When life starts “lifin’” as it does, I am so grateful to have work that allows me to be flexible and work around those moments. When I had to miss a few days at my “in person” job this week because of a quick medical procedure, I was still fully able to dive into my travel business because of the flexibility that comes with it. I took the time to completely rework a clients Europe itinerary so that she had a great comparison. How about you? Do the words “remote”, “work from home” light you up and give you breathing room? Sharing the social media post that came from it: 🤔 While working on a future Italy and Greece vacation this week, the cruise conversation shifted from seven nights to eleven. Four extra nights can mean more destinations and less packing and unpacking, but they also affect the land itinerary, total budget, and pace of the entire vacation. So let’s settle this debate: A. Seven-night cruise plus more time exploring on land B. Eleven-night cruise and let the ship carry me farther Which traveler are you, A or B? #FunFriday #CruiseTravel #ItalyAndGreece #BookWithBerencz

The other week we chatted about the cruise giveaway. This week, I’ve chatted with 2 advisors who are taking advantage of the perks in the business, discounted cruises! One took the Virgin Voyages certification and earned the flat rate of $100 per person per day 🎉 The other is taking advantage of the TA rates with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises for their $85 per person, per day balconies. 🎉 (see below for images) And to top it off? That little amount they pay is still a tax write off as they are learning more about the industry by experiencing it! Which brand or cruise line do you want this opportunity with? 🚢 🛫

Yesterday I locked in two balcony cabins on a 7-night European cruise for a family of four. Commission: approximately $800 per cabin. But here’s the part I want newer agents to understand: the cruise is only the beginning of this booking. I’m still building: ✈️ International flights for 4 🇮🇹 2 hotel nights in Venice before the cruise 🇬🇷 2 hotel nights in Athens afterward 🚐 Transfers 🏛️ Excursions and experiences 🛡️ Travel protection One client. One family vacation. Multiple opportunities to earn commission while also making their trip easier because I’m putting all of the pieces together for them. And if you’re thinking, “Okay Christine, but I don’t have a family asking me to go to Greece…” You don’t need this exact client. You need to start talking about travel, watching the promotions, and giving people a reason to book. Perfect example happening RIGHT NOW: NCL is offering their $250 for $500 CruiseFirst certificates today and tomorrow. Your client pays $250 and gets $500 toward an eligible future cruise. That’s a pretty darn good reason to go back through your contacts and ask: Who has been talking about taking a cruise? Find them. Start the conversation. Help them take advantage of the promotion. And then don’t stop at booking the cruise. Build the trip. That $800 commission I’m showing you? It’s only the beginning. 💰

A lot of you are into cruises, group cruises specifically! I happen to also be working with a family looking to book a big cruise itinerary right now, so I thought I would take advantage of Norwegian’s monthly meeting for our Talk Travel Tuesday topic. I updated the time to 1pm EST, and will stream it here. Can’t make it? No worries. Here is the replay: https://streamyard.com/watch/W2xKQcEw84jx

Last quarter is the season for cruise giveaways! If you want more info, please feel free to comment below or send me a DM.