Jan. 16, 2012--Travel agents know a thing or two about what cruises to take, and what tour agencies to use. In a recent poll by Travalliance of the 113,000 plus travel agents, these companies were named the best at what they do:

Best Hotel and Resort Chain Overall: Marriott International

Best Domestic Car Rental Company: Enterprise

Best Cruise Line Overall: Royal Caribbean International

Best All-Inclusive Chain: Sandals

Best Cruise Line Premium: Celebrity

Best Cruise Line Luxury: Crystal Cruises

Best Tour Operator/Wholesaler Overall: Travel Impressions

Best Tour Operator/Wholesaler Mexico & Latin America: Apple Vacations

Best Hotel Chain Luxury: Four Seasons

Best U.S. State Tourism Bureau: Florida

Best U.S. City Convention & Visitors Bureau: Las Vegas

Best U.S. Domestic Airline: Southwest Airlines

Best Rail Travel Company: Rail Europe

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