Dawne McHugh Joins the Award-Winning Travel Agent Company, Cruise Planners, as Franchise

DUMONT, N.J. - March 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Dawne McHugh announced today that she has joined Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, and the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry. As a franchise owner, McHugh can now offer vacationers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise, land and destination wedding packages, private cruise sales, as well as travel upgrades and value-add amenities such as shore excursions, discounted fares, travel gifts and more. As a Cruise Planners travel advisor, McHugh also provides specialized land and tour packages to the most sought-after destinations around the world.

“Everyone travels, and it’s important to use a trusted travel specialist to help get the most value out of a vacation,” McHugh said. “As a Cruise Planners travel expert, I take the stress and hassle out of planning a vacation for my clients. Through the resources available to me, I am able to make educated recommendations based on value, destination, group size and seasonality, among other things to customize the best vacation possible. Since Cruise Planners has achieved top-producer status with every major cruise line and with many major travel partners, I am able to provide my customers with the best value along with my expertise and personalized service.”

The cruising trend has continued to evolve and cruisers today are more adventurous and youthful. There’s also been a surge of multi-generational cruisers – families who take their cruise vacations together. Many travelers are craving more exotic itineraries and looking for cultural experiences. European river cruising is also increasingly popular for savvy travelers. No matter the cruise line or destination, cruises offer the most satisfying, convenient and value-oriented way to travel.

Many travelers are opting to go on land-based vacations, enjoy all-inclusive resort stays, explore foreign countries via a guided tour and experience high-adventure trips around the world.

“As a Cruise Planners travel advisor, I sell complete vacation packages from exotic getaways to romantic retreats and culturally-immersive European experiences to customized African safaris,” McHugh said. “Some people want to go on a cruise one year, and then a land-based vacation the next – I offer them a one-stop-shop with a personalized touch.”

As an American Express Travel Services Representative agency, Cruise Planners offers special programs for both American Express card holders and non-card holders, offering even more added value to vacationers.

Licensed, bonded, and insured, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Only Agencies), and the BBB (Better Business Bureau). For more information, contact Dawne McHugh of Cruise Planners at 201-244-5694 or toll free at 866-976-SAIL. You can also visit her website at http://www.CruisePlanningAndMore.com.

About Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners, an independently owned and operated home-based franchise, is part of the American Express Travel Representative network and the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise company in the travel industry. Cruise Planners’ travel professionals independently book amazing vacation and travel experiences for their clients around the world. Cruise Planners franchise owner Dawne McHugh is based in Dumont, NJ.  For more information, please visit http://www.CruisePlanningAndMore.com.

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