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THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A TRIP IN JUNE FOR PARIS, ITALIAN RIVIERA..

Prize: Hotel Oxford in Rome -1 dbl room for 1 night Plus Hotel Botticelli in Florence - 1dbl room for 2 nts Plus Hotel Malibran Venice - 1 dbl for 2 nts

The winner of 18th March lottery Drawing is:

 

Beverly O'Malia @ Carriage Travel, Inc.

 

Agency Established: December,1984

Agent Started: in the business in 1982, opened Carriage Travel, Inc. in Dec. 1984

Agency Affiliation: ASTA, CLIA, IATA, ARC, IT Group

Number of Agents: 3

Agency Specializes: full service agency specializing in individual travel to Europe and domestic and international groups

Agent Specializes: FIT to Europe, international travel, active travel

Favorite Destination: Europe

Married: to John O'Malia for 39 years - have 3 married sons and 6 grandchildren

Hobbies or claim to fame: golfing, biking, skiing, and community service

Personal interest: My grandchildren and traveling with my family

Personal motto: Work hard, enjoy life with family and friends and give back to your community.

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: Ease of booking, easy to read proposals and confirmations

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER HAS SOLD A LAND ONLY PACKAGE, 2 NIGHTS IN ROME , 2 IN VENICE, 2 IN PORTOFINO AND 2 IN CANNES.

Prize: Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1dbl room for 2nts (weekend) Plus Hotel Gabriele D'Annunzio in Florence - 1 dbl room for 1 night

The winner of 11th March lottery Drawing is:

 

Phyllis @ Travel Expert Inc.

 

Agency Established: 1989

Agent Started: 2004 (I have been an agent for 21 years)

Agency Affiliation: Virtuoso

Number of Agents: 85

Agency Specializes: Independent Contractors

Agent Specializes: Leisure Travel

Favorite Destination: Italy

Married: Widow

Hobbies or claim to fame: Antiques and travel

Personal interest: New and interesting places in the world that I have not seen.

Personal motto: "Without a travel agent, you're on your own".

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD

Prize: Hotel Diana in Rome - 1dbl room for 2 nts (Friday & Saturday) Plus Hotel Mediterraneo in Naples - 1dbl room for 3nts

The winner of 04th March lottery Drawing is:

 

Paul @ Troy's Travel Agency

 

Agency Established : 1979

Agent started: August 4,1979

Agency Affiliation: TravelSavers

Number of Agents:5

Agency Specializes: all areas of retail travel

Agent Specializes: in all areas of retail travel

Favorite Destination: Caribbean/ Italy/ France

Married: April 6,1974

Hobbies or claim to fame: cooking-scuba diving

Personal Interest: cooking---family--music

Personal Motto: life is worth living well as everyday is a new adventure

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I chose Tourcrafters because on my last trip to Italy I used Tourcrafters myself and was extremely satisfied with the help and service.I had a group to Italy last year that I booked through TourCrafters and again was more than pleased with the service and help…….so I choose to go with companies that I am comfortable with and that offer help and assistance at a reasonable rate for our customers and who value their Travel partners.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD

Prize: Grand Hotel Baglioni Florence - 1dbl room for 2 nights Plus Hotel Metropole Santa Margherita, Italian Riviera - 1dbl room for 2 nts

The winner of 25th February lottery Drawing is:

 

Judy @ Travel Bug

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THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. TO VENICE, FLORENCE, SIENA AND ROME WITH TRAINS AND PRIVATE SIGHTSEEINGS.

Prize: Vacation at the Hotel Lloyds in the Amalfi Coast for 3 nights in one double room.

The winner of 18th February lottery Drawing is:

 

Sandy @ Orange Park travel

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THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. FLY AND DRIVE IN ITALY FOR THIS COMING SUMMER SEASON IN ROME AND ITALIAN RIVIERA.

Prize:Hotel Colonna Palace in Rome - 1 dbl room for 4 nts Plus + one free sightseeing tour RM1 or RM2

The winner of 11th February lottery Drawing is:

 

Reda Kay CTC @ Imagine Journeys Inc.

 

 

Agency Established: 2001

Agent started: Travel Consultant since 1980, Founding member of Imagine Journeys, Inc.

Agency Affiliation: CLIA (pending)

Number of Agents: 2

Agency Specializes: Customized Itineraries around the world. We are Travel Consultants who travel!

Agent Specializes: Western Europe, Cruises, Australia & New Zealand, Costa Rica, India, South America and destinations in the Middle East and Africa.

Favorite Destination: Antarctica, Italy, Costa Rica

Married: N/A

Hobbies or claim to fame: I have traveled extensively in all seven continents, and enjoy incorporating my travel experiences in my professional photography and mixed media art.

Personal Interest: Travel, art and culture.

Personal Motto: Travel is a journey, not a destination!

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I have worked with TourCrafters for six years. They have always been most helpful, knowledgeable, efficient, and have provided my clients with itineraries to match their interests and needs at a competitive price.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. STARTING FROM MADRID, SPAIN AND ENDING IN ROME, ITALY, ALSO INCLUDING THE ITALIAN RIVIERA.

Prize:Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1 dbl room for 2 nts (weekend) Plus Hotel Brasile in Rome - 1 dbl room for 3 nights

The winner of 4th February lottery Drawing is:

 

Heidi DeMeo @ Travel Centre

 

 

 

Agency Established : 1985

Agent started: 1989

Agency Affiliation: Asta - Mast - Results

Number of Agents: 9

Agency Specializes: Leisure Travel and Corporate

Agent Specializes: Europe and Caribbean

Favorite Destination: Europe

Married: yes

Hobbies or claim to fame: Gardening, ,Sewing and Knitting

Personal Interest: Travel

Personal Motto: be helpful to others and show respect to others

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I have been booking Tourcrafters for years. I did have a few problems with them, but they are very knowledgable about Italy.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN "ITALY BY TRAIN" F.I.T. TOUR, STARTING FROM NAPLES AND ENDING IN VENICE, INCLUDING TRANSFER, SIGHTSEEINGS TOURS, HOTELS, TRAINS AND FLIGHTS.

Prize:Hotel Cavaletto in Venice - 1 dbl room for 2 nights Plus Hotel Roma in Florence - 1 dbl room for 2 nts

The winner of 28th January lottery Drawing is:

 

Lisa Hartlage@ Change Of Scene Travel

 

 

 

Agency Established : Founder

Agency Affiliation: CLIA ( Cruise Lines International Association)

Number of Agents: 3

Agency Specializes: Change of Scene offers you expert, hassle-free vacation planning. We offer incredible value and do not charge for our services. Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, Family Vacations, Groups, Corporate Events-- we take care of all the details.

Favorite Destination: Europe, South Pacific, Caribbean, Cruises

Married: David and I have been happily married for 8 years

Hobbies or claim to fame: Traveling, reading, cooking, playing with my 3 children

Personal Interest: Sending clients on the best vacation of their lives

Personal Motto: A happy person is one who shares their knowledge with a smile.

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I wanted the very best Italian experience for my VIP clients.
TourCrafters not only had the best pricing, but the best value.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A VACATION TO ITALY, COMBINING THE PREORGANIZED PACKAGE "SOUTHERN SPLENDOR" WITH NIGHTS STAY IN ROME.

Prize: Hotel Europa in Rapallo - Italian Riviera - 1 dbl room for 2 nts Plus Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1dbl room for 2 nts (weekend)

The winner of 21st January lottery Drawing is:

 

Jane Balogh @ Grant Travel

 

 

 

Agency Established : 1976

Agent started: 1980

Agency Affiliation: Radius

Number of Agents: 35

Agency Specializes: Corporate as well as leisure Travel

Agent Specializes: all leisure travel destinations

Favorite Destination: all of europe

Married: 44 years to the same man

Hobbies or claim to fame: I like what I do

Personal Interest: Travel and spending time with my family

Personal Motto: Take a personal interest in every client and do the best you can to make them happy

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I use tourcrafters as my preferred tour operator as they are well informed in all facets of Europe travel.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A VACATION TO ROME FOR THIS COMING SUMMER INCLUDING FLIGHT AND HOTEL STAY FOR 2 NIGHTS UPON ARRIVAL IN ROME AND ONE MORE NIGHT BEFORE DEPARTURE TO USA, GIVING CLIENTS THE FREDOM TO EXPLORE THE COUNTRY ON THEIR OWN DURING THEIR STAY.

Prize: Hotel Le due Fontane in Florence - 1 dbl room for 3 nts

The winner of 14th January lottery Drawing is:

 

Karen @ Di Santo Travel

 

 

 

Agency Established : 1984

Agent started: 1984

Agency Affiliation: Result Travel

Number of Agents: 5

Agency Specializes: Italy Travel

Agent Specializes: Leisure and corporate

Favorite Destination: Italy

Married: yes

Hobbies or claim to fame: Scrapbooking

Personal Interest: Travel

Personal Motto: Give life 100%

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: Our office has booked Tourcrafters for many years. We look forward to speaking to their knowledgeable staff. I went to Italy last year and I booked all of my hotels with Tourcrafters. When I think of Italy—I think of Tourcrafters.

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. PRIVATE TOUR TO THE AMALFI COAST IN ITALY, AT THE 5 STAR PROPERTY "LE AGAVI" IN POSITANO.

Prize:Hotel Cavaletto Venice - 1 double room for 2 nights

The winner of 7th January lottery Drawing is:

 

Claudia Petrizzo @ Empress Travel

 

 

 

Agency Established : 1976

Agent started: Unspecified

Agency Affiliation: VACATION.COM

Number of Agents: 4

Agency Specializes: Vacation Travel by air and by sea

Agent Specializes: Unspecified

Favorite Destination: Italy: both the lifestyle and beauty of the country continue to make it a wonderful and memorable destination.

Married: for 35 years with 2 children

Hobbies or claim to fame: Unspecified

Personal Interest: Unspecified

Personal Motto: Unspecified

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I am planning a family trip to Italy this fall and your two night hotel stay could not have come at a better time. I have booked with Tourcrafters because the staff is always helpful with recommendations for those clients who have special needs. I addition Tourcrafters can do it all, private transfers, trains, air, hotels and sightseeing. Thank
you Tourcrafters.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO ITALY CALLED "TREASURES OF ITALY" , OUR MOST COMPREHENSIVE ESCORTED TOUR OF 14 DAYS, WHICH COVERS ALL THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES OF THE COUNTRY.

Prize: Hotel Brasile in Rome - 1 double room for 3 nights

The winner of 31st December lottery Drawing is:

 

Robin @ Twin Horizons Travel

 

 

 

Agency Established : 1989

Agent started: Founder

Agency Affiliation: vacation.com

Number of Agents: 11

Agency Specializes: Europe, Cruises, Disney, Family

Agent Specializes: Same as above

Favorite Destination: Brussels, Belgium and Hong Kong

Married: To the Business

Hobbies or claim to fame: for the last 22 years have co hosted a weekly 90 minute call in radio show with twin sister and co owner of Twin Horizons Travel.  Susan and Robin were two of six National Retail Spokespersons for CLIA

Personal Interest: Gourmet cooking, swimming and travel.

Personal Motto: Clients come first; employees come second, you come third.

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: Jane and all her colleagues at Tourcrafters always give great service and produce terrific values for our mutual clients.

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO SOUTHERN ITALY FOR A GROUP OF 7 PEOPLE CALLED "SOUTHERN SPLENDOR"

Prize: Hotel Michelangelo in Rome - 1 dbl room for 3 nts

The winner of 24th December lottery Drawing is:

 

Sallie @ Argo World Travel

 

 

 

Agent Specializes: Groups

Favorite Destination: Europe

Married: Divorced

Hobbies or claim to fame: Gardening, Traveling

 

 

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO FRANCE, ONE OF OUR DESTINATION OF "THE BEST OF EUROPE BROCHURE", ALSO HER CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT FROM TOURCRAFTERS.

Prize: 4 Nights in Tuscany to stay in 1 Suite at Hotel Bosco della Spina in Siena

The winner of 17th December lottery Drawing is:

 

Julie Botteri @ Sea The World Cruises & Tours

 

 

Agency Established : 1998

Agent started: in 1994 after working onboard cruise ships

Agency Affiliation: CLIA, Ensemble Travel, ASTA, IATA

Number of Agents: 4

Agency Specializes: Cruises, Tours, FITs to Italy & Europe

Agent Specializes: I specialize in cruise vacations, Disney, Florida Keys, scuba diving/adventure, Caribbean, Italy & Western Europe

Favorite Destination: Finger Lakes wine region, Upstate NY

Married: for 7 years

Hobbies or claim to fame: I am a freelance writer, and have completed 2 career guides with insider advice for getting a “Fab” job on cruise ships and in the travel business! Find out how at http://www.fabjob.com/cruiseship/asp

Personal Interest: A newfound interest in Harley Davidson motorcycles after giving one to my husband for Christmas!

Personal Motto: "Don't knock it unless you've tried it!"

 

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: I was on a solo trip in Rome, and met a Tourcrafters rep from the Chicago office, there in Rome to help launch the headquarters' office. I was so impressed with the “Rome By Night” tour, I took all my excursions with Tourcrafters the rest of the trip! 

 

Julie is a forerunner in upbeat travel destinations.  Her enthusiasm and joy of travel penetrates all aspects of her diverse knowledge of many destinations.  With a personality of an adventure seeker her input guarantees a great trip! Like a master sculptor she takes your idea and creates dream come true vacations.   You can't wait to travel when you talk with her!

 

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The winner of 18th March lottery Drawing is:

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Beverly O'Malia @ Carriage Travel, Inc.

Prize: Hotel Oxford in Rome - 1 dbl room for 1 night Plus Hotel Botticelli in Florence - 1dbl room for 2 nts Plus Hotel Malibran Venice - 1 dbl for 2 nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A TRIP IN JUNE FOR PARIS, ITALIAN RIVIERA..

 

The winner of 11th March lottery Drawing is:

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Phyllis @ Travel Expert Inc.

Prize: Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1dbl room for 2nts (weekend) Plus Hotel Gabriele D'Annunzio in Florence - 1 dbl room for 1 night

THIS WEEK WINNER HAS SOLD A LAND ONLY PACKAGE, 2...

 

The winner of 04th March lottery Drawing is:

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Paul @ Troy's Travel Agency

Prize: Hotel Diana in Rome - 1dbl room for 2 nts (Friday & Saturday) Plus Hotel Mediterraneo in Naples - 1dbl room for 3nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD

 

The winner of 25th February lottery Drawing is:

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Judy @ Travel Bug

Prize: Grand Hotel Baglioni Florence - 1dbl room for 2 nights Plus Hotel Metropole Santa Margherita, Italian Riviera - 1dbl room for 2 nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD

 

The winner of 18th February lottery Drawing is:

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Sandy @ Orange Park Travel

Prize: Vacation at the Hotel Lloyds in the Amalfi Coast for 3 nights in one double room.

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. TO VENICE, FLORENCE, SIENA...

 

The winner of 11th February lottery Drawing is:

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Reda Kay CTC @ Imagine Journeys Inc.

Prize:Hotel Colonna Palace in Rome - 1 dbl room for 4 nts Plus one free sightseeing tour RM1 or RM2

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. FLY AND DRIVE IN ITALY...

 

The winner of 4th February lottery Drawing is:

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Heidi @ Travel Centre

Prize:Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1 dbl room for 2 nts (weekend) Plus Hotel Brasile in Rome - 1 dbl room for 3 nights

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. STARTING FROM MADRID, SPAIN...

 

The winner of 28th January lottery Drawing is:

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Lisa @ Change Of Scene Travel

Prize:Hotel Cavaletto in Venice - 1 dbl room for 2 nights Plus Hotel Roma in Florence - 1 dbl room for 2 nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN "ITALY BY TRAIN" F.I.T. TOUR...

 

The winner of 21st January lottery Drawing is:

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Jane @ Grant Travel

Prize: Hotel Europa in Rapallo - Italian Riviera - 1 dbl room for 2 nts Plus Hotel Santa Maria Degli Ancillotti in Umbria - 1dbl room for 2 nts (weekend)

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A VACATION TO ITALY, COMBINING...

 

The winner of 14th January lottery Drawing is:

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Karen @ Di Santo Travel

Prize: Hotel Le due Fontane in Florence - 1 dbl room for 3 nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A VACATION TO ROME FOR THIS COMING...

 

The winner of 7th January lottery Drawing is:

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Claudia Petrizzo @ Empress Travel

Prize:Hotel Cavaletto Venice - 1 double room for 2 nights

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD AN F.I.T. PRIVATE TOUR TO THE AMALFI...

 

The winner of 31st December lottery Drawing is:

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Robin @ Twin Horizons Travel

Prize: Hotel Brasile in Rome - 1 double room for 3 nights

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO ITALY CALLED...

 

The winner of 24th December lottery Drawing is:

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Sallie @ Argo World Travel

Prize: Hotel Michelangelo in Rome - 1 dbl room for 3 nts

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO SOUTHER ITALY FOR A ...

 

The winner of 17th December lottery Drawing is:

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Julie Botteri @ Sea The World Cruises & Tours

Prize: 4 Nts to Tuscany in 1 Suite at Hotel Bosco della Spina in Siena

THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A PACKAGE TO FRANCE, ONE OF ...

 

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THIS WEEK WINNER SOLD A TRIP IN JUNE FOR PARIS, ITALIAN RIVIERA..

Prize: Hotel Oxford in Rome -1 dbl room for 1 night Plus Hotel Botticelli in Florence - 1dbl room for 2 nts Plus Hotel Malibran Venice - 1 dbl for 2 nts

The winner of 18th March lottery Drawing is:

 

Beverly O'Malia @ Carriage Travel, Inc.

 

Agency Established: December,1984

Agent Started: in the business in 1982, opened Carriage Travel, Inc. in Dec. 1984

Agency Affiliation: ASTA, CLIA, IATA, ARC, IT Group

Number of Agents: 3

Agency Specializes: full service agency specializing in individual travel to Europe and domestic and international groups

Agent Specializes: FIT to Europe, international travel, active travel

Favorite Destination: Europe

Married: to John O'Malia for 39 years - have 3 married sons and 6 grandchildren

Hobbies or claim to fame: golfing, biking, skiing, and community service

Personal interest: My grandchildren and traveling with my family

Personal motto: Work hard, enjoy life with family and friends and give back to your community.

 

WHY TOURCRAFTERS: Ease of booking, easy to read proposals and confirmations