Join us for our Fall Series with Special Guest Speakers

Learn about the exciting 2009 itineraries from some of your favorite cruise and tour companies!

October 15 - Tauck World Discovery with Special Guest Speaker Jennifer Collins, Business Development Manager October 22 - Crystal Cruises with Special Guest Speaker Judy Keller, District Sales Manager October 29 - Silversea Cruises with Special Guest Speaker Dan Papich, Regional Sales Director November 6 - Celebrity and Azamara Cruises with Special Guest Speaker Jackie Thompson, District Sales Manager November 13 - Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises with Cindy Holloway, Director of Sales Presentations will be held at 10:30am and 3:00pm each day.

Register at these events to win a

Celebrity Cruises cruise for two!

Contact Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. for details

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RSVP Required; Call 513-0333
x334 or email Jen@BettyMacleanTravel.com

All events will be held in our new location at 2245 Venetian Court in North Naples. Visit our website at http://www.bettymacleantravel.com/ for more detailed directions and a map.

The Benefits of Arranging Your Next Vacation with Betty Maclean Travel

As I'm sure many of you are curious to know, let me tell you a little bit about Betty Maclean Travel. Betty Maclean Travel is part of the most powerful organization in luxury travel, Virtuoso. Less than one percent of travel agencies in America are admitted for membership in this renowned network of luxury travel specialists, who represent combined annual sales of more than $3 billion in luxury leisure travel.

Being part of this new agency I can now provide you with many benefits. Leveraging the combined buying power of Virtuoso, I will now be able to not only offer the most competitive pricing in luxury travel, but also special added-value amenities, at no cost to you. This translates to complimentary room upgrades, airport transfers, special dining experiences, exclusive shore excursions and custom itineraries for you, offered by the world’s best providers of upscale travel.

Beyond the monetary values, our membership in Virtuoso gives us reinforced direct relationships with the finest hotels, resorts, spas, cruise lines and tour operators in the world. Your designation as our client, with the Virtuoso endorsement, will ensure that you are treated with utmost respect and care wherever your travels take you.

The most exciting benefit of my new position at Betty Maclean is the exclusive travel offers that I can now provide to you. Through our publications and special invitations, you’ll discover extraordinary travel offers only available to clients of Betty Maclean Travel. Many of these rare trips, by their nature, can only be offered to a small number of discerning travelers, and I am confident that you’ll be intrigued by many of these unusual opportunities.

Betty Maclean Travel- My Journey Continues

Well I am starting to settle in here in Naples and have found the most wonderful agency to work for! I am now working at Betty Maclean Travel which is THE elite luxury full service travel agency in Naples. I am honored to be working amongst some of the most highly recognized and knowledgeable agents. Not only does this agency have the make-up of the most experienced agents but they are coming up on their 30th year in business. Betty Maclean Travel books luxury cruises, tours and hotels creating the most unique experiences in the world for their clients. The office itself portrays the same standard of luxury that they live up to. Upon walking in to Betty Maclean Travel you immediately notice the marble floor and pleasant background music in their reception area. The rest of the office is just as luxurious! I promise to keep you all updated as my journey continues.

Check out our website at http://www.bettymacleantravel.com/

Here's my new contact info:
239-513-0333 or (800)865-8111
email me at Jen@BettyMacleanTravel.com

Announcement- Jen Mitchell Completes E.C.C. (Elite Cruise Counselor) Certification

Jen Mitchell has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counselor after recently completing the organization's certification requirements. Jen Mitchell is now recognized within the cruise industry as an Elite Cruise Counselor.

Jen Mitchell has achieved Cruise Counselor Certification though completion of a comprehensive program of cruise and sales training and product instruction, delivered through a combination of extensive classroom training and personal cruise experience. CLIA's Certification program graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation experts among American travel agents.

According to CLIA statistics , the overwhelming majority of travelers- about 90%- book their cruise through a travel agency, and for good reason- travel agents understand the products they recommend and excel in finding the perfect cruise to match their clients' needs, lifestyle and budget.

CLIA's Certified Counselors are the cruise industry's premier travel agents and can arrange all of your vacation needs while providing the greatest service and value for your vacation dollar.
To Contact Jen Mitchell, email at Jen@BettyMacleanTravel.com.

Moving is hard!

Well, I never knew how hard moving was until a couple weeks ago. I've moved from house to house before but never to another city. One thing I have to say is that the POD that we got is a life saver. We have been able to take our time getting it loaded as its been on our driveway a little over a week. I don't know what I would do without my husband cause he has been all the muscle in this move so far. Don't think I have been sitting around watching him work though, I have been busting my butt! Each day we have dolled out some tasks for us to do and from first thing in the morning to late at night we have been hard at work. Right now I am sitting at my computer with my cats trapped in the bedroom. I cant walk on the floors as it has all been refinished and luckily we have an sliding door from the bedroom to the back patio. My cats are flipping out! Each day we have less and less furniture around the house and they cant understand what in the world is going on. I just wish I could explain it to them :) They will be so happy once we reach Naples though as they will have their very own lanai to sit out in!

Well stay tuned!

Good-Bye Tallahassee: Hello Naples!

Will and I are very sad to say that we are leaving Tallahassee soon. But.....we are happy to be moving to Naples which is closer to family (and the beach). We don't know what is in store for us yet but I'm sure whatever it is, it will be full of surprises and fun. As Mickey Mouse always says "See you real soon" Tallahassee....we will surely miss you!

Look out Naples here we come!!!!!

Jen's Top Five Cruise Tips of the Month

1. Day one of your cruise start with the top deck and work your way down and around the ship in order to familiarize yourself with your new home. Keep your deck "cheat sheet" in your pocket.

2. If you want some extra amenities with your cruise check and see what some of the Cruise Line Suites offer. For example the Holland America Deluxe Veranda Suites have a Concierge Lounge with snacks and drinks served, free dry cleaning/ laundry, Evening Hors d'oeuvres, Priority embarkation/debarkation etc....... check with me to see which lines offer which benefits!

3. If you are a Sushi lover like I am, you will be interested to know that Crystal has a new restaurant called Silk Road which offer Nobu's trademark blend of classically styled Japanese foods with Peruvian and European influences at no extra cost. Although there is no cost reservations are highly recommended as it is a smaller restaurant.

4. If you are going on an Alaska Cruise/ Cruise tour try to fit in either a Kenai Fjords Cruise or a Prince William Sound Cruise before you board the cruise! It is a highlight for most everyone I have had go on it. On this tour you will be on a smaller boat with under 150 people which brings you closer to the glaciers and the sea life! If you want this experience the whole time talk to me about doing a small ship Alaska experience. Another not to miss Alaska excursion is taking a float plane or helicopter ride. As an experienced Alaska agent I can help you in planning your side trips as there are so many great ones to chose from.

5. Check with your agent or the airline you are flying with to find out their baggage regulations. The airlines are tightening up on their policies and if your bag it too heavy or too large it will cost you.