Thursday, February 28, 2019

400 - An Amazing Antarctic Expedition

Podcast Number 400
SHOW NOTES
Rebecca Stacey, from Zegraham Expeditions, just returned from a three-week expedition to the Antarctica Peninsula, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia Islands.  Rebecca joins our show to talk about her expedition to Antarctica. You can sense the excitement and awe in Rebecca's voice as she describes what she saw and what she experienced. This is an expedition for the curious traveler, the lifelong learner client where they are exposed to guides who are geologists, ornithologists, naturalists, and historians. Your client will experience this trip aboard an all-inclusive small cruise ship with a capacity for 100 guests. The rewards for booking your clients on this expedition are great for your client and for you the travel advisor.
LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT
Zegraham Expeditions
Description of the January 2020 Expedition
Email Rebecca Stacey at rebecca.stacy@thlnas.com
Rebecca's telephone number: (702) 981-1431
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Music Credits:
The song, "Hot Salsa Trip" is by Arsonist and can be found at FreeMusicArchive.org The song, "Team Work" is by Scott Holmes and can be found at FreeMusicArchive.org
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Sunday, April 30, 2017

377 - REALLY Experience Alaska on an Alaskan Dream Cruise

Podcast Number 377
SHOW NOTES
 Travel is all about the experience you provide to your clients. Some clients love the large ship experience with the entertainment, shopping and casinos. But is this really the way to experience a place like Alaska? Michelle Glass from Alaskan Dream Cruises joins our Show to talk about the small ship experience. Your clients will really experience the culture, wildlife and beauty of Alaska on the small ships of Alaskan Dream Cruises. Listen in to learn more about creating an experience that your clients will rave about.
LINKS TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW
 Alaskan Dream Cruises
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Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net
Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

319 - Pack Your Bags For This Alaskan Dream Cruise

Podcast Number 319
 Special Edition

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COHOSTED SEGMENT Every once and a while a great opportunity comes up that Lorene and I want to pass along to you. This show is a special edition to let you know about a FAM trip that you can take advantage of to expand your product line and bring a very unique product to your clients. Alaskan Dream Cruises along with NACTA is offering a FAM trip to familiarize you with a small ship cruise that will bring you up close to amazing wildlife and the beauty of the Alaska coastline. You will experience shore trips on all terrain vehicles and take a personal watercraft called a Zeego to explore some of Alaska's beautiful waterways. While on board you will experience excellent cuisine, including fresh seafood from Alaska.

The FAM cruise leaves Sitka, Alaska on June 23, 2012 and returns to Sitka on June 30, 2012. The cruise includes all dining and shore trips, exactly what your clients will experience when they sail with Alaskan Dream Cruises. Listen to the show and hear Michael Wien describe the beauty and excitement you will experience on this great FAM trip.

You can learn more by logging in to the NACTA website or immediately begin the qualification process by clicking the link following NACTA's description of the FAM below. You can learn more about opportunities to grow you business with Alaskan Dream Cruises by calling the toll free number, 855-747-8100.

 Alaskan Dream Cruises Your fabulous cruise on the Admiral Dream will depart Sitka on an 8 day cruise on June 23, returning to Sitka on June 30, 2012. Qualification is required. Click on the following link for qualification. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVPYTRZY3BEUkJqOXhIYkN3aDdheVE6MQ

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Forest and Acoustic GuitarCamilo Carrara
"The Swan (O Cisne)" (mp3)
from "Forest and Acoustic Guitar"
(Azul Music, Ltd)

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

289 - Travel Agent Friendly Fort Lauderdale

Podcast Number 289

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Fort Lauderdale has always been travel agent friendly says Josh Winston, Associate Director of Sales for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors' Bureau. Josh joins the show to talk about what Fort Lauderdale has to offer your clients. Fort Lauderdale has many attractions for pre or post cruise stays. For more information listen to the show or check out the website at www.sunny.org/travel-trade.



TRAVEL NEWS

New Department of Transportation Rules and how they affect the traveler

China will grow to the second largest travel and tourism market in two years

Celebrity to offer cruises in Asia



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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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.






 



MoongazingVanessa Raine
"Moongazing" (mp3)
from "Moongazing"
(GoSet Music)

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

259 - A Great Hotel for Your Clients Cruising out of South Florida



Podcast Number 259

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Olvin Sanchez joins Lorene and Barry to talk about the amenities of the Hilton Garden Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Hilton Garden is conveniently close to the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and to the Port Everglades Cruise Port. This is the perfect place to send your clients for their stay before or after their cruise. Olvin will work with you to design a package that fits your clients' needs.


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Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener, Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb and Gary is gary222 on Twitter.

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.



Mo Hippa LiveJon Cleary, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
"Mo Hippa" (mp3)
from "Mo Hippa Live"
(FHQ Records)

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

254 - Vancouver, a Beautiful Opportunity for Pre and Post Cruise Visits

Podcast Number 254

Vancouver is the focus of today's show. Ryan Robutka, the sales and market development manager for Tourism Vancouver joins Barry and Lorene for the show. Vancouver is a great city for your clients to spend time before a cruise or after a cruise. Ryan describes what your clients can experience in a couple of days. Listen to the show and learn more so you can give your clients the best beautiful Vancouver has to offer.

You can call Tourism Vancouver at (604) 682-2222, or email Ryan at rrobutka@tourismvancouver.com for more information.

Lorene assembled a montage of photos she took while visiting the Pacific Northwest. The link to Lorene's photos of the Pacific NW - http://is.gd/cjNtZ

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TRAVEL NEWS

Paradise pet hotels for your family member while you vacation.

Jimmie Buffet's Margaritaville Hotel Opening in Pensacola Beach, Florida

Flight attendant helps land a Boeing 767 at Chicago's O'hare airport.

Visit us on Facebook – Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, and Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener. Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

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

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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.



Splendor in the GrassPink Martini
"Ou est ma tete?" (mp3)
from "Splendor in the Grass"
(Heinz Records)

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Sunday, May 02, 2010

247 - Lorene Shares Her Experience Taking a Riverboat Cruise in the Netherlands

Podcast Number 247

Lorene recently returned from a Amawaterways river boat cruise in the Netherlands. Lorene describes the ship, the amenities and what she enjoyed during the cruise. Your clients may be looking for something different so now is the time to learn about river boat cruising - listen and learn.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Conrad hotels introduces an iphone app you can use to locate and book a hotel room.

Betty in the Sky - stories from an experienced flight attendant.

United Airlines celebrates 80 years of the flight attendant profession.

Spirit Airlines introduces comfortable, light weight seats for their aircraft.

Visit us on Facebook – Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, and Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener.

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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.



Heavy Falls The NightElizabeth Shepherd
"High" (mp3)
from "Heavy Falls The Night"
(Do Right! Music)

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