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America's Vacation Center Honored as Travel Agents of the Year

Travel Trade recognizes Co-Presidents for their outstanding achievements

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2007 — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Travel Trade's readers selected Co-Presidents Brad and Van Anderson as the winners of the 'Travel Agent of the Year' Award.

AVC (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is respected in the travel industry for its elite network of independently owned and operated affiliates, and is one of the top-producing travel agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network. This award marks another milestone for the company, which also received the 'Best Agency Success Story' Trendsetter Award from TravelAge West in June 2007, and was recently recognized as 'Travel Agency of the Year' by Royal Caribbean International, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

Travel Trade readers chose Brad and Van Anderson as the winners of the 'Travel Agent of the Year' award in order to acknowledge the company's accomplishments in regards to its patent-pending technology platform, unparalleled customer service, dedication to professional educational training, extensive support team, and a high quality network of Independent Affiliates.

"America's Vacation Center continues to be a forerunner in the travel industry with its ground-breaking programs, its focus on exceptional customer service, and its network of professional Independent Affiliates," said Nick Verrastro, Editor of Travel Trade. "Brad and Van Anderson are the visionaries of AVC and have driven the company to extraordinary success. They are extremely deserving of this award and we look forward to new innovations launched by the Andersons in the coming years."

Brad and Van Anderson accepted the award on behalf of AVC on Friday, November 30, 2007, at the Travel Trade Leisure Travel Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Travelers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com. Professional travel agents interested in taking their business to the next level by affiliating with America's Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com.

About America's Vacation Center (AVC):

America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center (AVC) is deeply committed to integrity, quality service, and success in every aspect of professionally planning vacations and cruises. AVC is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, AVC provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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Ashley Wolf
PR Manager
America's Vacation Center
760-305-5060 x267
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