How to find a real travel specialist

Oceania Regatta heads to Alaska in 2011

Travelwize — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:17:16 +0000

Regatta heads to Alaska in 2011!

Inaugural Alaska season offer:

2 for 1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare plus $500 Bonus Savings on select voyages

Fares from $2,999 per guest*

Offer expires August 31, 2010

San Francisco to San Francisco

14-Day Voyage – MAY 12, 2011 | AUG 26, 2011

San Francisco • Victoria • Sitka • Cruising Hubbard Glacier

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) • Skagway • Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord

Juneau • Ketchikan • Cruising the Inside Passage

Vancouver • Astoria • San Francisco

Alaskan Grandeur

San Francisco to Vancouver

12-Day Voyage – MAY 26, 2011 | AUG 14, 2011

San Francisco • Astoria • Wrangell • Juneau

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) • Cruising Hubbard Glacier

Sitka • Ketchikan • Cruising the Inside Passage

Victoria • Vancouver

Frontiers & Glaciers

Vancouver to Vancouver

10-Day Voyage – JUN 7, 2011 | AUG 4, 2011

Vancouver • Cruising the Inside Passage

Sitka • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) • Cruising Hubbard Glacier

Kodiak • Wrangell • Ketchikan

Cruising the Inside Passage • Vancouver

Glacial Wilderness

Vancouver to Anchorage

12-Day Voyage – JUN 17, 2011 | JUN 29, 2011 | JUL 11, 2011 | JUL 23, 2011

Vancouver • Cruising the Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Wrangell

Juneau • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) • Skagway • Sitka

Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Cruising the Glaciers of College Fjord

Seward • Homer • Anchorage

Oceania Cruises is the world’s only upper-premium cruise line and offers an unrivaled combination of the finest cuisine at sea, elegant accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value.

*Fare shown applies to category G on Regatta 6/7/11 only.

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Learn to Ballroom Dance at Sea

Travelwize — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:37:41 +0000

Learn to Dance like a Star at Sea

Theme cruises are the way to go

Travelwize — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:32:16 +0000

Whether you want to learn about Social Media, Internet Marketing, how to know if you and your fiance will make it, dream interpretation, astrological charts, wine & food cruises, baseball, big band, learning about opera, there’s something out there for everyone and to suit everyone’s budget. For some great ideas, see my favorite place to find this info: www. travelwizenow.com

Sweethearts Cruise February 11-15, 2010

Travelwize — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:09:27 +0000

Sweethearts Weekend Cruise

February 11-15, 2010

on the Celebrity Century

Join Drs. Michelle & Patrick Gannon (Psychologists/Marriage Prep 101 Founders) on a “Sweetheart Cruise”, during Valentine’s Day weekend! Sail roundtrip from Miami to colorful Key West, and the sparkling beaches of Cozumel while learning how to create the best relationship possible.

Award-winning workshop leaders will help you improve communication, conflict resolution skills, and enhance your intimate romantic relationship too. This is a positive, fun, proactive and humorous way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with long lasting benefits. Sign up now to guarantee space!

Date Port/City Arrives Departs

Thursday, February 11 Miami 5:00PM

Friday, February 12 Key West 7:00AM 1:30PM

Saturday, February 13 Cozumel 11:30AM 8:00PM

Sunday, February 14 At Sea

Monday, February 15 Miami 7:00AM

Inside Cabins $457.49, Outside $557.49, Balcony $647.49. Prices include port charges and government fees. Prices are per person based on double occupancy

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Social Media & Internet Marketing Cruise, Jan 15-18, 2010

Travelwize — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:35:03 +0000

Social Media & Marketing Cruise

January 15 –18, 2010 on

The Carnival Elation

Are you interested in learning how to use Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin and the benefits to you? What are you waiting for? You owe it to yourself, to take your business to the next level!

Join Social Media and Marketing Coaches, Shari Weiss & Les Ross on the Carnival Cruise Lines Elation, where you can have an enriching presentation about the World of Social Media and Internet Marketing. Savor fine service and a taste of Mexico as you are transported from San Diego to Ensenada where you’ll learn about Social Media on your day at sea. On the next day you can get a taste of Mexico, try some local tequila, try to get the best bargains at the shops or you can also choose to increase your knowledge from our hosts by setting up personalized appointments.

The Elation is a fabulous floating resort offering deluxe staterooms, fine dining, one of the largest casinos afloat, a Spa, fabulous state of art fitness facility, Waterworks- a water park, resort style swimming pool, Serenity-an adult only retreat.

Date Port Arrive Depart

Friday, January 15 San Diego, Ca 5:30pm

Friday, January 15 Welcome Cocktail Party 7:00pm 8:00pm

Saturday, January 16 Seminar at Sea* 8:00pm 3:00pm

Saturday, January 16 Small Group Coaching* 3:30pm 6:30pm

Sunday, January 17 Ensenada, Mexico 8:00am 6:00pm

Monday, January 18 San Diego, Ca 8:00am

Inside Cabin Outside Cabin

$395.00 $435.00

Prices are per person rates based upon double occupancy. Balconies, triples and single cabin may be available upon request. Price includes seminar, accommodations, all meals, port charges, service and government fees. Airfare to San Diego, airport-to-cruise ship transfers, alcohol, carbonated beverages, shore excursions and gratuities are not included in these rates. Cruise line and travel agency cancellation penalties apply. We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations. Flights: Please arrive in San Diego by 3:00 PM on January 13 and do not book a flight home before 12noon on January 18. A valid passport is required for this cruise.

Agenda:

SATURDAY, January 16: Begins 8am

8:00 – 8:45 Social Media stats at a glance: Why should you be involved?

8:45 – 9:30 Twitter Basics

9:30 – 9:45 BREAK

9:45 -10:30 Facebook Basics

10:30 -11:15 LinkedIn Basics

11:15-11:30 Questions & Answers

11:30-12:30 LUNCH BREAK

12:30- 1:15 Intro to Internet Marketing & Pay Per Click Advertising

1:15- 2:00 Online Newsletter Design

2:00- 2:45 Content & Bookmarking

2:45 –3:15 Question & Answers

3:15 – 3:30 BREAK

3:30 – 5:30 SMALL GROUP coaching sessions:

(Small Group Coaching includes Facebook and Twitter for Business, Blogging, Squidoo, Script, Ezine articles & Bookmarking.)

For more information:

Travel: Alyse Cori/Travelwize 866-408-WIZE (9493)/415-892-5076 www.travelwizenow.com or travelwize@verizon.net

Content: Les: 415/460-5341
Highlander LLC Consulting website: www.highlanderllcconsulting.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lesrosshighlanderllc

Shari: 415/897-6052
Blog: www.sharisaxisoutthere.wordpress.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/shariweisssf

How to choose the “right” travel agent “vs an order taker

Travelwize — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:39:37 +0000

I recently read an article on “top travel specialists”. I found this to be interesting but not necessary accurate being a veteran in the industry for over 25 years. There are listings of people who are specialists in their geographic areas, tour companies and those who have the support and back up of larger companies. Specialists should be good at their geographic area and offer good information. They work with travel agents to create special offers for their clients. There are specialists in almost every geographic area and the good travel agents know who they are and how to contact them. Same with tour companies. An experienced travel agent gets to know their client and knows which company can give them exactly what they are looking for at the price they want to pay. The experienced agents listed are good, work hard and are respected in the industry. The only problem that arises is sometimes, once they dazzle the client with their knowledge of a certain destination, tour company, cruiseline or a specific offer, the next time they call they get “shuffled” to another agent. If there isnt enough $$ in it, you get the two-step. This often happens with larger companies that offer some incredibly priced deal just to get you to cal. The right travel agent is one who really undertands the value of a personal relationship, understands your needs and knows how to create this for you. Anyone can find a specialist, specialize in a specific area or give you a deal! It’s relationships, great customer service and the REAL desire to make your travel dreams come true!