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Travel to Mexico
Started by moagent in The Front Office. Last reply by Tina Messamore 3 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
SESSIONS AT CRUISEWORLD
Started by Geoff Millar in The Front Office 4 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Road Scholar?
Started by Emily Hunsicker in The Front Office. Last reply by Emily Hunsicker 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Home rentals on California beach that provides commission
Started by Tammy L. Estes in The Front Office. Last reply by Fatima Reep 8 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Half Moon Bay, Jamaica
Started by Paula Halle in The Front Office 8 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Disney Villas
Started by Michele Knowles in The Front Office. Last reply by Ali DeLargy 9 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Are dining reservations necessary for Mykonos & Santorini?
Started by Ali DeLargy in The Front Office 11 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Rome Airport Question....
Started by Ken Maltese in The Front Office. Last reply by Ken Maltese 13 hours ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Iowa Corporation Tax Case again California Franchise Tax
Started by Preston McKinney MCC in The Front Office 13 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Napa Valley Weekend Getaway
Started by Vicky L White in The Front Office. Last reply by Kathy Kocharhook 13 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Honua Kai/Westin Nanea
Started by Lauren in The Front Office. Last reply by Lauren 14 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Memories Splash Punta Cana
Started by George Salib in The Front Office. Last reply by George Salib 16 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
BORA BORA
Started by ROMMEL ABRATIQUE in The Front Office. Last reply by Diana Wong 22 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Live Chat Tuesday - Packaging Group Travel
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MSC Cruises
Started by Donna Barron in The Front Office. Last reply by Donna Barron yesterday. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hawaii All Inclusive
Started by sally jean manning in The Front Office. Last reply by Tina Messamore yesterday. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Webinar Thursday, 8/24 at 3pET "A How-To Workshop on Powering Your Marketing Plan with Local Events"
Started by Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC in Manager's Desk on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Equestrian Vacation in France
Started by Cindy Lee in The Front Office. Last reply by Karen Sue Plat on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Good Vacation Place for Single Person
Started by Diana Wong in The Front Office. Last reply by Diana Wong on Friday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Warning re: Italy Group specialists
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Geoff Millar posted a discussionSESSIONS AT CRUISEWORLD
The 2 sessions I will be doing at CRUISEWORLD. It is the best Travel Agent Tradeshow out there.See More
Fatima Reep replied to Tammy L. Estes's discussion Home rentals on California beach that provides commission"Luxury retreats. I have used them in Hawaii and they are very good and pay commission"
Paula Halle posted a discussionHalf Moon Bay, Jamaica
Has anyone had clients at Half Moon Bay Resort recently? Is the Construction intrusive? My clients are traveling in June, 2018. I appreciate any assistance. See More
Preston McKinney MCC replied to moagent's discussion Travel to Mexico"We have not had any cancellations for Mexico but we did have one for Hawaii because the client was convinced that Hawaii would be nuked at the exact same time as they were traveling. I noticed that the poster is from Missouri which has been…"
Ali DeLargy replied to Michele Knowles's discussion Disney Villas"Beach Club & Boardwalk Villa's would get my vote for Best Location. Old Key West & Saratoga Springs will price the least expensive. 2BR Villa's will be easier to get @ OKW & SSR."
Preston McKinney MCC replied to Emily Hunsicker's discussion Road Scholar?"We worked directly with a DMC in England where we paid net and added commission to the package. Our booking included hotels in Bath, Oxford and Edinburgh plus private auto transfers and train tickets from Oxford to Edinburgh. We had to…"
Michele Knowles posted a discussionDisney Villas
I do not sell much Disney World at all but I have a great client who wants me to plan a family trip for about 40 of her family members next June (only about 10 of these 40 ppl are children under the age of 10). She is wanting several family members to stay together (like in Villas) but would also like for me to quote rooms for those who just want 2-5 people in a room together like in the same place as the Villas. I know all the Villas are in the Deluxe category but is there a "preferred" or "most liked" or "best location" that someone could suggest? I am trying to stay away from the most expensive ones (Grand Floridian, Polynesian) and she has already stayed at The Art of Animation before. Any advice/suggestions?See More
Benjamin Pastore posted a blog postMusandam Tour
Find out what you need to know about a day trip from Dubai to the starkly beautiful Musandam Peninsula, Oman in the latest Trip Accomplice blogDay Trip to Musandam, OmanSee More
Sheree Dreewes replied to Emily Hunsicker's discussion Road Scholar?"How about National Geographic booked through G Adventures?"
Ali DeLargy posted a discussionAre dining reservations necessary for Mykonos & Santorini?
I have a family traveling to Greece at the end of this week. Client is asking if it's necessary to pre book restaurants for Mykonos & Santorini? I haven't done this for any of my clients to Greece in the past. Any insight is greatly appreciated!See More
Paula Halle posted a status"Anyone have recent clients at Half Moon Bay, Jamaica? Is the construction intrusive? My clients are traveling June, 2018."
Ken Maltese replied to Ken Maltese's discussion Rome Airport Question...."Thank you again everyone. Unfortunately after all that, they decided to forgo the trip for this year. I learned a lot from all of you. Which is exactly why I joined this group. You guys rock!!"
Preston McKinney MCC posted a discussionIowa Corporation Tax Case again California Franchise Tax
I wonder if the same would hold true for a travel agency doing very limited business with California residents.Small Iowa corporation successfully challenges California's $800 franchise taxBy Karen Raghanti, CPA, Youngstown, OhioAugust 1, 2017 Editor: Anthony S. Bakale, CPAA state's seemingly small franchise tax can become onerous and a point of contention—particularly for groups of tiered entities that become subject to the tax at multiple levels in the ownership chain. These taxes often result in increased compliance costs due to a need to file returns for entities at multiple levels in addition to the burden of the taxes themselves. Even when the tax is nominal and simple to apply, the notion of paying an unjustly levied tax can motivate a taxpayer to take action, all the while knowing the cost to initiate change is significant.Take, for example, California's minimum $800 franchise tax, which is a relatively insignificant liability for many taxpayers that do business in the state.…See More
Kathy Kocharhook replied to Vicky L White's discussion Napa Valley Weekend Getaway"It is very easy to do this as FIT. I do it all the time.
Let me know if you have any questions that I can help you with."
Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC left a comment for Jennifer Wimberly"Welcome! It is great to have you here. This is a perfect place to keep all of us abreast of changes and new opportunities in our business. I am so glad you have joined us. Be sure to check out our new site for travel professionals…"
Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC left a comment for Donna Marko"Welcome! It is great to have you here. This is a perfect place to keep all of us abreast of changes and new opportunities in our business. I am so glad you have joined us. Be sure to check out our new site for travel professionals…"
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Musandam Tour
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India Lite: An Overview of Sri Lanka
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Parking at Port in Bayonne NYC or transfer from Wilmington, DE
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New MLM Travel Scam
Posted by Mitch Krayton on June 25, 2017 at 2:40pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Oh How I've Grown....
Posted by Ken Maltese on June 10, 2017 at 7:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Rental cars in Yucatan, Mexico
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Airline schedule change rules
Posted by Josie Havens on May 25, 2017 at 12:56pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Tour Cancellation & Flight Refunds
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Looking For Switzerland & Italy Tour Guests!
Posted by Kevin O'Beirne on May 18, 2017 at 8:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Croatia Island Hopping Cruises?
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Good Morning Vietnam/Goodnight Saigon
Posted by Benjamin Pastore on May 17, 2017 at 6:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Family friendly all inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya.
Posted by Elaine Moriarty on May 5, 2017 at 4:32pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Cancun Airport
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Rafting with the Wild Man of Borneo
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Ballymaloe & Cork, Ireland
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