Traveler names best TA's!!!
steinbrenner
Agents" including 16 in the cruise category.
None of the ta's who waste their time posting here made the list.
Here is a sample from the "more affordable" category....
Judy Lucas, Concierge Cruises and Tours, Tuscon.
Lucas understands the differences among such mid-market lines as
Celebrity, HAL, Princess and RCL. She's also an excellent resource for
those with physical restrctions or health concerns. 800-940-8385
ju...@brownelltravel.com
Nancy Kelly, Kelly Cruises, Oak Brook, IL
In addition to Alaska voyages on big ships, her specialties are group
sailings and theme cruises. 630-990-1111
in...@kellycruises.com
Paul Niskanen, Cruise Masters, Beaverton, OR
Niskanen is your best bet for Baltic cruises. His private and small
group shore tours surpass any ship's offerings. 800-633-2732
pa...@finevoyages.com
Miss Ann Thrope
steinbrenner wrote:
> The cover story in this month's Conde Nast Traveler is "112 Best Travel
> Agents" including 16 in the cruise category.
>
> None of the ta's who waste their time posting here made the list.........
Did this guy swallow a lemon or what?
Ohe, defessus sum.
MrTractor
MrTractor
"steinbrenner" <steinb...@freedom.net> wrote in message
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Mike Cordelli
the way, you list from the more affordable category, not the best service.
There is a difference.
"steinbrenner" <steinb...@freedom.net> wrote in message
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Azure
July issue?? Also wondering does it say how these results were
statistically obtained?? Or is it just people who read the magazine and
wrote in to say they liked THEIR agent best.........
Mike Cordelli
magazine, totally scientific study, the agents one person uses. Let me
guess, some of them even have full page ads in the magazine for the first
time this month? The ASTA has over 24,000 members, there isn't any way one
person can base the best on their experiences.
"steinbrenner" <steinb...@freedom.net> wrote in message
>
>
> It is the August issue.
>
> The list is based on Wendy Perrin's personal experiences with ta's. No
> input from the readers.
>
>
KeithF4281
>guess, some of them even have full page ads in the magazine for the first
>time this month?
Have to agree. I have been "interviewed", etc, etc, by magazines that we
placed ads in (not travel ones, but marine industry or insurance related). I
also know the other persons interviewed for same articles. "Books" have a
tightrope to walk. They have to survive on ad revenue, and can't go too hard
(why would one advertise and spend money on a publication that says he/she
sucks).
Hey, maybe some of us should be proud for not making that list.
Besides, how do they name the best when they have not tried every agency?
I'll have to take a look at the issue mentioned, but, if you were one of the
advertisers, how would you feel if you were not on the list? You would place
an angry call, and perhaps move your business. Especially if the author never
even called your firm :)
Regards, Keith
George Leppla
"steinbrenner" <steinb...@freedom.net> wrote
> But during the 13
> years I've been with CN Traveler, I've gotten to know several hundred
> agents. This list represents those who have impressed me the most....."
She says she is impressed by these agents but she keeps changing them for
someone else... several hundred agents in 13 years.
I wonder what someone would have to do to impress her enough to get her
repeat business?
--
George in PA
Countryside Travel www.countryside-travel.com
Hell Freezes Over www.cruisemaster.com/voyager.htm
Norway 2 www.cruisemaster.com/norway
Mason Barge
<steinb...@freedom.net> wrote:
>The cover story in this month's Conde Nast Traveler is "112 Best Travel
>Agents" including 16 in the cruise category.
These 'best of' lists in Conde Nast pretty much suck.
--
Mason Barge
"People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like."
-- Abraham Lincoln
Mason Barge
<steinb...@freedom.net> wrote:
>Mike Cordelli wrote:
>
>> That makes it even better, personal experience from the writer.
>> Typical magazine, totally scientific study, the agents one person >
>> uses. Let me guess, some of them even have full page ads in the >
>> magazine for the first time this month? The ASTA has over 24,000 >
>> members, there isn't any way one person can base the best on their
>> experiences.
>>
>
>This is from the article
>
>" This list is not the result of a scientific formula. There are 30,000
>ta's in the US and no perfect system for rating them. But during the 13
>years I've been with CN Traveler, I've gotten to know several hundred
>agents. This list represents those who have impressed me the most....."
Interpreted: This list of TA's who know I write for a major travel magazine
have kissed my ass the most fervently.
Cal Ford
>
>>Interpreted: This list of TA's who know I write for a major travel magazine
>have kissed my ass the most fervently.
>
Well, in this instance I am in total agreement with you......
Cal Ford
Lido Deck Cruises
Cal Ford
>have kissed my ass the most fervently.
>
Well, in this instance I am in total agreement with you......
Bob & Amy
Bob & Amy
Traveler names best TA's!!!
Group: rec.travel.cruises Date: Wed, Jul 17, 2002, 9:10pm From:
steinb...@freedom.net (steinbrenner)
Agents" including 16 in the cruise category.
None of the ta's who waste their time posting here made the list."
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Most of the TA's that post on this board provide more USEFUL information
in one week than the other 'regulars' fro this group will provide in a
lifetime.
Hats off to Ray, George,Lori and Cal.
At least they don't WASTE their time worried about the cost of skate
rental and when and where to drink their wine.