Travel Agent - October 1, 2007 - (Page 67)

CRUISE DEALS BY DAVID EISEN t t Norwegian Cruise Line Casts Caribbean Deals Norwegian Cruise Line (www.ncl. com) is slashing rates more than 50 percent on many of its remaining 2007 Caribbean sailings. NCL’s brochure rate for its nineday southern Caribbean cruises between November 23 and February 1 on Norwegian Jewel was $1,799 per person, but has been knocked down all the way to $599 per person. The same rate can be had for nine-day southern Caribbean cruises on Norwegian Pearl from October 19 through February 8. Itineraries on Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Spirit have also been discounted, from as low as $399 for seven-day Caribbean voyages. Visit NCL’s web site or call 866-234-0292. FOR OUR 60th ANNIVERSARY, WE’RE GIVING AWAY DIAMOND NECKLACES. Because diamonds are a travel agent’s best friend! BOOK & DEPOSIT BEFORE 10/16/07. SPARKLE AFTER. To celebrate our diamond anniversary, we’re giving them away. In the form of stunning diamond necklaces. That’s one diamond for each decade, six in all, symbolizing our 60th Anniversary. To get yours, simply book and deposit a group of at least 10 cabins (totaling a minimum of 20 sailed guests) on any of our 7-night,2008 European cruises. You’ll earn this beautiful diamond necklace,not to mention commissions of up to 17%! Get the diamonds. Get the commission. And get the adoration of your clients by giving them a true European experience with discounts of more than 60%, plus additional Early Booking Discounts. But don’t wait. Because while diamonds may be forever, this promotion ends 10/15/07. Silversea Silver Sailings Silversea Cruises’ (www.silver sea.com) Silver Sailings incentive offers discounts of up to 50 percent on many diverse itineraries. The luxury line has already unveiled its 2008 Silver Sailings, which reach across the globe in Africa, the Mediterranean, the Baltics, Alaska, the Caribbean and Mexico, the Far East, South Pacific and South America. For a complete list of voyages and pricing, visit Silversea’s web site or call 877-215-9986. Seduces With For group reservations or more information, call 1-800-327-2537. For Amore points, visit CostaLovesGroups.com. *Diamond necklace to be awarded to agent who booked qualifying number of sailed cabins. Diamond necklace is enlarged to show detail. Minimum is 10 sailed cabins totaling at least 20 sailed guests. Entry is automatic. Groups must be reserved and deposited by 10/15/07 to be valid.Only one necklace per qualifying agent.Recipients will be notified by mail 3 weeks following date of sailing.Certificate of authenticity to accompany diamond necklace.Certain restrictions apply.Void where prohibited.5608 Interested? Request #067. October 1, 2007 TravelAgent | 67 t t t MEDITERRANEAN u NORTHERN EUROPE u CARIBBEAN/ BERMUDA u SOUTH AMERICA DUBAI u FAR EAST u INDIAN OCEAN u TRANSATLANTIC http://www.ncl.com http://www.ncl.com http://CostaLovesGroups.com http://www.silversea.com http://www.silversea.com http://CostaLovesGroups.com

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Online Now From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Caribbena: Porta Caribe, Puerto Rico, an Unspoiled Retreat Carribbean Deals Mexico: Insider Tips: Hotels, Dining and Shopping in Cancun Mexico Deals Las Vegas: Tell Clients About Day Trips Into the Great Outdoors Europe: Budapest: Off-Season Promotions Pacific/Asia: Korea Expands its Offerings Seoul Primer: All the Info You Need For a Smooth Trip Pacific/Asia Deals Hawaii: Captivating Kauai: Enhanced Resorts, Natural Beauty Cruises: Building Revenue with Themed Cruises Cruise Deals Hotels: London: The Lanesborough’s New Guest Rooms Tours: Gutsy Women Travel’s New Morocco Itinerary Tour Deals Spas: Escape to Tranquility: Three Spa Havens Spa Deals Cover Story: Donna Flora Agent Profile Podcasts Offer a New Way to Give Your Clients Added Value Car Rental Navigation 101: Shift Profits into High Gear with These Tips Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Cruise: Commission Cutting, Hurricanes Pitch Colombia, Impress Your Clients Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism New Alaska Products for Families In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - October 1, 2007

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