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America's Vacation Center Wins 2007 Partner of the Year Award From Royal Caribbean International

Chosen as 'Partner of the Year: Revenue Increase Year over Year' by sales team

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20, 2007 — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced it has been chosen as the prestigious 2007 "Partner of the Year: Revenue Increase Year over Year" by Royal Caribbean International.

AVC (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is known throughout the industry for its reputable network of travel professionals, exclusive discounts and free amenities for consumers, along with its affiliation with American Express. Royal Caribbean International's executive sales leadership team nominated and selected AVC for this award out of its 25,000+ worldwide partners based on AVC's rapid growth in 2007.

"AVC is humbled to receive this distinguished award from Royal Caribbean," said Van Anderson, Co-President of AVC. "This award signifies Royal Caribbean's continued support for their travel agency partners, and we are honored to be recognized for our sales growth, elite network of Independent Affiliates, patent-pending cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled customer service."

This award marks another milestone for the company, which also received the "Travel Agents of the Year" award from Travel Trade magazine in 2007; "Best Agency Success Story" Trendsetter Award from TravelAge West magazine in 2007; Members of "Club 33: The 33 Most Influential People in Travel" from Travel Weekly magazine in 2007; and "Travel Agency of the Year" from Royal Caribbean International, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line in 2006.

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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