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1. When you google Paris hotels, you get 1,516 properties. I know the best choice in the city, and the best choice for you. 2. Tourist spend 2 hours standing in line to see the Vatican. I can arrange a private VIP tour with no wait. 3. If you want to dine at Napa’s infamous
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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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I’ve written several blogs about the benefits of using a travel advisor. In simple terms, you get PITA x 2 – using a travel advisor saves you the PITA = Pain in the A#%…. and using a travel advisor gives you the PITA= pleasure in the advisor. See this earlier blog post for further details on
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Earlier this week, I blogged about part 1 and part 2 of Larry Olmsted’s articles on “why you need a travel agent” in Forbes’ magazine. See https://lushlife.ca/2012/02/why-use-a-travel-agent-part-1-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/ and https://lushlife.ca/2012/03/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-2-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/. Now, I’m pinging on part 3 of Larry’s article . (See http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/24/how-to-find-a-superstar-travel-agent-part-3/ ) Larry’s article explained how travel advisors can help make your trips both better experiences, and
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Yesterday, I blogged about part 1 of the Forbes’ article by Larry Olmsted – see https://lushlife.ca/2012/02/why-use-a-travel-agent-part-1-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/ and the original article here http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/. Today, I’d like to follow up, and ping on part 2 – see original Forbes’ article here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/22/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-2/ Larry Olmsted starts part 2 by outlining that this is where the rubber meets the road
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Forbes magazine did a 3-part article recently on “why use a travel agent.” The opening salvo of “why?” http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/ Author Larry Olmsted put it this way: …the bottom line is that : *they know more than you do, *they are better connected than you, *they have access to benefits you can’t get
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Just watched the CEO of Virtuoso being interviewed on the Today Show on NBC, extolling the benefits of using a travel advisor. Some of the key things in the interview? Using a travel advisor: -saves you time, -provides the best value, -gives you someone to collaborate with in your travel planning, and -gives you someone
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As the old year ends, and the new one begins, we reflect on what’s happened, and make resolutions for what we want to happen. Time marches on. There are never enough hours in the day to do all we want. If you can spare a minute, please watch this little video gem that a dear friend,
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I’ve just booked clients to visit The Carlyle in New York City the first week of January. They’re thrilled they are going to be staying at a New York institution. As noted on the hotel’s website: http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/ A timeless classic, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has been called home by leaders in world affairs, business
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