Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Our own Gail Pastor recognized as a Top 25 Travel Agent, Plus other 2017 Honors


Dream Vacations Specialist
Wins Prestigious Award

Hernando resident named a “Top 25 Travel Agent in the U.S.” by Travel Agent magazine

Hernando, Fla. (November 28, 2017) – Dream Vacations Franchise owner and Vacation Specialist Gail Pastor was recently named a “Top 25 All Star” by Travel Agent magazine. 

To be considered, nominees needed 10 or more years’ experience in the travel business, generate at least $1 million in annual sales for their agency and community involvement. Other qualities of those selected include skillful, savvy problem solvers and out-of-the-box thinkers.

“I am so humbled to be included on this prestigious list of the Top 25 Travel Agents in the U.S.,” said Pastor. “I truly love what I do and treat every vacation as if it were my very own. There is no greater feeling than to help make my client’s dream vacations come true and hear their vacation stories when they return home.”

Pastor began her travel career 25 years as one of the first travel agency franchise owners with CruiseOne (now Dream Vacations), and her accolades over the years include being recognized as a Franchisee of the Year and a member of the organization’s Circle of Excellence of Top-Producing Agents. She is active in her community, particularly with children’s organizations, American Cancer Society and her church.

“Gail is always our biggest champion and is a mentor to other agents, including her daughter and business partner Cheri. Together, they have become a mother/daughter powerhouse and exemplify the key traits of what we look for in a travel agent and as a person. That is integrity, passion, creativity and ingenuity,” said Debbie Fiorino, Senior Vice President of Dream Vacations.

As part of World Travel Holdings, one of the nation’s top travel retail networks, Dream Vacations offers consumers the lowest possible pricing on cruise and land vacations through its relationships with every major cruise line and many tour operators.

For more information or to book a dream vacation with Pastor, please call (800) 645-1481 or visit www.DreamVacations.com/GPastor.

About Dream Vacations
Dream Vacations is part of World Travel Holdings, the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. As an experiential brand, Dream Vacations is the only travel franchise opportunity to have a name that speaks to the variety of vacation experiences its franchisees sell. With unrivaled buying power, franchisees can provide competitive prices and exclusive offers when selling memorable vacation experiences such as cruises, resort stays and land tours.


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OTHER RECENT AWARDS

At our Dream Vacations conference in October 2017, we were thrilled to be honored in the following categories:

Circle of Excellence (4th year)
- An elite program that recognizes agents for top sales achievement

Top Groups Producer
- Awarded based on achieving the most group sales out of any other Dream Vacations / CruiseOne agent.

Top 5 Producers with these suppliers:

  • Royal Caribbean
  • Oceania
  • Viking Ocean Cruises
  • Shore Excursions Group
25 Years of Service
- Gail was recognized as one of only four Dream Vacations franchises to be with the company 25 years (from the beginning).


Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for your loyalty to our agency. It is our pleasure helping you plan your dream vacations!  We look forward to helping you for years to come.

Not yet a client with us?  Let us help you plan your next vacation!  In addition to crafting trips, we organize individual vacations, family vacations, cruises, river cruises, escorted land trip and Disney vacations.  

1-800-645-1481 
gpastor@dreamvacations.com 







Tuesday, October 3, 2017

"October is National Plan a Cruise Month"


Having trouble deciding where to plan your next vacation? Why not book a cruise and visit multiple destinations in a single trip without having to unpack and pack your belongings more than once. Call us today to help you decide on the best destinations and ports right for you. 

What better time to plan a cruise than National Plan a Cruise Month!!





Sunday, August 6, 2017

5 Reasons Why Cruise Vacations Are Better Than Resort Stays



If you're thinking about your next escape, you may be wondering whether cruise vacations or resort stays are the best option. Though both vacations have something to offer avid travelers, cruises tend to be the most versatile, inclusive, and exciting. Let's take a look at some of the main reasons why cruise vacations rule over resort stays:

Island Princess at Sea

1. Quality at Your Fingertips

Resorts offer activities and experiences to guests, but there's no level of quality and attention quite like that on a premier cruise line. When you go on a cruise vacation, you have so much more than unique shore excursions to look forward to — on board, you'll find top-quality Broadway-style shows, musical performances, and casino gaming. In addition to the onboard entertainment, there are also spas, art auctions, poolside activities, and plenty of opportunities to learn. As for the cuisine, a wide array of world-class, internationall-inspired dining options awaits you, including chocolate tastings from famed chocolatier Norman Love. You'll be surrounded by friendly staff who go that extra mile for you.



2. Something Fun for Everyone

Most cruise vacations involve activities for voyagers of every age — from babies and teens, to teens and adults. Whether you want to bring your family abroad for their best family cruise vacation yet, spend time with a best friend or loved one, or just treat yourself to a getaway cruise, you'll find activities that are guaranteed to inspire. If you're bringing a family, your children can safely play games and water sports while you try your hand at golf, relax in a spa, or dance the night away. Together, you can make any cruise vacation truly yours.

Mayan Ruins, Belize

3. An Ocean View

One especially great thing about cruise vacations is that you can enjoy a breathtaking ocean view. After a fun-filled day, cruises offer you the option to lay out on deck and stargaze like you never have before. Take in the illuminated swirl of the cosmos while your cruise ship peacefully glides along the sea. There's no other experience like it.

Caribbean

4. Excursions and Adventures

When you're cruising, you can take time to hop off your cruise ship on immersive shore excursions, which allow you to explore select ports. If you want to experience a variety of places, cultures, and cuisines, choose a cruise. Why not cruise to South America and see the amazing Iguazú Falls, or famous Machu Picchu — one of the most important UNESCO sites in Latin America? There are endless opportunities for adventure while on a cruise.

Iguazú Falls
5. A Variety of Experiences
Imagine visiting a different country every day. On a cruise, you can visit various islands, cities, and entire countries in a week or two at sea. When you cruise the Caribbean, you can visit Aruba, Bonaire, Grenada, and Bahamas all within 10 days. Or, on a South America cruise, visit exotic Rio de Janeiro, explore rainforests in Limon, Costa Rica and enjoy spectacular wine tastings in Santiago, Chile.
Cruise vacations are meaningful experiences that will leave you with a lifetime of memories. When you cruise the open sea, exploring ports of call and taking in new cultural experiences with Princess Cruises, there's no question that you'll come back new.

Grenada, the "Isle of Spice"