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Barbara

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About Me

WWW.NEEDTRAVELNOW.COMA NEW ADVENTURE IN TRAVEL!!I recently became a travel agent and opened my own online travel agency that competes with agencies such as Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz. My rates are very competitive but of course I cannot promise they will be cheaper 100% of the time. My goal is that you will check my site as you do the others and when you get the best deal with me, then book through me. Plus I provide a large host of other services that are not provided by the other sites, such as booking tickets to concerts and shows, and a honeymoon bridal registry, to name a few.My new website is www.needtravelnow.com Here's an overview of my services:FLIGHTS Book domestic and international flights!NOTE: our quoted fares INCLUDE taxes and fees; that is not the case on other airlines unless you click on taxes and fees or go to the next screen for complete totals. Those taxes and fees can range from $40-$70 so make sure you're comparing at the actual ticket price.Two recent testimonials:I assisted a potential new client with an international flight from LAX to Rome. The best deal he could find was on Orbitz for $853 using a combination of Air India and Lufthansa with a horrible itinerary. I checked my site and found him a great itinerary using 100% American Airlines for $798!! He was thrilled and booked the trip and I have a new client. Interestingly, I went back to Orbitz to price the American Airlines itinerary and it was $1,072, which was $272 more than the one I booked. We had the best deal this time. The main point was that he CHECKED my site as one of his choices.Another example, I checked airfare for a friend from Burbank, CA to Miami, FL. It was an American Airlines itinerary and we beat American directly as well as Expedia.HOTELS, RESORTS & VACATION PACKAGES We want to be your one-stop shop for your hotel reservations. In fact, we guarantee that our Save Rate Hotels* are the best prices available online. If you find a lower rate on another website for the same room, at the same hotel, on the same dates, within 24 hours of making your booking with us, we guarantee you that we'll match it PLUS pay you 10% of the difference in price.*Save Rate Hotel rates are noted with a special or icon next to the property listing.CRUISESWe are #1 in sales for Carnival Cruise LinesYou select your departure port, number of days, price range and select your exact cabin based on the ship layout and view of the quarters. You also have the option to include flights to your departure city.Book shore excursions and take advantage of port promotions.Well Wishers gifts - arrange great gifts that will be waiting for your favorite passenger on board. CAR RENTAL & LIMOUSINE SERVICESDomestic and International car rentalsLimousine Services - comparison shop different companies and car-type options all on one screenPURCHASE NEW OR USED CARSCar Purchase currently includes Chrysler, Nissan and Dodge and will expand to other companies.SPORTS TICKETS (located under Extras)College FootballPro FootballMajor League BaseballNational Hockey LeagueNASCARWWE WrestlingChampionship Golf TourChampionship TennisCONCERT TICKETS (located under Extras) Such as Justin Timberlake, Rascal Flats, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Buffett, Maroon 5, Celine Dion, and Bruce Springsteen.SHOW TICKETS (located under Extras) Such as Wicked, The Lion King, Grease, Phantom of the Opera, and The Jersey Boys.HONEYMOON BRIDAL REGISTRY (located under Extras, click on YTB Weddings) Register your wedding/honeymoon so your guests can purchase gifts which include parts of your stay or additional services such as spa packages etc. If you decide not to go on your honeymoon, we'll give you the cash!!FLOWERS, PLANTS & GIFT BASKETSCUSTOMER SUPPORTProvided at corporate in Illinois. A new client recently emailed me and said he was pleased with our local customer support whereas ‘traveloshity’, which is the term he used, outsourced their customer service to India and that did not work for him.I will also add you to my distribution list for my Deals & Steals newsletter. When you receive a company email, either indicate your acceptance of this newsletter or indicate no. I would encourage it though since it lists the best travel deals that you won’t find advertised.You have a CHOICE as to how to book your travel. I hope you will consider me when doing so!!Best Regards, Barbara Kirk YTB Referring Travel Agent www.needtravelnow.com 408-210-9606------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------

My Interests

Anything beach and anything mountain for skiing. Love to Travel!! I'm a travel agent! Book through my site for competitive rates WWW.NEEDTRAVELNOW.COM

Music:

All Types!

Movies:

Drama/Thrillers!

Television:

The Sopranos (sad it's over), Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Prison Break

Books:

The Bible

Heroes:

Jesus is Lord