CruiseCompete Offers the Best of Both Worlds

05-17-2011

 A Revolutionary Free-Market Competition Website Providing the Best Cruise Deals for Consumers, Plus Personalized Assistance from a Cruise Specialist

 

DETROIT (May 17, 2011) – Frugality may still be in vogue, however, cruise vacations seem to be surviving the cuts, say the travel experts at CruiseCompete. Personal attention from a cruise specialist has become exceedingly important in this maze of online deals.

A recent article in The Washington Post, however, discussed the movement away from these large online travel websites and back toward the personalized attention of a travel agent. This trend is evidenced by steadily increasing sales through agents. Travelers know they are using a professional’s experience to get exactly the vacation they want, with upgrades, perks and special rates not available to the general public.

Fortunately for the consumer, CruiseCompete combines the best of both worlds. The convenience of online travel shopping and dedicated, knowledgeable cruise specialists who work directly with the consumer. The company, whose revolutionary business model premiered in 2003, is partnered with over 1,700 cruise experts who have provided close to 8 million quotes in response to 2 million quote requests.

“The ongoing success of CruiseCompete.com validates the importance of personal service in the travel industry.” says Bob Levinstein, President & CEO of CruiseCompete. “Consumers know that the key to reaping the many benefits of travel is a cruise specialist that knows the ins and outs of the industry.”

So what do the experts at CruiseCompete have to offer that the typical travel website does not? Quite simply, a CruiseCompete agent’s professional life revolves around being an expert in cruise travel. They are educated, responsive and personally accessible, even after typical business hours.

"Our member agents are avid travelers and try to treat their clients the same way they would want to be treated when planning a cruise vacation," Levinstein added. "Our clients, many of whom are repeat buyers, appreciate the attention they receive from our agents and their ability to package the best cruise deals possible on a number of lines.”

While comparison of prices and amenities is part of what CruiseCompete offers, there are a number of other unique features for the consumer. Following is a list of what CruiseCompete’s clients say they value most about the unique service:

1. CruiseCompete's specialists have an unmatched depth and breadth of cruise knowledge. They also have "insider information" on deals, incentives and add-ons that are typically not available to the public on most travel websites.

2. CruiseCompete has a unique cruise search tool that enables consumers to find their perfect cruise based on ports visited.

3. CruiseCompete is the only place on the Web where you can find customer reviews and ratings of cruise travel agencies.

4. CruiseCompete's "suggest similar sailings" feature is a unique tool to help customers find the other cruise options that meet their preferred requirements.

5. CruiseCompete knows that today's cruise travel buyers have learned to do their homework and compare pricing. It’s the ideal tool to get the best value when buying a cruise – a substantial purchase-quickly and effectively.

6. CruiseCompete is continually expanding its cruise offerings, particularly for the ultra-luxury lines, river cruise lines and adventure cruise lines – and the live agent help can help you choose the line that’s right for you.

7. CruiseCompete clients reported that their largest travel frustration was that there is no way to know in advance which agency will have the best deal on any given cruise. (Because agencies aren't allowed to advertise anything but the cruise lines standard retail prices on their websites, travelers had to research numerous travel agencies to find the best deals.) CruiseCompete solves this problem by allowing the consumer to review several cruise specialists’ different offerings with one easy request.

See the difference a professional cruise specialist can make for your next set of travel plans! To find out more about how CruiseCompete works, or sign up for a free account, please visit www.CruiseCompete.com.

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About CruiseCompete:

CruiseCompete was named by The Wall Street Journal as the Best in Travel and has been a repeat on Kiplinger's Best Travel Site list for many years. The Street says "Score Luxury Cruises at Bargain Prices."

Since 2003, over 1,700 cruise experts have provided close to 8 million quotes in response to 2 million quote requests. For more information, please visit http://www.cruisecompete.com/ or http://www.cruisecompetegroups.com/. CruiseCompete LLC is not a travel agency or owned by a travel agency.

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