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CONVERSATIONS

WE ASKED : WHAT IS AN UPGRADE OR ADD-ON THAT ENHANCES ROMANCE FOR YOUR TRAVELERS ?

WORDS / BETH KITZMAN
Mark Hennigan
CO-OWNER OF DREAMERS TRAVEL IN MARYLAND
WEBSITE dreamerstravel . com
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“ We suggest upgrading to a private
Wayde Salmon
OWNER / TRAVEL DESIGNER OF ALUX TRAVEL AND TOURS IN FLORIDA
WEBSITE gowithalux . com
“ One upgrade that enhances the
romance is a private dinner , off-site ,
picnic style . I have a great location
Wendy Simpson
OWNER & MASTER TRAVEL DESIGNER OF PMC TRAVEL , LLC IN NORTH CAROLINA
WEBSITE pmctravel . net
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Patti Kollar
OWNER / TRAVEL ADVISOR / CHIEF VACATION OFFICER OF PACKNTRAVEL IN PENNSYLVANIA
WEBSITE packntravel . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / packntravel
deluxe transfer . This allows clients ’
in Jamaica that I tend to use for
“ One of my favorite add-ons to offer
names to be displayed upon arrival
my clients . It ’ s a private beach , pri-
couples traveling to Jamaica is a
“ I do the usual part of contacting
and is a very nice touch that makes
vate chef and personal butler ; it ’ s
romantic cave dinner . Arranging
the resort to advise them of a spe-
them feel special . They are trans-
amazing .”
for your client to have a cocktail at
cial guest that will be arriving and
ported separately from other travel-
sunset standing atop the cliffs on
try to make things as seamless as
ers with that luxurious experience .”
Jamaica ’ s beautiful west end that is
possible for my clients ’ precious
known to achieve some of the most
vacation event . I want them to feel
beautiful sunsets in the Caribbean
that I truly do care for them , and
and then descend the stairs to a
I take that extra time to assure
natural candle-lit cave that opens
this will happen . This is where our
to the ocean will surely take your
industry contacts with resorts , key
clients ’ breath away . I love adding
people from the resorts or BDMs
personal touches like flowers and
from the supplier have tremendous
pre-arranged music based upon
value . This is a value that is worth
the clients ’ music genre selection ,
the investment of time doing site
too . This add-on is perfect for
inspections , supplier trainings ,
unique proposals , anniversaries and
industry conferences , etc . You sim-
honeymoons .”
ply cannot put a dollar value on
things like this . My favorite quote is
‘ Knowledge is Power ’”
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