You only need to send us a fax with your clients requests and/or desires, and we will utilize our resources to ensure those needs are satisfied completely.
All fax request received before 4:00 P.M. EST, are guaranteed same day confirmations. Fax request received overnight or after 4:00, are guaranteed next day response before 12:00 noon.
By utilizing the latest technology in information processing, we are able to monitor and maintain out data centers with the latest information on properties on the Islands. This information is forwarded to you by brochures or flyers.
By utilizing instant color processing and color faxing where available, your clients can have color photographs of the property they are staying. All confirmations are faxed and maybe followed by mail depending of time available.
All commissions are paid immediately upon guest check-out with prepayment, and a maximum of 30 days after guest check-out on others. Our aim is to keep you happy and maintain a favorable relationship.
Our travel packages (brochures) are updated as new properties are added. As new or modified packages are made, these are forwarded to you.
Full guest satisfaction is the key to our industry. By managing each reservation, your clients are assured that their requests and concerns are provided and observed. It also ensures faster processing of commissions to you.
At Advanced Bookings, we have access to:
Listed and Un-Listed Properties:
Properties include Hotels, Condos and Villas, Guest Houses and Apartments.Rent-A-Car Services:
We have many of the Islands Rent-A-Car agencies on our listing. Some of these are also have dive and cruise operations. This combination usually result in considerable savings and benefits to both guests and agents.Tour and Charter Operators:
We can coordinate tours for both individuals and groups with the local tour and charter operators.Dive and Cruise Operations:
Our proximity gives us access to boat and submarine dive operations allowing us to create a more complete package for your clients.Restaurants:
Health Clubs and Gyms:
The World Gym and others.
Other Services:
Because of our location and easy access to these services and information, we can create a more comprehensive package for your clients. And because we are local, you can enjoy savings on long-distance telephone calls and higher commissions.
Caribbean Dreams is a local wholesale destination management and reservation service in the Cayman Islands. This means all the services travel agents would normally book by making long distance calls, can be handled by a local agent. There are two processes: Query and Booking. How Caribbean Dreams Works
The Query Process
First, give us your clients' or your requests by a telephone call (345) 945-4533, by fax (345) 945-4255, or E-mail (peterson@candw.ky). We then respond with answers to your questions plus a list of choices, availability, and net rates. Eg. Request I have a group of 20 persons including 6 children ages 5 - 10 for April 2 - 8, 1996 and need the following services: 1. Hotel Accommodations 2. Airport Transfers Please include the commission structure and applicable taxes. Eg. Response We have provided four properties for your choice: 1. Rankin Inn - Non-Beach/Nr Airport 7 rooms @ US$108.00, Net US$97.20 Free Airport pick-up/drop-off, Free beach shuttle 2. Sleep Inn - 7M Beach 7 rooms @ US$138.00, Net US$124.20 Airport Transfer US$12.00 each way Beach access, Twn 1M, AirPort 1.5M 3. Clarion - Grand Pavilion - 7M Beach 7 rooms @ US$300.00, Net US$270.00 Airport Transfer US$14.00 each way Beach access, Twn 2M, AirPort 3M 4. Ramada Treasure Island 7 rooms @ US$264.00, Net US$237.60 Beach, Twn 1M, Airport 2M All rates include 10% Tax and 10% Grats. Net rates are by ABI. Advise on booking. 1 Night deposit required per room. Indicate if guests want to reserve rent-a-car.Things that Help Us Help You
Arrival and departure dates Number of kids and their ages Type of property preferred, hotel, condo, villa, guesthouse Client needs such as: seclusion, privacy, where the action is, adventure, etc. Type of room rate client is seeking Rooming List Rent-a-car Island tours (usually groups) Type of dive tripsWays Guests Benefit
By reserving some services in advance, such as rent-a-car, cruises, diving, clients can receive better rates. Some agents will provide rent-a-car for the guest at the AirPort if reserved -- saving on transfer fees. They can also receive up to 10% if car is booked along with boat dive/snorkel/dinner cruise.Other Ways YOU Benefit
Savings normally passed directly to clients with advance reservations can be passed unto you. Eg. Book a car for 7 days and gets one day free Book a car for 4 days and a ½ day boat cruise and receive an additional 10% saving on car rate. Additionally: Hotels, condos, dive companies, rental agencies and other services at times offer reduced rates which you may not be aware of at the time. We will pass these savings to you as well. When you make your queries or reservations with us, both list rates and net rates are provided in addition to other savings. You can then pass these savings to you clients if you wish.The Booking Process
You should:
Send us the clients' Names Addresses Arrival and Departure dates Property #, or name Type of car/jeep/minivan(if required) Other services Guarantee for accommodations and/or other servicesWe will provide information:
Confirmation letters (Agent and Client). Airport transfer information Cost breakdown by service Package detail (if booked under a package) Since each property has a different Deposit, Cancellation Penalty and Final Payment policy, we will also provide this information. Please Note: A rooming list is required at least two weeks prior to Final Payment deadlines.
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