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Find your travel niche & set yourself apart My basic philosophy in life is “Anything is possible” I may not know how to achieve something, but I certainly know there is a way to achieve anything I can imagine. I just have to find, or sometimes create, the way. “Anything is possible” is my current motto - the slogan that carries me through every day. It has helped me achieve some impressive results, from starting a Private Care Home for seniors to cruising with seniors. Where did I get this idea? Well, let me tell you about a little lady named – Beth (named changed for privacy). It was her hearts desire to go to England and see where her mother was born and raised. She had heard the story about the chapel where her grandparents were married and 16 children were baptized. How she dreamed & talked of visiting this place. Now, picture yourself as an older lady, never married, having no children and few relatives. Imagine what it would be like to have no one to travel with. It is scary to even think of going out by yourself, let alone half way around the world. Ask yourself what would you do? Go alone or stay at home. Are you beginning to see why I had to help this little lady? (I just know that if it was within your power you would have done the same thing!) Beth went to England and we located the little parish and graveyard, even found the house of her grandparents. Seeing firsthand the sheer joy that this travel experience brought to her was intoxicating and opened my eyes to the realization that I wanted many others, to indulge in this awesome experience. Wouldn’t it be amazing to help hundreds, no thousands of single women fulfill their dreams and travel? This was my aha moment. Anything is possible and I was going to start fulfilling dreams. Hi, my name is Debbie Wakelam. Some of you may remember me from living and working in the Strathmore area. Hello and nice to connect with you again. Collecting experiences During the course of owning and operating a Private Care Home for seniors there were several occasions when I had the privilege and pleasure of enabling and supporting my senior clients and friends to travel overseas and go on cruises. Why Cruising is Called “Perfect” Ask yourself this … what do you look for? (My own little secret is that I look at a product or service for what is exciting about it) Going on a cruise definitely fulfills these needs – good value, adventure, excitement, companionship, safety & fun Why Alaska? Yes, this was the start of my love of cruising – a cruise to Alaska with 3 seniors. Who knew it would be so much FUN! You probably know this is the number one cruise destination. I had thought who would want to go to somewhere cold for a holiday? Was I wrong! Who new, Anchorage is known as the city of flowers. The boulevards were filled with an amazing mix of flowers and ornamental kale and cabbages. Then there were the roses and hanging baskets, everywhere. My second love is fabric. Yes, you read that right. Quilters beware. Anchorage has awesome fabric! (That’s all I’m going to say) Becoming an associate with TRAVELONLY, a Canadian Company, this host agency has provided me with the necessary training, tools, and support to begin a home-based travel business that exclusively caters to the 55 plus client. In 2007 I began my new Company More4you Inc. with TravelOnly. “Secrets of the Cruise Line … how to travel for free” Another secret I have learned- the ‘secret’ to cruising. Join forces and you can travel for free. It is really simple. When a minimum of 16 people (or 8 cabins) book as a group then you will earn free cabin credits and group amenity points to use on your cruise! Let's talk about group cruise planning in action Recent benefits for club team leaders included thousands of dollars in FREE cabin credits (no cash value) and cruise amenities to enjoy on the cruise. Activating two more of the system keys – Radio media & promotional ads meant that a radio VIP and lucky contest winner received a free cruise package. How did 207 members & guests benefit? a. They enjoyed a great circle of travel companions with similar interests and passions b. A safe and comfortable travel experience to enjoy c. The best cruise pricing with added group amenities such as on board ship credit for everyone & of course exclusive time for group activities. d. In addition, a few surprises from me, Debbie Wakelam Remember these three simple steps to follow: Determine group – Choose itinerary – Select month 1. From your club how many people are interested in joining? 2. Choosing a destination is half the fun. Where will we go this time? 3. The best deals are usually offered in early January, late April, May, June and September Be creative and pick a theme. Having fun is what we all need. Others will want to join your group when they see how much fun it will be! Now I know what you may be thinking . . . the economy is bad, the dollar is terrible and we are just not sure. (Remember the saying ‘He who hesitates …’) Guess what? This is a fantastic time to book. Cruise lines have lowered their prices and just a small deposit is required now. Quick off the top of your head – Name three places that you would like to go and see. Get Ready, Get Set, Go! 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ What is the Benefit of Group Travel for Your Organization or Club? I'm often asked "Where Do Your Tours Go?"
The experience for your guests is in meeting and traveling together, being part of a wonderful group, having fun, exploring new places, and returning home with marvelous memories. Cruises are fun and group cruises are double the fun! We want you to save money and have more fun on your next vacation Blah, blah, blah… TravelOnlyBiz I've read all this before. What are the Benefits to Our Travel Guests? Hey, if you want to travel with other cruisers with similar interests and passions to yours; In a safe and comfortable manner; And of course enjoying great value, stress-free and with lots of fun! Then a cruise is for you. It’s worth a shot, isn’t it? Be sure to tell your friends, too. Forward this information to anyone you care about. What is Involved in Organizing Group Cruise Travel? Truthfully, it is a lot of work to organize a group. Some of you never will and others will only wish they had travelled. What makes the difference is having a Group Travel Planner! Follow these 3 simple steps and your group cruise will become a reality for you! 1. Determine Group Size Tell us how many people are interested in joining you. A minimum group of 16 people or 8 cabins must be filled in order for you to obtain Free cabin credits & group amenities. 2. Choose an Itinerary Cruise ships now visit over 500 ports worldwide! From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, or across the world to Australia or Asia, choosing your destination is half the fun. 3. Select a Month to Travel In The best group cruise deals are usually offered in early January, late April, May, June, September, October and early November. Having a flexible sailing date could save money and provide you with more amenities! Pick a Special Interest Here are just a few examples of the many types of groups that can make the most of their group cruising experience: Charity Group ~ Music ~Dancing Club ~ Quilting Scrapbooking Club ~ Class Reunion ~ Church Group Photography Club ~ Shopping/Christmas Group Food & Wine Group ~ Singles Group ~ Red Hatters ~ The possibilities are endless! Then sit back and leave the organizing to me. Want to know how it really Works? A group travel planner like me will organize your entire group; from taking care of all the logistics, to answering all of your questions, and from planning special events, to handling deposits, final payments, insurance, gratuities, flights, hotels, and everything else in between. Why Book Your Group Cruise with Me? I am committed to working extremely hard to insure that your travel experience is memorable. As your travel partner, I am dedicated to hearing you ideas, and helping you put together the cruise and tour vacation that you are looking for. “Debbie’s enthusiasm and commitment to service make her a real pleasure to work with, as both a travel agent and a tourism colleague. Her willingness to go the extra mile for her clients is evident in everything she does - from networking so she can further her product knowledge, to communicating with her clients, to paying attention to detail in travel planning.” Christine McKnight, Fort Macleod, AB Tourism colleague and travel client. Then I will utilize the best possible marketing and creative networking to ensure success for your group. Are You Ready to Book Yet? You are most worthy of the greatest gift you can give yourself, permission to say … YES, to life and travel! Together we can make it happen. Looking forward to helping you.
Deb Debbie Wakelam ~ Group Travel Planner ~ TravelOnlyBiz
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