by Jeff Bollig — Sometimes our perceptions do not always align with reality. Like those who think you cannot get a luxury cruise experience on the larger cruise lines. Travelers are conflicted because they might like a certain brand, but they are under the assumption that because of the larger sized ship, luxury must go out the window. Luxury travel expert Ignacio Maza... View Article
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By Jeff Bollig NOTE: Acendas Travel is part of the Signature Travel Network. Recently, we caught up Ignacio Maza, who oversees the luxury sales activities for Signature. We asked him to share some thoughts and updates on travel to New Zealand. Here are his thoughts and notes on this wonderful desitination. If you want to learn more about the various opportunities to travel New Zealand, contact... View Article
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By Jeff Bollig NOTE: Acendas Travel is part of the Signature Travel Network. Recently, we caught up Ignacio Maza, who oversees the luxury sales activities for Signature. We asked him to share some thoughts and updates on travel to Australia. Here are his thoughts and notes for the various territories. If you want to learn more about the various opportunities to travel Australia, contact Acendas... View Article
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by Jeff Bollig — You can literally enjoy a Regent Seven Seas Cruise and not have to take your wallet or credit card with you. The Regent experience has long been absolute in its inclusiveness, seeking to provide the traveler and guest, with the most enriching and luxurious journey on the seven seas. Acendas Travel advisors choose Regent for its clients because no detail is... View Article
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by Jeff Bollig — If you’re looking for a more intimate cruise experience, then Oceania Cruises’ Regatta Class may just be the answer for which you are looking. What to Expect in These Newly Renovated Ships And the news gets even better. These four ships — the Regatta, Insignia, Natuica and Sirena — have been completely renovated or scheduled for one soon. The project, Oceania... View Article
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–by Sara Jane Crane A lot of details go into planning a trip’s itinerary – your flights, hotel confirmation numbers, dinner reservations, activity schedules, and more. And when you’re traveling, you don’t want to spend time searching your inbox or digging for a piece of paper to find information. So how do you consolidate your entire travel itinerary in one place? Access your itinerary &... View Article
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–by Sara Jane Crane Royal Caribbean International is answering the call of the wild with even more ways for guests to experience adventures in unchartered territories during the 2020 Alaska summer season. The return of Ovation of the Seas, the largest cruise ship to sail the Gulf of Alaska, alongside Serenade of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas – will mark the global cruise line’s... View Article
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–by Sara Jane Crane There is a lot to love about London – it is one of the world’s most established cities, deep-rooted in tradition, yet simultaneously evolving and forging forward. But beyond London’s posh city streets, is a side of the United Kingdome where life slows down a bit; where city streets turn into winding paths, wide moors and windswept cliffs. And it is... View Article
Read MoreServing corporate, leisure and meeting & incentive travel needs since 1982, Kansas City-based Acendas Travel has acquired multiple U.S. agencies in the last decade. From 2010 to 2016, Acendas Travel acquired four different agencies in the Twin Cities region and most recently established a presence in Sioux Falls, S.D., with the purchase of Travel Partners. Now Acendas Travel has expanded with the acquisition of Gwin’s Travel, which... View Article
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In its latest issue, Luxury Travel Advisor magazine highlights travel industry trendsetters for the fourth year in a row. And each year, an Acendas Travel Advisor has made it on to this exclusive nationwide list. These chosen trendsetters fall into a variety of categories, as innovative marketers, top sales producers or, perhaps, they are the most promising new advisor in their agency. Justine Sjurseth, branch... View Article
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