CARQUEST has announced a cruise for 2008 for CTI participants and for Tech-Nets members. Some key points to remember when you are promoting the trip:
-when you plan a LARGE group like this - the ship rarely offers any deals ... if you are inclined to double check the price - you may always find it cheaper - this is just a fact
-for those who have never been on a cruise - putting the 'kids' in the room ... hmmm .... remember cruise ships have very small cabins - so when you add a kid or two- that makes it real tight - make sure you are all friendly to one another
-drinks are NOT included on a cruise - this is were they make the BIG BUCKS -- so if CARQUEST has some cocktail parties included - they are paying the big dollar again to the cruise company.
-want to plan your own flight -- suggest you plan to go a DAY EARLY ... if you miss the ship -- you can be in HUGE problems ...if you use the ships' air line ticket --they will do more for you - otherwise - go a day early and check out Miami
-there are many sites on the internet that offer ship reviews and message boards for travelers to ask and answer questions - one of my favorites is Cruise Critic Message Board for Carnival where you can search and just read what others are saying...
- what a GREAT way for our customers to meet others in the trade and have some good times -- John Sawatsky from MSJ went on this years cruise and was very happy with results.
-even with minimal rebates - your customers attend some 'on board' meetings - thus it is a business expense - a good value for all
Good luck in the promotion of the trip
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