olemissreb Posted July 19, 2016 #26 Share Posted July 19, 2016 That job is called "Travel Agent" and while it's not super-lucrative anymore, it's also probably not all the difficult to get into. I don't usually hear about Travel Agents actually planning excursions for their clients. That's what I thought was a little different and would be more on an hourly basis for the research, planning and booking rather than via commission - thus the Travel Planner "title". Of course I'm not all that well traveled, but if something like this could get me on more cruises, experiencing more things, and I could get paid to do it - I'd be all over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted July 19, 2016 #27 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I don't usually hear about Travel Agents actually planning excursions for their clients. A real travel agent will do that -- not the travel agents that are really just booking agents and work on volume, not quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 19, 2016 #28 Share Posted July 19, 2016 If I get a next life, I'd like to own a cruise line.:D . Surprised we're the only two that would opt for this (my post#2) :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted July 20, 2016 #29 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I don't usually hear about Travel Agents actually planning excursions for their clients. That's what I thought was a little different and would be more on an hourly basis for the research, planning and booking rather than via commission - thus the Travel Planner "title". Of course I'm not all that well traveled, but if something like this could get me on more cruises, experiencing more things, and I could get paid to do it - I'd be all over it! You are describing what a good travel agent does. I've used this service several times, and the agents are worth every penny. I don't use an agent if I'm just flying to Miami and getting on a cruise ship - I can do that myself. The more complicated land trips combined with a cruise with a private tour guide and air travel that crosses the date line... Oh, yeah, I totally pay a travel agent to help make sure everything coordinates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 20, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 20, 2016 as long as I was limited to lecturing in art history, modern media, books, etc., I think I would like it for a brief time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum60 Posted July 21, 2016 #31 Share Posted July 21, 2016 You can get a four year 'contract' from the Navy and [as the saying goes] 'see the world'. Actually the working hours serving on a Navy ship will be better than the working hours you'll need to put in as an employee of a cruise ship. Almost forgot, the pay in the Navy will be better too. If I were able to choose a 'rerun' it would not include being staff on a cruise ship regardless of how much as I enjoy being at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted July 21, 2016 #32 Share Posted July 21, 2016 You can get a four year 'contract' from the Navy and [as the saying goes] 'see the world'. Actually the working hours serving on a Navy ship will be better than the working hours you'll need to put in as an employee of a cruise ship. Almost forgot, the pay in the Navy will be better too. True! But, according to my son (who did a 10-month deployment on the Nimitz) -- the food onboard leaves MUCH to be desired! :eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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