TripGuy Travel Honored Among

Top Travel Agents at Global Conference

TripGuy Travel was recently honored at a global travel conference.  The event took place at the lavish, 5-star Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida during an exclusive cocktail reception at the “American Marketing Group’s Got Talent!” convention.

            The award ceremony acknowledged an elite group of top-producing travel agencies around the world that are part of the TRAVELSAVERS and NEST organizations, both of which are owned by American Marketing Group, Inc. 

            “The agencies that we’ve had the privilege of honoring are the best of the best, the crème de la crème,” said Kathryn Mazza-Burney, President of NEST.  “They have risen to the top by providing their clients with the best travel products at the best prices.  Because they take the time to build relationships with their clients and understand them, they are known for delivering travel experiences that satisfy.  We salute these travel agents for their commitment to excellence in all of their business practices and the superior customer service they offer every day.”

TRIPGUY TRAVEL LLC HONORED AT PRESTIGIOUS

SANDALS RESORTS S.T.A.R. AWARDS

TripGuy Travel has been recognized for their outstanding achievement by Sandals Resorts at the Eight Annual Travel Agency Recognition Awards (S.T.A.R) held recently at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.. 

The prestigious event honored travel agents from U.S. and Canada. Top agents were recognized for their outstanding knowledge, commitment and performance selling the world’s best Luxury Included® resorts.

TripGuy's awards included: Top 10 Worldwide, Best of the Best, Most Butler Bookings in the Northeast, Most Concierge Bookings in the Northeast, and TripGuy was also nominated for Most Grand Pineapple Bookings in the Northeast, and Most Bookings total in the Northeast.

“Sandals Resorts has always believed in the valuable role that agents like TripGuy plays in helping their clients choose a dream vacation. In a hectic world, everyone needs and deserves a quality vacation experience like a Sandals Luxury Included® Vacation or a Beaches Luxury Included® Family vacation” says Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts.

“A visit to a Certified Sandals Specialist or a Preferred Sandals Agency should be your first stop.  These agents are specially trained and accredited to sell our product.  They have completed a comprehensive educational program and have experienced our resorts first hand.  They are the experts.”

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway, or a family reunion, TripGuy has all the latest information and special offers on Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Royal Plantation Collection or Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts. 

TRIPGUY TRAVEL LLC NAMED  

‘BEST OF THE BEST’ BY TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS

TripGuy Travel LLC was one of 142 travel agencies and organizations named “Best of the Best” by Travel Impressions (http://www.travelimpressions.com), one of the country’s largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide.  Each “Best of the Best” attendee received a Travel Impressions Crystal Award for outstanding performance, innovation and partnership. 

Honorees were hosted at a four-day event at the Gran Melia Puerto Rico that featured an executive forum, round table sessions with attending suppliers, special tours, a golf tournament and evening activities.  The highlight of the four-day celebration was a gala dinner featuring entertainment by Sister Sledge, the R&B group best known for the no. 1 hit, We Are Family. 

            “It’s a thrill to, once a year, bring together these outstanding partners so we can say thank you,” said Steve Gorga, president and CEO of Travel Impressions.  “They are an inspiration to us and represent such an incredible wealth of knowledge about the travel business and service delivery.  They truly know how to delight their customers!”

TRIPGUY TRAVEL SHINES BRIGHT AT SANDALS RESORTS:

AMONG AGENT ELITE AT SANDALS STAR AWARDS

Nassau, Bahamas – TripGuy Travel was been recognized by Sandals Resorts, the Luxury Included®

Vacation, at The Seventh Annual Sandals Travel Agent Recognition (STAR) Awards held December 8 – 10, 2008 at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island in Nassau, Bahamas as one of its Top 10 Worldwide Agencies and one of its Best of the Best. Top agents led of TripGuy were recognized for their outstanding knowledge and performance in selling the world’s best Luxury Included® resorts. Sandals recognized and paid tribute to Preferred Sandals Agencies (PSA) and Certified Sandals Specialists (CSS) from around the world including the U.S., U.K. and Canada.

            “Travel agencies like TripGuy are essential in bringing the Sandals Resorts’ vacation experience to life for their clients,” stated Sandals Resorts Chairman and Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart. “I wish to commend TripGuy for their work as an ambassador of Sandals Resorts as we celebrate the next 25 years serving couples with dream Caribbean vacations.”

As a Platinum Preferred Sandals Agency, TripGuy is privy to Sandals Resorts dynamic education programs, award-winning marketing and advertising efforts and dedicated sales support. Special PSA & CSS perks ensure that TripGuy’s clients have priority when it comes to planning their Luxury Included® destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway or family vacation at Beaches Resorts.    TripGuy is consistently updated on all new developments and services offered at each Sandals Resort or Beaches Resort.

            Sandals Resorts began the Star Awards in 2001 as a way to recognize the top travel agents selling Sandals, and at the same time showcase the newest in resort product and on-island attractions. The Seventh Annual Star Awards celebrated brand new initiatives, including a preview of the all-new $125 million Italian Village expansion and waterpark at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa, opening January 20, 2009, as well as a preview of the newest suites in the Sandals’ portfolio, including the stunning Millionaire Suites at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia.     

TripGuy Travel, specializes in personalized vacations including honeymoons, destination weddings, group trips, family vacations, and special occasions.  Please contact us at 888-990-TRIP to make an appointment to find out more about Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts’ special programs and rates.

Sandals Resorts:

Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 12 Luxury IncludedÒ Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Preston Bailey Signature WeddingMoons® and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region.  In July 2007, the five-star, all suite Mediterranean Village debuted at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, offering two people in love the ultimate romantic getaway.

Sandals Resorts has set the industry standard for the Luxury IncludedÒ vacation and has been voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards for 15 years in a row, and World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for 13 years in a row.  For more information, call your local travel agent or 1-800-Sandals (1-800-726-3257) or visit www.sandals.com.

Beaches Resorts:

When it comes to family vacations, no other resort company in the world offers more than Beaches Resorts.  With four spectacular locations on the most beautiful beaches in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate family getaway and the most comprehensive vacation available in the Caribbean including gourmet meals; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations; and even gratuities. Fun for the whole family means outrageous waterparks; Xbox 360® Game Garages; Crayola Art Camps; and exclusive Kids Camps with a full schedule of age-appropriate activities as well as childcare provided by expertly trained Certified Nannies. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts offers another exclusive for families, the Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Brand new teen and tween programming will keep coming-of-age guests on their toes, whether dancing the night away at aqua-themed nightclub, Liquid; learning how to become a DJ at the Scratch DJ Academy; lounging and mingling with new friends at Trench Town; or enjoying a tailored spa treatment at Beaches Resorts’ exclusive Red Lane® Spa. With additional amenities including Butler Service; Red Lane® Spas, featuring services and treatments inspired by the region; WeddingMoons® and FamilyMoons® packages to make your wedding day just perfect; Beaches Resorts truly offers something for every member of the family.

In January 2009, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will debut a $125 million resort expansion, the Italian Village. The Italian Village will feature 162 luxurious family suites, bringing the total rooms at the resort to 615; a palatial lobby with private check-in services; an expanded Pirate’s Island Waterpark featuring seven new slides, a lazy river and surf simulator; a sprawling retail mecca and five additional gourmet restaurants. 

Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals' family, the Caribbean's largest operator of luxury included resorts, and has been voted the World's Best Family All-Inclusive Resort for 11 years in a row. For more information about Beaches Resorts, call 1-800-BEACHES (1-800-232-2437) or visit the Web site at www.beaches.com.

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels

by Karisma certifies TripGuy travel

as GI Vacation Consultant

TripGuy Becomes One of Only Select Few Certified by Gourmet Inclusive Collection of Resorts in Riviera Maya

Holland, PA   6/1/2008 – El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive properties along the Riviera Maya, Mexico, recently certified TripGuy Travel LLC as a Gourmet Inclusive (GI) Vacation Consultant Agency. TripGuy is now a part of an elite group of travel agents across the country certified to provide travelers with recommendations on Gourmet Inclusive vacations to the Riviera Maya based on extensive firsthand experience and education.

“Becoming a GI Vacation Consultant provided us with an in-depth understanding of what makes the Gourmet Inclusive vacation experience truly unique,” said Mitch from TripGuy. “Our certification as a GI Vacation Consultant allows us to assist customers with greater confidence, based on our personal knowledge of the Gourmet Inclusive philosophy and the rigorous training involved in the program.  After visiting the adults-only and family friendly properties, indulging in innovative amenities like Beachfront Sky Massages, Swim-Up Suites and Beach Butlers, and being treated to world-class service, we are excited to create customized travel itineraries to El Dorado and Azul properties according to individual client desires and expectations.”

The GI Vacation Consultant Program is designed to personally educate travel professionals on the value of Gourmet Inclusive, a distinctive philosophy that allows guests to savor every detail of their environment. From the gourmet cuisine to the variety of resort services, fine décor, and amenities, each aspect of Gourmet Inclusive is designed to create a unique experience that fosters togetherness for couples and families. 

As a GI Vacation Consultant, TripGuy can cater to clients that seek the ultimate in one or more niche market: destination weddings, honeymoons, romance, anniversary, family and multigenerational vacations.  TripGuy agents are also experts on all Gourmet Inclusive properties including El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma; El Dorado Casitas Royale by Karisma; El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma; El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, by Karisma; Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma; Azul View Hotel by Karisma, opening in October 2008; and Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma, opening in December 2008 

Rates at El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels by Karisma range from $160 to $1,753.  Azul Hotels by Karisma’s rates range from $180 to $2,183.  Children under three stay free at Azul Hotels by Karisma, while children ages 3 to 12 receive a 50 percent discount based on double occupancy when sharing rooms with parents. All rates include the Gourmet Inclusive experience with full concierge and 24-hour room service (per night, per person, including taxes and service fees).

About El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma are a premier hotel collection operating properties throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico, where guests savor a Gourmet Inclusive experience that fosters togetherness. Karisma’s growing portfolio is comprised of Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma; El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma; El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma; and El Dorado Maroma, A Beachfront Resort, by Karisma. Properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades including, Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List,” Forbes’ “Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels,”  TUI Travel PLC’s “Hotel of the Year,” and AAA’s “Four Diamond Award.”  Karisma has received worldwide recognition for its creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations including resorts with swim-up suites, Infinity balcony pools, beach butlers and cash-free transactions.