Two things of note this month - somewhat inter-related. First off, I just got back from Global Travel Marketplace West. And, in my opinion this is by far the best travel professional event of the year. It was very small (the suppliers outnumbered the agents), very intimate, with boardroom presentations to 10 travel agents at a time; and one-on-one appointments the rest of the time. I am very big on urging my agents to attend as many conferences as possible. I think the ROI is huge, if you use them to build relationships with suppliers and with other agents. A big show like CruiseWorld or Cruise360 has, literally, thousands of years of travel agent experience walking around, most of them willing to help out a…

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Uniquely cut of from the rest of the world for decades, Myanmar is a country rich with Buddhist spiritual beliefs and warm, friendly people. Abundant in natural resources, Myanmar boasts an inspiring variety of landscapes. From the 4,000 stupas across the plains of Bagan, to the Golden Rock balanced on the edge of a chasm and pristine beaches, Myanmar is a truly relaxing destination.

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday May 12, 2015

The largest city in New Caledonia (an overseas territory of France in the Pacific), Nouméa is a refreshing blend of Pacific island tinged with the elegance and joie de vivre of France. Best of all, this beautiful island full of colonial mansions is still mostly undiscovered by the major tourist population, so crowds are no problem! With museums, aquariums, turquoise waters lapping at white beaches, and plenty of wind surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, Nouméa has all the historical charm of any of the major European cities with the tranquility of Pacific island life. Aircalin is your ticket to this French island full of possibility!

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