I’m just back from Virtuoso’s Travel Mart at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. I’m still processing all of the information that I took in, and the +500 new business contacts I’ve made that will enable me to “vip” my clients. But the immediate takeaway for me is: “what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas!” […]
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I just returned from Virtuoso’s luxury travel show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The Bellagio hosted the “best of the best” travel advisors, hoteliers, suppliers, and onsite destination specialists in a one week trade show that really has blown my mind. While I’m still processing all the information I absorbed, and trying to organize
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I just returned from my first ever Travel Mart at the Bellagio in Vegas with Virtuoso. I can tell you it was an absolutely fantastic experience. I have never felt so energised and exhausted at the same time. The big news for the industry, though, as Virtuoso’s successful 2011 Travel Mart came to a close on
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Mickey’s extended the free dining promotion at Walt Disney World. There’s never been a better time to go visit the head Mouse in Orlando – and have him buy you the food for your stay! Now through December 17, 2011, if you buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way package for 4 nights and 5 days
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When you’re riding the Walt Disney World Monorail, it’s easy to have a spring in your step. You can sing “Zippadeedoodah” as you zip over to the Magic Kingdom from your monorail hotel, or zip back and forth to Magic Kingdom. It’s terrific. The Walt Disney World Monorail puts a spring in the step of
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Any fan of Walt Disney World has riden the monorail, and knows the Spanish phrase “¡Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas!”. The words (which mean “Please stand clear of the doors!”) are heard at every monorail stop/start. And since my family loves staying at the monorail hotels of Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Contemporary; we have heard that phrase a lot
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I had a new client recently call me for a quote on NCL’s Pride of America, sailing 7 nights around Hawaii over New Year’s Eve (Dec.31.11). I got him the quote on the cruise for a balcony cabin, which was $4541.54 for 2 adults. It is a lovely cruise, and a lovely itinerary hitting 4 Hawaiian islands.
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I recently had to go to Toronto for a quick business trip, and my family and I took the opportunity to stay at the Fairmont Royal York for a couple of nights. The Fairmont Royal York is perfectly located for visiting Toronto, and is within easy walking distance of the Toronto harbour front (including the
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I always recommend staying onsite at a Disney hotel. There are so many terrific perks you get staying at an official Disney onsite hotel: a. you get a free shuttle to and from the airport to your hotel (and have your bags delivered) b. you’re surrounded by Disney magic 24 hrs c. you can use
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A recent exchange with journalist Kathy Buckworth got me thinking about the things I tell my new clients. There are definitely benefits to booking your travel with a travel advisor. But my advising continues long after the client’s booking is done. There are still things that I make sure my clients do to ensure they are ready for vacation.
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