
3 Partner Events at Poinsett Club
Silversea & AmaWaterways, PONANT, and Tauck
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Special Guest Speakers
1. Silversea and AmaWaterways Wine & Cheese | October 3 | 5:00 pm
Luxury Ocean Suites & What Makes River Cruising so Popular
807 East Washington Street
Greenville, SC
5:00 - 6:00pm (wine and cheese) | RSVP
Join us for a glass of wine and a brief introduction from Silversea and AmaWaterways, followed by Q&A session! Meet the reps and learn more about their companies and what makes them unique. This event is good for those new to Silversea and AmaWaterways, as well as those return passengers who would like to hear about their new itineraries and ships and take advantage of the exclusive event promotion.
Silversea Northern Europe
Experience travel that is far more personal on voyages with Silversea. Easily navigate through narrow waterways such as these off of Iceland's East Coast, getting you closer to the places you visit.
AmaWaterways Charms of Mekong
You will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours with a large variety of activities. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Who is Silversea?
Silversea’s small, elegantly-appointed ships are designed for those who delight in discovery and indulge in luxury. All ships feature spacious, ocean-view suites, most with private verandas, and each suite has butler service, regardless of category.
Begin your ultra-luxury cruise as soon as you leave home with Silversea's included private executive transfer service and airfare. Then, once onboard, enjoy the all-inclusive experience with 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment and premium alcoholic beverages, as well as one complimentary shore excursion per port and many other extras.
Whether you want to gaze at icebergs or palm trees, the choice is yours. Silversea ships sail pole-to-pole to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, leaving (almost) no part of coastline uncovered. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
Topics Covered at Event
- The Silversea Difference
- S.A.L.T (Sea and Land Taste)
- Expedition Cruising with Silversea
- Silversea Grand Voyages & World Cruise
Poinsett Club Exclusive Silversea Promotion
Exclusively offered to Young Travel clients that attend the October 3 educational program, Silversea is offering a $500 savings per suite or $250 savings for solo travelers. This is valid on 2024 or 2025 voyages and must be booked by October 17, 2023.
A little bit about AmaWaterways...
Family owned and operated, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 28 custom-designed ships sailing throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and soon South America. Led by three diverse co-owners, the company is renowned for their warm and welcoming crew.
AmaWaterways boasts an intimate setting within their ships with an average of 150 guests. Modern, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, the AmaWaterways fleet includes a stunning Main Lounge with panoramic windows, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck with a walking track and heated outdoor swimming pools, fitness facility, and a 24-hour coffee and tea station. They also have award-winning and locally-sourced cuisine complimented with fine wine, speedy Wi-Fi throughout the ship, onboard entertainment, wellness classes conducted by the Wellness Host, and a daily Sip and Sail cocktail hour each night. To top it off, when you step off the ship you will receive a wide variety of included shore excursions from city tours to wine tastings and more active options, like our hiking and biking tours.
Topics Covered at Event
- What makes river cruising so popular
- AmaWaterways points of distinction
- Destinations
- Current promotions
Poinsett Club AmaWaterways Promotion
Exclusively offered to Young Travel clients that attend the October 3rd educational program, AmaWaterways is offering $100 per person savings. Must be booked and deposit received within 14 days of the October 3 program (Europe and Mekong only).
2. PONANT Wine & Cheese | Unique Destinations | October 10 | 5:00 pm
Luxury Yacht Expeditions
807 East Washington Street
Greenville, SC
5:00 - 6:00pm (wine and cheese) | RSVP
Welcome Yenedi Perez, PONANT business development director, and special guest, Cindy Miller Hopkins, world-renowned photographer, and discover life-changing destinations offering the most memorable vacation experiences.
Let us introduce you to PONANT.
Explore Every Continent on Intimate PONANT Ship Expeditions. Setting the unrivaled standard in luxury expedition cruising for more than 35 years, PONANT knows exactly what it takes to make your voyage the adventure of a lifetime. From the experts who design our luxury cruises to our acclaimed Expedition Team & Smithsonian — everyone from the most accomplished scientists to native cultural experts raised in the communities we visit — we believe passion and expertise are everything.
Topics Covered at Event
Explore to Inspire
- Discover life-changing destinations offering the most memorable vacation experiences
- What to expect on a PONANT cruise
- Hear about Alaska and other unique destinations
- Travel with Cindy Miller Hopkins, a full-time world traveler and wildlife photographer with 25 years experience.
Poinsett Club Ponant Promotion
- $300 per person savings for new PONANT guests
- $200-300 per person onboard credit
- Status match of other cruise lines
3. Tauck Lunch-and-Learn | Nov 1 | 11:30 am
Explore the Possibilities
807 East Washington Street
Greenville, SC
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (lunch) | RSVP
Join Young Travel, a Tauck certified agency, for a complimentary Lunch-and-Learn with national account manager, Scott Peters, of Tauck. Hear about their new destinations, their multi-generational Bridges program, and the 100+ itineraries offered on land, river, and small-ship ocean vessels.
A Closer Look a Tauck
As a family-owned travel company for nearly 98 years, Tauck's values and vision remain true: always do the right thing. Deliver more than what's expected. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 70+ countries, they keep moving forward to find new ways to enhance travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime, Named to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" list for 26 consecutive years. See the world as you've never seen it before.
The Tauck Difference
Tauck understands that a memorable journey is more than just reaching a destination. It's about the moments that warm hearts and minds. Our team is always looking for ways to exceed expectations, whether it's experiencing a breathtaking natural wonder, or discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. We visit every continent on the planet with well over 100 itineraries. Travel can be by land, river cruises or small-ship ocean-going vessels.
Topics Covered at Event
- Reasons why Tauck clients come back to Tauck again and again
- Family owned for 98 years and what this means to our clients
Tauck’s history and product lines, along with a few specific itinerary highlights
- We travel the world -- what really differentiates the Tauck experience, no matter the destination
Sample itinerary for River, Small Ship, Bridges, and a classic departure in North America and Europe.
Poinsett Club Tauck Promotion
Exclusively offered to Young Travel clients that attend the November 1 educational program, receive a complimentary pre or post hotel stay for any Tauck bookings in 2023 or 2024. Must be booked by December 1, 2023. This will apply to either NEW to Tauck clients or repeat guests (who are in attendance).
Hiking in Canada
Peru, Lost City of the Incas
Middle East Camel Ride
Our Young Travel Program Hosts
OUR OWNER, LINDA YOUNG
When I am travelling, you are most likely to find me at an archaeological site in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, England, France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, China, Cambodia, Peru, Norway.... Thus far, I have seen over a hundred sites around the world, and I am delighted to help my clients discover these treasures.
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Young Travel & Cruises can offer complimentary Virtuoso amenities including upgrades, daily breakfast, and $100 food/beverage credits for all Virtuoso properties and can extend benefits including shipboard credits, Virtuoso shore excursions, private drivers, and invitations to private cocktail receptions on many ocean and river sailings.
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