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Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise, is recognized by the South Florida Business Journal with awards for business leadership.

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Roundtrip cruise from Miami on the new Norwegian Getaway for LGBT couples looking for a week-long Caribbean getaway celebration

More than 20 MBA-level online courses are available as part of the Certified Cruise Planners Expert Degree, an accreditation recognized by the Cruise Line International Association.

Cruise Planners is off to a strong start in 2014, having already surpassed total land tour sales from the previous year.

The Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2014 cites business services, such as travel agencies, as a driving force behind job creation.

Michelle Fee, CEO and Co-founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, smashes record by raising more than $291,000 to help fight cancer 

The brand saw a 15% increase in passengers cruising with children or multi-generational groups over the past 12 months*.

Cruise Planners implements regional training programs this year and expects more than 150 travel agents to attend its new two-day boot camps in Florida 

Cruise Planners is honored by multiple travel industry and franchise awards demonstrating the company’s growth and commitment to travel agents and partners 

Vicky Garcia, COO of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel representative, was honored as godmother of a new Viking Cruises ship at a charity event that raised more than $20,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, will be participating in Miami Beach Gay Pride for the first time as a premier sponsor. Partnering with Imagine Weddings and Events, Cruise Planners will partake in the weekend celebration by hosting a booth at the festival and parading in a float at Sunday’s Extraordinary Day OUT parade.

Each Cruise Planners franchise owner now has enhanced website allowing for easy mobile viewing and interaction.

Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners - American Express Travel hosted a fundraiser aboard the Azamara Club Cruises ship.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, announced at The New York Times Travel Show that Viking Cruises has selected COO, Vicky Garcia, to be the godmother of the new longship Viking Magni. 

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel provides the top tips for owing your own business or work-from-home franchise

As one of the top franchises to own, Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is providing entrepreneurs with a list of tax benefits of being self-employed. 

The South Florida company expands with new Human Resources Manager position

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is pleased to announce that Lisa Granata will be joining the team in a new role as Human Resources Manager.

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is already off to a strong start in 2014. With four new industry awards, the work-from-home travel franchise company continues to be a leader in the travel industry.