Showing posts with label Travel Agents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel Agents. Show all posts

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Trust in CareVacations

At CareVacations, we understand that cruise passengers and cruise lines have choices in which companies they can trust with their disability-related needs and services. There are a number of organizations who try to do what we do, but there is always something missing.

You don't have to take our word for it; check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and see how we stack up against the rest.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) 


CareVacations proudly boasts an A+ rating after nearly 25 years of conducting business. Compare our rating with other companies who claim to provide similar services and we're confident you will see why CareVacations is the most trusted company in the industry. 

One thing you can trust is that CareVacations is the real deal. We have spent 25 years advocating for disabled cruise passengers and we are proud to partner with those cruise lines who share the same passion for equal access.
Check us out! We want to hear from you!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Travel Agents Earn More Commission with CareVacations!

     In today’s tough economy, everyone is looking for ways to increase their revenue margins. This is especially true for travel agents.
     “Travel agents are the lifeblood of our industry. CareVacations wants to make sure travel agents know we appreciate everything they do for their clients, and we appreciate their more than 22 years of continued support,” says Don Stilwell, President of CareVacations. 

     Travel agents can call CareVacations and speak to a Reservations Specialist for assistance with reserving and coordinating their clients’ medical travel needs. The travel agent will earn a generous commission on booked services, paid directly to the travel agent or agency. To date, CareVacations has paid more than seventy-five thousand dollars in commission to travel agent partners… and it keeps growing! “The great thing about our commission program is it’s easy for the travel agents to know we appreciate everything they do for their clients,” says Don Stilwell. “We have developed this commission structure to reward travel agents for their dedication, and hard work.” From wheelchairs and scooters, Oxygen, shower benches, transfer equipment, bed rails, commodes, and other highly specialized medical equipment, CareVacations’ commission program applies to all equipment rentals and services, and we pay the highest commission rates in the industry!    
     In order for travel agents to be eligible, all they need to do is complete an agency registration form; this can be completed online at the CareVacations website, or a form can be printed, completed and faxed to CareVacations’ Administration Office.
     What makes CareVacations’ commission program better than the rest?
  • CareVacations wants to reward travel agents without any hassle… so we have NO lengthy contract to sign.
  • CareVacations believes in honesty and integrity, and we don’t engage in trickery… so we have NO confusing fine-print, details, or legal double-talk that travel agents have to muddle through.
  • CareVacations understands that travel agents have choices, and because we appreciate that travel agents have chosen CareVacations as their preferred provider for more than 22 years, we DO NOT require travel agents to make a lifetime commitment to CareVacations.
  • CareVacations believes that travel agents work hard for their commission and should be paid accordingly, and in a timely manner, CareVacations pays commission as quickly as it is earned. There are NO minimum requirements, NO waiting for, and NO forfeiting earned commissions.
  • And CareVacations’ commission program is all-inclusive; we DO NOT exclude any travel agents from our program.
     Travel agents can just start making bookings, tell us where to send the money and let the money come to you! There’s no secret to that; it is just that simple!
     For more details on our commission program, please go to our website at: www.carevacations.com or call a CareVacations Specialists at (877) 478-7827.
HAPPY EARNING!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Trust in the #1 Provider in the Industry; Trust in CareVacations

     Every day, travel agents are faced with task of making the tough choices for their clients’ travel schedule and accommodations. Which is the best air schedule? Which hotel offers the best luxury and most comfort for the price? All-inclusive, or ala cart? All of these choices are crucial to a traveler’s ultimate experience, whether it be at one of America’s favorite amusement parks, or an exotic cruise through the Mediterranean.
     One particularly daunting task for a travel agent can be coordinating their clients’ medical/disability-related equipment like wheelchairs, scooters, power chairs, Oxygen, and more. But thanks to CareVacations, travel agents can rest easy… WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
     CareVacations’ executive team is comprised of individuals who have more than a combined 100 years of cruise and disability travel experience. Together, the individuals on this team work tirelessly alongside travel agents to help them meet their clients’ needs.Working in tandem with our travel agent partners for more than 22 years, CareVacations has proudly accommodated more than 190,000 satisfied cruise passengers who are singing our praises. Thanks to the continued support from travel agents around the world, CareVacations stands alone as the #1 provider of assistive medical equipment in the industry.

     There are other companies that try to do what we do; there are companies that try to compete with us, and they still pale in comparison. CareVacations set the standard of excellence long ago, and there isn’t another company out there that can continually maintain the level of dedication we have for our travel agent partners and disabled cruisers. And there is no other company with the drive and passion CareVacations has for making cruises accessible and enjoyable for people with disabilities.

WHY DO TRAVEL AGENTS
      LOVE CAREVACATIONS?
  • CareVacations offers travel agents in-house training on the types of equipment that can be rented to cruise passengers.
  • CareVacations frequently conducts training for cruise line staff on the various equipment cruise passengers may use while on board.
  • CareVacations is often called upon by various media outlets, including the NY Times, The Chicago Tribune, the Travel Channel, and a multitude of various travel writers and bloggers for our expert advice on cruising with disabilities.
  • CareVacations’ equipment fleet is the latest and most advanced technology available in the industry.
  • CareVacations offers travel agents up to a 50% discount on the equipment we offer, including our newest GoGo Elite Scooter, wheelchairs, and Oxygen equipment (based on availability) so they can try us out!
  • CareVacations’ Equipment Specialists are factory-trained on equipment maintenance and can be dispatched anywhere in the world.
  • CareVacations’ commission program for ALL travel agents is the most lucrative payment structure in the industry. We pay more, and we pay immediately! CareVacations maintains a B+ or higher rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  • CareVacations doesn’t try to confuse travel agents with double-talk language embedded in lengthy contracts.
  • And much, MUCH more!
So give us a call, ask as many questions as you’d like because we’re here to help you! We’ve earned your trust and we intend to keep it!

Get to Know CareVacations, Ltd.

     Cruising is quite possibly the perfect vacation, with something to offer for everyone. And if your cruising client is someone who has disability-related needs and/or physical requirements, CareVacations can help!
      Established in 1988, CareVacations has earned its reputation for providing exemplary travel and medical equipment rental services including, Oxygen, wheelchairs, scooters, power chairs, hoists, lifts, and equipment to meet just about any other need.
     For any cruise passenger needing equipment for their cruise vacation, CareVacations’ Reservation Specialists are available to take the time to discuss and confirm the details of any rental request, and answer any questions travel agents and/or passengers may have.
     We proudly work with travel agents to help them secure appropriate equipment for their clients, or we can work with the passengers directly for equipment selection and confirmation.
     In addition to our nearly 23-year history, and our ongoing commitment to helping our travel agent partners meet the needs of their extraordinary clients, CareVacations is the preferred vendor chosen by most cruise lines for equipment maintenance, on board mobility devices, scooters for all sizes, hospital beds, patient lifts, and other highly specialized and sensitive medical equipment.       
     CareVacations’ Delivery Specialists deliver, install, and test all special equipment directly to passengers’ staterooms in all major cruise ports and most remote cruise ports, worldwide.

     At the end of the cruise, passengers simply leave the equipment in their staterooms, and CareVacations will retrieve the equipment. A completely hassle and worry-free service!

     CareVacations’ maintains a fleet of equipment that is the newest and most advanced technology available in the industry, and maintained at the highest quality standards. For travel agents who may want an equipment demonstration, or to visit one of our multiple offices and/or warehouses, contact us and we will be happy to schedule an appropriate appointment with you. Let us show you why we are the most trusted provider in the industry.  
     For more information on our various programs available to disabled cruisers and travel agents, feel free to call us at (877) 478-7827, or visit our website at: www.carevacations.com.


CareVacations training NCL staff in London, April 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Olando Area Rentals - We Take care of You!

CareVacations, the cruise industry's most reputable and preferred Oxygen and mobility supplier, is now providing hotel rental services, year-round, in the ORLANDO area!

For information, reservations, or immediate service, contact us:

Toll free - (800) 513-4535
Local - (407) 749-9866

WHEELCHAIRS:
  • Regular - $15/day or $40/week
  • Full Size - $20/day or $50/week
  • Full Size+ - $25/day or $60/week


MOBILITY SCOOTERS:
  • Light Weight - $25/day or $125/week
  • Mid Size - $30/day or $155/week
  • Full Size - $35/day or $175/week
  • Full Size+ - $40/day or $225/week

POWER CHAIRS:
  • Light Weight - $25/day or $125/week
  • Full Size - $35/day or $175/week
  • Full Size+ - $40/day or $225/week


OXYGEN:
  • Concentrator - $30/day or $195/week
  • Whisper Quiet Concentrator - $35/day or $225/week
  • Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - $50/day or $295/week
  • Cylinders, All Sizes Available; Contact us for Quote

FREE DELIVERY in local Orlando area - 3-day minimum rental.

Need something extra special? CareVacations provides various types of medical equipment like: hospital beds, bed rails, patient lift, lift chairs, recliners, and MORE!

For information, reservations, or immediate service, contact us:

Toll free - (800) 513-4535
Local - (407) 749-9866

For CareVacations' equipment rentals in other cruise port cities, world wide, call (877) 478-7827

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Travel Agents Earn Commission with CareVacations!

In today's tough economy, everyone is looking for ways to increase their revenues and profit margins. This is especially true for travel agencies. "In the age of the internet and online bookings, travel agents still remain the lifeblood of our industry," says Don Stilwell, President of CareVacations, Ltd. "CareVacations supports travel agents by making sure they know we appreciate everything they do for their clients."

Travel agents can call CareVacations and speak to a Reservation Specialist for assistance with reserving and coordinating their clients' medical travel needs. Then the travel agent earns a generous commission on booked services, paid directly to the travel agent or agency. To date, CareVacations has paid more than forty-thousand dollars in commission to travel agent partners.

"The great thing about our commission program is it's easy for travel agents earn money," says Stilwell. "We have developed this commission structure to thank travel agents for their dedication, hard work, and loyalty to us."

From wheelchairs and scooters, Oxygen, shower benches, transfer equipment, bed rails, commodes, and other highly specialized medical equipment, CareVacations commission program applies to all equipment rentals and services, including our wheelchair accessible, Central Florida CareBus Express!

In order for travel agents to be eligible, all they need to do is complete an agency registration form. Forms can be printed from our website and either faxed or e-mailed to CareVacations. Agents can also submit their information via our online form. It's just that simple... there's no contract and no lifetime commitment. Just start making bookings, tell us where to send the money, and let the money come to you!

For more details on our commission program, visit our website at www.carevacations.com or call one of our Specialists at (877) 478-7827.

HAPPY EARNING!

Do You Need a Rental for Your Cruise?

Cruising is just about the perfect vacation, with something to offer for everyone. And if you're someone who has special needs and/or physical requirements, CareVacations can help!

CareVacations has earned a reputation for exemplary travel and medical equipment rental services including, Oxygen, wheelchairs, scooters, power chairs, hoists, lifts, and equipment to meet just about any other need. Our rental and delivery services are available in all major cruise ports, and most remote cruise ports, worldwide.

For any passenger needing equipment for their cruise vacation, simply contact a CareVacations Reservation Specialist at (877) 478-7827, or by emailing us at csa@carevacations.com. Our Specialists will take the time to discuss and confirm the details of any rental request, and answer any questions you may have.

CareVacations' Delivery Specialists will deliver and install/set up, all equipment directly to the passenger's stateroom, and test all equipment to ensure appropriate operation. At the end of the cruise, passengers simply leave the equipment in their staterooms, and a CareVacations Specialist will retrieve the equipment. A completely hassle-free and worry-free service!

Our equipment is the newest and most advanced technology available in the industry, and is maintained at the highest level of quality standards.

In addition to our rental program, CareVacations is the preferred vendor chosen by most cruise lines for on board medical equipment supply and maintenance.

Interested in learning more about CareVacations and how we can help you? Feel free to give us a call at (877) 478-4827 or visit our website at www.carevacations.com. We look forward to hearing from you!  

Sunday, March 7, 2010

CareVacations is Getting Around!

'Tis the season for all the great spring and summer travel industry trade shows! Whether in sunny California, the cruise ship capital of Florida, or even the pride of the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver, B.C., everyone loves the hustle and bustle of the flowing tides of travel professionals from booth to booth, all the great SWAG BAGS, drawings for free prizes, and CareVacations is no exception!!!

Do you want to see what we have to offer? Come visit us! Do you want to pick up one of the nifty SWAG BAGS we're going to give out? Come talk to us! Do you just want to meet us face-to-face? Come join our party!

Here's where you can find CareVacations over the next few months:

Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2010: 

April 14-17, 2010 at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center

This is the definitive event for anyone interested in making money by selling cruise vacations!

Co-located with The Spring Home Based Agent Show, these two spectacular travel industry events will take place concurrently. 

Join the 1400+ travel professionals who are eager to:

  • Discover new products and services in a buzzing exhibit hall filled with exciting products and services that will build your business and keep clients buying.
  • Learn about emerging trends, successful strategies and proven business tactics in a world-class conference handcrafted by Travel Weekly's renowned, award-winning editorial team.
  • Earn credits toward certifications and polish your reputation for professionalism in the eyes of vendors and clients alike.
  • Network and spend quality face time with your most successful peers and partners in the Cruise and Travel community, while taking advantage of numerous Ship Inspections, Destination Training Courses and Educational Sessions.

CLIA's Cruise 3-Sixty:

June 2-6, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Center

Cruise3sixty, the official travel agency conference of the cruise line industry, is also the LEADER in educational training and networking opportunities for cruise industry travel professionals.

Now in its sixth year, this “must-attend” event offers an extensive educational program which includes 15 CLIA seminars and the opportunity to earn to 135 Certification credits.  In addition to the outstanding training and professional development seminars, cruise3sixty offers destination and product workshops, hands-on technology training and product updates from the CLIA-member cruise lines.

Cruise3sixty also features innovative general sessions with top cruise industry executives and thought provoking keynote speakers.  At the dynamic business-oriented trade show, conference attendees have the opportunity to meet with both vendors and cruise line representatives during pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments to build and develop industry contacts and relationships.

NEW! For the first time in the history of cruise3sixty, attendees will have the opportunity to preview the Alaskan cruise fleet that sails from the world-class port at Canada Place.  Conference attendees are also invited to attend exclusive social, networking and entertainment events including CLIA’s annual Hall of Fame Gala Evening.  This year’s Hall of Fame Gala features entertainment provided by Blue Man Group, presented by Norwegian Cruise Lines and 42five, presented by Celebrity Cruises.

Take this opportunity to learn about and experience both the breathtaking natural beauty and the vibrant, culturally diverse cities of British Columbia by selecting one of the fabulous pre and post FAMs to Vancouver, Victoria or Whistler.

Stay tuned for our  updates on when and where to find us... we're all over the place!

So come visit us, come see us, come talk to us, come have fun with us! You can even let us know you're coming by RSVP'ing on our Facebook Fan Page or send us a follow us on Twitter and send us a Tweet!

We're excited to see you!




Monday, January 11, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Travel Agents Earn More Commission with CareVacations

Leduc, Alberta – CareVacations, the most trusted special needs equipment and services provider in the cruise industry, is pleased to announce a commission program for travel agents, payable on all CareVacations’ rentals and services.

“Travel agents are the lifeblood of our industry; we want to make sure travel agents know we appreciate everything they do for their clients,” says Don Stillwell, President of CareVacations. “We have developed this commission structure to thank travel agents for their dedication and hard work and for supporting us.”

Travel agents can call CareVacations and speak to a Care Team specialist for assistance with reserving and coordinating their clients’ medical travel needs. The travel agent will earn a generous commission on booked services, paid directly to the travel agent or agency. To date, CareVacations has paid more than thirty-thousand dollars in commission to travel agent partners.

“The great thing about our commission program is it’s easy for the travel agent,” says Liz Ross, Reservations Manager for CareVacations. “There are no contracts to sign, no quotas to meet, and no unreasonable expectations. Our program is simple. Book a service with CareVacations, and get paid… that’s it!”

From wheel chairs and scooters, Oxygen, shower benches, transfer equipment, bed rails, commodes, and other highly specialized medical equipment, CareVacations commission program applies to all equipment rentals and services.

“As a dedicated travel agent for many years, I know what it’s like to work for the best interest of the client,” says Susan Stilwell, Vice President of CareVacations. “This is our way of rewarding and thanking travel agents for working diligently to satisfy their clients’ needs and make their clients’ vacation a memorable one.”

CareVacations proudly services all major cruise line ports world-wide and is also available for non-cruise related travel in select destinations cities like Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA, the greater Central and South Florida areas, London, England, Barcelona, Spain, and more!

Find CareVacations on Twitter, Facebook, and the CareVacations Blog.

About CareVacations:

CareVacations is the most recognized and respected provider of special needs equipment and services such as wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, mobility scooters, medical beds and more for all major cruise lines. CareVacations is an international company with headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Leduc, Alberta - Seattle, Washington and the United Kingdom, as well as agent offices and warehouses in cruise ports worldwide. CareVacations has set the standard for providing services for travelers with special needs since 1988.

CareVacations takes the worry out of assisted travel. For more information on available travel services, call toll free: 877-478-7827 or visit: www.Carevacations.com.


Media Contact: Jennifer Alvarez, CareVacations, Ltd. (503) 779-9124