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Dream Vacations – The Benefits of Using a Travel Agency
Learn how Dream Vacations lets you offer your clients all of the benefits of using a travel agency in the modern world.
Five Military Veterans Win Home-Based Travel Franchises
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 5, 2015) – Five military veterans with a passion for travel were recently recognized as the 2015 winners of the fourth annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest. Hosted by nationally recognized military-friendly cruise franchise CruiseOne®, which is part of World Travel Holdings, the world’s...
Cruise One ‘zee operates from home, with twins
Working from home is the highest career goal for some—freedom from rigid schedules, a more lenient dress code, no commute. Others fear the loss of social contact or the omnipresent temptation of the fridge. Mark Grishman knows both sides of the coin. During a long career as a CPA in...
Juggling It All, Life as an Online Travel Agent
By Janet Harris, CFE – Senior Franchise Development Specialist, CruiseOne Managing your work-life balance can be difficult with just one job, but for those with multiple jobs, it can be even more formidable. If you have launched a part-time business, such as an online travel agent, here are some tips...
Bryan Villella, Franchise Owner since 2010, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I was working the tough streets of Orlando as a Deputy Sheriff. I worked 12-13 hour shifts, eight days a week. I became interested in cruising and after taking my first cruise I was hooked. I began to organize group cruises for friends and family through a travel agent. One...
Diane Bean, Franchise Owner since 2005, Clayton, NC
I never thought I would be a Vacation Specialist helping people achieve their personal travel bucket list. I only remember two vacations from my childhood. Probably because I was raised by a single parent and became one myself in my mid-20s. Vacations were not an option then. It seems I...
By Lynda Webster, CruiseOne Franchise Development Specialist This is a great question that seems to get a lot of attention, especially in the Summer months when people are going on so many vacations with friends and family. Many of the prospects that I speak with tell me that the reason...
Tips on Reading a Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 1
As you embark on your journey to franchise ownership, reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Documents (the “FDD”) is one of the most important steps. The FDD summarizes specific sections of the Franchise Agreement and other relevant information in plain English to make it easier to read; nevertheless, it still can be...