Montrose, California, 09/13/11 - During the month of October 2011, Montrose Travel will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agencies for National Cruise Vacation Week, an exciting event designed to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations. Travel agencies across North America will team up with 26 member companies of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to provide consumers with exceptional offers and information on cruise vacations in every part of the world.

National Cruise Vacation Week is the successor to World's Largest Cruise Night, which for the last six years, generated millions of dollars each year in new cruise bookings. Thousands of vacationers took advantage of special value offers and other incentives to cruise. Last year, almost 5,000 agencies participated, generating over 41,000 bookings.

If they choose, area residents can find out all they need to know about cruising and even take advantage of these outstanding opportunities to cruise without leaving the comfort of their own home. Montrose Travel is hosting a "Virtual" National Cruise Vacation Week, where consumers can explore the incredible world of cruising and plan the cruise of their dreams. Montrose Travel has chosen several short videos showcasing the exciting offerings and destinations from participating CLIA member cruise lines.

National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) is the highlight of October's National Cruise Vacation Month- the once-a-year period during which travel agencies across North America sponsor exciting events and promotions all focused on cruising. It is the most enjoyable, satisfying and value-oriented vacation option available in today's marketplace.

Montrose Travel is a member of CLIA, whose 26 member lines represent over 97% of the cruise berths marketed in North America. According to CLIA statistics, the wide majority of travelers - about 85 percent - book cruises through travel agencies, and for good reason: agents excel at finding the perfect cruise to match their clients' vacation needs, lifestyle and budget. CLIA's certified cruise counselors are the cruise industry's premier professionals, providing the best service and value for your vacation dollar.

For more information or to book your cruise vacation, contact Montrose Travel at 1-800-MONTROSE (666-8767) or www.MontroseTravel.com.

ABOUT MONTROSE TRAVEL
Celebrating 55 years in business, Montrose Travel, a family-owned travel management company, has grown from 14 employees in 1990 to more than 150 today and is now firmly established as a Top 50 Travel Management Company and a Top 5 Host Agency nationwide at $125 million. Montrose Travel strives to provide the highest quality services and most complete leisure, corporate travel and group travel management solutions for its customers and home-based travel agents. Growth has been solely out of the reinvestment of profit and positive cash flow. Montrose Travel "will be here tomorrow to back up our promises of today!" Montrose Travel can be reached at 1-800-MONTROSE (666-8767) or by visiting www.MontroseTravel.com. Visit Montrose Travel's Corporate Division at www.MontroseCorporateTravel.com or call 1-800-766-4687. Home-based independent agents may visit www.MTravel.com, email andi@montrosetravel.com, or call 1-800-870-5799. CST#1018299-10