Travel Agent Professionals Special Introductory Offer: experience the new Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas' newest, hottest and hippest resort on the strip. November 13 - December 27, 2007: $55 night + tax (based on avail, Sunday - Thursday). www.planethollywood.com

Call 816.999.PHRC, ask for rate code STAHIP.

Dec. 9, 2007, FAMNews.com is sponsoring a Seminar-on-Ship aboard the Costa Fortuna for a 7-Night Southeastern Caribbean Cruise sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. From sunup to sundown, you'll find exotic ports, white-sand beaches, open-air markets and the world's clearest waters. Shore excursions feature exciting Casinos, a Baccardi party, dolphin encounters, snorkeling, boating, even pirate adventures. Onboard the Fortuna, you will be pampered Italian Style. Built in 2003, she has drawn inspiration from the grand Italian transatlantic steamships. Scale models of historic cruise ships have been incorporated into the style and design of the ship's restaurants and public areas. And guests can view a tribute to the first (and leading) Italian cruise company by glancing up at the ceiling of the Atrium where models of 26 past members of the Costa fleet are displayed. Of course there are the usual luxury features, many pools (one with a retractable roof), lounges, restaurants, 24 hour room service, casino, spa, theatre, and more. Includes accommodations, most meals, entertainment, onboard activities and more...there are even Italian cooking and language lessons. Plus 2 Agent seminars during the days at sea. $334 Outside Cabin, $439 Balcony Cabin. Companion and 3rd/4th rates are the same as the travel agent rate (ppdo; plus $195 pp taxes & fees; cruise-only; airfare, transfers or travel insurance not included).

Go to FamNews.com or call 888.826.5701.

FAMs (for you only)
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S RIVER CRUISES IN EUROPE

FAMNews.com, the most comprehensive resource for reduced rate travel opportunities for travel agents, is sponsoring Seminars-on-Ships during 7-Night Christmas Time Cruises or a New Years Eve Cruise aboard Amadeus Waterways' brand new and very elegant  MS Amalegro on Dec. 16 - 23rd  and on the   MS Amadagio on   Dec. 16 - 23rd,  Dec. 23 - 30th,  Dec. 30 - Jan. 6th. All sailings are from Budapest to Nuremberg (or reverse) through Germany, Austria and Hungary - the land of Christmas! Visit Nuremberg with its world's largest Christmas market,  Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, and Budapest. Includes superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner, Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, Captain's Gala Dinner, and a daily sightseeing program (unlike Ocean cruising). There are tours of most of the cities and their Christmas Markets, Melk Benedictine Abbey, Wachau Valley cruise, Vienna Mozart & Strauss Concert and optional excursions to Salzburg and Schonbrunn Palace. Other highlights include folklore dances, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities, and on board music performances. $799 Outside  Deluxe cabins (ppdo, Cat. E), plus $84 pp taxes & fees (cruise-only and does not include airfare, transfers, or travel insurance). Companion rates are the same as the travel agent rate. Higher categories available for slight surcharges. Add the Czech Republic with Pre and Post Cruise Stays in Prague with sightseeing.

To book call 888.826.5701 or click here.

Princess, “the consummate host”, invites you to Escape Completely …with these travel agent rates on exotic cruise itineraries. From 12 days from $699 to 21 days for $1299 (less than $60 per day, all-inclusive!) aboard the Star Princess.

Dec 20: Holiday Sailing - Brazilian Adventure, 21 days from $1299
Jan 10 and Feb 19, 2008: Antarctica & South America, 16 days from $1299
Jan thru Mar 2008: 5 sailings, Cape Horn & Straight of Magellan, 12 days from $699

$100 upgrades to oceanview cabins available. (Fares are cruise only, non-air, per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability.) To hear a pre-recorded message on Travel Agent Only promotions, please call and listen for the prompts. Select "4" for further options, then select option "2."

In US: 800.421.1700, Canada: 800.788.4000. Use Promo Code: YT1/YT2

Stuff your stocking with...Christmas New Orleans style! It's YOUR fam to New Orleans - YOU choose the days that fit your schedule December 7 - 23, 2007. Package includes:

3 Days / 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations in New Orleans.
 

• 3 course lunch at Bacco's or Red Fish Grill
• Café au Lait and Beignets at Café du Monde
• Tour of Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World with Kingcake and coffee
• Admission to Longue Vue House & Gardens, Oak Alley Plantation,
  National WW II Museum, Houmas House Plantation & Gardens
• Jazz Performance at Preservation Hall
• Hurricane Drink with souvenir glass at Pat O' Briens
• Gospel, Jazz and Folk Holiday Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral
• Famous Local Chef's Holiday Cooking Demonstrations and
  Samplings to spice up your holiday, at The Shops at Canal Place
• All Taxes included

Your cost is only $50 per person, single or double occupancy! Each Agent may bring one guest at a cost of an additional $50. (CLIA membership required - for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education. Land only. Additional nights available at discounted prices. Transportation, airport transfers and parking not included. Participants in the Summer FAM are not eligible for the Christmas FAM Nonrefundable).

For details or to reserve call Destination Management: 800.488.4364

Millennium operates 14 four-star deluxe properties in North America. Hotels are location-perfect, situated next to what you want to be near in gateway cities across the country. When you visit, they'll show you around, and then give you a voucher for a FREE DESSERT during your stay. Now that's what we call having your cake and eating it too! Here are the rules:

• Must book via the Millennium booking engine - click links below. Please do not call hotels.
• We Love Agents FAM rates are only available in North America. To visit other hotels outside the U.S., contact the hotel directly. www.millenniumhotels.com
• FAM rates valid through Dec 31, 2007, subject to availability.
• You must enter code "TAFAM" in the Company/Promotional Code field.
• Only one FAM allowed per property, but multiple properties allowed, max 4 nights each.
• Valid CLIA card must be presented at check-in (for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education ).
   

Book at www.WELOVEAGENTS.COM. You are encouraged to participate in a site tour while you are visiting the hotels. To arrange your tour or receive more information from Millenium sales managers before your visit, email muagents@mill-usa.com listing your hotel reservation details.

Majestic America Line is offering a special travel agent appreciation rate of $50 per person, per day on 12 different November and December 7-night classic American River sailings. Treat yourself to a fall adventure or a holiday celebration aboard the magnificent paddlewheel steamers American Queen and Empress of the North, along the mightly Mississipi or the byways of America 's historic heartland. Bring your family or a friend, as agents can purchase 2 cabins at this amazing  $50 per person, per day rate!

$50 PER DAY Per person port charges/ground handling fees and gratuities are additional, and must be paid up front with cruise fare. Click here for a Travel Agent Reduced Rate form (Fax to 206-733-2729 or email form to Inventory.Control@MajesticAmericaLine.com). Request the required agency authorization letter by email from customerservice@inteletravel.com. No reservation calls please. For itineraries and other details, visit www.MajesticAmericaLine.com. Offer is valid for new individual bookings on the selected departures only and is capacity controlled. subject to availability.  There is a 2 cabin maximum per agent. Agents must prepay gratuities at the time of booking.  Minimum outside guarantee rate. Call 800.434.1232 for questions.

The Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts chain located in over 30 countries is offering agents a low rate of a 75% discount on stays at their properties. Sol Melia is the Spanish hotel and resort chain founded by Gabriel Escarrer Julia in 1956 on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca in Spain . It is the leading Spanish hotel chain in both the city and resort markets, the third largest hotel chain in Europe, and the twelfth largest hotel chain in the world, with many properties in the Middle East . CLIA membership required (for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education ).

Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts, 888.336.3542, www.solmelia.com

Cruise Austria and Germany along the Danube for 7 or 8 day Travel Agent Fam sailings aboard the ms Bolero:

Nov 15 8 Day Danube River Cruise
Nuremberg to Vienna $399

Nov 21 7 Day Thanksgiving/Danube River Cruise
Vienna to Regensburg $399

Dec 14 8 Day Christmas Markets/Danube River Cruise
Vienna to Nuremberg $399

Includes accommodations, all onboard meals, activities and entertainment, sightseeing and more: Gala Welcome Dinner, visit to the Rathaus Christmas Maket at Vienna City Hall, Vienna City tour, Schonbrunn Palace, Mozart and Strauss concert, Melk, Benedictine Abbey, Salzburg (optional full day excursion), Passau, Sound of Music evening, Bavarian folklore entertainment, Regensburg Christmas Market, Nuremburg City tour and Christmas Market, Captain's Farewell Dinner.

Agent Loyalty Savings! Save an additional $200 (Pay only $199) if your agency has booked any non-FAM reservation with Gate 1 Travel in the past 24 months. (Of course, InteleTravel has!) Free Cabin Upgrades! Available cabins are Category C or better. Receive an upgrade to the best available cabin category on these sailings at no extra charge. Be sure to ask for the best available cabin when calling to book. Extend your stay in Europe! Add 2 nights in Prague from $300 - Add 2 nights in Budapest from $200. Fam Rates do not include airfare, port charges of $95 per person, cruise fuel surcharges, optional excursions, tips on board and for drives and tour guides.

To reserve your spot today, call 800.682.3333. www.gate1travel.com
 

Travel Agents may purchase one discounted 1-Day Passport (valid at either Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure Park) for $53 (normally $63) or one discounted 1-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket for $73 (normally $83), valid for admission to Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket counter, with current CLIA Card (for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education ). Thru Dec 31, 2007 . Register at Disneytravelagents.com and click on Training and Benefits.

Disney Cruise Line ® is offering ship tours in Port Canaveral, FL - for the Disney Magic® on Saturdays; for the Disney Wonder® on Thursdays and Sundays. Tours begin promptly at 10 a.m. (subject to availability). Please allow ample time to check in with security and meet at the supervisor's desk in the terminal. All tours will be escorted and last two hours. A minimum of 14-days advance notice is required. Register at Disneytravelagents.com and click on Training and Benefits.

The better suppliers have developed websites just for travel agents, full of sales tools and other support. There's CruisingPower.com for Celebrity and Royal Caribbean; DisneyTravelAgents.com for their parks, resorts and cruises; Globusathome.com for Globus family of brands; ClubMedTA.com and more. Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have a travel agent website to cater to you, too. Your exclusive website enables you to customize selling tools including e-brochures, flyers and more. It also hosts a wealth of information on all things Universal - including the latest agent incentives (like bonus commissions) and the best deals for your customers. There is also an online training and certification course, the Universal Specialist Program. Find all these benefits and discounts for your own travel, like these current Hotel Agent Rates and Discount Admission offers, at www.universaltravelagents.com :

Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel
Agent rates from $135 room/nt Enjoy the European elegance of Universal Orlando's premier luxury resort.

Hard Rock Hotel®
from $120 Live like a rock 'n' roll superstar at the coolest hotel on earth.

Royal Pacific Resort, A Loews Hotel from $105 Relax under the swaying palm trees of an exotic tropical paradise

CLIA card required (for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education ). Maximum two rooms per travel agent. Rates above do not include tax.

Universal Orlando ® Resort (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure)
(1) Complimentary 1-Day/2-Park ticket OR (1) 50% off 2-Day/2-Park with 3rd day free ticket
Plus, receive 10% off select Universal Orlando theme park tickets for up to (6) guests

Universal Studios Hollywood ^SM
50% off the retail admission price of (1) Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day ticket

You must complete the online Specialist exam to qualify for discount park admission.

Tauk Tours invites you to A Week In Spain: An Educational Sales Symposium & Familiarization Trip visiting Barcelona - Granada - Ronda - Andalucía - Seville - Córdoba - Madrid, Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2007. This is a working trip for serious travel sellers. Seminars include group sales, strategic selling and developing simple marketing plans. Of course, Tauck also wants you to experience the best of Spain, so they have choreographed the perfect mix of morning workshops, sightseeing, outstanding hotels, fine dining, entertainment, and free time. Spain offers an intriguing blend of cultures and traditions dating back centuries, with Moorish, Jewish and Christian influences. If you have just one week for a Spain vacation, this should be it. Includes: 8 Days (7 Nights), 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners, hotels like Le Meridien Barcelona and Westin Palace Madrid, welcome reception, flamenco performance, sightseeing like the Alhambra, Seville Cathedral, Cordoba's La Mezquita (world’s 3rd largest Mosque), historic Jewish Quarter and more. Travel the high-speed AVE train first class to Madrid, guided tour of the famous Museo del Prado, the Bullring, and the ornate Royal Palace. Bonus: Flight to Granada included… A $325 value! Rate includes virtually every expense... all transportation within the tour itinerary, hotel accommodations, meals as outlined, seminars and materials, all sightseeing admissions, taxes, gratuities, tour director, and driver. See Tauck’s “2007 Europe” brochure for details. Regular tour price: over $3500. Agent Rate $1280 (airfare to Spain not included).

Go to https://agent.tauck.com and click on Agents-on-Tour. Remember, this Fam is for active selling agents only - you will be asked to set Tauck sales goals and a simple marketing plan. Email inquiries only at salesteam@tauck.com.  No phone calls, please.

TIP: While you are on that website, check out about 20 other Agent offers (that are not limited to top sellers) at up to 50% off for you and a companion. For those trips, CLIA membership is required (for more on CLIA log onto InteleTravel.com and click on Education), and at least one Tauck sale in the past 2 years. If you have no Tauck bookings, the discount will be for you, the agent, only and not your companion. Visit www.tauck.com for full details on all journeys to all seven continents.

The new 9 Beaches resort in Bermuda is a totally unique experience for the island - sophisticated, yet casual - Unexepected Bermuda. The newest resort on Bermuda does not just look different, it is different.

The resort is offering travel agents a chance to take a look at their property, with 50% off Sea Forever and Coco Coral cabanas. Includes continental breakfast daily for 2 adults. Maximum 4 days/3 nights stay at this rate, 25% off any additional nights. Agent must take a property tour during their stay to qualify for discount. Through Dec 31, 2007.

Call 441-239-2999, www.9Beaches.com

The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island, is offering travel agents a special low rate during 2007. 23 acres with a private stretch of white-sand beach. Includes accommodations; full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine; daily activities and fitness programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports with complimentary lessons; enrollment in the Kid's Retreat; live nightly entertainment; all taxes, surcharges, gratuities and more. There's snorkeling, diving, fishing, sunset cruising and exciting nightlife. Nearby, swim with dolphins or shop at the Port Lucaya Marketplace. 3 restaurants, 3 bars, a disco, kid's club, theater, lighted tennis courts and gym. Agent Rate for 2007: $80 per night per person.

The VIVA Wydham Dominicus Beach in the Dominican Republic, is located just 17 miles from the local airport in La Romana. The property has perfect white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, palm trees and a fun atmosphere. In addition to the spectacular beach setting, the resort offers over 500 rooms and bungalows. 3 pools, 4 restaurants, 4 bars and all the other Wyndham all inclusive features and amenities above. You won't be bored! Agent Rate for 2007: $46 per night per person.

The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace is on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic facing the islands of Saona and Catalina. This all-inclusive resort boasts the island's most beautiful white sand beaches, a nd a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. With 330 rooms throughout several colonial-style buildings, 5 restaurants, 3 bars, a disco, a dive center, tour desk, a full service spa, and all the other VIVA all-inclusive activities and amenities above. Additionally, you have full access to facilities at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, just a stroll in the sand away. Agent Rate for 2007: $53 per night per person.

Call 800.996.3426 or visit www.wyndham.com

Created by architect Nick Troubetzkoy, this famous 600-acre natural, hillside resort is a lush garden of tropical foliage bordering one of the island's best beaches, where soft silver sands dip into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A second beach, Anse Mamin, belonging to the estate is just around the corner and can be reached by the Resort's water taxi. Flower filled, cheery white-washed cottages with wrap-around wooden balconies, and an inside/outside feel, are joined by snorkeling, tennis, sunset sailing, jungle biking, “kool kayaking”, nature walks among the ruins of a colonial plantation, and an SSI Platinum Pro/PADI dive facility. Of course, there are also a spa, bar, restaurant, afternoon tea and local entertainment. A AAA 4 Diamond resort, top rated by all the magazines. Special agent rates available including breakfast and dinner and tax/service charges starting from $129 per person daily, for travel through Oct 20, 2007. Call 800.223.1108. E-mail ansechastanet@candw.lc . Or visit www.ansechastanet.com.
 

The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages to over 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica.  Their 6-star luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than thousands. The ambiance on board is "upscale but not uptight." Twice chosen as the world's top-rated cruise line by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, RSSC (formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) has earned a leadership role in the 6-star cruise industry. In addition to the all-suite, all-balcony 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager, the fleet of six-star ships also includes the all-suite, all-balcony 700-guest Seven Seas Mariner, the 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator (with 90% balcony suites) and the 330-guest Paul Gauguin, dedicated to sailing the South Pacific. Besides all the ultra-luxury features you would expect, these ships feature Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) menus, superior space and service ratios, and most importantly, the adventurous spirit of RSSC - imaginative itineraries, unique shore excursions and land tours, and Regent's Travel Concierge: personalized services that enable you to travel at your own pace and explore your own interests. 

7 NT MED NICE TO ATHENS!
October 13, 2007 - October 20, 2007, Mediterranean cruise aboard Regent Seven Seas' Navigator. Call at Nice, France: Civitaveccia (Rome); Sorrento, Italy; Naxos, (Taromina) Sicily; Kusadasi, Turkey; Santorini, Greece; Piraeus (Athens), Greece. From her all-suite accommodations, to her signature cuisine in 3 restaurants, complimentary 24 hr room service, and marble baths, the 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator has few equals in vacation travel. Lounges, casino, cigar bar, Carita Spa from Paris, computer center.

7 NT MED ROME TO MONTE CARLO!
October 27, 2007 - November 03, 2007, Mediterranean cruise aboard Regent Seven Seas' Voyager. Call at Civitavecchia (Rome) to Livorno (Florence), Golfe de Porto and Ajaccio (Corsica), Marseilles, France; Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Monte Carlo (overnight). The new 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager is the world's second all-suite, all-balcony ship and shares most of the amenities of the Navigator (above). Seven Seas Voyager also features some of the highest space and service ratios at sea, and her suites are among the largest in the industry. This sailing features lectures by Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society Program to discuss the eco-systems in the regions visited.

October 21 - 28, 2007 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Spirit from New York roundtrip to New England - Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, Bar Harbor Maine, Boston and Martha's Vineyard. Sail out of New York for points north and views of fall foliage at its most colorful. Amid the explosion of color are opportunities to explore the historic New England coastline as well. On “the Vineyard”, playground of the rich and famous, tour the four towns, their historic lighthouses, bike paths and pristine beaches. In Bar Harbor, visit beautiful Acadia National Park , go whale watching, learn the ways of the lobster fisherman at the Oceanarium. In Halifax , picturesque shops, dining, even a casino await you, while the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic tells the story of Halifax's role in the Titanic disaster. In Boston, the Freedom Trail takes you to Paul Revere's Old North Church , the USS Constitution and so much more. New York of course is the capital of the world, with Broadway shows, the Statue of Liberty and dozens more things to see and do. The Spirit features 11 restaurants (steakhouse, Asian, French, Italian), 9 lounges, spa, casino, even a Karaoke Bar. Kids get a wet and wild waterpark pool, plus the usual kind and a jet powered exercise pool. Of course, cruising is all inclusive, including your accommodations (for best-available, run-of-ship staterooms), onboard meals, some beverages, all entertainment and activities. And NCL's Freestyle Cruising (no rules, no schedules). 6 nights from $199 plus taxes/fees (public prices start at $479 for inside cabins). Go to OSSN.com (Outside Sales Support Network), drop down the Benefits menu and click on Fams & Seminars .
 

FAMs (for you only)
NOBEL HOUSE HOTELS AGENT RATES

The luxury chain, Nobel House Hotels & Resorts, believes “The best way to sell a property is to see a property”. Experience their fine hotels with these Agent rates:

Little Palm Island Spa and Resort, Key West, the internationally acclaimed private island resort, is listed among the top resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, and Travel & Leisure magazines. Off Little Torch Key and accessible only by seaplane or boat, it's a world unto itself. Crushed seashell paths wind through lush gardens to thatched roof bungalows. Butterfly netting drapes the beds. Featured are oceanview verandahs, the #3 hotel restaurant in USA (Zagat Guide), SpaTerre, a lagoon style pool, and private beach. Perfect for Honeymoons and romantic getaways. Travel Professionals Only $295/night. Reservations: 800.343.8567 or www.littlepalmisland.com, enter or mention code MailFam .

Hotel Viking, Newport, rated best in town by Newport Life. The luxury and refinement of old new England in the Historic Hill neighborhood. Built in 1926, the red brick building is a recognized historic landmark, part of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America , and host to many celebrities (like John and Jackie Kennedy). Walk to Newport 's waterfront. Recently completely refurbished with luxury bedding, plasma TVs and more. Spa, pool, fitness center and gourmet restaurant. Family friendly. Travel Professionals Only $149/night. Reservations: 800.556.7126, www.hotelviking.com, code MailFam.

Hotel Deca Seattle. This art deco gem in the University District has just completed a complete makeover to become the premier boutique hotel in this eclectic neighborhood. Steps from shops, dining and nightlife. Down bedding and luxury amentities. The District Lounge for dining and cocktails. Perfect for business or pre/post cruise stays. Travel Professionals Only $149/night. Reservations: 800.899.0251 or www.hoteldeca.com, code MailFam.

Hotel Adolphus, Dallas. A baroque masterpiece opened in 1912, The Adolphus ushered in a Grand era in downtown Dallas. Amid the Flemish tapestries, wood paneling, potted palms, and Victorian Steinway once owned by the Gugenheims, relive the splendor of bygone days and feel the presence of the many famous guests. Voted one of the greatest hotels in the world in Travel + Leisure magazine, it boasts The French Room, rated #1 hotel restaurant in the USA by Zagat guides, and a AAA 5 -Diamond resort designation for 17 years in a row. Plus, marble bathrooms, plasma TVs, pillow top mattresses, a fitness center, bars and restaurants, nearby golf and much more. Travel Professionals Only $79/night - Upgrade to Junior Suite if available. Reservations: 800.221.9083 or visit www.hoteladolphus.com, code MailFam.

CLIA certification required (For more on CLIA, log onto www.InteleTravel.com and click on Education ). Rates based on avail and subject to restrictions. Taxes not included.

From Cruise University , your chance to experience first hand some of the most popular cruise ships...at reduced Travel Agent rates.

Caribbean Princess , November 25 – Dec 2, 2007 , 7 Day Eastern Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale to St. Martin, St. Thomas and The Bahamas. Caribbean Princess (click for virtual tour) is the Grand Daddy of the Princess fleet, with the largest carrying capacity. Hallmark features include Movies Under the Stars, the premier Lotus Spa and numerous formal and casual eating options, including the open-kitchen-style Cafe Caribe. She offers the deluxe amenities you'd expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night.

Grand Princess , December 8 - 15 2007 , 7 Day Western Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale to Ocho Rios/Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and The Bahamas. Grand Princess features all the amenities including flexible personal choice dining, teen and enrichment programs, myriad entertainment venues, etc.
Both FAMs include:

• 7-day Cruise including shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and onboard entertainment and activities.
• New Agent Training Modules
• Networking Sessions & Individual Consulting
• Port Charges and Taxes

Carnival Liberty, December 2 – 8, 6 Day Western Caribbean cruise sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios/Jamaica. Carnival Liberty features an abundance of duty-free shops, delicious dining options, bars, clubs, onboard activities and the new Carnival Seaside Theatre - a 12 by 22 foot, poolside LED screen showing movies, sporting events, concerts & more. The Liberty is as much an attraction as the destinations themselves. Special Feature: Three-time Olympian and peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez will offer motivational, educational and entertaining lessons about taking control of your business and your life. Fam includes:

• 6 Day Cruise including shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and onboard entertainment and activities.
• Up to $100.00 Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Insurance included!
• Travel Sales Certification courses
• Classes like Prospecting & Group Sales
• Networking Sessions & Individual Consulting

All inclusive cruise vacation from $240 (inside cabin) + $220 port charges/taxes = $460 (airfare, transfers and personal expenses not included).

January 12 - 19, 2008 7 Day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Triumph sailing roundtrip from Miami, FL, to San Juan, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. The Carnival Triumph's Great Cities of the World theme makes every cruise feel like an around-the-world adventure. Begin your amazing onboard experience with dinner in the Paris Dining Room before seeing a Las Vegas-style show in the Rome Lounge before dancing the night away at Club Rio. Kick back in your extra-spacious stateroom or at the relaxing Spa Carnival. Fam includes:

• 7 Day Cruise including shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and onboard entertainment and activities.
• Up to $100.00 Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Sales Certification courses
• Classes like: Developing Groups; Planes Trains Automobiles and Resorts

All inclusive cruise vacation from $236 (inside cabin) + $223 port charges/taxes = $459 (airfare, transfers and personal expenses not included). On all of these FAM cruises from Cruise University, traveling companion 21 years or older sharing with Travel Agent welcome at the same tuition. Details and registration at www.CruiseAgentOnly.com.

FAMs (for you only)
NEW AZAMARA CRUISES TO BERMUDA

A very special opportunity to experience the newest cruise line in the world! Operated by Celebrity Cruises, Azamara (“the star of the blue sea”) offers premium deluxe cruises with smaller ships (700 passengers) that can go to more exotic ports, and many upscale amenities. This seven-night sailing to Bermuda aboard the Azamara Journey includes outside staterooms with complimentary butler service, a free evening in one of the ship's specialty restaurants, cruise sales workshops, and a private cocktail reception. The ship will depart Cape Liberty (Bayonne, N.J.) on Oct. 20, 2007, with stops at St. George and Hamilton before returning to Cape Liberty on Oct. 27. Of course, cruising is all inclusive, with outside stateroom, all onboard meals, some beverages, activities and entertainment. Agent rate from $599, plus $120 in taxes and $70 in prepaid gratuities. To learn more about the cruise, go to OSSN.com (Outside Sales Support Network, the number one resource in the travel industry for home-based travel agents), drop down the Benefits menu and click on Fams & Seminars.
 

From Cruise University. December 10 - 15, 2007 sail aboard Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas for an uncommon 5-day roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Belize, Cozumel and Key West. Includes...

• 5-day Cruise aboard the Enchantment of the Seas, including shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most onboard entertainment.
• New Agent Training Modules
• Networking Sessions and Individual Consulting
• Port Charges and Pre-paid Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

Celebrating the resort's new management, by Regent Hotels & Resorts, The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos, situated on world-renowned 12-mile Grace Bay Beach, is offering a Travel Agent Special exclusively to qualified travel agents. Set amidst 12 acres of tropical landscaped gardens and coral gateways, the lovely plantation manor house and resort is a Caribbean favorite among the Hollywood A-list. The Regent Palms' 72 luxury guest rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites are housed in five coral stone buildings that form a semicircle around a multi-million-dollar serpentine infinity pool with sun pods (circular, cushioned lounges). Accommodations feature marble floors, Egyptian cotton linens, vaulted ceilings and custom-made mahogany furnishings. Suites also include kitchens, equipped with Viking appliances and expansive oceanview terraces. The award-winning Regent Spa is designed by Angel Stewart of Golden Door fame and is renowned for its signature Mother of Pearl scrub. The upscale Parallel23, features international cuisine with Caribbean flavors, and Plunge restaurant, offers a more relaxed setting with its swim-up bar and in-water tables.

Available from now through December 30, 2007, this special is a 40% savings off minimum rack rates in all categories and it is subject to availability (rack rates start at $300 a night; does not include taxes and service charge). Call the hotel at 866.877.7256; in Canada, call Resort to the Best at 800.567.5327.

Fine, romantic, active.  And Super-Inclusive, which means that virtually everything you eat, drink and do is included in one simple upfront price. Tipping is simply not permitted. So you never have to count your pennies or even carry a wallet. It's all included. Land and water sports. All meals, from long and lavish buffets to fine international dining in specialty restaurants to SuperSnacks sizzling night and day at the outdoor grill. Even free flowing, unlimited premium brand cocktails and hot, live entertainment. At Breezes, it's all included. Resorts in the Bahamas, Curacao, Jamaica, Brazil and Puerto Plata, DR.

Agent Rate is 30% off the Breezes internet price. Valid for travel through December 31, 2007.  Based on availability. One guest must be a travel agent and MailPound subscriber (free travel offer distribution service at www.mailpound.com).  Questions?  Email fams@mailpound.com .

Also visit the Breezes website for more information: http://www.breezes.com.

Swifty’s Alaska Adventures invites your clients on a sportsman’s (or sportwoman’s) dream trip: a 3 Day Salmon Fishing tour, with 3 nights at Swifty’s Fishing Lodge in Valdez, including...

• Rooms with private bath, cable TV, refrigerator and telephone
• 3 days of the greatest charter salmon fishing in the world
• Tackle, bait and lots of good advice
• Halibut or Shark Fishing requires extra day at $400/day

4 sailings depart Oct 6, 13, 20 or 27th, aboard Peter Deilmann's 5-star Dresden, cruising from Hamburg to Magdeburg, Wittenburg, Meissen, Prague and Dresden. The ship was completely refurbished in 2005, carries 106 passengers, and features the Panorama restaurant, lounge, Sun Deck, 2 bars, gift shop, beauty salon, library and an infirmary with a qualified doctor. Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Receptions are provided as well as nightly entertainment and dancing. There is one crew member for every 2.5 passengers providing the best crew to passenger ratio of any river vessel. This allows for a high level of service as well as sumptuous food, served in up to nine courses for select dinners.

Package includes air from Newark, 7 night cruise, riverview cabin with large picture window, 6 meals daily including afternoon tea and midnight snack, 5 sightseeing excursions - In the Steps of Martin Luther, Porcelain Factory tour, plus baroque and medieval castles, villages and markets; 2 nights pre-or post-cruise hotel stay in Prague with city tour, port charges, air taxes, fuel surcharges. Agent Rate $1990 (including air). Companions welcome at the same rate.

Visit www.europeanbarging.com/famtrips.htm or email jan@europeanbarging.com.

Royal Caribbean has set aside 40 "Seminar@Sea" cabins aboard the "Explorer of the Seas" during the upcoming Home Based Travel Agent Show and Conference, Oct 29 - 31 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City! You can sign up for two different seminar-at-sea dates sailing from Bayonne, N.J.:

Oct. 21-26 (five nights to Bermuda, $150 for agents, $250 for non-agent guests). or Nov. 4 - 11 (seven nights to Bermuda, $210 for agents, $350 for non-agent guests).

To register for either cruise, go to fall.homebasedagentshow.com and follow the instructions. You must attend the show in Atlantic City to qualify! The three-day event includes the best CLIA & Travel Institute training classes, meet and greets with all the top cruise lines and suppliers, hands on computer training with 200 laptops supplied by Dell, and much more. Special areas focus on such travel niche marketing opportunities as Cruises & Tours, Honeymoons & Romantic Getaways the mushrooming Family Travel audience and the popular Technology Forum.

"Early bird" registration - extended to Aug 1 - is set at $39, with the rate after that date increasing to $59. You can register by going to fall.homebasedagentshow.com and clicking on the registration link or by calling 925.701.0225 and pressing “0". There is also a reduced rate of just $99/night at the hotel.

At Pelican Bay Hotel, Grand Bahama Island's newest luxury boutique hotel - enjoy complimentary tropical drinks at the poolside bar, spend a sunfilled day with the Dolphins or improve your swing with an afternoon of golf. Unwind with an elegant dinner at The Ferry House Restaurant.  Anytime is a great time for shopping at the Port Lucaya Marketplace or to hit the jackpot at The Isle of Capri Casino. Spacious waterfront suite accommodations are beautifully appointed with luxurious linens, Espresso machines, specialty-stocked bar/refrigerator, and fresh pastries delivered each morning. They boast a private balcony with breath taking bay and marina views and include a living room, breakfast corner with a microwave, double vanity bath suite, snack basket, and a complimentary breakfast served poolside each day. 

The Summer Sizzling Travel Agent Promotion includes accommodations in the Luxury Grand Bay View Suites, Daily Breakfast, and Welcome Tropical Drinks all for just $99.00 per night! (Offers Valid now thru Dec 22, 2007. Based on double occupancy.  Not valid during holidays and based upon availability. Minimum 3 night stay required.) Be sure to tell your clients about their Summer Suite Deals ...Stay 3 nights in a Luxury Grand View Suite for $239 per night, and get the 4th night FREE! Additional information and pictures can be found at www.pelicanbayhotel.com. Or call Tracy Hart, 239.334.4488, ext 73 or 800.852.3702

NCL's cruise FAM aboard the Norwegian Majesty will depart Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 1 for a seven-day western Caribbean roundtrip. Ports of call include Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Key West. Visit the best preserved town in the South in Old Town Charleston, plus Fort Sumter and historic Antebellum plantations. In Grand Cayman, find what many say is the best wreck diving in the world, lounge on famous Seven-Mile Beach, visit Sting Ray City and Turtle Farm, and walk the former pirate stronghold of George Town. In Cancun, see the ancient Maya ruins at Tulum; snorkel, scuba, sail, dine at fine restaurants, and shop. Join the party in Key West, with a traditional pub crawl, the famous and quirky sunset ceremony, the shipwreck museum, the top notch aquarium and more. The Majesty features a Casino, Mandara Spa, Internet Café, 6 restaurants (including Pizza and French gourmet) plus room service, 9 bars & lounges and the usual pools, kids facilities and theatre. With NCL's Freestyle Cruising (many dining options, no rules, no schedules) - your Agent rate includes all meals, some beverages, all entertainment and activities.

Agents can reserve run-of-ship cabins (best available) from $199 (plus tax and fees). Public rates start at $499! Sponsored by OSSN (Outside Sales Support Network), the number one trade association representing home-based Travel Agents like you, the cruise will include Cruise Sales Workshops and a special cocktail reception.

For itinerary details, click here. To book, click for a Fam Reservation Form.

Calling all Anglophiles! Between May 10 and 14, British Heritage Tours (BHT) is offering a fam trip that includes a full day at the British Travel Trade Fair, the premier showcase for over 400 UK/Ireland travel products. The itinerary includes a private viewing of the medieval chained library in Hereford Cathedral; an out of hours tour of dramatic Eastnor Castle ; “retail therapy” at Royal Worcester Porcelain; a special tour of the Shakespeare Houses; two more private visits to see the art collection at Compton Verney and at Upton House; a backstage tour, dinner and performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre; and a full day at the Travel Trade Fair. Also included is an evening in London. Theater tickets can be purchased in advance. The land only price is $369 per person and BHT will even refund the trip cost when you sell a small group tour for 10 passengers!

For more information or reservations, call 800.964.2819 or visit www.bhtours.co.uk .

May 14 - 21, 2007 experience La Dolce Vita in the most popular destinations in Southern Italy - Naples, Pompeii, Positano, Sorrento & more. Guided tours of Montecasino, the ancient ruins at Pompeii, Torre del Greco Cameo Factory, Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Salerno and the pottery making town of Vietri. Local farm visit, pizza making class, and plenty of free time to explore and shop. Gala dinner and tarantella show. Optional tours of the island of Capri and ancient Herculaneum. Includes 6 nights 4-star hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily (wine with dinner), sightseeing tours every day, luxury motorcoach transfers, and more. Roundtrip airfare from your home city to Rome not included. Each agent can bring up to 3 companions. Must be CLIA member (for more on CLIA, log onto www. InteleTravel.com and click on Education ). Agent Rate: $665, Companion $790.

Fax application , CLIA membership and Agency verification letter to 727.544.6587. Operated by Giglio Travel, offered through Blue Chip Travel. Email for more information (no calls please): Charlie@BlueChipTravelinc.com

Here are 2 new FAMs added to the 2007 schedule of the world's most sought after travel experiences announced in previous issues of InteleBytes . Abercrombie & Kent is the original luxury travel company. Born as a safari outfitter in 1962, A&K's unparalleled travel services now extend around the globe to more than one hundred countries on all seven continents. Small group private travel with A&K offers the convenience, service and security of a U.S.-based company with support 24/7 from a network of 50 on-site offices. Due to the small group sizes and ultra-luxury, Travel Agent privileges are rare. CLIA membership required (for more on CLIA, log onto www. InteleTravel.com and click on Education ).

CHINA & THE YANGZI RIVER
July 1 & 22, August 1, 5 & 19, 2007. 11-day tour includes the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai with a three day cruise on board the 'M.S. East Queen' ; ultra-luxury hotel stays at the Peninsula, Shangri-La Golden Flower, and Four Seasons; sightseeing to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, the terra cotta warriors dig, the Jade Buddha Temple, the shops along Nanjing Road and more. Then cruise through the most legendary part of the Yangzi River and The Three Gorges. Agent Land $1,464; Companion Land $1,565; Internal Air $428.

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
August 9 - 20, 2007. Enjoy the lush natural beauty and traditional folkways of these exotic lands. Arrive in Hong Kong for your stay at the Penninsula or Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and a tram ride to Victoria Peak, a sampan ride, Stanley Market and more. In Hanoi, Vietnam visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the “Hanoi Hilton,” the common name of the Hoa Lo Prison during the Vietnam War era. Take a cyclo (three-wheeled taxi) into the Old Quarter for a traditional Vietnamese puppet show. In Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing includes the tunnel network that sheltered Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War; the Reunification Hall (the Presidential Palace) and more. In Siem Reap, Cambodia, spend the days at spectacular Angkor Wat, with Guided walks through the less-visited areas of the complex, and the nights at Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor. In Bangkok, from The Penninsula Hotel, visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. Agent Land $1,416; Companion Land $1,516; Internal Air $768.

Rate includes accommodations; most meals; group transfers; sightseeing fees; destination seminar; services of a professional A&K escort; hotel site inspections; arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 11; and handling of one suitcase and one flight bag per person (does not include International air; internal air; travel insurance; personal expenses):

For reservations and more details go to www.abercrombiekent.com click on Agent Services at the bottom to register. Or call 800.554.7016 or 630.954.2944. Or Fax request and copy of CLIA proof of membership to 630.954.3324, attention A&K FAMs.

FAMs (for you only)
MYSTICAL MYANMAR FAM TRIPS 2007

The Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board has announced several fam trips: the Mystical Myanmar FAM Trips: 9 Days/8 Nights covering Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake; the Classic Myanmar FAM Trips: 5 Days/4 Nights covering Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay; and the Fascinating Myanmar FAM Trips: 5 Days/4 Nights covering Yangon, Bagan, Inle. Many departure dates April - September 2007. 9 Day Trip Highlights: A visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, with its amazing mix of pavilions, stupas, images and bells; markets and lacquerware works; in Mandalay, the beautiful teak monastery of Shwe Kyaung; the Kuthodaw Pagoda with its 729 marble stone stabs of Buddhist scriptures; U Bein Wooden Bridge; and a local silk-weaving factory, traditional gold-leaf making and embroidery works. In Inle Lake, the floating gardens; the Pindaya Cave of Buddha images; the traditional paper making and parasol workshops. In Yangon shop at the sprawling market for gems, jewelry, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, paintings and other handicrafts. Also, many hotel site inspections; hosted lunch, tour operator meet and greet event, and farewell cocktail reception. Travel Agent Rate $550 (companion $700; single supplement just $100). Shorter trips are similar, from $400 Agent ($550 Companion). Packages include all accommodations, daily breakfast at hotels, and special meal events, all transfers, sightseeing and excursions, all entrance fees, English speaking guide throughout and domestic airfares. Packages exclude international airfare, insurance, visa fees, departure airport tax, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses.

Call (011) 95 1 242 828, Fax: (011) 95 1 242 800 or email mtpb@mptmail.net.mm . Visit www.myanmar-tourism.com/mystical_fam_trips.htm

Sail Sept. 3-13, 2007 for 10 nights aboard Celebrity Cruises Century roundtrip from the canals and bridges of cosmopolitan Amsterdam, Holland to Dover, England with its famous white cliffs and Castle. Then to Paris, Cork in Ireland ( where you will find the Butter Exchange, Shandon Bells of St. Anne's Church and crystal cutting) and the medieval capital of Dublin. After that it's Belfast in Northern Island to see the grand Victorian and Eduardian buildings, and to lift a pint of Guinness at the National Trust's Crown Liquor Saloon, followed by a visit to the quaint shops and restaurants of Holyhead, on the craggy island of Anglesey in Wales . At St. Peter Port on the Island of Guernsey, in the British Channel Islands, you will be charmed by the painted houses and cobblestone alleys, including the Victor Hugo house. The Century was just revitalized and boasts all the top ship features and facilities - including a great spa, Broadway entertainment and the best cuisine on the seas - in an elegant contemporary atmosphere. FAM includes best available cabin accommodations, onboard meals, some beverages, all activities and entertainment, plus onboard Travel Agent seminar and a special cocktail reception. 10 nights from $499! (lowest available public price $1229; rate does not include airfare, gratuities, government taxes and fees). From OSSN, the Outside Sales Support Network, the number one trade association representing home-based Travel Agents like you.

For itinerary details, click here. To book, click for a Fam Reservation Form.

3 night all-inclusive stay at Desire Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Mexico. Desire Resorts are the foremost couples only, clothing optional, all-inclusive resorts. This new location is in Baja California, within the hotel zone of San Jose del Cabo, but on a secluded beach with a view of the Sea of Cortes. Includes meals with many gourmet dining options plus 24 hour room service, premium beverages, entertainment and activities (naked beach volleyball, Buddha Night and more!), spa and fitness center, hotel taxes and tips. $80 per person, per night for up to three nights (public rates are $250 - $350 per night for comparable rooms). Additional nights can be booked at 50% discount off superior room rates. For arrivals through Dec 20, 2007. Email reservcabos@desireresorts.com with “Travel Agent Special” clearly identified in your request. Visit www.desireresorts.com for more info.

FAM News (see below) and Sterling Vacations are sponsoring a Seminar-on-Ships aboard Louis Cruises'M/S Coral , June 10-17th for a 7-Night Best of the Western Medditerranean FAM Cruise. Sail from roundtrip from Marseille, France to Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Almeria, Spain (stop for optional full-day excursion to Granada, Spain and the Alhambra Palace); Malaga, Spain; Gibraltar; Tangiers, Morocco; Ibiza, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; and Genoa, Italy. There will be a travel agent seminar on board. Inside cabins are available at only $699 and Outside cabins are available at only $899. Companion supplement adds $100 per person. The rate is cruise-only and does not include airfare, transfers or taxes and fees of about $175pp.

Visit FamNews.com or call 888.826.5701.

From Cruise University. December 2 - 8, 2007. 6 Day Cruise roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale to Nassau, Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Special Feature: three-time Olympian and peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez will deliver motivational and educational lessons about taking control of your business and your life. Ruben, a frequent radio and TV guest (ABC, CBS, and NBC, as well as Time Magazine, BusinessWeek, Success Magazine and internationally) takes people's excuses away. He's the "Rudy of the Olympics", and proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they follow a few simple steps. Setting a new standard for peak performance in cruising is the floating resort, Carnival Liberty (click for a virtual tour). With an abundance of duty-free shops, dining options, bars, clubs, onboard activities and the new Carnival Seaside Theatre - a 12 by 22-foot LED screen located poolside for movies, sporting events, concerts, and more - this mega-ship is as much an attraction as the destinations themselves. Offer includes...

• 6 Day Cruise aboard Carnival Liberty, including shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most onboard entertainment.
• Speaker Ruben Gonzalez, three time Olympian
• Prospecting and Group Travel Sales Classes
• Networking Sessions and Individual Consulting
• All Classroom Materials

From $240, plus $220 port charges and fees; airfare and personal expenses not included. Cruise and Travel University is only available to qualified Travel Agents. Traveling companion sharing with eligible travel agent welcome at the same tuition. Companions must be 21 years or older.

Details and registration at www.CruiseAgentOnly.com.

From FAM News, a FAM cruise aboard the Costa Magica. Depart April 22, 2007, for a unique 7-Night Bermuda & Bahamas Cruise roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale to Bermuda and Nassau, Bahamas. Enjoy two full days in pristine Bermuda with its pink sandy beaches, lush foliage, and coral reefs. Then it is off to Nassau for the sun soaked beaches and spirit of the Bahamas. Designers spared neither effort nor expense in creating the Costa Magica. She pays homage to some of Italy's most fascinating destinations - from Positano to Portofino, Capri to Grado, Bellagio to Sicily. Each of the ship's public rooms and restaurants takes guests on a magical voyage to some of the most beautiful locations in Italy. At 105,000 tons she is one of the largest cruise ships ever to fly the Italian flag and the largest ship in Costa's fleet. You will be dazzled and pampered Italian Style. $299 includes inside cabin ($399 oceanview, $499 balcony), onboard meals, some beverages, activities and entertainment. There will be two Travel Agent seminars during the days at sea. Rates are cruise-only, and do not include airfare, transfers, travel insurance or taxes/fees of $189 pp. Companion, 3rd/4th, and children rates are the same as the travel agent rate.

See FamNews.com or call 888.826.5701.

This Spring Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites “Fairmont FAmous” members, to experience 6 nights at their Canadian locations - ABSOLUTELY FREE! Fairmont FAmous is the chain’s tr