Friday, February 26, 2010

239 - Roos N More, An Unforgettable Hands On Animal Experience

Podcast Number 239

Kangaroo Joeys, camels, otters and monkeys are among the one-hundred-and-seventy animals available for you to interact with at the Roos-N-More zoo.  Located one hour north of Las Vegas, Roos-N-More offers your clients an unforgettable hands on experience with a variety of animals.  Listen in as LynnLee Schmidt talks about the zoo and her experiences as a professional animal trainer and handler.  Visit the website or email friends@roosnmore.org for more information.

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TRAVEL NEWS

The top rated airports for customer satisfaction - a surprise at the number one spot!

Bargain prices for cruise vacations may end soon!


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Puppet MischiefJohn Ellis & Double-Wide
"Okra & Tomatoes" (mp3)
from "Puppet Mischief"
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Sunday, February 21, 2010

238 - A Winter Adventure, The Yukon Quest

Podcast Number 238

The Yukon Quest is a 1,000 mile sled dog race between Fairbanks, Alaska and White Horse in the Yukon.  Tara McCarthy, the media relations director for the Yukon Quest, joins Barry and Lorene to talk about the race, the adventure, the mushers and the dogs.  It's easy to fall in love with the Yukon Quest as you learn more about this winter sport.  If you're looking for a specialty in your travel business you may want to consider the Yukon Quest.

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You can now book clients to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Travel spending expected to rise 6% in 2010.


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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com.



A Hat Trick from HeadBoppinShilts
"Break the Mold" (mp3)
from "A Hat Trick from HeadBoppin"
(ARTizen Records)

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

237 - A Host Agency Working to Make Your Business Successful

Podcast Number 237

Jackie Friedman, the General Manger of the host agency Nexion, joins Barry and Lorene to to talk about how Nexion helps travel agents become successful.  Jackie describes Nexion's programs and talks about Nexion Town.  Nexion Town is a proprietary social media web site where Nexion agents can meet up and help each other.

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TRAVEL NEWS

The L.A. Times list of cruise lines, their 800 numbers, their websites and their ships.

Handy things to know when you take a taxi.


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Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener, Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com.



All the Way to MarsMelora Hardin
"Ride Your Rocket" (mp3)
from "All the Way to Mars"
(LML Music)

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