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America's Vacation Center Named Agency of the Year by Brendan

MIAMI, March 18, 2009 — America's Vacation Center, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that Brendan has named the company their first-ever "Agency of the Year" for 2008.

This award is the first of its kind from Brendan, who chose America's Vacation Center (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) as the ideal recipient for this distinction based on the company's exemplary performance selling Brendan vacations and tours to customers worldwide while providing an unparalleled level of customer service.

"Our relationship with America's Vacation Center is extremely rewarding on a number of levels," said Gary Murphy, President of Brendan. "America's Vacation Center is a company that is grounded in integrity, professionalism, customer service, and innovation, and their expertise with selling Brendan vacations is remarkable."

The "Agency of the Year" award was presented to America's Vacation Center Co-President Van Anderson at the company's Vista, Calif. location during a recent visit by Brendan.

"It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of everyone here at America's Vacation Center and our network of Independent Affiliates," said Anderson. "We are continually impressed with Brendan vacations, the service and options that they provide travelers around the globe, and their commitment to the travel professional community."

America's Vacation Center (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) has a long-standing reputation in the travel industry for being one of the top-producing host travel agencies worldwide. The company has been a part of the American Express Travel Representative Network for over 20 years and was recently named "Travel Agency of the Year" by Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Lines – an accomplishment no other travel agency has ever achieved.

Travelers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com. Professional travel agents interested in taking their business to the next level by affiliating with America's Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com.

About America's Vacation Center:

America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center is deeply committed to Integrity and Professionalism(TM), quality service, and success in every aspect of planning vacations and cruises. America's Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America, Insight Vacations, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, America's Vacation Center provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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Contact:

Ashley Wolf
Manager of Corporate Communications
America's Vacation Center
(305) 600-4529 x267
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