News Release
Craig Rashid Now Offers Exclusive Cruise Packages Through National Affiliate
June 9th, 2008 – Craig Rashid announced today that he has joined Cruise Planners, an award-winning national cruise agency. Affiliation means that Craig can now offer customers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise and tour packages, a choice of thousands of group departures, private sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities which for cruises specifically means shore excursions, discounted fares, travel gifts and more.
Cruising has become one of the fastest growing methods of travel. “More and more people are taking cruises every year,” said Rashid. “The cruising trend has changed and is more exciting than ever. There’s also been the emergence of multi-generational cruisers – families that take a cruise or land vacation together. Cruises offer the most satisfying, convenient and value-oriented way to travel. As a member of Cruise Planners, Craig has “Top Producer” status with virtually every cruise line and can provide customers with the best prices along with exceptional customer service.”
Craig has nearly 16 years experience in the travel industry, is a CLIA Master Cruise Counsellor and has received the following titles from the various cruise lines:
*Cunard Line Commodore Agent
*Princess Cruises Commodore Agent
*Holland America 5-Star Agent
*Royal Caribbean Expert Plus Agent
*Celebrity Cruises Special Agent
*Crystal Cruises Academy Graduate
*Costa Cruises Academy Graduate
*Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist Plus Agent
In addition, Craig has completed 47 cruises on a number of lines and to various destinations around the world. This fact alone will assist perspective clients in their quest to find the best cruise for their family. Craig also has detailed experience with booking groups as well as helping organize weddings onboard ship and he actually was married on a cruise a few years ago.
Exclusive to Cruise Planners is International Conferences™, a provider of excellent accredited programs of continuing Medical, Legal, Nursing and Dental educations seminars at sea. “We are very excited to offer our professional clients a venue for exceptional continuing education while on vacation with their colleagues and family members,” states Rashid.
Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative agency. As a result, Cruise Planners agents have access to AMEX Mariner Club benefits such as additional special fares, Mariner Hosts, exclusive pre- and post-cruise tours, free shore side events and elegant dining, additional shipboard credits, and more—adding value to their clients cruise vacation.
Licensed, bonded, and insured, Cruise Planners is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Only Agencies), and the BBB (Better Business Bureau).
For more information, contact Craig Rashid – M.C.C. of Cruise Planners at 877-921-3771 or visit or www.cruisingvoyages.com.
About Cruise Planners
Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, FL, that operates a franchised network of 700+ experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel. Cruise Planners gross sales totaled $110 million in 2006. Cruise Planners has achieved the highest industry awards year after year; Carnival’s Agency of the Year, American Express Travel Services Rep Excellence Award and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 ~ Ranked Number 1 in Category, to name a few.
