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America's Vacation Center Named Best Online Travel Agency by MSC Cruises USA

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2009 — America's Vacation Center, one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that MSC Cruises USA has named the company "Best Online Travel Agency" for its continued expansion and success in 2008.

"America's Vacation Center has built a remarkable travel agency stemming from a business model based on integrity, professionalism, groundbreaking technology, and advanced marketing initiatives," said Rick Sasso, President and CEO of MSC Cruises USA. "The company is extremely deserving of the Best Online Travel Agency award and we look forward to further developing our partnership with them."

America's Vacation Center (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) has a long-standing reputation in the travel industry for being one of the top-producing travel agencies worldwide. The company has been a part of the American Express Travel Representative Network for over 20 years and is supported by an elite network of home-based, independently owned and operated affiliates.

"We are honored to be recognized by a company with such a distinguished reputation and exceptional product," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of America's Vacation Center. "We admire MSC Cruises' passion for the travel agency distribution channel, and we are excited to build upon our already strong reputation as a leading travel agency through our professional network of Independent Affiliates and commitment to providing superior service to our customers."

America's Vacation Center has recently received notable accolades in the travel industry, including being named "Travel Agency of the Year" by Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Lines – an accomplishment no other travel agency has ever achieved.

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:

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 is deeply committed to integrity, quality service, and success in every aspect of professionally planning vacations and cruises. America's Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America, Insight Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, America's Vacation Center provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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Contact:

Ashley Wolf
Manager of Corporate Communications
America's Vacation Center
(305) 600-4529 x267
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