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Consider this a friendly reminder
Ladies, we all know what coming in a few weeks, right? Guys, think hearts, chocolates, and overpriced but oh so necessary flowers a/k/a Valentine’s Day. Consider creating a really special valentine, a romantic getaway!
In the January/February issue of PRIME Magazine KC, I wrote an article about romantic getaways. It’s on page 46—-just in case you want to read on…
Why use a travel advisor?
We are not your mother’s travel agency!
We don’t even consider ourselves “agents”. Agents are order-takers; Advisors collaborate with you to create a seamless, enjoyable life experience, which is our definition of a great vacation! We are very well-traveled, full-time professionals and we have connections all over this world (and now, thanks to Sir Richard Branson, in Space, too!) that help you savor those precious moments, your discretionary time.
I just read what I wrote and now will cut through the flowery, multi-syllabic words. Here’s the skinny:
We travel all over the world A LOT, so we’re knowledgeable. We have connections that afford you value when you travel (think “insider tips” , upgrades, and value-added amenities). We’re organized so you don’t have to stress over the details. AND, we are here for you! You aren’t talking to a call center employee (if you can actually talk to a someone “Live”). We monitor your vacation before, during and after. If you need our assistance, we are just a phone call away. Missed a flight? Want to extend your vacation? Need a reccomendation for a walking tour of Paris? We are here to help.
Enough from me. Please watch this interview by Ann Curry, TODAY SHOW host, of our friend and CEO of Virtuoso, Matthew Upchurch:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
It’s here – the 2012 Guide to the World’s Best Hotels
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Ready for a vacation? 2012 Travel Ideas
These offers brought to you by:
Barbara King, ASA
Great Getaways Travel
913-338-2244 913-338-2244
barbara@greatgetaways.travel
Greetings from Barbara King, ASA — Now’s the time! Escape the winter doldrums with a spontaneous weekend getaway, or plan an epic adventure for later in the year. No matter where you want to go, you’ll find exciting vacations from all over the world — sail across the Atlantic on a fabulous cruise ship, zip line through the rainforest canopy in Costa Rica, or slip away for a romantic spring weekend in New York City. Call today for the best rates and availability!
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Congrats! Great Getaways wins another award!
Congrats to us for being selected as a member of 25 Under 25 Class of 2012! Every year for the past 10 years Kansas City companies have been nominated to become a member of this elite group. For the Class of 2012 over 1000 companies were nominated and only 25 selected.
Not familiar with this award? Here’s what Thinking Bigger Business says on their website:
http://www.ithinkbigger.com/25-under-25r-awards/about-the-awards
ABOUT THE 25 UNDER 25 ® AWARDS
Awards Criteria & Selection Process
· Employ fewer than 25 full-time employees (or full-time equivalents)
· Operate a for-profit business for three or more years
· Be located within the Greater Kansas City area
Nominations are accepted from the business community from August to mid-October each year. Qualified nominees complete an application and provide additional support materials that are reviewed by a panel of third-party judges from the business community. The panel of judges reviews the applicants and selects the final 25 honorees according to the following:
· Financial stability
· Ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges
· Community involvement/service
· Distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities
· Company vision
The 25 finalists are announced in mid-December, and events are scheduled throughout the following February and year to honor the finalists. Honorees are profiled in a special 25 Under 25® supplement in the February issue of Thinking Bigger Business magazine and are invited to be guests on the “Smart Companies” radio show. In addition, a pre-gala dinner is held for the honorees in mid-February. The events culminate in a black tie optional awards Dinner & Gala held in February. The 25 Under 25® Dinner & Gala features a cocktail reception, Wall of Fame, dinner and awards presentation.
SAVE THE DATE: Dinner and Awards Gala will be held on March 3, 2012. Will you join us?
Need a flight to KC to join us on March 3rd? We can help arrange your flight and hotel stay! We might even take you to Oklahoma Joe’s for the best BBQ in the world!
To quote the Pointer Sisters “I’m so excited!”
