Each year, Travel Weekly surveys participants to determine the best of the best in travel. From airlines, to cruises, to hotel chains, 82 aspects of travel are ranked by travel advisors.  One of the lists voted upon is top destinations around the world. Here are the winners of 2022 and why you might need to start selling these destinations (or visiting them during your own vacation).   Africa – South Africa  For adventure, wildlife (see the Big Five!), and gorgeous scenery everywhere you look, South Africa is a destination you will remember long after you return home. Beaut ..read more

Our favorite times of the year are the several in-person events we host. This year, our Crystal Conference was more exciting than ever before with our largest group of agents to date! If you sailed with us on Harmony of the Seas and want to re-live the magic or if you couldn’t join us, keep reading for the daily highlights from our Crystal Conference. Browse our Flickr albums to view more photos from this special event. Day 1: Sunday – Embarkation  We were pleased to have Royal Caribbean International’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support and Service Vicki Freed and our Presiden ..read more

Let’s face it: There is a lot of information online about becoming a travel agent at home. In fact, a Google search for “become a travel agent from home” turns up more than 580 million results. It’s easy to get inundated sifting through the heaps of commentary and advice, especially if you have absolutely no knowledge of the travel industry or what travel agents do. Many successful travel agents start out with piqued interest in travel. Without travel agent training or experience, you can still start a travel business from home. All you need is a passion for travel, an entrepreneurial spirit ..read more

KHM Travel Group’s annual Crystal Awards recognize and celebrate our travel agents in a variety of categories. These winners were announced on Monday, February 26 during our Crystal Awards Ceremony on the beautiful Harmony of the Seas. The theme of this year’s Crystal Conference is Expanding Horizons. It speaks to the ability of travel professionals to help others have vacation experiences that exceed all their expectations. It’s also about each agent expanding their own horizons and taking their businesses beyond what they could have imagined. We’re so proud of the following ..read more

After months of counting down, our Crystal Conference is now just days away! While our agents are deciding what to pack, our team is putting the finishing touches on our week-long event on Harmony of the Seas. If this Crystal Conference will be your first or you’re just curious what happens at this annual event, we’ve rounded up the latest Crystal videos in one spot. Watch the videos below to learn about all things Crystal Conference. Crystal Conference Sneak Peek Get in the Crystal mindset by watching this video featuring a look at our host Royal Caribbean and clips from past Crystal Conferen ..read more

By Brian G. Miller, The Travel Tutor A mobility scooter can be a real lifesaver when it comes to getting around while traveling. With a bit of pre-planning, your scooter can go along any time you fly, even if you don’t have a direct flight, to make your vacation travel more convenient, less expensive, and more fun. Here are 13 tips to help take your mobility scooter along the next time you fly on an airplane. 1. Check out TSA Pre-check. If you don’t already have TSA Pre-Check, get it. It will save you immeasurable time and trouble at the airport. A 5-year membership lets you mov ..read more

2023 is here and with it we say, “out with the old and in with the blue” as we excitedly look forward to many new cruise ships embarking on blue seas this year. On the sea is really the place to be!  Here are ten new ships setting sail this year:  Celebrity Ascent: This fourth ship in the Edge class has the widest range of staterooms and suites of the entire fleet and will feature more than 30 options for dining and beverages.   Norwegian Cruise Line Viva: The sister ship to Prima is nearly identical, but features the largest 3 level racetrack at sea, two infinity pools, and 44 ..read more

By KHM Travel Group Agent, Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster, Owner of TnT Escapes, LLC traveldoctor@tntescapes.com “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Audre Lorde As a Black woman traveler, my loved ones and I LOVE to visit the Caribbean and other places where we can be amongst and in communities with people whose skin tones resemble ours. We intentionally seek places where we will be safe in our beautiful Black skin and simultaneously learn about the lives and legacies of Black and Brown people worldwide. To us ..read more

By: Carolyn Sekerak, Director of Marketing Strategy and Community Engagement  Alaska is at the top of many clients’ travel bucket lists—and for good reason. An Alaska vacation truly has something for everyone! This is why it’s so important as a travel advisor to set expectations with your clients and ask the right questions from the start, so you can help plan the perfect Alaska vacation. From cruises, to cruise tours, to land-only trips, there are many ways to get out and see Alaska. Alaska is known for its National Parks & Forests, from Glacier Bay to Tongass National Rainforest to ..read more

Traveling to all-inclusive resorts continues to be one of the most popular vacations your clients are looking for and looking forward to. As their travel agent, it’s important you know the ins and outs of booking resort vacations so you can be efficient and effective when planning and sending your clients off on a fantastic trip. Knowing how to book all-inclusive resorts includes: Locations of all-inclusive resorts  Package inclusions  Questions to ask clients during the qualifying consultation  Booking packages and maximizing commission  From honeymoons to multigeneratio ..read more