Have You Seen The New Travelers Insurance Commercial?
Travelers Insurance has a trio of commercials that are going viral on the web. They are great in concept and execution and we can expect them to receive numerous awards. These are outstanding examples of the art of advertising, especially the newest Travelers Insurance Commercial, the dog commercial.
The three commercials in the series are circulating on the web under the titles Travelers Insurance Dog Commercial, Travelers Insurance Watering Hole and Travelers Insurance Rattlesnake. All three commercials use animals behaving unusually to reach customers on the topic of risk. Risk is a turn off for many, and these commercials draw the viewer in, withholding the subject matter until the very end.
In Dog, a cute terrier is awoken from a nap by the sounds of his master returning home. The dog grabs his bone from his dish and hides it in the laundry basket. He later finds it on the sofa.
He takes it outside and buries it. That night he watches the pile of earth from a window, worrying that his bone will be discovered. He digs it up under cover of night, hops on a city bus and is at a bank when it opens in the morning.
He goes into a bank and puts the bone in a safety deposit box. That afternoon his sleep is troubled as he dreams about his bone being stolen. He wakes, runs through the city, grabs his bone, brings it home and returns it to the bone dish it was in when we started. A voice over tells us that, when it comes to things we value, we can trust Travelers.
The Watering Hole and the Rattlesnake commercials are good if not better. In the Watering Hole, the lion literally lays down with the lamb. And the zebra. It is a triumph of using computer generated animation in the service of a message. The same goes for the menacing rattler who turns out to have a baby rattle on the end of its tail.
The Benefits of Becoming a Travel Agent
There are many different benefits of being a Travel Agent. First off being a Travel Agent means that you are now in the industry, which means you automatically qualify to receive travel and vacation benefits. There is a great way you can get these benefits and much more that I will be discussing below without having to get a license or qualifications or anything of such. But the question is, how can you benefit from being a travel agent. And yes you do need a license to be a Certified Travel Agent, but I’m going to honestly show you a way where you can become a travel agent without having a license and still receive all the benefits I’m going to share with you.
Lets talk about the benefits of being a travel agent.
cruise lines offer travel industry rates for bona fide travel agents. The rates can vary from $35.00 – $50.00 per person per day. The travel professional is allowed to bring one companion at the same rate.
Hotels and car rental firms offer discounts to travel industry personnel. The discounts can vary from 10% up to 50% off normal rates. These discounts are subject to availability and offered at the discretion of the supplier.
Many escorted tour companies will offer substantial discounts on their tours. These discounts will also vary but are typically 10% – 50% off the retail price.
One of the most appealing benefits to travel agents is the opportunities to go on a FAM Trip! FAM is short for familiarization. Special trips are organized specifically with the travel professional in mind.
They are offered by tour companies, hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, airlines and cruise lines. The purpose of these trips are to familiarize the agent with the products as being a benefit for being in the industry. The great thing about these FAM trips or sometimes called member trips is that they are so easy to use. Once you become a agent you are able to take one of these FAM trips immediately. These trips are extremely discounted, and can save you up to 1,500 per vacation, which is well worth it. Here are some examples of some of the member trips that you can take advantage of.
1.) 4Day Jamaica Vacation for only $234.00
2.) 4Day Cozumel, Mexico only $181.00
3.) 4Day Cancun Mexico Vacation only $230.00
4.) 6 Day Caribbean Cruise for only $285.00
5.) Myrtle Beach golf vacation for 3 nights for only $359.00
6.) Disney World 3 Day/ 4 Nights Only $335.00- oh the kids will love this one…
And there are dozens of others that you can take advantage of as well. These are not single trips these are family vacations.
Other benefits include commissions from booked travel from 70% to 90%, and enhanced commissions, educational programs and events, Corporate and leisure hotel programs, travel insurance vendors, blocked cruise space & exclusive vendor deals, professional familiarization (FAM) rates on luxury cruises, resorts and tours. Travel agent discount on hotels and rental cars, show and theme park discounts and free admission to popular attractions, Take advantage of huge tax breaks available for home-based businesses. You also can do all of this from home because you get your very own customized website ready to go set up just like expedia, orbitz or any other major travel website where your friends and family can book and you can receive your commissions. And you can set your own hours.
Discover the Best 7 Places to Travel Alone
Some say that traveling alone is the only way to go. Some of the best places to travel alone to are the same as any other place, it’s what you do when you get there that matters. The advantages are endless-go where ever you want when you want to, do whatever activity you want, and spend only a little bit of money.
One of the best places to travel alone to is Costa Rica. The people are very friendly, the beaches are gorgeous, the mountains are beautiful, and they have very nice accommodations, great food and a great climate. Although sometimes a single woman will draw an inquisitive look now and then.
Another city to visit is Prague in the Czech Republic because it’s a very historical city. The old world architecture is awesome. The city is a treasure trove, with museums, music, art galleries and theaters. Some say Prague is best experienced if you’re with a lover since it’s very romantic, but it’s ok to be alone.
Some say one of the best places to travel alone to is Ireland in the off-season. If you don’t like the hustle and bustle of other vacationers, April to October, is best time to travel to go. Sign up for a Celtic Spirit Journey with international teacher and writer, Mara Freeman, it is enlightening!
Rome is one of the most beautiful places you can ever visit, full of history, arts, and culture. The best way to enjoy the Eternal City is to hire a local Official Tour Guide which will lead you through its hidden and captivating treasures.
If you’re into adventure, then you must visit Alaska. There is something for everybody, the scenery is stunning, and the locals really try to make your visit special. Since Alaska is known for its population of bears, you don’t want to get lost, so book a tour guide to show you the sights.
Until you have had a gondola ride on the Venice canal, you haven’t ridden anything! Italy is one of the best places to travel alone because if you pick the gondola with a musician on it, you’ll have the pleasure of some very fine music while you take in all the glorious sights of Venice.
For the shopping and cuisine alone, New York City is worth experiencing. The Broadway shows, visiting Times Square, the shopping and climbing to the top of the Empire State Building is well worth the money you’ll spend there.
The most important thing to remember is to enjoy yourself, keep safe and buy a lot of souvenirs