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Andy & Louise Holmes, Owners/Managers Worldwide Cruise Headquarters |
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Mr. Holmes grew up in the mountains of Maine in the most westerly town in the state, Fryeburg, known for fairs and mountains- not oceans and ships. For many years he, and his father before, him owned and operated Camp Ettowah there. Andy devoted the first 35 years of his working life to educating young people- principally as the Headmaster of four well known East Coast Private Schools.
During his “school” years he also got bitten by the travel bug and in 1965 he founded Saco Valley Travel in Fryeburg and North Conway, New Hampshire as an investment, and more specifically, as a hobby.
After Saco Valley came Academy Travel then Harbor Travel in Boothbay Harbor, and, since 1999, Worldwide Cruise Headquarters. Along life’s voyage he became smitten by the sea as well, this led to a U S Coast Guard Ships Captains’ license (more important than his PhD) and an almost fixated love of the cruise industry. He became one of the first five Master Cruise Counselors in the State of Maine as trained and accredited by the Cruise Lines International Association.
Andy and his wife Louise, who is also a licensed Ships Captain (and an ACC - Accredited Cruise Counselor), have sailed on over 100 modern cruise voyages in the last twenty years. They have done walk-on visits of another 25 ships. They were honored in 2000 to be invited aboard the Maiden Voyage of the Holland America vessel AMSTERDAM and in February 2006 were guests aboard the NOORDAM when she docked in Boston after her delivery voyage from construction in Europe. They sailed aboard the maiden voyages of both the Royal Caribbean FREEDOM OF THE SEAS, and the LIBERTY OF THE SEAS. Most recently, in November of 2009 Andy and Louise sailed on the pre- inaugural cruise of Royal Caribbean’s OASIS OF THE SEAS.
The Holmes strongly feel that knowledge of product is vital for responsible service to their clients. They regularly participate in continuing education classes and product-specific training. Their recent cruises include 7 Transatlantic passages, a Mediterranean transit, Alaska and, of course, frequent Caribbean visits. Practice makes perfect---you can’t sell unless you believe!
Personal knowledge and experience are the qualifications that clients trust the most in seeking advice on selecting their cruising experiences. Andy and Louise, and the rest of the WWCH team are probably the best qualified cruise counselors in the Stat of Maine, and across the United States! They delight in sharing their experiences with you.
In the old time tradition of travel agency operation, there is never a charge for their cruise industry services!
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Proud to be a member of ASTA - The American Society of Travel Agents - Your symbol of honesty and quality - |
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Worldwide Cruise Headquarters The Only Name You Need To Remember For Your Travel Needs! |
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Contact Andy & Louise: |
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36 Cod Cove Farm Rd. Edgecomb, Maine 04556
Telephone: (207) 882-5525 Fax: (207) 882-6922
Email: cruises@gwi.net
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Worldwide Cruise Headquarters is comprised of 12 agents located in 6 states and the Dominican Republic. Contact one of our personal cruise consultants to plan your next cruise vacation.
Cruising—Affordable Vacations, a Lifetime of Memories ! |
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