What jobs out there allow a person to travel and write about their travel experiences?

I love the travel industry. There’s certain feelings I get when traveling to a new place and I want others to feel the same way I do about visiting some place new or experiencing something totally different than what I am use to. I currently work in the travel business advertising vacation property and after [...] Read more »

What are the pros and cons of using a travel agent to plan a vacation to Brazil?

Hello Everyone! My girlfriend wants to travel to Brazil next year for carnival, and would like to use a travel agent to plan our arrangements, while I would much rather plan everything on my own using the internet as a primary resource. Could anyone tell me the benefits and negative aspects of using a travel [...] Read more »

How much can you make as a travel agent?

Thinking of taking an online course through Penn & Foster for the travel industry to become a travel agent. Thinking of stopping by a local travel agency to ask them questions. But thought I would ask here first. Any travel agents out there? How much do you make? Read more »

How do I become a legitimate travel agent?

Has anyone ever been a travel agent or known a travel agent that made alot of money or that owned any kind of travel business and was successful? I would like to know what kind of license I need in order to be a legitimate travel agent. I am based in New York. Is there [...] Read more »

Do you know about Cruising the Mexican Riviera?

My husband and I are taking our first ever cruise in March 07. We haven’t received package from travel agent yet so we don’t know what to expect. Any suggestions for us? What are fun things to do on board (we’re cruising Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Sea)? What land excursions do you recommend for [...] Read more »