Home Based Travel Agent Podcast

227 - Back To Basics - The Language of Travel Agents

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:19 PST

This is a "back to basics" show where Barry talks about some of the common terms and acronyms used by travel agents and those in the travel trade. Every profession has its own language and the travel business is no exception. Barry takes about twenty of these terms and goes into some detail about what they mean.

TRAVEL NEWS

Disney's new cruise ship, The Disney Magic launches in January, 2011.

This web site helps you find a little privacy at the airport.

Fire up on the Agent2Agent Forum. Stop by and ask questions about the travel business or contribute your answers to questions. Gary Ebels is soliciting input on the forum about host agencies. If you contribute a posting you may be in line to win a prize!

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Candye Kane
"Ik Hou Van Je (I Love You)" (mp3)
from "Superhero"
(DELTA GROOVE PRODUCTIONS)

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226 - Tips, Tricks and Advice for the Traveler or for Your Clients

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:37:23 PST

Podcast Number 226

Lorene and Barry discuss advice and tips to give to your clients before they travel. The advice and tips may seem minor but could save your clients hundreds of dollars and hours of time. Lorene's packing checklist which you can use or share with your clients.

TRAVEL NEWS

The world's largest cruise ship leaves the shipyard.

Airlines ancillary fees aren't going away.

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Amy LaVere
"Take 'em or Leave 'em" (mp3)
from "This World Is Not My Home"
(Archer Records)

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225 - A Las Vegas Adventure

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:27:05 PDT

Podcast Number 225

The tables are turned in this show. Lorene interviews Barry about his recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the Blogworld and New Media Conference. The highlight of the trip was a helicopter trip into the Grand Canyon and a return trip that included a night flight above the Las Vegas Strip. You may recognize the Maverick Helicopters ifyou watch the Travel Channel. Maverick has received two out of the ten best helicopter thrills as determined by Travel Channel.

TRAVEL NEWS

The eleven spookiest Halloween destinations.

The tourist tax passes the Senate.

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Jimmy Wahlsteen
"It's Your Favorite" (mp3)
from "181st Songs"
(Candy Rat Records)

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224 - How To Easily Power Up Your Sales Presentations With Video

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:59:44 PDT

Podcast Number 224

Jon Jones from Lunar Parcel Media joins Barry and Lorene to talk about using video to convey the emotions that sell travel. Jon provides tips and a general overview on how to make your own videos and turn them into powerful sales tools.

Jon is developing a new website where you can learn about the basics of video production and editing. You can keep track of the progress of the website by following Jon on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dvwhat.

TRAVEL NEWS

Titanic Memorial Cruise taking place 100 years after the original disaster.

Where can you get as far away as possible from a McDonalds restaurant in the contigous 48 states? You've gotta see this map.

Spotting people who pose a security risk at airports utilizing behavior recognition technology.

2010 Travel numbers are looking good according to a world tourism group

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The Masqueraders
"Rock Jam" (mp3)
from "So Nice"
(LocoBop)

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223 - Back to Basics, Starting a Home Based Travel Business

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:59:34 PDT

Podcast Number 223

This is a "Back to Basics" show where Barry gives a broad overview of what it takes to become a travel agent. Barry talks about setting up your business, host agencies, state licensing and insurance.

Kelly Monaghan's home study course to become a travel agent.

Tom Ogg's travel agent resource center

TRAVEL NEWS

Disney offers free admission to people who volunteer

Now you can choose to get stuck on the tarmac - A retired 747 serves as a hostile.

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Kelley Hunt
"If I Don't Dance" (mp3)
from "Kelley Hunt"
(88 Records)

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222 - Employ an External Brain for Your Business and Personal Life

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:44:46 PDT

Podcast Number 222

Have you ever longed for a way to store and easily retrieve all those minor and major details of life and business. On today's show we talk about a free product that can become your external brain. Evernote can store handwritten notes, audio files, PDF documents, web pages, email, spreadsheets, word processing documents and more. Storing the documents is half the power of Evernote. Evernote indexes every word in your documents, including your handwriting and allows you to instantly search and retrieve those documents easily and quickly. Listen in and learn more about Evernote and what it can do for you and your business.

Travel News

Flu Shots on Concourse B

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The Twisters
"When Your Memory Goes Away" (mp3)
from "After The Storm"
(Northern Blues)

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221 - More Details About A Free Revolutionary Telephone System For Your Business

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:18:27 PDT

Podcast Number 221

Some commentators say Google Voice is set to revolutionize the way our business and personal telephones operate. Barry and Lorene go into some detail about the features of Google Voice and give you details how you can try the service.

Travel News

The Oasis of the Seas makes it debut this December

Disney and Vancouver partner up for Alaska cruises

Bed bugs - the cure?

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Marc Reift Orchestra, Marc Reift
"Sax Bomb" (mp3)
from "Let It Swing"
(Marcophon)

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220 - Social Networking for Your Travel Business

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:14:33 PDT

Podcast Number 220

Barry and Lorene talk about how Twitter and Facebook are used as tools to develop your business or use Twitter and Facebook to receive information from suppliers and destinations. Lorene recommends the book, "The New Community Rules: Marketing on the Social Web," by Tamar Weinberg. You can find the book at http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596156817/.

Travel News

The risk of taking your cell phone to another country

The Michael Jackson and Walt Disney connection

The Disney World Notecast on your Iphone

Travel Leader's 2009 Fall Travel Trends Survey

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Gadelle
"En Filant Ma Quenouille" (mp3)
from "Gadelle"
(Sandbar Music)

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219 - Bicycling, Vinyards and Mussaleta Sandwiches

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:12:35 PDT

Podcast Number 219

Lorene and Barry continue to explore California's wine country. Sonoma County is where Lorene lives and she talks about some of the charming but little known places to visit in wine country. This is a great area for clients who may have interests in bicycling, wine tasting, photography and the beautiful fall colors of the vineyards.

Lorene puts in a plug for an event she works very hard at and that's the Mac Computer Expo.

Travel News

Sonoma Valley teeming with lavender

Boeing's 787 Dreamline to fly by the end of 2009

Disney adventure tours

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Garaj Mahal
"Hotel" (mp3)
from "w00t"
(Owl Studios)

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218 - The Yukon, Learn About the Adventures in the Great North

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:38:18 PDT

Podcast Number 218

Erin Deacon, marketing officer for the Americas joins the show to talk about the Yukon. Erin's enthusiasm for the Yukon comes through as she describes beauty and great adventures available in the Yukon. Listen in and learn about a great place you can send clients for an adventure in the Great North.

For additional information you can go to www.travelyukon.com. There are links for the travel trade at the bottom of the home page. You can give them a call at 800-661-0494.

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Joyo Velarde
"Take You Home" (mp3)
from "Joyo Velarde EP"
(Quannum Projects)

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217 - Learn How You Can Make Sonoma County Wine Country A Client Destination

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:13:28 PDT

Podcast Number 217

Tim Zahner of the Sonoma, California Convention and Visitor's Bureau join Barry and Lorene to talk about the many activities and sights for clients in Sonoma County. Tim describes the hiking trails, water sports, redwood forests and wine country. Tim and his team at the Sonoma County Convention and Visitor's Bureau are ready to help you put together tours and vacation packages to Sonoma County.

You can have access to Sonoma County inside information at http://www.inside-sonoma.com. Here you will find recipes, videos, the latest happenings and a blog. You can contact them by telephone at 800-576-6662.

Travel News

Mike Ditka Resorts aids a young entrepreneur

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds
"Can't Tear It Up Enuff" (mp3)
from "T-Bird Rhythm"
(Benchmark Recordings)

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216 - Gary Ebels on Disney, Host Agencies and Marketing

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:18:16 PDT

Podcast Number 216

Gary Ebels fills in for Lorene as co-host. Gary talks about his experience of switching to a new host agency after his old host agency, Joystar, goes bankrupt. Gary has joined Dugan's Travels and talks about the difference between Dugans and Joystar.
Gary fills us in about Disney finances and special offers from Disney that are helping keep the Disney parks full of clients.

Gary fills us in on a great example of how to market our travel business. Travels with Rick is a way to turn you passion into a powerful marketing tool.

TRAVEL NEWS

Survey finds pent up demand for vacation travel

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Kristine W
"Be Alright (feat. George Lynch)" (mp3)
from "The Power of Music"
(Fly Again)

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215 - Glaciers, Whales and Small Town Charm is What Juneau, Alaska Has to Offer

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:54:21 PDT

Podcast Number 215

Glaciers, whales and small town charm. That's what Juneau, Alaska is all about. Lorene Palmer, the president of the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau joins Lorene and Barry to share the charm of Juneau. Juneau is not only a great cruise destination, it's a great place to visit, relax and take in the natural beauty of Alaska. Join Lorene Palmer as we take an audio adventure tour of Juneau, Alaska. You can learn more at the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau website at http://www.traveljuneau.com or you can give them a call at 888-581-2201.

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Kristine W
"Love is the Look (Deepswing Runway Glide Radio)" (mp3)
from "Love is the Look"
(Fly Again)

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214 - Smart Packing, A Good Idea for Your Clients and for You!

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:39:15 PDT

Packing a suitcase sounds like a simple task. But, when the airlines charge you dearly for over weight suitcases you want to learn how to pack like a pro. Susan Foster joins the show to talk about her book, "Smart Packing for Today's Traveler," and about her new DVD covering the same subject. Susan's DVD and book make excellent gifts for your clients. Susan offers travel agent discounts on her website at http://www.smartpacking.com. Join us and listen as Susan describes some of her smart packing techniques.

Travel News

The travel agent's challenges

All inclusive cruises

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Ron Blake, Gilamar Gomes
"Waltz for Gwen" (mp3)
from "Shayari"
(Mack Avenue Records)

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213 - Unforgettable, That's What You Will Be To Your Clients After You Listen To This Show

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:23:03 PDT

Podcast Number 213

Staying in contact with your clients is essential in gaining repeat business. Kim Sanabia-Pagan joins the show to talk about a tool that makes staying in contact with your clients easy. You will learn how to automate and send greeting cards or post cards to all of your clients, for any occasion you can imagine.

Send Out Cards has over 13,000 greeting cards and postcards for any occasion. You can personalize the cards with your own handwriting or your own photos. The cards are real greeting cards and mailed from the Send Out Card facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen in and learn more. Kim is offering a free trial of the Send Out Card service. Email Kim at ksanabia37656@yahoo.com to take advantage of the the free trial. Please mention you learned about the free offer on the Home Based Travel Agent Show.

Travel News

A new airline for pet travel

Ten great tips for airline travel

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The Twisters
"I'll Make It Up To You" (mp3)
from "Come Out Swingin'"
(Northern Blues)

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212 - Alaska Cruise/Land Fam Trips Don't Get Any Better Than This

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:51:18 PDT

Podcast Number 212

If you are interested in familiarization trips (fam trips) you'll wish you signed up for this one. Lorene describes her ten day Holland America cruise/land excursion into Alaska and the Yukon.

Travel News

Space port Hawaii - travel from Hawaii to Japan via outer space.

Tune in to the TSA and read what they're thinking!

The number one vacation spot in North America

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211 - A Free Telephone System for Your Home Based Travel Business

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:32:01 PDT

Podcast Number 211

A telephone system can make or break your home based travel business. Fortunately you have the option of using Google Voice. Barry describes the features of Google Voice and how this free system can enhance your home based travel business.

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"You'll Disappear (feat. Carol C)" (mp3)
from "The Phenomenal Handclap Band"
(Friendly Fire Recordings)

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210 - Write Killer Advertising Copy and Boost Your Sales

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:13:33 PDT

Podcast Number 210

Give your sales a boost. Writing good advertising copy can make a big difference in the sales you generate from your newsletters or website. Barry talks about a fantastic book that will teach you to write killer ads. The book is "The Adweek Copywriting Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America's Top Copywriters,"
by Joseph Sugarman. Barry talks about some of the methods of writing good advertising copy that are highlighted in the book. This book should be on your shelf and read and re-read. If you want to boost yours sales this show is one you must listen to and the book is a must read.

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My apologies to Cessy Meechum. Cessy was a guest on Show Number 208. I spelled the link to Cessy's website incorrectly. Here is the proper link to Cessy's website - http://www.travelwithcessy.com/. Please check out Cessy's website for great information about tours to Italy. Cessy is willing to work with you and your clients on great tours to Italy.
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David Gibson
"French Press" (mp3)
from "A Little Somethin'"
(Posi-Tone)

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209 – Tom Ogg Talks About Growing Your Travel Business

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:51:31 PDT

Podcast Number 209

Tom Ogg joins Barry and Lorene to talk about how travel agents can grow their business. Tom offers a valuable resources for the travel agent at his travel agent community website www.hbtacommunity.com. Tom compares the HbtaCommunity to the proverbial water cooler where travel agents can hang out and share ideas, problems and successes. The community has over 3,000 members and is free to join. However, you must be an active travel agent to participate.

Tom has co-authored a book, "Marketing and Sales Prescriptions for Today's Economy and Beyond." Tom says this is a great book for when you are out of marketing ideas and you need to kick start your business. You can find the book at the HbtaCommunity website.

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Dena DeRose
"When Lights Are Low" (mp3)
from "Live at Jazz Standard Volume Two"
(MAXJAZZ)

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208 - Women and Italy, A Great Combination for Travel and Commissions

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:53:29 PDT

Podcast Number 208

Cessy Meacham joins the show to talk about her tours to Italy for women. Cessy's tours focus on areas of Italy of particular interest for women - such as shopping. You can book your clients on Cessy's tours and she shares the commissions with you.

Plus, Cessy makes an offer to you, one of the most generous offers ever made on this show. Listen in and learn more and learn more about Cessy's tours at www.travelwithcessy.com.

Travel News

Vacation twittering lets thieves know you are not home.

CLIA's "You Deserve a Vacation" campaign

Learn, enjoy, produce and prosper!

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The music in this show can be found at www.garageband.com. The song played in the show is "Bay Light Lullaby" by the band The Gregory Morris Group.

207 - Protecting Your Valuable Time and Locking in Commissions

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:33:31 PDT

Podcast Number 207

Your time is valuable as a travel professional. A "Plan to Go" agreement will separate serious clients from those who are shopping and using your expertise but not giving you their business. Barry and Lorene discuss the "Plan to Go" agreement described by author Tom Ogg in the Travel Trade magazine. Barry points out a couple of caveats not discussed in the article you may consider before using a "Plan to Go" agreement.

Visit Tom Ogg's home based travel agent community at www.hbtacommunity.com.

Travel News
Travel Protection - Caution
Apple Vacation's "Ask an Agent" program
Five ways to survive summer travel season

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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

The music in this show can be found at GarageBand.com. The song played in the show is "Salt of the Sea" by the band Switchyard.

206 - Another Great Maui Resort For Your Clients - The Fairmont Kea Lani

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:19 PDT

Podcast Number 206

The Fairmont Kea Lani on the island of Maui is a place where your clients will experience romantic beach side sunsets and top notch customer service. Lorene and I talk with June Nozoe and Erin Frank about this fabulous resort. Your clients will love you for sending them to the Fairmont Kea Lani and you will be rewarded with points for your stay at the Fairmont Resorts through the Fairmont Famous program for travel agents.

Learn, enjoy, produce and prosper!

Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.
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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

The music in this show can be found at Faith Ako's Website. The music is available on Amazon.com and through Itunes. The song played on the show is "Maui Sunset."

205 - Learn About a Great Property in Hawaii Your Clients Will Love

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:01:00 PDT

Podcast Number 205

On a recent trip to Hawaii, Lorene stayed at the Westin Villas at Kanapali. Lorene fell in love with the property and decided she must have someone from the Villas as a guest on the show. Meghan Silva, the sales manager at Westin Villas at Kanapali, joins us in the co-hosted segment to talk about this beautiful property. Listen to the show and learn why your clients will love you for setting them up with a stay at the Westin Villas at Kanapali.

Travel agents can learn more at Starwood Hawaii travel agent site.

Travel News

Disney's Piggy Bank

Carnival resumes stops in Mexico

Airline fares not falling

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204 - Holland America Line Fam Trips and Education Opportunities

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:54:01 PDT

Podcast Number 204

Learn about taking advantage of top of the line familiarization (fam) trips and training offered by the Holland America cruise lines. We talk with Rene Spatz the sales development manager for Holland America. Renee describes the fam trips and training you can take advantage of to boost your expertise and sales skills when offering your clients vacations they will love. We discuss group cruise opportunities that will boost your bottom line and bring you referrels. Listen in, you don't want to miss this show.

Travel News

Hotel reviews simplified at Raveable.com

Learn, enjoy, produce and prosper!

Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.
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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Stephanie Cooke
"I Thank You" (mp3)
from "I Thank You 2009"
(King Street Sounds)

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203 - All Things Hawaiian

barry@hometravelagent.net (Barry R. Kantz) — Sun, 03 May 2009 17:40:55 PDT

Podcast Number 203

Lorene returns from Hawaii and we discuss some of Lorene's favorite Hawaiian things. Barry suggests some changes to the Home Based Travel Agent show and seeks listener's opinions about the potential changes.

Links

Now is the time to book your trip to Mexico

Travel Resources on Twitter

Learn, enjoy, produce and prosper!

Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.
Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you!
Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Cohen
"Rolling in Your Waves" (mp3)
from "Newsuperheros Fan Club Singles #2 - EP"
(Newsuperheros Music)

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