Magellan's Scoop:

Magellan’s Travel Agency opened for business in May of 1978. The Mission of Magellan’s Travel is to provide our clients with unmatched professional service and to identify, meet, and exceed their expectations. Our goals are to assure the highest possible professional service through continuing development of our agents. We need to maintain constant communication with our clients, community, and suppliers. It is essential to recognize outstanding employee effort, where simply doing a job is replaced by an undeniable quest for a higher level of service – one that the customer can recognize, appreciate, and can come to expect from every person employed by Magellan’s Travel.

In order to achieve the goals of Magellan’s Travel, each agent must attain their own individual pre-determined objectives. We believe a travel agent is a knowledgeable guide, an experienced traveler, an invaluable resource, and a fulfiller of dreams.

NEW - check out the new Sports Road Trip Packages we can offer you. Do you have a favorite team you would like to see play a baseball game? Or how about a basketball or hockey playoff game? Or maybe a Nascar race? Visit the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, or the Babe Ruth Museum. Go to www.sportstravelandtours.com, or give us a call.

THE GRAND BAHAMAS VACATIONS
For a special treat, the charter from Cincinnati departs every Monday and Thursday for a three or four night getaway. Check out the new Royal Oasis Resorts - the SunSpree and the Crown Plaza. This is a great long weekend. The Grand Opening Celebration was in May 2002, it is magnificent! They have completed their $42M renovations, including the new "sand-pool" beach area between the two resorts. This is a great weekend package. Call soon!

SPECIAL GROUP CRUISE DATES TO THE CARIBBEAN, ALASKA, AND EUROPE
Think about spending a week or two on an amazing ship, visiting some spectacular ports anywhere in the world. We have many group departures, with excellent discounts. You haven't lived until you have cruised!

WHY USE A TRAVEL AGENT?
Planning a trip today can be confusing and time consuming. A travel agent not only arranges the various modes of transportation, but also may be able to save you money with early booking discounts, special fares, accommodation details and travel advisories.

Benefits of Using an ASTA Travel Agent
ASTA travel agents are knowledgeable professionals who uphold a strict code of ethics. The Society provides education, training and resource materials to its members to equip them with the tools they need to offer you the highest quality of service. ASTA travel agents keep up-to-date by attending industry events that offer educational seminars and networking opportunities.

The ASTA membership includes over 20,000 members across the United States and around the world. Most ASTA member agencies offer one-stop shopping for all travel arrangements. To find the ASTA member agency near you, search www.astanet.com. You may also find other travel information on another ASTA site www.travelsense.org.

ASTA's priority is fighting for your best interests. We have a long-standing record of fighting for consumer rights. And, should you ever encounter a problem with an ASTA member, our Consumer Affairs Department is here to help you. We want you to have a safe and happy trip. Start by seeing your local ASTA member travel agency.

More benefits:

Save Money! – Strong working relationships with travel suppliers and the latest in computer reservations technology enable ASTA agents to access the most up-to-date information on how to get you the best value.

Traveler Advocates – Your best interests are the priority. ASTA has a long-standing record of fighting for consumer rights and ASTA travel agents are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics.

Convenience - The ASTA membership includes travel agency locations across the country, most of which offer one-stop shopping for all travel arrangements.

Service - ASTA travel agents are knowledgeable and active in the industry. The Society provides education, training and resource materials to its members to equip them with the tools to offer the highest quality of service

Distilling the product information: Through an on-going and time-consuming process of familiarization, continuing education and customer feedback, the agent becomes a travel expert.

Investigating and supplying competitive information: No single supplier is going to advise a consumer that a better route or a better fare is available on a competing carrier.

Analyzing the current promotions: The cheapest is not always the best.

Clarifying the fine print: Such as cancellation penalties and restrictions. Again, the benefits of a professional's experience can save a traveler money ... and headaches.

Using their clout to obtain the best possible in seemingly impossible situations: Whether it's airline seats, hnotel rooms or cruise space, the travel agent has more buying power that the consumer.

Getting problems resolved: The agent serves as the consumer's advocate in the event something inadvertently goes wrong.

"The use of outside service providers for many transactions, such as tax preparation, isn't questioned. Similarly, if one is going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, as well as a good chunk of valuable leisure time, it makes great sense to use a professional."