10 Quick Tips for Traveling with Kids

The holidays are here, which means kids are out of school and families are heading across the country to visit relatives. And, according to this report on American travel trends, 43% of millennial families plan on traveling more in the next 12 months than they did in the previous 12 months. Whether you specialize in […]
What It Means to “Cruise Like a Norwegian”

“How do you know you don’t like, if you haven’t even tried it?” If you are a parent, chances are you’ve said this to your children. As travel agents sometimes we fall into the same mindset of that stubborn child, being limited by our own perception of what something MIGHT be like. It could be […]
Why Workations are Important for Travel Agents

Most people think travel agents go on a lot of vacations. Judging by the number of tropical photos and airport check-ins on my Facebook page, I guess I can understand why someone could get that idea. The truth is, however, that although travel agents may go on a lot of trips, very few of those […]
Research at Sea: Onboard the Norwegian Getaway

Travel agents may be known for selling travel, but the truth is, we spend a lot of time learning. We read articles, complete online trainings, and attend seminars so that we can get to know more about how to get our clients to the places they want to visit. Those training opportunities are great, but […]
FAM’s Over…Now What

For professional travel agents, FAM trips are useful tools to boost your product knowledge. But what you do AFTER the trip is vital to making the most of your FAM experience. The first step is to organize all of the materials you brought home. You probably collected business cards from resort staff members or tour […]