http://www.highlifecruises.com/http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/do-you-leave-money-on-the-table-at-the-end-of-each-yearhttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/do-you-leave-money-on-the-table-at-the-end-of-each-yearMost of us work hard for what we earn. That does not only mean our wages or salary. Would you tell your employer on December 31st that since you didn't use all the money you earned you want give it back? My guess is that the answer to that question is no for most of us yet employee benefits ARE part of your compensation. In my previous career, I was a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist. But...Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:07 -0500http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/our-azamazing-mediterranean-trip-best-laid-planshttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/our-azamazing-mediterranean-trip-best-laid-plansOctober 6, 2011 – Best Laid Plans In booking our flights from Washington, DC to Rome and then returning from Athens we ended up having to fly out of Ronald Reagan National Airport with our return flight being from Athens arriving at Dulles International – not convenient, but we had a plan. We would park the car at the West Falls Church Metro station and take the Metro to Ronald Reagan and upon ...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:11:36 -0500http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/regional-partner-of-the-year-awardhttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/regional-partner-of-the-year-awardCruise Planners wins Celebrity Cruises' Regional Partner of the Year award!    During the Cruise Planners convention on November 13, 2010, Celebrity Cruises announced the winner of their 2010 Regional Partner of the Year.  The announcement was made during the 'Welcome Aboard' cocktail party onboard the Celebrity Eclipse inaugural cruise to more than 300 Cruise Planners agents and staff, Celebri...Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:23:55 -0500http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/national-cruise-vacation-monthhttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/national-cruise-vacation-monthNational Cruise Vacation month is being celebrated this month and at Cruise Planners, we’re taking the party to a whole new level! From October 11 to 18, 2010, we are bringing to you the Greatest Cruises on Earth and exclusive, incredible savings. We have special offers from reduced deposits and onboard coupon booklets to category upgrades, complimentary dinners, shipboard credits and more! Don...Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:25:44 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-named-a-military-friendly-franchise-for-u-s-veterans-by-g-i-jobs-magazinehttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-named-a-military-friendly-franchise-for-u-s-veterans-by-g-i-jobs-magazine Honor reflects company’s commitment to incorporate initiatives for veteran entrepreneursCruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchisenetwork in the cruise industry, was selected as a Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs magazine for 2010. The honor reflects the company’s efforts to provide programs geared to create and support successful veteran e...Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:17:19 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/top-10-reasons-to-take-a-cruisehttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/top-10-reasons-to-take-a-cruiseTop 10 Reasons to take a CruiseChoose to cruise for VALUE. One price buys your cabin, dining, entertainment and more.Choose to cruise for ROMANCE. Secluded beaches, en suite dining on a balcony overlooking the ocean and spa services for two are just some of the romantic pursuits available.Choose to cruise for CUISINE. Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients...Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:35:47 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/multigenerational-travel-on-the-risehttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/multigenerational-travel-on-the-riseAccording to the "Travel Market Report " on August 2,2010-Despite the recession, last year a full 44% of leisure travelers took at least one family vacation , according to the newly released American Travelers survey by Ypartnership and Harrison Group.What’s more, not only strict parent/child groupings took family vacations. The survey found that the incidence of family travel is significantly ...Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:52:57 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-self-booking-toolhttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-self-booking-toolAs a Cruise Planners Travel Professional, I am proud to announce a new feature just added to my website, http://www.highlifecruises.com/.  This convenient booking tool offers you state of the art technology to research and book your Air, Car, Hotel and Vacation Rentals.  This new tool will make your travel planning, with or without a cruise, much easier, and if you require additional service or...Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:09:34 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/disney-cruise-line-s-dream-begins-to-take-shapehttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/disney-cruise-line-s-dream-begins-to-take-shapeDisney Cruise Line's Dream Begins to Take ShapeDisney Cruise Line celebrated the keel-laying of the Disney Dream, the first of two new ships. “Since our inception, families have come to know and love Disney Cruise Line, and they are looking for additional ways to enjoy all that we have to offer,” Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz said during the Aug. 26 ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard...Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:05:47 -0400http://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-joined-the-cruisitude-movementhttp://www.highlifecruises.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-joined-the-cruisitude-movementRoyal Caribbean joined the Cruisitude movement. You should too!  We’ve teamed up with Royal Caribbean to deliver you an exclusive offer that is valid through August 15, 2009. You can get a 50% reduced deposit, pre-paid gratuities plus an onboard spending booklet, not to mention another wonderful add-on such as free spa treatment or specialty dining. Why not book now? There are many incredible s...Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:01:28 -0400