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Cruise Planners-American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, continues to edge out its competition and this year has launched its way into the No. 19 spot on Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 List – the highest ever in the “Travel Industry” category.

Each year, Cruise Planners-American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, makes an effort to give back through its CP Cares Program. This year was no exception and the company and the entire Cruise Planners family of travel agents and partners gave back in a big way.

According to Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, there are still last-minute holiday cruise deals for savvy travelers.   

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, was named at the Franchise Partner of the Year for Norwegian Cruise Line for the third consecutive year. This announcement was made even before year’s end by Andy Stuart at the annual Cruise Planners Convention in Hollywood, Fla.

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, has been named as the Top-Producing Agency of the Year by Europe Express, a leading American wholesale tour operator.

Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, has been nominated to the South Florida chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society® as Woman of the Year for 2014. Under Fee’s leadership, Cruise Planners has given back to the community through its CP Cares program.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is pleased to announce that Caitlin Murphy has joined the award-winning team as Director of Public Relations and Danielle Spano has been promoted to Director of Marketing. 

The entire military community is invited to enter a contest on Facebook to win their own travel franchise, worth $10,000

To enter, qualified people can share why they would make a great work-from-home travel franchise owner in 200 words or less and include one photo. Participants need to have a Facebook page and can enter by visiting our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/CruisePlannersFranchise 

Roughly 72% of Americans believe study abroad programs are critical to a student’s development and improving global relations. However, according to a recent survey done by Allianz Global Assistance USA+, only 12% participate in programs mostly due to a lack of financial resources.

The company’s annual event kicked off strong with positive news, powerful speakers and a wealth of information for agents

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel hosted its annual convention at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla. this past week, and kicked it off with an opening session that unveiled exclusive new technology and important industry announcements. With nearly 500 travel advisors at the sold-out event, the company predicted another successful year ahead based on strong sales and interesting projections. 

Cruise Planners--American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, announced today the keynote speaker for this year’s sold-out convention along with confirmed cruise line executive speakers and top breakout sessions.

October is National Cruise Vacation Month and Cruise Planners–American Express Travel, is celebrating with The World’s Largest Cruise Event (WLCE) all month long, offering incredible values and exclusive promotions on cruise travel to the world’s top destinations. Travelers have a chance to win $1,000 just by booking a cruise within the month of October.
 

Cruise Planners–American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, has once again been recognized by Travel Weekly, earning 11 coveted Magellan Awards for innovation, marketing and promotional videos. The awards honor the best in the travel industry and are bestowed upon travel organizations, such as Cruise Planners, representing the highest standards of excellence in hospitality.

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is celebrating its 20 year anniversary at its upcoming annual convention. As it’s come to be expected, this year’s convention will be bursting with Cruisitude™ in signature Cruise Planners style, with  more festivities than ever before to mark this company milestone. 

Beatles fans can “Come Together” to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of The Beatles Invasion in America at Beatlemania, a five-day celebration of all things Beatles. From February 5-10, 2014, Beatlemania takes the celebration to the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, opening this winter near Cancun, Mexico, where rockers and fans will be able to mark this international milestone with celebrities and renowned Beatles enthusiasts.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel announces their latest endeavor, a Sea of Love cruise, the first of its kind for the company: a one-time only seven-night Caribbean cruise packaged with a group destination ceremony in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands devoted to same-sex couples.  Taking place September 27, 2014 through October 4, 2014 aboard the brand-new Norwegian Getaway, the Sea of Love cruise includes exclusive onboard events, plus the planning and coordination of what is sure to be one of the happiest commitment ceremonies ever to land on St. Thomas’ shores.

Cruise Planners- American Express Travel CEO and Co-founder Michelle Fee was honored at CLIA’s recent Cruise3sixtry event by being inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame with the Travel Advisor Award on Friday, June 21 at a gala in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Alaska is a wonderful destination for family travel. Beginning in May 2013, the Disney Wonder will return to Alaska for another summer season exploring the arctic allure and outdoor adventure of America’s 49th state.

MSC Cruises prides themselves on Mediterranean style, European ambiance, exceptional comfort, warm hospitality and strong environmental credentials. They take great pride in presenting itineraries that reflect the great depth and breadth of cultures and landscapes that make up the rich tapestry of Europe.

As experienced travelers ourselves, we've been to the four corners of the world on land and by sea. We've won numerous awards and have been named top producers with many tour and land companies. From villas to family all-inclusives and romantic getaways, we are your #1 choice.  

Take Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean. We haven won the preferred agency award which means we will provide you with the best service available so that you can have an experience of a lifetime whether it be with a loved one or your entire family.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is celebrating the success of the company’s social responsibility program, CP Cares, having raised $137,000 in 2012 for charities including the South Florida chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society®, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and other local organizations.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today announced that CEO Michelle Fee, CFO Tom Kruszewski and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Vicky Garcia together purchased the company from Palm Beach Capital, a private equity investment firm that had been the majority owner of Cruise Planners since 2005.  The transaction price for the deal, which closed on Dec. 31, was not disclosed.