CRUISE PLANNERS ANNOUNCES “CRUISE FOR FREE” PROGRAM

 2009 program lets customers pay for cruise vacations with AMEX rewards points.

Gainesville,Florida, 02/20/2009 -  Cruise Planners/American Express, one of North America’s largest cruise retailers, recently unveiled the “Cruise for Free” program allowing American Express card holders to use their accrued Membership Rewards points as partial or full payment for any cruise vacation departing world wide. Cruise Planners travel professionals provide exceptional personalized service, priceless sailing tips and advice, and complete handling of all aspects of their dream vacation. They have access to many special offers, due to their incredible status within the cruise industry, such as regional promotions, bonus upgrades, and past passenger programs which are not typically available to the general public.

“Incomparable service is of the cornerstones of our business,” says Gargiulo Cruise Planners Gainesville “We pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry. After all, our job is to make dream vacations come true. And if we can make them come true by saving you “out-of-pocket cash” for your vacation—using AMEX Membership Rewards points—then we’ve surpassed your expectations once again.”

Michelle Fee, CEO of Cruise Planners/American Express says, “In the past, a number of our customers and travel professionals expressed an interest in a point-redemption program. We are thrilled to announce a program that is simple with an easy-to-understand formula for converting points. Not only do our customers get great rates and service, with this program they have maximum payment flexibility as well.”

About Cruise Planners/American Express

Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners/American Express is an American Express Travel Services Representative national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, FL, that operates a franchised network of 700+ experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel. Cruise Planners/American Express has achieved the highest industry awards year after year; Royal Caribbean’s Homebased Partner of the Year (2007-2008), Carnival’s Pinnacle Club (2008), Carnival’s Agency of the Year (2005), American Express Travel Services Rep Excellence Award (2004-2008) and Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® ~ ranked #1 cruise agency franchise (2004-2009), Silver Award winner for the 2008 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, to name a few.

For more information call Vincent Gargiulo 352-213-8173 www.gatorcruises.com