Released on: September 14, 2008, 5:11 am

Press Release Author: Amy Dunn

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Travel Industry Pioneer Launches Travel Themes and Dreams

Press Release Body: Miami Lakes, FL-Larry Fishkin, a nationally recognized travel
expert and consumer advocate, has launched Travel Themes and Dreams, Inc, a
specialized Web based travel retailer offering discounted travel and cruise
packages. Fishkin, aka "Leisure Larry", is a cruise industry pioneer who has been
actively involved in the travel industry for more than 35 years and served on the
advisory boards for a number of cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International
and Princess Cruises. His experience as a consumer advocate and travel expert has
resulted widespread print and broadcast media coverage earning him the title
“America’s Discount Travel Expert.” He currently broadcasts a weekly travel report
on KGO, the largest AM radio station in the San Francisco Bay area.
"We are taking a unique 'niche' approach to marketing exclusive vacation offerings
through a variety of different media outlets, including interactive social sites"
says Director of Operations, Alex Pataffio. "Our overall objective is to create
value for the Internet savvy consumer by offering unique and exclusive travel
packaging at competitive pricing".

A primary function of Travel Themes and Dreams is to provide sound travel advice
through its weekly newsletter and blog, Travel Tips From Leisure Larry. The blog
was designed to guide travelers towards reserving the right vacation and features
podcasts of Leisure Larry's recent travel shows. The site uses Voice Over Internet
Protocol (VOIP) telephone system technology to fulfill online and telephone
inquiries through a network of experienced home-based travel agents. “This
direction, combining the Internet for marketing and lead generation--and home-based
agents for customer service and fulfillment--is a cost-effective method of selling
travel that our industry will be seeing more of in the future,” Fishkin says.




Travel Themes and Dreams is licensed as a Florida Seller of Travel, and a member of
Cruise Lines International Association and the Better Business Bureau. Online
reservations are available 7 days a week, 24 hours per day. Sales consultants are
ready to answer calls and electronic requests. Additional information is available
by calling (877) 870-SHIP or via e-mail at info@travelthemesanddreams.com.



Web Site: http://www.travelthemesanddreams.com

Contact Details: Amy Dunn
Amy Dunn Consulting
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