Well, we are half way through the summer. By now a lot of us have been on our vacation. We have visited family members we haven't seen in years, gotten caught up on old times, and shared some memories. Remember how you found yourself trying to keep on schedule? That same schedule wouldn't allow you to spend as much time as you wanted with the aunt or uncle or cousin that you laughed with over those embarrassing childhood stories of days gone by. Remember your parting words: "Let's stay in touch and not let so much time pass before we see each other again"?
I have the answer for you--a family reunion cruise! You may have never thought of that before; most people haven't. But let me tell you, it's the most fun you can have. You don't have to cook or clean. You don't have to sleep on a couch or air mattress. You don't have to stay at dear Aunt Peg's house (who keeps the house thermostat about 2 degrees below the "broil" setting). You and your immediate family will have their own stateroom, as will everyone else. And let's face it; we all that that one person in our family who we love but we don't like to spend that much time with. Guess what--you don't have to! On a family reunion cruise, everyone can choose to do his own thing or you can do things as one group.
A cruise vacation offers a good time for every member of the family. For your grandfather who loves to golf, there are numerous courses in Nassau and Key West. For your cousins can't get enough of the water, there's swimming in one of the ship's multiple pools or perhaps diving & snorkeling in some of the world's clearest waters. As for your aunt or sister who loves to shop? The Caribbean, with its incredible prices on gemstones and perfumes, is THE place to shop 'til you drop!
You may be wondering: "But what about the kids? What will they do for fun?" No need to worry; Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Holland America, and Princess all have award-winning children's programs for ages 3 to 17. With activities for young and old alike, a cruise vacation is a vacation for every member of the family. There are so many exciting things to do, you'll never be able to do it all!
Remember what I mentioned earlier about no cooking? Well, on a cruise ship, you can eat virtually 24 hours a day--for no additional charge (excluding speciality restaurants found on some cruise ships). Yes, food is included, and you can eat and eat... fine dining, hotdogs and hamburgers, international buffets, round-the-clock pizza, complimentary room service, sushi... the list goes on and on.
So what is considered a "group?" It's just 8 double-occupancy cabins. The best part for you? The group leader gets to go for FREE! Get 16 cabins, and your spouse goes for free! You still have to pay government taxes and port charges of $150-$200 (depending on length of cruise), but what is such a small amount of money for an all-inclusive vacation?!
Yes, a Family Reunion on a cruise ship--now that's a vacation!!
Call or email me if you would like more information:
rick.smallworldtravel@hotmail.com or 919-696-3629
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Cruising... A great FUND RAISING EVENT, make as much as $20,000, with out an investment from your Non-profit!
If you have ever had kids in school or have friends who have kids in school, you know what the school year brings.... FUND RAISING! How many times per week do the neighborhood children or you co-workers hit you up to buy some candy, light bulbs, Christmas wrap, or pre-cooked frozen pizza? Everything you can think of is being used for fun raising events. And what's sad about it, those worth-wild organizations that need the $$$ don't make that much. I remember when my daughter was a Girl Scout, our troop only made about $.39 per box of cookies. The district council made most of the money and the baker who made the cookies. It was really sad.
Since becoming a professional cruise consultant I have learned that non-profit organizations can make a lot of money and have a lot of fund just by setting up a cruise. That's right! A cruise! How is it possible and how does it work? Well, I'll tell you.
Okay, say your Civic Organization (rotary, Moose Lodge, Lyons Club, etc...) needed to raise some $$$. At the planning meeting everyone is talking about the same ideas, over and over... Car Wash, Pancake Supper, Fish Fry, BBQ, etc.... No one thinks about a cruise. But let me explain how much $$$ can be made.
First, pick a date and length of cruise (an experienced travel agent like myself can give you guidance with this) Okay, your group has decided on a 4 day cruise from Tampa, Florida in April 2007.
Day Location Arrival Departure
Thursday, April 5, 2007 Tampa -- 04:00 PM
Friday, April 6, 2007 Fun Day At Sea -- --
Saturday, April 7, 2007 Cozumel, Mexico 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
Sunday, April 8, 2007 Fun Day At Sea -- --
Monday, April 9, 2007 Tampa 08:00 AM --
Okay, so you have your 4 night cruise all set up. Let's say the cost of this cruise after taxes and port charges is $350.00 per person. Since it is a 4 night cruise, your organization marks up the cruise, $5.00 per day or $20.00. (so a five day cruise would be $25.00, a three day cruise would be $15.00) Now the cruise cost is $370.00 per person. Your group sells 100 cabins to members and their friends, donors, the general public. If you sell 100 cabins that's 200 people. Now you have marked up the cruise $20.00 and Carnival will match the $20.00, so you now make $40.00 per person, or with 200 guest, your group has just pocketed $8000.00! But I'm not finished, for every 15 guest you get one "Birth" free. In other words. With 200 guest, Carnival will give you 13 free "Births" or 6 1/2 free stateroom. Now taxes and government fees still have to be paid. So, the base cruise rate is about $170.00 per person before taxes and fees, that is the "Birth" rate, so if you get 13 free births, that's $2210.00. Now you have just went over the $10,000 mark.
Another idea, with two of your free births (Remember two births = 1 stateroom) Sell raffle tickets for a free cruise. If you sold 2000 raffle tickets at $2.00 each, that's and additional $4000.00 more $$$ for your group!
It all depends on the time of year you cruise. Summer time the rates are higher so the profit is more, Fall and Winter the rates are cheaper. But it's all up to you.
I would be more than happy to answer your questions or come to you organization and make a presentation. No matter what part of the country you are in. I can work with groups all over this wonderful Nation.
I'm serious, you can make a good amount of $$$ for your organization with NO investment! I will handle all registrations, collecting of all money, making all the arrangements for your group. All you have to do is promote the cruise. I almost forgot! Agape Travel will provide for your group a private reception with open bar and other "goodies" for your group such as Ship Board Credits, Bottles of wine, Group Photo, etc. Call for details on this, "goodies" are based on length of cruise and time of year.
If you would like more information or have questions, call or email. 919-696-3629 or rick.smallworldtravel@hotmail.com
Until next month when the topic will be Family Reunion Cruises.
Rick
Since becoming a professional cruise consultant I have learned that non-profit organizations can make a lot of money and have a lot of fund just by setting up a cruise. That's right! A cruise! How is it possible and how does it work? Well, I'll tell you.
Okay, say your Civic Organization (rotary, Moose Lodge, Lyons Club, etc...) needed to raise some $$$. At the planning meeting everyone is talking about the same ideas, over and over... Car Wash, Pancake Supper, Fish Fry, BBQ, etc.... No one thinks about a cruise. But let me explain how much $$$ can be made.
First, pick a date and length of cruise (an experienced travel agent like myself can give you guidance with this) Okay, your group has decided on a 4 day cruise from Tampa, Florida in April 2007.
Day Location Arrival Departure
Thursday, April 5, 2007 Tampa -- 04:00 PM
Friday, April 6, 2007 Fun Day At Sea -- --
Saturday, April 7, 2007 Cozumel, Mexico 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
Sunday, April 8, 2007 Fun Day At Sea -- --
Monday, April 9, 2007 Tampa 08:00 AM --
Okay, so you have your 4 night cruise all set up. Let's say the cost of this cruise after taxes and port charges is $350.00 per person. Since it is a 4 night cruise, your organization marks up the cruise, $5.00 per day or $20.00. (so a five day cruise would be $25.00, a three day cruise would be $15.00) Now the cruise cost is $370.00 per person. Your group sells 100 cabins to members and their friends, donors, the general public. If you sell 100 cabins that's 200 people. Now you have marked up the cruise $20.00 and Carnival will match the $20.00, so you now make $40.00 per person, or with 200 guest, your group has just pocketed $8000.00! But I'm not finished, for every 15 guest you get one "Birth" free. In other words. With 200 guest, Carnival will give you 13 free "Births" or 6 1/2 free stateroom. Now taxes and government fees still have to be paid. So, the base cruise rate is about $170.00 per person before taxes and fees, that is the "Birth" rate, so if you get 13 free births, that's $2210.00. Now you have just went over the $10,000 mark.
Another idea, with two of your free births (Remember two births = 1 stateroom) Sell raffle tickets for a free cruise. If you sold 2000 raffle tickets at $2.00 each, that's and additional $4000.00 more $$$ for your group!
It all depends on the time of year you cruise. Summer time the rates are higher so the profit is more, Fall and Winter the rates are cheaper. But it's all up to you.
I would be more than happy to answer your questions or come to you organization and make a presentation. No matter what part of the country you are in. I can work with groups all over this wonderful Nation.
I'm serious, you can make a good amount of $$$ for your organization with NO investment! I will handle all registrations, collecting of all money, making all the arrangements for your group. All you have to do is promote the cruise. I almost forgot! Agape Travel will provide for your group a private reception with open bar and other "goodies" for your group such as Ship Board Credits, Bottles of wine, Group Photo, etc. Call for details on this, "goodies" are based on length of cruise and time of year.
If you would like more information or have questions, call or email. 919-696-3629 or rick.smallworldtravel@hotmail.com
Until next month when the topic will be Family Reunion Cruises.
Rick
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