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01/27/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS
Announces New Disney Specialist
Seabrook, Texas - Don't be surprised if you see pixie dust twinkling around Carol Garza-Thompson. Garza-Thompson, who works for Cruise Planners, joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. As a recent graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge, Garza-Thompson has now become a Disney Specialist.
"The College of Disney Knowledge was extremely beneficial to me," said Garza-Thompson. "It was a fun and informative way to learn more about the Disney vacation portfolio. I also feel more confident about selling Disney destinations."
Anyone who plans to visit the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line will benefit from Garza-Thompson's added expertise. " The College of Disney Knowledge has taught me how to add more value to each Disney itinerary so that I can help make every client's magical dreams come true," said Garza-Thompson.
Since 1993, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been committed to educating travel industry professionals about Disney Destinations through the College of Disney Knowledge.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES, DENTISTS AND ATTORNEYS COMBINED WITH FAMILY VACATIONS
Seabrook/Texas (10/31/2008) – Carol-Garza-Thompson of Seabrook – based Cruise Planners today announced a partnership with International Conferences to offer physicians, dentists, nurses, and attorneys an opportunity to participate in an accredited continuing education program in conjunction with cruises on Royal Caribbean International and Crystal Cruises. Through its new affiliation with International Conferences, Garza-Thompson is able to book clients on 21 exciting cruise itineraries worldwide, where medical and legal professionals can earn between 18 and 24 continuing education credits (CME category 1, AMA/PRA, CLE, and CEU).
“We’re excited about this exclusive partnership with International Conferences and look forward to making it possible for medical and legal professionals to earn continuing education credits while traveling with their families”, said Garza-Thompson of Cruise Planners. “What a perfect way to mix business with pleasure: sailing with both family and colleagues, and at the same time having access to excellent academic programs, nationally recognized faculty, and cultural tours.”
Each of the 21 voyages will offer a unique seminar, designed for the specialist, sub-specialist and primary care physician. The 2007 program includes course offerings in Legal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Urology.
The voyages are scheduled to popular destinations, including the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Canada/New England, Europe, Mexico, Alaska, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia/Russia, British Isles/Norwegian Fjords, Hawaii and Asia.
These programs have been sponsored by The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and have been approved for up to 18 or 24 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. The seminars have also been approved for up to 18 or 24 prescribed hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, the legal medical seminars have been approved for up to 18 or 24 hours of continuing legal, nursing and dental education. Also, qualifying physicians may be eligible for a discount in their professional liability insurance premiums by participating in the legal medical program.
If you are a physician, dentist, nurse or attorney interested in joining your colleagues on a continuing education cruise, please contact Carol Garza-Thompson at Cruise Planners by calling (281) 957-5640.
Located in the Clear Lake area of Houston, Garza-Thompson is part of the Cruise Planners network. Cruise Planners, an award winning national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, operates a franchised network of experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel, and is an American Express Travel Services Representative agency.
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Carol Garza-Thompson Now Offers Exclusive Cruise Packages Through National Affiliate
Seabrook, Texas – 09/27/2008 Carol Garza-Thompson announced today that she has joined Cruise Planners, an award-winning national cruise agency. Affiliation means that Carol Garza-Thompson can now offer customers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise packages, a choice of thousands of group departures, private cruise sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities such as shore excursions, discounted fares, travel gifts and more. As a Cruise Planners franchise owner, Carol also provides specialized land tour packages in destinations around the world.
Cruising has become one of the fastest growing methods of travel. “More and more people are taking cruises every year,” said Garza-Thompson. “The cruising trend has changed and cruisers are more adventurous and youthful. There’s also been the emergence of multi-generational cruisers – families that take their cruise holidays together. Cruises offer the most satisfying, convenient and value-oriented way to travel. As a Cruise Planners agent, I have “Top Producer” status with virtually every cruise line and can provide my customers with the best prices along with my expertise and personalized service.”
Exclusive to Cruise Planners is International Conferences™, a provider of excellent accredited programs of continuing Medical, Legal, Nursing and Dental educations seminars at sea. “We are very excited to offer our professional clients a venue for exceptional continuing education while on vacation with their colleagues and family members,” states Garza-Thompson.
Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative agency. As a result, Cruise Planners agents have access to AMEX Mariner Club benefits such as additional special fares, Mariner Hosts, exclusive pre- and post-cruise tours, free shore side events and elegant dining, additional shipboard credits, and more—adding value to their clients cruise vacation.
Licensed, bonded, and insured, Cruise Planners is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Only Agencies), and the BBB (Better Business Bureau).
For more information, contact Carol Garza of Cruise Planners at 281.957.5640 or visit at www.compassrosecruiseplanners.com.
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About Cruise Planners
Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, FL, that operates a franchised network of 700+ experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel. Cruise Planners gross sales totaled $110 million in 2006. Cruise Planners has achieved the highest industry awards year after year; Carnival’s Agency of the Year, American Express Travel Services Rep Excellence Award and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 ~ Ranked Number 1 in Category, to name a few.
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CRUISE PLANNERS ANNOUNCES “CRUISE FOR FREE” PROGRAM
2009 program lets customers pay for cruise vacations with AMEX rewards points.
Seabrook, Texas– (04/10/2009) Cruise Planners/American Express, one of North America’s largest cruise retailers, recently unveiled the “Cruise for Free” program allowing American Express card holders to use their accrued Membership Rewards points as partial or full payment for any cruise vacation departing world wide. Cruise Planners travel professionals provide exceptional personalized service, priceless sailing tips and advice, and complete handling of all aspects of their dream vacation. They have access to many special offers, due to their incredible status within the cruise industry, such as regional promotions, bonus upgrades, and past passenger programs which are not typically available to the general public.
“Incomparable service is of the cornerstones of our business,” says Carol Garza, owner of Cruise Planners in Seabrook, Texas. “We pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry. After all, our job is to make dream vacations come true. And if we can make them come true by saving you “out-of-pocket cash” for your vacation—using AMEX Membership Rewards points—then we’ve surpassed your expectations once again.”
Michelle Fee, CEO of Cruise Planners/American Express says, “In the past, a number of our customers and travel professionals expressed an interest in a point-redemption program. We are thrilled to announce a program that is simple with an easy-to-understand formula for converting points. Not only do our customers get great rates and service, with this program they have maximum payment flexibility as well.”
About Cruise Planners/American Express
Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners/American Express is an American Express Travel Services Representative national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, FL, that operates a franchised network of 700+ experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel. Cruise Planners/American Express has achieved the highest industry awards year after year; Royal Caribbean’s Homebased Partner of the Year (2007-2008), Carnival’s Pinnacle Club (2008), Carnival’s Agency of the Year (2005), American Express Travel Services Rep Excellence Award (2004-2008) and Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® ~ ranked #1 cruise agency franchise (2004-2009), Silver Award winner for the 2008 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, to name a few.
For more information call Carol Garza-Thompson at 281. 957.5640 or visit www.compassrosecruiseplanners.com.
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