Experience Paradise in Aruba: Beach, Palms & Ocean Await!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the excitement and experiences related to a potential trip to Aruba for Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their thoughts on trip levels, personal experiences, and the appeal of the destination.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses enthusiasm about Aruba's warm climate and beach atmosphere.
  • Several participants inquire about the trip levels available to Canadian consultants compared to those in the US.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their plan to work during maternity leave to earn the trip.
  • Another participant mentions the possibility of cash buyouts instead of taking the trip if it requires warm-weather attire.
  • Some participants discuss the differences in trip announcements and levels between Canadian and US consultants.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about Aruba being offered as a trip destination for US consultants due to past events.
  • Another participant shares their excitement about the Hyatt hotel in Aruba.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the trip levels and destinations for Canadian and US consultants, with no clear consensus on whether Aruba will be included for US consultants.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and expectations related to earning trips, with some discussing the implications of maternity leave on their business activities.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in trip opportunities and those navigating maternity leave while managing their business may find the shared experiences relevant.

heather9892
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its someplace nice and warm
average temp is 28c
and theres a beach, palm trees and the ocean :D



get ur bathing suit bodies ready :eek: for.......




























































ARUBA!!!!!!!!!


pts are the same as they were for paris
good luck everyone
hope to see you there:D
 
Just curious... are Canadian consultants offered just one trip? Meaning, is there just one level to earn a trip? In the US, we have the basic gift certificate level (level one), then 2007 level two was the cruise, level 3 was DC or London and level 4 was either for upper level or extra perks on the DC or London trip. Just wondering...
 
finley1991 said:
Just curious... are Canadian consultants offered just one trip? Meaning, is there just one level to earn a trip? In the US, we have the basic gift certificate level (level one), then 2007 level two was the cruise, level 3 was DC or London and level 4 was either for upper level or extra perks on the DC or London trip. Just wondering...

Colleen - there was some discussion on another thread about the fact that Canadians only have one level -they were wishing there were different levels like here in the States.
 
I couldn't wait 'til tomorrow, Heather!!! That's very exciting!!! :D I guess I'll have to act "surprised" on my call tomorrow....hehe ;)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Colleen - there was some discussion on another thread about the fact that Canadians only have one level -they were wishing there were different levels like here in the States.

Thanks Becky! Totally missed that thread! Off to look for it now! :)
 
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PChefPEI said:
I couldn't wait 'til tomorrow, Heather!!! That's very exciting!!! :D I guess I'll have to act "surprised" on my call tomorrow....hehe ;)


i knew you would look lol

btw first round of drinks are on you :)
 
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finley1991 said:
Just curious... are Canadian consultants offered just one trip? Meaning, is there just one level to earn a trip? In the US, we have the basic gift certificate level (level one), then 2007 level two was the cruise, level 3 was DC or London and level 4 was either for upper level or extra perks on the DC or London trip. Just wondering...

we only have one trip location but
trip for one we can take $700 conference cash
trip for two we can take $1100 gift certificate/cheque


on trip for two we also have option to buy extensions up to 1 week either before or after
and child buy ins as well
but not on trip for one
 
Thanks Heather!
 
heather9892 said:
i knew you would look lol

btw first round of drinks are on you :)

LOL! You bet! I'll even buy the first two rounds!!!! :D
 
I wonder if they will do Aruba as one of the levels for the US consultants....
 
Yahoo!!!!
I couldn't believe it!!! This is great! I'm due to have my baby in February and curently on sick leave from my full time job. But guess what I will be working my ass off during my maternity leave!!! Got 1 year to do it! I need to prove to my family that Pampered Chef is going to send me to my first trip south!!!!

Just one question, has anyone been on maternity leave and worked their business at the same time. Just questionning on how to claim it on my EI. It's kind of confusing for me. If you have any tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Hope to see you all in ARUBA!!! Yahoo!!!!!

Tina Ouellette
New Brunswick, Canada
 
heather9892 said:
its someplace nice and warm
average temp is 28c
and theres a beach, palm trees and the ocean :D

get ur bathing suit bodies ready :eek: for.......

ARUBA!!!!!!!!!

pts are the same as they were for paris
good luck everyone
hope to see you there:D
Ok, Heather...I know you announced this for Canadians, but to be honest, I wasn't sure if I should be excited about 28c weather! :angel: I'm so bad with that kind of stuff. That is awesome though, and all I could think of was "Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you..." that Beach Boy Song from the late 80's. Have fun and happy selling!
 
TinaOuellette said:
Yahoo!!!!
I couldn't believe it!!! This is great! I'm due to have my baby in February and curently on sick leave from my full time job. But guess what I will be working my ass off during my maternity leave!!! Got 1 year to do it! I need to prove to my family that Pampered Chef is going to send me to my first trip south!!!!

Just one question, has anyone been on maternity leave and worked their business at the same time. Just questionning on how to claim it on my EI. It's kind of confusing for me. If you have any tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Hope to see you all in ARUBA!!! Yahoo!!!!!

Tina Ouellette
New Brunswick, Canada

Hey Tina! Hello from PEI! :) To answer your mat leave question...I do believe you have to claim everything. At the time I was on mat leave, I was down as owner for one of our race horses and switched it over to my DH's name, just in case. Didn't want to take any chances! You could call Service Canada and find out for sure, though.

I'm going to Moncton in March for the Spring Training session. Maybe we'll see eachother there! :)
 
We will be staying at the Hyatt, google Hyatt and go to Aruba there is a slide show of 36 pictures. Wow not a shabby joint. I'm in!! The third round is on me...
lorna
 
Okay you guys got me wishing & hoping & fingers/toes crossed that our trip is Aruba too. So I have a few questions, your leadership is with ours in Cinci right? So why did you guys get your trip destination before? I guess I am just trying to find out if our trip has any chance of being Aruba? Let me know what you think!
 
I think theirs is announced early because they have such a different program than in the US. And there will be such a higher percentage of US consultants at Leadership than Canadian consultants - it would confuse much of the crowd to have to explain it.
 
Ann I just would love for it to be Aruba, but I thought the same thing. "US consultants you will be going to blah blah, & canadian consultants you are going to Aruba! I guess I was thinking that they would try linking us more together like same incentive.
 
Christ Follower said:
I wonder if they will do Aruba as one of the levels for the US consultants....
Since the Natalie Holloway case is still quite fresh and painful for many Americans I would be surprised if it was one of our incentives. Personally, I'd take the cash buy-out if I earned it.
 
me too----
 
When (not if) I ever earn a trip, I'm taking the cash buyout if it's someplace that would require a bathing suit or short sleeves. :) The trip is supposed to be enjoyable for everyone, and that would be too much stress for me and too many nightmares for the other travelers.
 
Ann, you are way too hard on yourself! When we earn our trip are you going to make come up there and escort you? Because I'll do it! And I bet there are other cheffers who will help me.....we can call it our "Cheffer Vacation Intervention" LMAO!
 
Christ Follower said:
I wonder if they will do Aruba as one of the levels for the US consultants....

Doubt it............the trips are always different for Canada and US....

Although I wouldn't mind a trip to Aruba......:thumbup:
 
pamperedlinda said:
Ann, you are way too hard on yourself! When we earn our trip are you going to make come up there and escort you? Because I'll do it! And I bet there are other cheffers who will help me.....we can call it our "Cheffer Vacation Intervention" LMAO!


Count me in Linda!:D :D :D
 
I don't find Aruba very exciting either. If it was all inclusive, then sure, but if the rooms are $700 per night, just think how expensive meals and beverages will be.... Europe is exciting with the history and culture. But a caribbean destination is all the same, beach and ocean, but all inclusive is what I would consider a earned vacation. However good Luck to everyone, a trip is still a trip!
 
So what was the Canadian trip incentive for 2007?
 
pamperedlinda said:
Ann, you are way too hard on yourself! When we earn our trip are you going to make come up there and escort you? Because I'll do it! And I bet there are other cheffers who will help me.....we can call it our "Cheffer Vacation Intervention" LMAO!
I did say WHEN I earn a trip!! So there. :p
 
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chefkugler said:
So what was the Canadian trip incentive for 2007?
it was paris
 
AURBA is awsome we stayed at the Play a linda right on the beach a few years ago , we also went there for our honeymoon 17 years ago too.
Yes you do want an all inlusive eating can be expensive but the weather is 85* 365 days a year very little rain beautiful island

That would be a great insentive trip I would work my ass off for that one
 
Firegirl said:
I don't find Aruba very exciting either. If it was all inclusive, then sure, but if the rooms are $700 per night, just think how expensive meals and beverages will be.... Europe is exciting with the history and culture. But a caribbean destination is all the same, beach and ocean, but all inclusive is what I would consider a earned vacation. However good Luck to everyone, a trip is still a trip!


I'm with you....

I won't be earning the trip but if I did I would want to take money instead and go somewhere with a bit of history.

With that said I hope those who do go have a awsome time.
 

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