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America's Vacation Center Unveils Vacation Explorer(TM) BETA – the Newest Feature to Its Agent Power(TM) Software

Provides Independent Affiliates with a competitive advantage and increased efficiency

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2008 — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the launch of Vacation Explorer(TM) BETA, the latest enhancement to AVC's patent-pending, Web-based software Agent Power(TM), in order to improve the overall AVC customer experience.

Agent Power, an Agency Operating System(TM), integrates everything including access to Live Leads(TM), live inventory, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and dozens of other features, enabling AVC Independent Affiliates to assist more travelers and provide exceptional customer service.

Designed from suggestions by AVC Independent Affiliates, travelers, and preferred suppliers, and rivaling Agent Power's existing Cruise Explorer(TM), Vacation Explorer BETA is a comprehensive application that provides AVC's Independent Affiliates with access to book live inventory with AVC's preferred tour operators and vacation package suppliers.

"At AVC, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service. We are constantly updating and enhancing our Agent Power technology in order to assist our Independent Affiliates in working more efficiently and effectively, and Vacation Explorer BETA is just one more step toward that goal," said Michael Anderson, Vice President of Development of AVC. "We provide our network and customers with the most innovative, cutting-edge technology in the industry, which contributes to AVC Independent Affiliates' success and keeps AVC customers coming back year after year."

With additional applications in store for 2008 with its technology and its leading training, marketing, and sales programs, AVC is projecting continued growth and success in the coming year.

Travelers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center 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, Insight Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld Grand River Cruises, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, AVC provides travelers worldwide with exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service.

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Contact:

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