Caribbean getaways don't get any better than the Guadeloupe Islands, and travel advisors only stand to benefit by mastering this one-of-a-kind destination through Travel Agent Academy's Guadeloupe Islands Specialist course. Located in the Lesser Antilles just south of Montserrat and north of Dominica, the French archipelago is open, easy to get to and loaded with diverse attractions appealing to travelers of all interests. The free Guadeloupe Islands Specialist course offers both a free and fun way to learn more and ultimately put that expertise to work by sending your clients on the Caribbean vacation of their dreams.

Guadeloupe has opened to fully vaccinated visitors, including those from the United States. Travelers must present proof of an accepted vaccination-including Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson-and a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours (PCR) or 48 hours (antigen) of boarding their flight and arriving in the islands. What's more, fully vaccinated visitors from the U.S. will not be subject to quarantine. Flights from the U.S. to Guadeloupe are also resuming this summer with more options returning for the winter season beginning in November.

Becoming an expert on the Guadeloupe Islands is faster and easier than you might think. Travel Agent Academy's Guadeloupe Islands Specialist course is both free and convenient, allowing travel advisors to learn all about this amazing destination and earn their certification to sell it on their own time from the comfort of their home office.

Students will learn about the unique characteristics of Guadeloupe's five major islands, including Grande Terre, Basse Terre, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Desirade as well as how easy they are to access. Offering travelers a slice of France in the sun-kissed Caribbean, the culture-rich destination boasts a slew of preserved attractions and as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Guadeloupe is a can't-miss ecotourism destination, offering your clients a diverse and rewarding experience no matter their passion or interests.

Travel Agent Academy delivers award-winning content in an engaging and interactive fashion with the end goal of helping students retain as much key information as possible. Available at no cost, TAA's courses are the ideal tool to expand your expertise and grow your client list. At the end of the day, travel advisors are travel experts, and becoming a Guadeloupe expert starts with graduating from the Guadeloupe Islands Specialist course.

Des Hotels et Des Iles hotel group offers your clients a handful of exceptional properties, including the first and only five-star hotel in the Guadeloupe Islands in La Toubana Hotel & Spa; an authentic charming and colonial-like house in the south of Basse-Terre in Le Jardin Malanga and the fabulous four-star La Cr��ole Beach Hotel & Spa. The latter hotel is even offering a free four-night stay for two with breakfast included to one lucky travel advisor who graduates this course. Blackout dates apply from December 16, 2021, to March 31, 2022.

Visitors to Guadeloupe will have plenty of other exciting accommodation options as well, including luxe villas, all-inclusive offerings, bungalows and even ecolodges that immerse guests in pristine nature. Travelers can even rent out Airbnbs if they so choose. While options differ, stellar service, gorgeous views and a wide range of amenities are available in bunches.

Course graduates will receive a certificate of graduation as a Guadeloupe Islands Specialist that will give them more confidence and credibility with their clients as well as two continuing education units from The Travel Institute that they can put toward furthering their knowledge and expertise.

To learn more about the Guadeloupe Islands Specialist course or to enroll today, graduate and be entered to win the La Cr��ole Beach Hotel & Spa giveaway, visit Travel Agent Academy.