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By admin, September 28, 2011 1:50 pm

Instead of deal directly with the airlines, has it ever occurred to you to use a good travel agency to book your spring break vacation? Airlines will quote you fares and book your flights, but that’s as far as they go. A travel agency can offer discounted fares, advice on spring break destinations, and may have a great deal or two for you and your friends. Spring break is barely two months away, so now is the ideal time to start looking for a travel agency.

If airlines are offering huge discounts to lure money-weary individuals into traveling, imagine the larger discounts that a travel agency can offer. Since travel agents purchase blocks of seats, they can pass on the savings to their customers.

There are numerous travel agencies, but there is only a fraction of those agencies that cater to the special needs of the student travel industry. Although you can use any travel agency to book your spring break vacation, why not choose a travel agency that specializes in student tours and spring break vacations?

Before you book your next spring break vacation, the travel agency must satisfy certain requirements. You may want to look into the following criteria:

· Full Description of Services – Does the travel agency introduce itself adequately to potential customers? Do they have contact numbers, student packages, discount programs, and do they explain the procedures for their spring break packages as well as clearly state their refund policy?… Read the rest

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By admin, September 1, 2011 8:41 pm

Going on vacation is what many individuals spend their entire year dreaming about. For some a simple vacation means visiting family and friends, but for others a vacation means getting away to a destination that is exotic, fun and exciting. Maybe you desire an extreme adventurous holiday or maybe you in search of peace and serenity, whatever your holiday idea is, travel agencies have the tools and expertise to help you find a perfect destination.

There are many people who feel that it is not necessary to make use of a travel agency. From flight arrangements to booking accommodations, there are several aspects of planning a vacation that many individuals feel are simple. A common question is: Why spend money having someone plan a vacation for when you can do it yourself? This may be true in some instances; however, there are many benefits to using a travel agency.

Remember, making travel arrangements and vacation plans can be a very stressful experience. Having to phone dozens of places and speaking to many front desk operators can be frustrating. You might think that this does not sound so bad, but setting aside enough time to do the appropriate amount of research can be difficult with a full time job, not to mention a family as well. A scenario such as this can lead to plenty of stress, or worse, a slip up with the vacation plan itself. Hotels, airlines and tourist attractions may be overlooked. The best options are… Read the rest

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By admin, March 21, 2011 1:57 pm

If you are new to the travel industry, like I was, you want to know how you can learn more about the travel industry.  Getting travel training is a must if you want to build a successful travel business from home.  The host agency, such as the one I am with, offers in-depth travel agent training to their independent travel business owners.  But it doesn’t stop there, each travel vendor and travel organizations offer training as well, so the opportunities to learn are endless!

Whether you decide to specialize in a particular niche, getting training in other areas of travel is a must!  Doing so will help you learn about the industry and grow your business.  Even if you are an experienced agent, you will find that things change and it is always good to stay on-top of what is current. 

Our host agency offers coursed designed by Marc Mancini Seminars and Consulting. Marc Mancini is one of the travel industry’s most highly respected and best-known speakers, educators and consultants. It’s estimated that nearly 300,000 travel professionals worldwide have benefited from training programs that he has designed or delivered. The more you know about travel and how to sell it, the more profits you can expect to generate!

Here are 10 courses to become a travel agent with our Agency. These courses will broaden your awareness of what the travel industry has to offer.  Also completion of these courses will increase your earning potential. 

1.       Overview of the Travel Industry… Read the rest

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By admin, February 15, 2011 11:09 pm

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Choosing a travel agency to handle your next vacation as opposed to dealing directly with an airline presents numerous benefits. Here are a few of the benefits you enjoy:

Wealth of information

Because of their experience and wide connections with people in the hospitality industry, travel agencies are in the best position to provide sound advice when it comes to the following points: off peak and peak travel times, budget travel, hotel and meal deals, excursions, shopping bargains, and other tourism-related topics. Much will depend on your preferences. For instance, are you interested in a golf holiday, a fishing trip, a museum jaunt or a spa type of vacation?

Discounted fares

Travel agencies and online travel agencies are great for bargain hunting and usually get the best deals from their network… Read the rest

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By admin, January 1, 2011 9:08 pm

Do you want to find out how you can travel and make use of your nursing degree while at it?

Nurses all over the world take heed. You now have a unique opportunity to travel the world while working in your chosen field. You can travel to different parts of the world, stay and work for more or less than 3 months, while sharpening your nursing skills, and getting paid handsomely for it.

It’s a chance of lifetime. Fresh graduates and newly certified nursing practitioners are indeed in luck. This is also a great opportunity for old timers and seasoned nurses that want a change of lifestyle and to add more adventure to their professional lives.

Nursing professionals are not evenly distributed globally. There are a lot of capable nurses in some areas while some locations just don’t have adequate nurses to fill local health care demands. Travel nursing and the Travel Nursing Industry has developed in response to the nursing shortage in which nurses travel to work temporary short-term nursing positions.

You have to review your qualifications. To get hired for the position, you must have a valid LPN or RN license and at least a year of experience in a clinical setting is also required by most recruiters. If you are certified to handle special areas, your chances of getting assignments are higher.

Look for reliable agencies with a proven track record. If you know someone that is already working as a travel nurse, you can ask for… Read the rest