Travel Agent Academy offers numerous specialists courses designed to equip agents with the knowledge and tools they need to become a booking pro, including many destination-specific programs. While COVID-19 restrictions and added requirements for visitors continue to hamper travel, there's never been a better time for agents to expand their expertise, start appealing to more potential clients and begin taking advantage of the benefits of being a destination specialist. Here are some of the most in-demand places agents can learn to sell through Travel Agent Academy right now.

Becoming an Aruba Certified Expert is a breeze with Travel Agent Academy's ACE Program, which dives into the island's many unique selling points. Upon completion, agents will be well-equipped to guide their clients on their dream Caribbean getaway. The program even features an entire module dedicated to romance.

The Bahamas might sell itself but advisors completing the newly-expanded Bahamas Specialist Program are guaranteed to deliver a higher level of satisfaction to their clients as they'll learn to select the right island, venue and experience as well as gain invaluable insights they can use to plan the perfect event, including destination weddings and honeymoons.

Few domestic destinations are as in demand as the Sunshine State and selling more travel to Florida starts with completing Travel Agent Academy's six unique courses, including the Greater Fort Lauderdale Specialist Program; St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra Specialist Program; Tampa Bay Specialist Program; Sarasota Specialist Program; The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Specialist Program and Greater Miami and the Beaches Specialist Program. Agents can learn all about what sets these coveted places apart and acquire the tools to craft the perfect Florida vacation for each and every client.

Elsewhere in the U.S., Hawaii is a bucket-list destination for many travelers, and therefore, agents stand to benefit by expanding their knowledge when it comes to these beloved islands. The Hawaii Destination Specialist Program is a great starting point as it will immerse users into all Hawaii has to offer and provide them with helpful sales tools along the way.

The Jamaica Travel Specialist Program includes a general course that explores some of the destination's most popular attractions, resort areas and the wide range of accommodations available as well as how to personalize clients' experiences based on their special interests and travel styles. Agents who complete the general course can also participate in a special weddings and honeymoons course. After completion, One Love Rewards will keep agents informed about special promotional offers, product updates and important information on new attractions and events. They'll also gain access to alerts about special offers, including fam tours organized just for program graduates.

Available to North American and South American travel agents, the Japan Travel Specialist E-Learning Program includes a three-chapter general course and an advanced master's course. Agents who complete both will not only learn all about the unique culture, attractions and experiences that await visitors to Japan but also gain the resources needed to effectively map out their clients' dream vacations.

The Korea Travel Specialist program from Travel Agent Academy will educate agents on how to match each client with their ideal Korean vacation, breaking down vital information regarding transportation and accommodations as well as travel tips they can pass on to their clients. The course also explores more than a half-dozen diverse destinations including Seoul, Gangwon-do, Busan, Jeju, Gyeongju, Daegu and Jeonju, highlighting top attractions and experiences in each.

Travel Agent Academy offers a pair of courses designed to help agents improve their Mexico sales, including Baja California Sur and Los Cabos. The former delves into the cuisine, cultural and historical sites and nearby natural attractions of each town throughout Baja Sur and which to recommend for families, couples, adventure seekers and other types of travelers. Agents will also learn how to suggest the right itineraries for both first-time and returning guests. Meanwhile, the Los Cabos course zeroes in on the most popular spot in Baja Sur, helping agents become experts on the fastest growing beach destination in Mexico.

A Caribbean destination that doesn't require a passport for Americans is a rarity and that makes Puerto Rico one of the most coveted island vacations. Becoming a certified Puerto Rico Travel Expert opens the door to the advanced master's course that will ensure agents are not only well-versed in the destination's diverse offerings but more than capable of pointing their clients in the right direction each and every time.