Learn About New Jersey

With its diverse attractions, geography, destinations and people, this state is perfect for those clients wanting to explore the best of the U.S.

The recently launched New Jersey Specialist Travel Agent Academy course gives you a primer on the state’s key selling points – its attractions, arts and culture experiences, beaches, casinos, history, outdoors/ sports adventures, shopping and more.

Helping you create the best possible New Jersey vacations for your clients, this course will offer many insights, including regional highlights, information on transportation and accommodations, and sample trip itineraries serving a wide range of special interests:

Family Fun

New Jersey is loaded with amusement and water parks. There are six zoos and five aquariums located throughout the state. Honoring the second man on the moon, the Buzz Aldrin Astronomical Center lets the public watch the skies through a 26-inch telescope. Or how about a sailing trip on a restored 85-foot oyster-dredging schooner, or an underground mine tour? And, of course, there’s endless beachside fun: New Jersey boasts 130 miles of coastline with white-sand beaches.

Arts and Culture

For those clients interested in the arts and culture, New Jersey has a vast array of art museums and galleries. Dozens of performing arts venues present myriad styles of music, dance and theatrical productions.

High Life

If casino gaming, fine dining and entertainment are tops among your clients’ special interests, Bally’s, Borgata, Caesars, Hard Rock and Tropicana are just some of the megaresort brands in Atlantic City that offer the finest in gambling, headline entertainment, fabulous food and decadent spas. Ethnically diverse New Jersey offers a multi-culinary experience—from small, local spots to gourmet restaurants. Nightlife can be found all over the state in resorts, cafes, saloons, comedy clubs and other hot spots.

History

Those interested in American history will enjoy such attractions as Revolutionary War sites and the WWII Battleship New Jersey—the most decorated battleship in the U.S. Navy. Take a tour of Frank Sinatra’s Hoboken or visit the Borough of Roosevelt, which, in its entirety, is a registered National Historic Site.

Outdoor Adventure

Clients who like to be active while on vacation, particularly in scenic settings, will find an endless list of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing/snowboarding, surfing, birding, hot air ballooning, boating and sailing, and horseback riding.

Visit TravelAgentAcademy.com for more information on Travel Agent Acadamy and becoming a New Jersey specialist.