Lewes travel agents Carton and Macfie join Cruise Planners network

Judy Carton and Barbara Macfie announced they have joined Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the industry. As franchise owners, Carton and Macfie now offer travelers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise and destination wedding packages, private cruise sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities such as shore excursions, discounted fares, travel gifts and more. As Cruise Planners travel advisors, Carton and Macfie also provide specialized land vacation and tour packages to the most sought-after destinations around the world.

“Everyone travels, and it’s important to use a trusted travel specialist to help get the most value out of a vacation,” Carton and Macfie said. “As a Cruise Planners travel expert, we take the stress and hassle out of planning a vacation for my clients. Through the resources available to us, we are able to make educated recommendations based on value, destination, group size and seasonality, among other things, to customize the best vacation possible. Since Cruise Planners has achieved top-producer status with every major cruise line and many major travel partners, we are able to provide our customers with the best value along with our expertise and personalized service.”

The cruising trend has continued to evolve, and cruisers today are more adventurous and youthful. There’s also been a surge of multigenerational cruisers – families who take their cruise vacations together. Many travelers are experiencing culturally immersive European river cruises, which are increasingly popular for savvy travelers. No matter the cruise line or destination, cruises offer a satisfying, convenient and value-oriented way to travel.

Many travelers are also opting to go on land-based vacations, enjoy all-inclusive resort stays, explore foreign countries via guided tours and experience high-adventure trips around the world.

“As a Cruise Planners franchise, we sell complete vacation packages from exotic getaways to romantic retreats and culturally immersive European experiences to customized African safaris and of course cruises,” Carton and Macfie said. “Some people want to go on a cruise one year, and then a land-based vacation the next – we offer them a one-stop shop with a personalized touch.”

As an American Express Travel Representative agency, Cruise Planners offers special programs for both American Express cardholders and non cardholders, offering even more added value to vacationers.

Cruise Planners franchise owners Judy Carton and Barbara Macfie are based in Lewes and specialize in both group and individual travel. For more information, go to www.HaveFunGoNow.com.