Sheila Gallant-Halloran

I'm a Travel Advisor – not a Travel Agent!

I call myself a travel ADVISOR – not a travel AGENT. Semantics? Not at all! Do you know why? An AGENT represents the supplier. An agent pushes product. An agent represents Air Canada Vacations, Sunwing, Westjet Vacations, and Transat Holidays.  An agent transacts sales, based on price. Agents push deals. They market without a message. And when an agent pushes products

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Palace Properties Family Friendly

Palace resorts are working to attract even more family travellers in 2012. See http://www.palaceresorts.com/ On top of the already unmatched all-inclusive luxury,  Palace Resorts also now offers guests Resort Credit to be used towards room upgrades, tours, spa /beauty salon treatments, golf outings, select Colin Cowie Wedding Collections, and more. Applicable Resort Credit depends on length

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My Interview with Virtuoso Focus Ezine

It was very humbling for me to be interviewed by Virtuoso, Specialists in the Art of Travel “Focus” recently. “Focus” is an ezine that is circulated to 7,200 Virtuoso members and suppliers. My interview appeared in the May 22nd edition, and was posted on the Virtuoso Composer website that same day. Thanks to my clients Cindy Harrison, and Cynthia Rathwell

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Viking River Cruises – Advantages over an Ocean Cruise

I’ve just done a consumer webinar with Viking River Cruises. Vision 2000 Travel Group has a special relationship with Viking River. Many of our clients enjoy cruising on Viking River ships. What are the advantages of a river cruise over ocean cruising? -there are only an average of 150 passengers onboard -the scenery changes continually -the

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