Cruise Review: Celestyal Journey’s Sailing in the Adriatic Sea
by Tim Johnson Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Sat November 22, 2025 The evening light was just right. Sailing through the long, narrow, fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, the graceful 1,260-passenger Celestyal Journey slipped through azure waters, splashed with the amber hues of sunset. Rugged mountains ringed the scene. We passed Our Lady of…
Everything You Need to Know About Intrepid Travel’s New ‘Short Breaks’
by Emma Weissmann Last updated: 5:00 PM ET, Sat November 22, 2025 This article originally appeared in the November issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. North Americans who are hungry to travel but short on time now have a new option when booking with Intrepid: Short Breaks. The operator’s…
What’s New in the Mexican Caribbean
by Laurie Baratti Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Sun November 23, 2025 This article originally appeared in the November issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. The Mexican Caribbean is evolving — and fast. While its turquoise waters and white-sand beaches remain timeless draws, the region is redefining what it…
USTOA Update: 6 Reasons to Book Escorted Tours
by Terry Dale Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Sun November 23, 2025 This article originally appeared in the November issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. Planning a vacation is not only easier with a tour operator from the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA); the extra benefits provided to…
Sales Coach: Comparing Your Sales Strategy to a ‘Full-Court Press’
This article originally appeared in the November issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. In basketball, a “full-court press” is a strategy used to apply maximum pressure on the opposing team, usually in the final minutes of a close game. It is designed to keep your opponents from scoring by…
The Daly Dish: The Art of Qualifying Your Travel Client
This article originally appeared in the November issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. Editors Note: The following is written by Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager, CruiseOne and Dream Vacations. This time of year is a golden opportunity to give yourself a jump start for 2026 by…
