Sponsored by Cruise Planners It’s often said that “the path to success is not a straight line.” This sentiment perfectly captures the journey of Kara Beutel, a wife and mother of two from Pennsylvania, who became a Cruise Planners Travel Advisor after exploring various careers, including a brief stint with the Federal Bureau of ... Read More
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Cruise Planners Franchise Review: Make Money in the Travel Industry
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Do you love to travel? Would you like to run a travel agency business from home? If so, keep reading to find out if becoming a franchise owner with Cruise Planners is your calling. How to Work From Home as a Travel Agent Traditionally, aspiring travel agents needed to attend a two-year or ... Read More
Show Off Your Traveling Expertise as a CP Travel Ambassador
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Cruise Planners has an extensive network of seasoned, well-traveled advisors, and the CP Travel Ambassador Program is one way we show it off. From Antarctica to the Galapagos to the wilds of South Africa, Cruise Planners are the leading experts on land and cruise travel all around the world! One ... Read More
Pandemic Challenges, a Setup for Post-Pandemic Business Opportunities
Sponsored by Cruise Planners As COVID-related travel restrictions come to an end, two working women recount their decisions to start a travel agency franchise at the height of the pandemic. Right now, with the value of travel agents at an all-time high, starting a franchise business in travel and tourism is within your reach, ... Read More
Cruise Planners Travel Franchise: Fostering a Love For Travel
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Jennifer Klingsmith’s family isn’t quite like everyone else’s. “We've been married for 33 years, have three biological children and two adoptive children,” Jennifer says. “We are also a state-licensed foster home. Our family has taken care of over 150 children in our home over the past 33 years. ... Read More
How to Become a Travel Agent Without Any Experience
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Cruise Planners Millionaire’s Club Members and mother-daughter duo Terry McKinney, 58, and Andrea Mickan, 34, tell their story of becoming successful work-from-home travel agents. Want to jump into the travel industry, but don’t have experience? Cruise Planners is the place for you. Read on to learn ... Read More
Double Amputee Finds Purpose and Success as an At-Home Travel Advisor
Sponsored by Cruise Planners “It’s a pain to put on your legs, then take off your legs,” Debra Kerper admits. “But I’ve been blessed with a positive attitude,” she jokingly laughs. In her early 20s, Debra was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and ... Read More
Is a Home-Based Travel Agency Franchise Right for You?
Sponsored by Cruise Planners When considering a home-based business, starting a travel agency might not be the first thing that comes to mind right now. While it’s true travel has slowed significantly due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a huge appetite for travel, especially after being confined to our ... Read More
4 Essentials You Need to Know About Being a Work-From-Home Travel Agent
Sponsored by Cruise Planners See the world while working from home. Sound like a contradiction? Actually, it’s not! As a work-from-home travel agent, the world is yours to explore and to sell. You’re in control when it comes to managing your business so that you can choose your balance of work, travel, and of course, family ... Read More
Work-From-Home Parents Are Living the Dream as Home-Based Travel Agents
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Teresa Downs loves her job as a work-from-home travel agent. She also loves her other job: mom. Teresa shares her insights on what it’s like to balance the two jobs, how she started a successful home-based travel agency, and what advice she would give others looking to do the same. How do you ... Read More
10 Tips to Follow When Searching for a Work-From-Home Opportunity
Sponsored by Cruise Planners Working from home can provide needed flexibility, additional income, and a better work-life balance, but it does not come without its challenges. Before diving into a new work-from-home opportunity, it is essential to do your research so you understand the benefits and challenges of working from home and ... Read More
How This Mom is Helping Others Launch Their Own Travel Business From Home
Cruise Planners was co-founded in 1994 by Michelle Fee along with two travel industry veterans in Coral Springs, Florida. When Michelle started Cruise Planners, she was a travel agent and a young mother who had a passion for travel and a drive for success. Read to see how her entrepreneurial journey began and how she's helping other ... Read More
