Blog Postshttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/CRUISE PLANNERS ADDS DESTINATION WEDDINGS TO PORTFOLIO OF SERVICEShttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-adds-destination-weddings-to-portfolio-of-serviceshttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-adds-destination-weddings-to-portfolio-of-servicesCRUISE PLANNERS ADDS DESTINATION WEDDINGS TO PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES  Company Launched Destination Weddings by Cruise Planners in Partnership with Imagine Weddings and Events   Coral Springs, Fla. – April 27, 2012 – Cruise Planners/American Express today at a press conference during Cruise3sxity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, announced it has joined forces with Imagine Weddings and Events, an inter...Fri, 04 May 2012 12:11:24 -0400CP Cares: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Woman of the Year campaign 2012http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cp-cares-the-leukemia-lymphoma-society-s-lls-woman-of-the-year-campaign-2012http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cp-cares-the-leukemia-lymphoma-society-s-lls-woman-of-the-year-campaign-2012CP Cares: Change the World is an outreach program created by Cruise Planners/American Express that builds on our commitment to support organizations throughout the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, we have committed to raising and donating funds to various charities as well as providing hands-on service to the community. It's another example of their positive Cr...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:42:13 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS FOCUSES ON THE POWER OF THE BRANDhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-focuses-on-the-power-of-the-brandhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-focuses-on-the-power-of-the-brandCruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, this week released a completely new engine for its travel advisors website.  Developed to build consumer confidence and boost customer engagement, the new website design establishes a clear brand message for all Cruise Planners home-based travel advisors. “The Cruise Planners...Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:26:40 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED WITH HOME-BASED PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-home-based-partner-of-the-year-award-by-royal-caribbean-internationalhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-home-based-partner-of-the-year-award-by-royal-caribbean-internationalCRUISE PLANNERS Honored with home-based partner of the year award by Royal Caribbean international RCI award is fifth consecutive for the home-based travel agent franchise company  Coral Springs, Fla. – January 24, 2012 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was once again recognized by Royal Caribbean Internati...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:34:24 -0500CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED WITH TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS’ ‘BEST OF THE BEST GLOBE AWARD’ http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-travel-impressions-best-of-the-best-globe-awardhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-travel-impressions-best-of-the-best-globe-awardCruise Planners received the award at Travel Impressions’ 16th annual “Best of the Best” gala held at theFiestaAmericanaGrandCoralBeach inCancún,Mexico.  “Best of the Best” honors are bestowed on a limited number of agencies that are top producers for Travel Impressions and are considered to be its best partners.  In attendance at the four-day event Those in attendance heard an industry update ...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:33:27 -0500NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONORS CRUISE PLANNERS WITH FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR AWARD http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-franchise-of-the-year-awardhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-franchise-of-the-year-awardNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONORS CRuise planners WITH FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR AWARD Award reflects strong partnership and sales commitment throughout 2011   Coral Springs, Fla. – January 4, 2012 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line as its 2011 Franchise of the Year, honoring t...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:16 -0500CRUISE PLANNERS RANKS HIGH ON ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S 2012 TOP FRANCHISE LISThttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-ranks-high-on-entrepreneur-magazine-s-2012-top-franchise-listhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-ranks-high-on-entrepreneur-magazine-s-2012-top-franchise-listCoral Springs, Fla. – January 8, 2012 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is ranked No. 44 out of 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s 33rd Annual Franchise 500 Issue and for the ninth year in a row ranked the No. 1 franchise in the travel industry category.     “Our ultimate goal as a turnkey franchise ...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:10 -0500NMFI Selects Cruise Planners/American Express 1 of 50 Top Franchises for Minoritieshttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/nmfi-selects-cruise-planners-american-express-1-of-50-top-franchises-for-minoritieshttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/nmfi-selects-cruise-planners-american-express-1-of-50-top-franchises-for-minoritiesNMFI Selects Cruise Planners/American Express 1 of 50 Top Franchises for Minorities OAKLAND, CA - The National Minority Franchising Initiative has compiled its annual list of the “50 Top Franchises for Minorities” and Cruise Planners/American Express was selected one of the fifty top franchises for minorities. The results were featured in the November 4, 2011 issue of USA TODAY in the Franchisi...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:15:37 -0500It’s “Smooth Sailing” at the Final Day of 2011 CP Con in Mexico! http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/it-s-smooth-sailing-at-the-final-day-of-2011-cp-con-in-mexicohttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/it-s-smooth-sailing-at-the-final-day-of-2011-cp-con-in-mexicoIt’s “Smooth Sailing” at the Final Day of 2011 CP Con in Mexico!  We can’t believe we have reached the final day of 2011 CP Con in Riviera Maya, Mexico!  Cruise Planners/American is running “Full Speed Ahead” as we prepare to close out another successful event celebrating who we are and what we do best – sell unforgettable vacations for our clients!     Hundreds of CP advisors once again split ...Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:09:12 -0400Breakout Sessions Kick Start Day 2 of 2011 CP Con http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/breakout-sessions-kick-start-day-2-of-2011-cp-conhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/breakout-sessions-kick-start-day-2-of-2011-cp-conBreakout Sessions Kick Start Day 2 of 2011 CP Con  Bienvenido!  It is day two of 2011 CP Con and theYucatansun is shining brightly overRivieraMaya,Mexico.  The morning began with a full breakfast buffet sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line before the day’s first series of breakout sessions. Home Office team and cruse line industry professionals led the workshops with the goal to provide CP travel...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:20:24 -0400Cruise Planners/American Express- Full Speed Ahead CP CONV 2011http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-american-express-full-speed-ahead-cp-conv-2011http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-american-express-full-speed-ahead-cp-conv-2011Cruise Planners/American Express is moving “Full Speed Ahead” Hola CPer’s!  We have to admit, day one of 2011 CP Con was beyond a success!  Hundreds of Cruise Planners travel advisors flew to Riviera Maya, Mexico, to kick start this annual event held for the FIRST TIME abroad at the all-inclusive El Dorado Royale!  What better way to begin our opening session than with an authentic mariachi ban...Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:32:34 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS GIVES THE GIFT OF TRAVEL http://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-gives-the-gift-of-travelhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-gives-the-gift-of-travel  Cruise Planners Gives The Gift of Travel Partnership with Honeymoonwishes.com provides customer loyalty and lead generation Coral Springs, Fla. – July 13, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, announced its partnership with Honeymoonwishes.com, an online registry provider, to create a travel registry web...Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:14:03 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS’ TOP PRODUCING AGENTS EMBARK ON TRIP TO HOLY LANDhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-top-producing-agents-embark-on-trip-to-holy-landhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-top-producing-agents-embark-on-trip-to-holy-land CRUISE PLANNERS' TOP PRODUCING AGENTS EMBARK ON TRIP TO HOLY LAND Home Office executives accompany top agents on the unforgettable eight-day pilgrimage Coral Springs, Fla. – June 17, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, celebrated the hard work and dedication of a group of top producing travel agents by ...Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:06:08 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS NAMED A MILITARY FRIENDLY FRANCHISEhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-named-a-military-friendly-franchisehttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-named-a-military-friendly-franchise  CRUISE PLANNERS NAMED A MILITARY FRIENDLY FRANCHISEG.I. Jobs magazine once again honors company’s commitment to support veteran entrepreneurs Coral Springs, Fla. – June 16, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was selected as a 2011 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs magazine for the second year i...Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:03:13 -0400My Trip to Israel, the Holy Landhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/my-trip-to-israel-the-holy-landhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/my-trip-to-israel-the-holy-landchecking on saving blog postings for Mary,Mon, 23 May 2011 12:40:39 -0400NEW RESOURCES, UPGRADES TO BOOKINGS TOOL ANNOUNCED AT CRUISE3SIXTYhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/new-resources-upgrades-to-bookings-tool-announced-at-cruise3sixtyhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/new-resources-upgrades-to-bookings-tool-announced-at-cruise3sixty  New resources, upgrades to bookings tool announced at Cruise3SixtyCompany reveals first Cruise Planners mobile iPhone app and location of 2011 CP Convention   Coral Springs, Fla. – April 21, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, announced advancements to its popular bookings and reservations management t...Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:02:34 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED WITH TWO ADDY® AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADVERTISINGhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-two-addy-awards-for-excellence-in-advertisinghttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-two-addy-awards-for-excellence-in-advertising  CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED WITH TWO ADDY® AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADVERTISING    CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – April 11, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, won two ADDY® Awards recognizing creative excellence in advertising. The franchise company was honored with a gold ADDY® for its “Cruisidude” brochure and a...Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:23:09 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS PROMOTES LAURA BLANCO TO DIRECTOR OF SALEShttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-promotes-laura-blanco-to-director-of-saleshttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-promotes-laura-blanco-to-director-of-sales  CRUISE PLANNERS PROMOTES LAURA BLANCO TO DIRECTOR OF SALESBlanco dedicated to strengthen business solutions for all Cruise Planners home-based travel agents      Coral Springs, Fla. – April 7, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today announced it has promoted Laura Blanco to director of sales. In this...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:48 -0400CRUISE PLANNERS JOINS WYLAND FOUNDATION AND PRINCESS CRUISES FOR A CAUSEhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-joins-wyland-foundation-and-princess-cruises-for-a-causehttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-joins-wyland-foundation-and-princess-cruises-for-a-cause  CRUISE PLANNERS JOINS WYLAND FOUNDATION AND PRINCESS CRUISES FOR A CAUSEWyland to promote environmental awareness and ocean preservation aboard Princess Cruises        CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – February 23, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is selling select Princess Cruises as part of its 2011 CP Cares ...Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:38:15 -0500NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONORS CRUISE PLANNERS WITH ITS TOP HOME-BASED AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARDhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-its-top-home-based-agency-of-the-year-awardhttp://www.cruisetravelforyou.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-its-top-home-based-agency-of-the-year-award  NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONORS CRUISE PLANNERS WITH ITS TOP HOME-BASED AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARDNorwegian Cruise Line award reflects strong sales partnership     Coral Springs, Fla. – January 27, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line for the first time as its Home-Bas...Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:37:49 -0500