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For those flying American Airlines this month, the in-flight entertainment is offering something particularly insightful for business-minded travelers. Presented by Business 360, an exclusive interview with Michelle Fee, CEO of Cruise Planners, will be available in-flight, highlighting the advantages of owning a Cruise Planners franchise and how a love for travel can be turned into a profitable business venture. In the video, Michelle Fee delves into the lucrative opportunities available for people who have a passion for travel. She talks about how, as a Cruise Planners franchise owner, you can not only make a living by selling travel packages but also enjoy the perks of being your own boss and exploring the world. The feature further includes real-life success stories from Cruise Planners franchise owners, each recounting their own unique and inspiring journeys to franchise ownership.

The New York Times recently published an article featuring Cruise Planners CEO and founder, Michelle Fee discussing “skip-gens,” a popular travel trend where grandparents take the grandchildren on vacation without the parents in tow. Michelle also noted cruise lines are expanding their travel services for families with special needs, such as Royal Caribbean International’s dedicated services for autistic children.

Cruise Planners remains one of the best franchises for women and it starts from the top On International Women’s Day, we recognize the hard-working, game-changing, powerful women in business that make up the CP Family, including Cruise Planners travel advisors, Home Office Team members and travel industry partners. Michelle Fee founded Cruise Planners in 1994 and continues to run the company as CEO alongside Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner, and Theresa Scalzitti, VP of Sales and Marketing. These women, along with the entire executive team, have made Cruise Planners one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal.

Cruise Planners is No. 1 within the travel category for the 12th consecutive year

Cruise Planners, the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise, is recognized by the South Florida Business Journal with three awards for revenue-growth and business leadership.

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