(Sponsored by the Alaska Travel Industry Association)

The course covers information about Alaska's geography, historical background, Native cultures, climate and seasons, celebrations, special events, and travel to and within Alaska. The state is broken into five regions: the Far North, Fairbanks and the Interior, Anchorage and South-central Alaska, Southwest Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, and the Inside Passage.

Information about each region includes local transportation, attractions, accommodations, dining and entertainment, and shopping. The "Selling Alaska" section presents what's special about Alaska, sales strategies for tour products and niche markets, suggested itineraries, secrets of each region, and local information centers' contact information. Winner of the 2003 PATA Gold Award.

Special offer from CRUISE WEST:
In support of agent education and Alaska tourism, Cruise West has endowed a fund to reimburse travel agents who earn their Alaska Destination Specialist for the full cost of the course and to provide its own educational program, Small Ship Partners (SSP), free of charge. To learn more about SSP visit www.cruisewest.com. Take advantage of this special offer to enhance your knowledge and skills and to sell smarter!

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Sponsored by: American Airlines and The Travel Institute Fund

Destination Specialist Caribbean, covering 40 destinations, including the Atlantic and the Coast of Latin America, is endorsed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization as their official training course. Learn about the history, main tourist areas, transportation options, languages, cuisine, and sports activities of the diverse Caribbean islands.

You will delve beyond sun, sand, and sea to discover what makes each Caribbean destination unique. The extensive introduction to, and geographical organization of, the Caribbean destinations are designed for ease of learning. The course also includes practical sales advice, relevant Web sites, a pronunciation guide, map exercises, and an index.

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(Sponsored by American Express Foundation)

Discover the rich culture and heritage of 25 countries in Eastern and Western Europe through their historic sites, monuments, museums, local cuisine, attractions, and traditions.

Research shows that many consumers travel to gain knowledge about the history of other cultures and to explore their own genealogy. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to take full advantage of this growing niche market.

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Sponsored by: the French Government Tourist Office (FGTO)

This course prepares you to sell one of the world's most popular destinations. You'll discover the beauty and romance of France through maps, photographs, and information about niche markets that includes vineyard tours and barge cruising, and details about France's famous food and wine.

With in-depth information about this lovely country's climate, history, transportation, accommodations, special events, dining, entertainment, and shopping, you'll soon be selling France with confidence. DS France also provides sales strategies and sample itineraries, and includes a Study Guide and Quick Reference Job Aid.

This course is the first step in FGTO's France Certified Agent program. Upon successful completion of the course and test, agents will be invited by FGTO to participate in a low-cost educational trip to France. For criteria on the France Certified Agent program, visit www.franceguide.com.

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(Sponsored by: Hawaii's Visitors & Convention Bureau)

Get all the facts about geography, history, tourist attractions, accommodations, dining, shopping, and sports activities for Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii's Big Island. Discover the advantages of selling Hawaii over other destinations and insider selling tips on its abundance of niche markets.

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Sponsored by India Tourism, Oberoi Hotels, Govan Travels, Greaves Tours LLC, Cox & Kings; Singapore Airlines and Make My Trip - India Ahoy

This course prepares you to sell one of the world's most intriguing and culturally diverse destinations in the world. Exotic and incredible, India is a land of astounding superlatives and contradictions; a uniquely seductive and complex country poised for discovery.

With fewer than 8 million international visitors annually, India is still an undiscovered country. However, a visit to India will be an adventure, a journey of personal discovery, and travelogue that will leave no traveler indifferent or unchanged.

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(Produced in partnership with the Mexico Tourism Board)

Exotic Mexico is a melting pot of varied ethnicity, scenery, cuisine, handicrafts, indoor museums, and outdoor adventure. The Travel Institute's new Destination Specialist Mexico explores the rich texture of this diverse destination that combines religious and cultural traditions with one of the largest metropolises on earth, 6,200 miles of coastline, and jungles and deserts, making it suitable for all types of travelers.

Destination Specialist Mexico is divided into three sections: a Mexico overview; the regions of Mexico; and selling Mexico. Learn about Mexico's geography, climate, seasons, transportation, accommodations, historical background, culture, celebrations and special events, dining, and shopping. The features of each of Mexico's ten geographical regions, such as local transportation and attractions are presented with maps, fast facts, and pronunciation guide. A study guide, job aid, and map of Mexico are included along with niche markets, cruise call, sales tips and strategies to help you sell this popular destination.

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(Sponsored by The Travel Institute Fund)

Develop your destination expertise on one of the largest tourism markets in the world. North America, covering destinations within the United States and Canada, contains a variety of travel options, experiences, and attractions to meet the needs of virtually any type of traveler.

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Sponsored by: The Travel Institute Fund

Destination Specialist Northern and Central Europe covers 17 countries within the four major regions of these culturally diverse and beautiful areas of the world: the British Isles, Scandinavia, Benelux, and Central Europe.

Each country is explored through maps, geography, climate and seasons, local transportation, accommodations, historical background, culture, celebrations, special events, dining, entertainment, shopping, and attractions. The course includes sales strategies, sample itineraries, tour products and niche markets to help you sell each destination. Also included are a study guide with a pronunciation guide and map skills, job aid, and world atlas.

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Learn about one of the largest and most varied countries in Europe. One of the top visitor destinations in the world, Spain is rich in geographical and cultural diversity. The course, presented in six major regions, highlights the variety of attractions Spain has to offer. Discover a wealth of specialty markets to enhance any tourist's experience. Other useful items included are sample itineraries, an internet directory, a map of Spain, Study Guide, and laminated desktop Job Aid.

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This course complements the Northern and Central Europe course and covers 11 countries and principalities: Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar, Monaco, Italy, San Marino, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey. The course is sponsored by The Travel Institute Fund.

Each country is explored through maps, geography, climate and seasons, local transportation, accommodations, historical background, culture, celebrations, special events, dining, entertainment, shopping, and attractions. The content of the course also includes sales strategies, sample itineraries, tour products, and a Study Guide. A laminated Job Aid and World Atlas accompany each order.

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St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most beautiful and geologically diverse islands. The scenery is so striking that St. Lucia has continuously been voted "Caribbean Honeymoon Island of the year" by readers of Caribbean World Magazine. St. Lucia offers some of the region's best water sports and outdoor recreation, including everything from scuba diving to mountain hiking. This is why the island is becoming one of the Caribbean's leading soft-adventure destinations. Destination Specialist St. Lucia is divided into sections including: overviews, regions, selling tips, study guide, pronunciation and vocabulary guide, index, and maps. 

Your purchase price includes the ability to take the DS St. Lucia test online without any additional charges.