New trainings have just been added for Reps and Associates - YTB's new Regional Product Marketing (RPM) Training!

RPM Training Classes are taught by Certified Trainers, bringing you the most updated, relevant information. The curriculum includes a complete study of all YTB products, how to sell them, how to build your YTB marketing business and much more.

The registration fee for RPM is $45 and is open to anyone who has access to a Rep Back Office. This training-intensive meeting is not appropriate for guests.

To register for any of the RPM Training Classes, please call 618-655-9477, option 2. The only way to attend is to pre-register. Registration is now live for the following RPM Training Classes:

RPM TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE

YTB offers a value-added benefit for Travel Site Owners -- a new major medical health insurance program.

The YTB Major Medical Insurance Program offers a variety of carrier and plan options.

In addition, Travel Site Owners will have access to dedicated specialists that can simplify the research and application process by helping to customize coverage quickly and efficiently.

Open enrollment for all existing Travel Site Owners and their families will run through February 27, 2010.

New Travel Site Owners may enroll within 60 days of purchasing their Internet Travel Center.

>>Please click here for complete information.

YTB Travel Network is pleased to announce the Travel Training Road Show.

Join YTB's preferred travel partners Princess Cruise Lines, Trafalgar, Pleasant Holidays, and our very own Kim Sorensen for one great day of training!

Hilton
Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa CA 92626

Date: February 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You must be pre-registered to attend this event. For questions please call Tina at 618-301-4637

>>Register now for YTB's Travel Training Road Show!

Congratulations to Carmen Maffezzoli!

Carmen won the Costa Cruise Line $1000 weekly giveaway!

You could be the next winner!

Just book any Costa Cruise FIT between now and February 28th for your chance to win!

MSC Cruises' new 2010-2011 Caribbean brochure is now available and showcases the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Panama Canal, Bahamas, and transatlantic itineraries from November 2010 through February 27, 2011 with the return of MSC Poesia to the US for her second season.

The brochure includes details about MSC Poesia with 1,275 staterooms - 80 percent being oceanview and 827 with private balconies. The MSC Aurea Spa for pampering and health and wellness; four main restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, a Stone-Age themed children's play area and much more.

Order your brochure today and discover the transcendent luxury of MSC Cruises for a wonderful voyage to the Caribbean.

>>Order Your MSC Cruises' 2010-2011 Caribbean Brochure

The Carnival Destiny is experiencing a problem with its propulsion system and regrettably, Carnival must cancel the departure for February 18th in order to take the ship to an unscheduled drydock for repairs.

Carnival knows how much you and your clients were looking forward to sailing and Carnival extends its sincere apology.

Carnival Destiny is an extremely popular sailing, as it's the largest ship for 4 and 5 day sailings in the Caribbean.

Pleas go to the link below for full details on the current options to reschedule your clients cruise.

We found these policies and options more than adequate.

>> Important Cancelation Notice for Carnival Destiny

Carnival is excited to announce a series of brand new sales trainings - "The Winter Webinar Series."

These new webinars will provide valuable training in a host of topics designed to help build your Sales and boost your profits!

Space is limited, so register today!

All webinars are eligible for CCLU Grad School Level accreditation and 2 CLIA credits. Webinars will be recorded and made available following each live event.

This new university is absolutely free! So, what are you waiting for? Go to BookCCL.com today you're own your way to a Ph.D. in F.U.N.

Click these links for dates and times.

• Product Update | 2010 Overview.
• Marketing Best Practices | How to take advantage of today's social networking sites.
• Marketing Best Practices | Successful online advertising.

You must complete your First Class Training in order to access BookCCL. If you are not already registered please email the Home Office below.

>>Send e-mail with contact info to: registrations@ytb.com

Were you were on the latest Princess Sail-a-Thon? The Inside Passage has the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world? Alaska has more than all of the other US states put together!

Denali is on sale! Keep Alaska Cruise Tours in mind during Wave Season!

Here's the current promotion:

• Bookable starting Jan. 4, 2010. Expires Feb. 28, 2010
• Save up to 25% off launch fares; cruisetours from $1,273 (based on NA3, 5/22/10 Diamond)
• Includes departures on three ships, across the season.
• A variety of itineraries to choose from including Direct to the Wilderness, Classic, Explorer, Roundtrip Seattle, Roundtrip Vancouver and Family cruisetours.
• Below is a fare chart showing all departures and lead fares
• Promo: RTG thru RTR
• Go to Onesource for all tools associated with this promotion (fare chart, pass it on email, customizable flyer, banners)
• Also, click through the banner on the homepage of princess.com for a sampling of itineraries/fares.

Five Insider Tips for this promotion:

• Deepest discount applies to most Diamond Princess interior staterooms
• Deepest discount applies to all obstructed oceanview staterooms
• Deepest discount applies to most Island Princess mini-suite staterooms
• Top 3 most heavily discounted voyages: Coral (6026) departing 8/21/10, Diamond (M024) departing 8/14/10, Island (2027) departing 8/9/10.
• Consider buying up to the next meta as many times the cost to do so is minimal. Check out the fare chart as there are deals to be had!

The more you learn - the more you earn! If you haven't done so already, get yourself registered today!

You must complete your First Class Training in order to access onesourcecruises.com. If you are not already registered please email the Home Office below.

>>All the latest information can be found here

Join Trafalgar each Tuesday to "Rediscover the Romance of Travel". These weekly webinars are exciting, educational and entertaining online opportunities designed with you in mind.

Upcoming Travel Agent sessions are offered each Tuesday in February and March at 11:00 am Pacific.

Click the title link to register for each class.

To see a full schedule and to register visit the Trafalgar website and click the Travel Agent link.

>> Check out Trafalgar Tuesdays

Registration is now open for Cruise World 2010 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.

Date: April 14th - 17th 2010

• Discover new products and services in a buzzing exhibit hall filled with exciting products and services that will build your business and keep clients buying.
• Learn about emerging trends, successful strategies and proven business tactics in a world-class conference handcrafted by Travel Weekly's renowned, award-winning editorial team.
• Earn credits toward certifications and polish your reputation for professionalism in the eyes of vendors and clients alike.
• Network and spend quality face time with your most successful peers and partners in the Cruise and Travel community, while taking advantage of numerous Ship Inspections, Destination Training Courses and Educational Sessions.
• Ship Inspections available

*Must be registered with CLIA's ACC program in order to participate in the ship inspections.

>> Register here for Cruise World 2010

You've asked for it - and MSC has delivered!

Experience the MSC Poesia Ship Inspection Saturday, April 24, 2010. The Poesia will be ported in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm .

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be registered under CLIA's ACC Program
• Must have a valid drivers license
• RTAs who have previously sailed on the MSC Poesia or have done a ship inspection on the MSC Poesia are not eligible.

There is limited space available and is based on a first come, first served basis.

Please fill out the form below and fax it to 618-301-4766.

If you have any questions please send an e-mail here.

>> MSC Poesia Ship Inspection Form

Send your clients on a spectacular Hawaiian Island Cruise through Pleasant Holidays.

NCL's Pride of America is the only cruise line to offer inter-island cruising to all four main Hawaiian Islands. Choose from a variety of accommodations, including family penthouse, suites, and villas of family friendly connecting staterooms.

100 hours of port time, onboard meals & entertainment are included.

Air and 7 night cruises start from $1282 per berth.

Book at PleasantAgent.com or call 800-448-3333.

For group reservations call 800-542-9244

>> Contact Pleasant Holidays for your next Hawaiian Cruise!

YTB Travel Network is pleased to announce the Travel Training Road Show.

Join YTB's preferred travel partners Princess Cruise Lines, Collette Vacations, Sandals Beaches luxury resort, and our very own Kim Sorensen for one great day of training!

Georgia International
Convention Center
2000 Convention Center
College Park, GA 30337

Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You must be pre-registered to attend this event. For questions please call Tina at 618-301-4637

>>Register now for YTB's Travel Training Road Show!

Escape the winter blues by joining Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock and former PGA Tour Player Kenny Knox at the PGA National Resort & Spa February 24-27, 2010

It's the ultimate sports getaway! Not only will you talk baseball with one of the game's finest players, but also former PGA and Champions Tour player Kenny Knox will be hosting a clinic to help you with your game.

Golf package includes: 3 nights accommodations in Superior Rooms, Double Occupancy - Full American Breakfast Daily - 3 Rounds of Golf Per Person on PGA National Courses (Haig, Squire, Palmer, or Estates Courses with optional $106.50 per person surcharge for Championship Course - to be paid locally) Discounted replay rates - shared use of golf carts for each round pre-booked tee times and daily range balls - unlimited use of practice facility - travel bag and club storage - resort taxes and service charge.

Note: Airfare and Rental Vehicles are NOT included Travel Protection Available from $39 per person

Golfer Package Price - $989.00

Non-Golfer Package Price - $549.00
(Includes a fabulous world class European spa, swimming pools, restaurants, health and racquet club, and more!)

Booking is easy: Simply email Jim Kirk at YTB Travel Network Home Office (jkirk@ytb.com). Questions? Call 800-243-4450. Click Option 3, then Option 3 again.

>> Click Here for both Golfer and Non-Golfer Amenities!

Earn 4.50% from American Blinds, Wallpaper & More.

American Blinds, Wallpaper & More has a huge selection of window blinds, shades, wallpaper, wallpaper borders, curtains, draperies, custom framed art, and area rugs. Save up to 25%-85% off on 1000's of quality name brand blinds and browse/shop their selection of over 300,000 name-brand wall coverings!

Go to your ZamZuu store and log into American Blinds, Wallpaper & More today!

We have a sign up page that will enable team members to  receive all the news, events, updates, calls, and training you've been enjoying!

Don't be a "Secret Agent"!

We want to share this with everyone on the team, both NEW and EXISTING team members can now access and sign up for this Newsletter and Training.

Please help us get the word out! Send them to our website at www.justpictureitnow.com and have them submit their name valid website and TSO number. We want you to succeed! We hope these tools are helpful, and we encourage your input and comments at any time. We hope to see you as a success in YTB this month!

Please note we require a valid website address and TSO number.

This newsletter is for information purposes for existing Website Sellers and Website Owners only.

It is not to be used as a recruiting tool for anyone outside the YTB company.

Thank you and speak with you soon!

Doug & Ronda Bauknight
AKA: TravelPro
Travel Agents / Network Marketers
YTB Travel Network