OSSN E-Agent Newsletter

A powerful conference program, coupled with its largest trade show ever, will highlight the third annual Home Based Agent Show for travel agents, co-located with the fourth annual Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways Show & Conference in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday , Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 21. Produced by Travel Industry Shows, this compelling weekend event will again partner with the Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN), which will offer its delegates a full-day of training and educational seminars, topped off with an evening function.

OSSN President Gary Fee said that his decision to present his annual conference in conjunction with the Home Based Agent Show was based on "the secure knowledge that this was the most tried and true formula for his travel agent and supplier members in a proven venue." He added that the previous show in Baltimore last September drew 1,363 travel agents from 44 states and five Canadian provinces -- a record turnout for such a niche event.

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Mysterious and majestic, indescribably beautiful and varied, the Great Lakes have entranced human beings for millennia. These inland seas offer travelers untold delights and unexpected marvels, from the civilized pleasures of Chicago and Thunder Bay to the cliffs, canyons and waterfalls that lie just beyond the shore. Our guests will explore historic port cities at our leisure and enjoy the splendors of the northern wilderness. Most of all, they will savor the lakes themselves, moment by moment – the glorious coastal scenery, the wildlife, the dramatic vistas, the fiery sunsets. As a German owned and operated cruise ship, marketed in both the U.S. and Germany, all programs and announcements will be in both English and German.

The Freshwater Oceans
of North America

From Toronto to Chicago, via Windsor, Tobermory, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Duluth and

Mackinac Island
Sept. 20 – 30, 2006
10 days COL 0622

Starting at € 2,230 p. p.
(cruise only)

Between Manitou and
Lakes as Big as the Sea

From Chicago to Chicago, via Marquette, Duluth, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Little Current, Parry Sound, Windsor and Mackinac Island
Sept. 30 – Oct. 11, 2006
11 days COL 0623
Starting at € 2,450 p. p.
(cruise only)

Beautiful Nature in
Full-Color

From Chicago to Toronto, via Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Midland, Tobermory and Windsor
Oct. 11 – 21, 2006
10 days COL 0624
Starting at € 2,290 p. p.
(cruise only)

All prices excluding fuel surcharges.

For a deck plan click » here, for a booking form and our terms & conditions click » here.

For further information and reservations please contact:

EURO LLOYD Travel Group · Ingrid Schacht · 7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive
Suite 215 · Charlotte, NC 28226 · Phone: (800) 782-3924, (704) 752-0042 · Fax: (704) 752- 0662
e-mail: ingridelt@bellsouth.net · www.eurolloyd.com · www.flights.com

Or have a look on our homepage www.hl-cruises.com!

Want to learn more about MS COLUMBUS?

„Let’s go travel!“ This says everything about our ship’s character – her relaxed atmosphere, fantastic variety of shared experiences and exciting destinations. When you have enjoyed one cruise on the COLUMBUS, you will long for another – and another. This is what turns many of our guests into globetrotters. Our captain and crew ensure that there is a variety of activites available all day.

Some of our guests begin the day with a personal fitness program. Others like to relax in the pool or in the sauna and replenish their energy for the next adventure.

Keen golfers can enjoy complete Golf & Cruise packages on selected voyages. Whatever port we are heading for, guests on the COLUMBUS can look forward to stimulating and thrilling trips ashore. We offer exciting city tours and panoramic views in almost every port – under the personal guidance of our tour guides and perfectly organized from A to Z.

After an eventful day, many of our guests look forward to a relaxing break at home on board. Our cabins and suites are furnished to make you feel utterly comfortable.

Later on, dinner is served in a single leisurely seating. In line with the relaxed atmosphere, whether you dress up for it or dress casually is entirely up to you. So is your choice from our outstanding culinary offerings: whether festive, exotic or vegetarian, there is something for every taste.

OSSN Brings Training – and ‘Sideways’ Side Trips – to San Jose! by Martin Deutsch

OSSN Brings Training – and ‘Sideways’ Side Trips – to San Jose!
by Martin Deutsch