AMA Insider Winter 2016 | Page 32

how we’re Different Five ways AMA helps make planning your best getaway a sure thing Our 200 specialized travel counsellors are based in every centre we serve in Alberta. Every one of our counsellors not only has loads of training, but also first-hand experience and expertise in specific destinations. We make it a priority for our travel counsellors to learn about new and interesting places. They’ve truly been there, done that, and can give valuable advice on brionY reDDeKopp navigating both Travel counsellor well-worn and offGrand Prairie the-beaten-path AMA centre experiences. They’re real people who live in your communities and who’ll be with you before, during and after you travel. Plus, they’re always just a phone call away. 32 Book an appointment: Depth, breaDth anD local WINTER 2016 AMA INsIdER our expert travel counsellors are in high demand! so always call ahead to book an appointment. You can also tell them in advance where you want to go, how you want to get there and things you want to do, so they hit the ground running for you. 2 online—with a twist Our new website has been custom built to recognize where you’re from and deliver info and offers that are tailored to you. We have access to the same prices as other major travel websites, but we’ve also negotiated many member- exclusive rates and offers so you get the absolute best value possible. You’ll also find bios detailing the expertise of your local travel counsellors. Best of all, you can book many of our products online, or start there and finish your planning in-centre or over the phone. 3 we’ve got serious clout AMA is part of the CAA federation and connected with AAA in the United States. Together, we use our influence to make sure our member travel offers are as good—and in many cases, better— than our competitors. Our longstanding relationships with travel suppliers means we can negotiate prices and perks you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve even got a Best Price Guarantee for hotel bookings in North America, as well as select vacation packages. guide: Paolo CiPriani/istoCk; laPtoP: rawPixel ltd/istoCk 1