia tours

Started by Diana Hechler in The Front Office 10 hours ago.

Nadia Shtrafonenko

Meeting organisatiom 4 Replies

Started by Nadia Shtrafonenko in The Front Office. Last reply by Toni Sofos 10 hours ago.

Donna Gussow

Client Logo Items 5 Replies

Started by Donna Gussow in The Front Office. Last reply by Toni Sofos 10 hours ago.

Zuberi Yara

Royal Decameron Montego Bay 4 Replies

Started by Zuberi Yara in The Front Office. Last reply by Toni Sofos 11 hours ago.

Hara Waite

Are there really discounted Disney World tickets? 6 Replies

Started by Hara Waite in The Front Office. Last reply by Toni Sofos 11 hours ago.

Latest Activity

JESS Kalinowsky replied to Ron Trimper's discussion 'Tripology Broke?/?'
I guess it just depends on how much a person wants to control their own destiny. In my 'free trial period" I seem to remember it was 90 days, I do not remember one lead turning into business. The great thing about America, we can each have our own…
13 minutes ago
Sharon Phillis replied to Mike Davies's discussion 'Amawaterways Tulip Time April 2nd'
They are going as individuals, it is not a NACTA fam. He specializes in Ireland. I am trying to encourage him to branch out. I love river cruises and I talked him into going on a river cruise, hoping that he see opportunity. It fits his client demog…
30 minutes ago
JESS Kalinowsky replied to Ales Struna's discussion 'At what point do you share your fees with your clients?'
There is a basic premise in selling: never ask a question that can be answered with YES or NO. Always ask questions that require a choice be made. i.e were you thinking about a land vacation or a cruise? Think about the last time you purchased a ca…
36 minutes ago
Usha replied to Usha's discussion 'Puerto Vallarta'
Thanks, I will look into both these. Usha
47 minutes ago
JESS Kalinowsky replied to Ales Struna's discussion 'At what point do you share your fees with your clients?'
Actually I think the online companies are having "promotions" and claim to not be charging fees. However, it does not take a Harvard grad to realize they cannot stay in business without charging fees, or getting money from clients some other way. T…
53 minutes ago
Lori replied to Lori's discussion 'Okay, I did the Bridal Show, and got lots of information.'
Thanks for the input everyone! I didnt know what to do first, but now I have my plan of attack. Going to get it set up and follow up, follow up. Appreciate the help.
1 hour ago
stacey magee replied to stacey magee's discussion 'Net Rate paid to Hotels - how do you process to get commission'
Let's see if I can hit everyone's questins. Hotel Ala Best Western - for TWO nights is a total of 155 Euros. net rate. in this particular instance these are friends of mine and they can just pay buy me lunch or dinner and it would amount to the sa…
1 hour ago
Ann and Fran Cappa replied to Usha's discussion 'Puerto Vallarta'
Fiesta Americana is a very nice resort and the kids program may be good for your clients. As Tom says, there's lots to choose in PV
1 hour ago
Tom Ogg replied to Usha's discussion 'Puerto Vallarta'
Sheraton Bouganvilla migt be a good choice. Great pools, centrally located and on the bus line for trips north and south, as well as the local downtown bus. Lots to choose from in PVR.
1 hour ago
Chrissy Vorderbruggen left a comment for Chrissy Vorderbruggen
1 hour ago
Mike Davies replied to Mike Davies's discussion 'Amawaterways Tulip Time April 2nd'
No thanks they have their own group of which I am not a part.
2 hours ago
Usha added a discussion
Puerto Vallarta
Hello: I am looking for suggestions for a family friendly place in PVR. I have 2 families each traveling with 3 children, between the ages of 8 thru 3. I'm trying to keep the budget within $3800/- per family, but I am finding it a challenge. They wi…
2 hours ago
Nancy Terry replied to Nancy Terry's discussion 'Need some help with Riviera Maya family trip'
Thanks Ales. Toni, It is a friend of mine and I KNOW she hasn' t gone anywhere else.
3 hours ago
Geoff Millar replied to Cindy's discussion 'Oasis Resorts Question'
There is a reason they are much less expensive.
3 hours ago
Tom Ogg left a comment for Chrissy Vorderbruggen
3 hours ago
Geoff Millar replied to Suzi Nelsen's discussion 'All inclusive nice and reasonable in Costa Rica or Caribbean'
Mexico will be the least expensive. Most all inclusive resorts will be in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, with Jamaica being the most expensive. Costa Rica has 3 All inclusive resorts we recommend, the Paradisus Playa Conchal, the RIU Guanc…
3 hours ago
Cindy replied to Cindy's discussion 'Oasis Resorts Question'
Thanks Tracey and Geoff, I normally would not look at these Grand Oasis resorts but they are MUCH less expensive for Christmas Week for this family. (sigh). I knew it was too good to be true! Thanks to both for your input, I'll keep looking. Cindy
3 hours ago
Geoff Millar replied to Ron Trimper's discussion 'Tripology Broke?/?'
It is the same thing that has plagued many on-line companies over the years and that is that when you pay for online advertising like they did to generate the leads, it can be, if you don't watch it, more expensive to generate that lead than you can…
3 hours ago
Suzi Nelsen added a discussion
All inclusive nice and reasonable in Costa Rica or Caribbean
Hi, I have a young couple with a small budget that wants a nice location with a nice price, any ideas? They are leaving out of Denver. Thank you!
3 hours ago
Eben Schoeman replied to Ron Trimper's discussion 'Tripology Broke?/?'
The reason for my post was actually a question! How did they measure the 130,000 requests since 2007 (not per year)? If they counted silly requests such as my example, their figures and statistics were really dishonest to say the least and woefull…
3 hours ago
 
 
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