–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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by Sara Jane Crane — Oceania Cruises invites you on-board their newly re-designed, stylish and intimate ships starting in December of 2018. Each ship will glow with a new sheen as crisp and polished as a flawless diamond. Tuscan marble, engaging works of art and designer residential furniture will adorn the re-inspired spaces. OceaniaNEXT OceaniaNEXT is the complete re-inspiration of Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena—essentially... View Article
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by Sara Jane Crane — Featuring a mythical red phoenix and vivid ocean waves, Norwegian Joy’s striking and vibrant hull art will announce its appearance on the West Coast with aplomb. Originally built to sail full time in Asian waters, Norwegian Cruise Line is now offering the Joy for year-round sailings to Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Coast, and the Panama Canal starting in... View Article
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by Jeff Bollig – As the calendar turns to the fall months, our senses are stoked by the wonderful, changing colors of the foliage. Perhaps nowhere are those colors more vibrant than in New England and eastern Canada, and one of the best ways to experience them is by cruising. This region offers a tantalizing mixture of history, dynamic cultures, beautiful geography and inviting people.... View Article
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Hurricane season is upon us once again. There are 33 island nations and territories in the Caribbean and last year, eight were significantly affected by hurricanes Maria and Irma. Anguilla, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Puerto Rico, St. Barts, St. Maarten (St. Martin) and the US Virgin Islands were impacted by the storms. How are they doing a year later? Let’s have a look. Some... View Article
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by Sara Jane Crane — Located in the southern Caribbean, Aruba is a year-round haven with gorgeous, white-sand beaches, cooling trade winds and warm, friendly people. An ideal destination for sun-seekers across the globe, Aruba is known for having the most amount of sunny days and the least amount of rainfall in the Caribbean. Temperatures remain mostly in the low 80s F year-round. May through October... View Article
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Kathy Sudeikis, Vice President of Corporate Relations for Acendas Travel, has been selected by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the World’s Top Travel Agents for 2018. The magazine identified 117 agents as “A-List” selections, recognizing them for their expertise for specific destinations or packages. They were identified because “they provide incredible insight and unparalleled access that gives you value you couldn’t get any... View Article
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A free event detailing the wonderful river cruising experience will be hosted by Acendas Travel, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the historic Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Drive in Lenexa, Kan. Acendas Travel is celebrating its 35th year of business. Award-winning advisors from Acendas, along with industry experts representing the highly-regarded brands of Ama Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Viking Cruises will... View Article
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