Paradise Twice for an Amazing Price

What could be more magical than a Disney Cruise? How about two? Right now, you can enjoy a 3-Night Bahamian Cruise for only $99* per person, double occupancy, when you sail on a 4-Night or 7-Night Cruise this winter.

That’s two cruises for you! Here's how it works...
Book your cruise on a 4-Night or 7-Night Cruise with sail dates of Jan. 31 - March 8, 2009, and March 21-28, 2009. During the first sailing, you will receive a voucher with instructions on how you can sail in the fall for $99* per person.
Starting April 6 through May 30, 2009, book your cruise on a 3-Night Bahamian Cruise for $99* per person. This offer is available most sail dates beginning Aug. 13 through Dec. 17, 2009. At least one person from the original party must travel on the second cruise. Wave bon voyage as you sail away to paradise… again!
To take advantage of this offer, the first cruise must be booked by Dec. 15, 2008.

*At the time of their first sailing, Guests will receive a voucher that will provide them with instructions for booking their three-night cruise. Offer applies to the same stateroom category and number of staterooms as the first cruise. Offer applies to Stateroom Categories 4 - 12 only. Number of staterooms allotted for this offer is limited. Fuel supplement, Government Taxes and Fees and excursions are not included. Fuel supplement is $8 per person per day for the first two Guests in a stateroom and $3 per day for all other Guests in the same stateroom. Rates in US dollars. Other discounts or onboard credits do not apply. Certain restrictions may apply. Offer is non-transferable and subject to change. See Disney Cruise Line® brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions.

A RIU Sale for All Seasons - 5 Nts All-Inclusive from $295*

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**Kid's rate based on travel with full paying passenger and
offered on select departures only; kids must pay air and taxes and fees as
listed below; qualifying ages and maximum number of kids vary by resort. *Prices
are per person based on double occupancy. Advertised prices may not be available
on every date and are valid for new bookings only, not valid on group bookings.
Holiday and weekend surcharges may apply. Prices may vary according to date of
departure, availability and are subject to change. All-inclusive features vary
and are subject to change without notice. Room upgrades, where applicable, are
based upon availability. See web site for hotel rating explanation. Dominican
Republic tourist card ($10) must be paid to local authorities. Prices $15 higher
per booking for passengers requesting original (not faxed or emailed) travel
documents. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Must book by 11/14/08.

7 Day Cruises starting at $249!

Paperless Boarding Pass Pilot

The electronic boarding pass pilot enables passengers to download their boarding pass on their cell phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs). This innovative approach streamlines the customer experience while heightening the ability to detect fraudulent boarding passes. Each paperless boarding pass is displayed as an encrypted two-dimensional bar code along with passenger and flight information. TSA security officers use hand-held scanners to validate the authenticity of the boarding pass at the checkpoint.

Ten airports are piloting this technology: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Logan International Airport (BOS), Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE).

Once the hand-held scanners are deployed nationwide, TSA will also use this technology to track wait times using standardized automated data collected at checkpoints. This development is expected to happen within about a year.

Calling All Pirates to a Special Cruise Event

So, ye are interested in pirates, aye? Then you'll love the swashbuckling adventure awaiting ye as Disney Cruise Line® hosts a special pirate event March 8-12, 2009, onboard the Disney Wonder®.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend Lives On features themed events and entertainment including:

A pre-cruise welcome reception at the Walt Disney World® Resort on Saturday, March 7, 2009.
Exclusive event seminar and private meet-and-greet with actors from the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Scheduled to appear are “pirates” Marty Klebba and Lee Arenberg. (All entertainment is subject to change without notice.)
Special viewing of the three blockbuster films.
First opportunity to pre-purchase open and limited edition pirate-themed merchandise.
Exclusive event gifts
Passengers sailing on the 4-Night Bahamian Cruise can purchase this event for $250* per person (all ages) plus the cost of the cruise.

So, book ye cruise now on a high seas adventure with the wildest crew to ever sack the Spanish Main. Savvy?


*All elements of the event and the package are subject to change without notice. No items in this package may be redeemed for cash and all items (and portions thereof) are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if not used in conjunction with “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend Lives On” experience. New bookings only. Rates in U.S. dollars.

Octoberfest ends Oct 18th

Recharge with Carnival

Free Upgrade(s) on virtually any sailing through December 18th, 2009
Carnival's October Recharge Event continues as we extend our FREE upgrade offer that you will love. This is your chance to plan a perfect escape now and sail later, a well-timed break to look forward to just when they need it the most. And, just for you, we are offering a stress-lowering deal on virtually all of Carnival cruises.
Between October 17th and 31st 2008, book your cruise aboard virtually any "Fun Ship" cruise sailing before December 18, 2009 and you will receive a stateroom upgrade absolutely FREE. To learn more, just go to www.bookccl.com/recharge.
Book by October 31st, 2008. Does not apply to group, promotional and other discounted offers.

Carnival Fantasy Returns to Service with Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Fantasy has resumed sailing from New Orleans following a 28-day dry-dock that added a new water park, an adults-only area, a redesigned main pool and a new Circle C facility for 12- to 14-year-olds. The suites and dining venues were also renovated, and new dining options such as a Mongolian wok and rotisserie were added.

A signature element of Carnival Fantasy’s upgrades is Carnival WaterWorks, an expansive aqua park towering over Verandah Deck. The open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long spiral water slide along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus. Located aft on Promenade Deck is Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat. Serenity offers plush chaise lounges and chairs, oversized umbrellas, and two large whirlpools. Here, guests can sip icy cocktails and frozen drinks or enjoy a light meal or snack from the nearby Lido restaurant. The third element of the top deck upgrades is a totally redesigned resort-style pool located mid-ship on Lido Deck featuring thatched roofing and large faux palm trees. The pool now has oversized umbrellas, comfortable deck chairs and a tiled faux beach encircling the pool’s edge.



The Celebration and Jubilee main dining rooms, as well as the causal poolside Windows on the Sea Bar & Grill, have been renovated with new interiors and updated carpeting, tile work and furniture. Windows on the Sea also features a new Mongolian wok where guests can select meat, vegetables, and noodles and have the dish prepared before their eyes. A rotisserie has been added with roasted chicken, beef and lamb, along with side dishes and accompaniments. A new Circle C facility catering to 12- to 14-year-olds has also been incorporated into Atlantic Deck forward. The center features a high-tech sound and lighting system, plasma-screen TVs displaying movies and music videos, a touch-screen jukebox, and gaming pods with the latest video games and consoles. Cosmetic enhancements were also made to other shipboard areas, including renovated guest corridors and public bathrooms, new décor and technical enhancements to the Electricity dance club, new artwork, and updated furniture and fixtures in many staterooms. Additionally, all of the ship’s 54 suites were remodeled with updated wall coverings, carpeting, tile work and lighting fixtures, as well as new bathrooms. A number of connecting staterooms were incorporated as well.

The 70,000-ton, 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy currently operates four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans. Four-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Cozumel while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays and call at Cozumel and Progreso. Carnival Fantasy will sail from New Orleans through Nov. 5, 2009, then reposition to Mobile, Ala., to operate year-round four- and five-day cruises starting Nov. 16. Carnival Fantasy will be replaced in New Orleans by the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph in November 2009. Carnival is accepting reservations on the Carnival Fantasy’s departures from both New Orleans and Mobile.

Unbelieveable Med Cruise Rates

These are unheard of rates for cruising the Mediterranean. With the nasty exchange rate for Europe, you can cruise and gain the benefit of paying in American dollars. These rates are cheaper than many domestic locations for this fall.

7-Day Western Mediterranean Round-trip Barcelona
NORWEGIAN GEM
Barcelona; Valletta; Naples; Rome (Civitavecchia);
Florence / Pisa (Livorno); Nice (Villefranche), Barcelona
Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9
Inside - $499 | Oceanview - $549 | Balcony - $749 | Suite - $1,099

13-Day Transatlantic Barcelona to New York
NORWEGIAN GEM
Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche); Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Ajaccio; Granada (Malaga); New York City
Nov 16
Inside - $349 | Oceanview - $549 | Balcony - $749 | Suite - $1,749

12-Day Egypt & Greek Isles Athens to Istanbul
NORWEGIAN JADE
Athens (Piraeus); Katakolon; Corfu; Alexandria; Iraklion; Santorini;
Mykonos; Ephesus (Izmir); Istanbul
Oct 25
Inside - $999 | Oceanview – N /A | Balcony - $1,529 | Suite - $1,799

12-Day Classic Mediterranean Istanbul to Barcelona
NORWEGIAN JADE
Istanbul; Ephesus (Izmir); Athens (Piraeus); Dubrovnik; Venice;
Naples; Rome (Civitavecchia); Barcelona
Nov 6
Inside - $689 | Oceanview - $769 | Balcony - $999 | Suite - $1,699

12-Day Spain, Africa, and the Canary Islands Barcelona Round-trip
NORWEGIAN JADE
Barcelona; Granada (Malaga); Casablanca; Agadir; Arricife (Lanzarote); Gran Canaria; Lisbon; Seville (Cadiz); Gibraltar; Palma; Barcelona
Nov 18
Inside – N/A | Oceanview - $1,799 | Balcony - $1,749 | Suite - $1,899

12-Day Eastern Mediterranean Barcelona Round-trip
NORWEGIAN JADE
Barcelona; Rome (Civitavecchia); Athens (Piraeus); Ephesus (Izmir);
Alexandria (Egypt); Valletta; Barcelona
Nov 30
Inside - $499 | Oceanview - $579 | Balcony - $979 | Suite - $1,179

9-Day Canary Islands & Morocco Round-trip Barcelona
NORWEGIAN JADE
Barcelona; Casablanca; Agadir; Gran Canaria; Funchal;
Granada (Malaga); Barcelona
Dec 12
Inside - $699 | Oceanview - $899 | Balcony - $999 | Suite - $1,099

14-Day Eastern Mediterranean Barcelona Round-trip
NORWEGIAN JADE
Barcelona; Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; Alexandria; Rhodes;
Ephesus (Izmir); Athens (Piraeus); Valletta; Barcelona
Dec 21
Inside - $1,699 | Oceanview - $2,199 | Balcony - $2,799 | Suite - $3,299

For Reservations and Information Call!
1-866-932-1614

Rates are based on availability,. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and are per person, based on double occupancy and may fluctuate based on sail date and category from what is listed above. Government taxes, fees, and fuel supplement are additional. Onboard service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your onboard account, and are subject to your discretion. Other restrictions apply.

This season, you can save hundreds on your next trip to Hawaii with a variety of exclusive Hawaii travel packages.

This is your chance to discover the natural wonders of Kauai, witness big wave season on Oahu's North Shore, replenish your spirit on a whale watching tour in Maui, or explore an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island. With many available packages priced lower than in 2007, there's never been a better time to experience Hawaii's six unique islands.

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Costa Offers Kids-Sail-Free on Winter Caribbean Cruises

Costa is letting kids sail for free when traveling with their parents in the Caribbean this winter. This offer is available on 12 sailings -- including Christmas and New Year’s -- aboard the Costa Fortuna, which departs from Fort Lauderdale on alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean routes each Sunday. Fares for parents begin at $669 per person. Costa features a children’s program, or “Squok Club,” structured to accommodate younger guests from a variety of backgrounds. Squok is the plush mascot of the club, a mix of dolphin and shark. The 105,000-ton Costa Fortuna has a double-occupancy capacity of 2,720, 11 bars, four restaurants, a theater extending over three floors, three swimming pools, a casino, disco, ballroom and a gym. For more information, call us at 1-866-932-1614.

Disney Cruise Line is going to Europe in 2010

Disney Cruise Line® will reposition one of its ships to Europe for an unprecedented five-month season of Northern European and Mediterranean cruises in 2010.

For the first time, the Disney Magic® will set sail on a 12-night Northern European Capitals cruise, allowing you to experience breathtaking fjords, enchanting Scandinavian ports and St. Petersburg, Russia. The ship's return to the Mediterranean includes three new ports of call plus popular destinations in Italy, France and Spain. Bookings open on October 18. Call us today for the best prices before these exciting new Disney options sell out.

Cruising for $25 per day!

3- and 4-day Bahamas cruises from Miami starting from $99* when you book by October 19.

Right now, book an NCL Bahamas cruise aboard Norwegian Sky sailing between October 17 and December 26 and you'll get:

• Up to a 4-category upgrade*
• 3- and 4-day Bahamas sailings starting from $99* (that's only $25 a day)
• 3rd and 4th guests starting from $49 per person*

Don't miss out on this chance to sail aboard Norwegian Sky, the youngest ship sailing to the Bahamas from Miami. An offer this good won't last long.

Offer ends October 19.


*Prices are shown in U.S. Dollars. Offer applies to select sailing(s). Fares are cruise only, per person and based on double occupancy. Up to 4-category upgrade applies to Oceanview staterooms. 3rd and 4th guest special rate applies to guests within the same stateroom. Offer is for new individual reservations booked within the booking window. Upgrade offer applicable within the same category and apply as follows: Inside to Inside/Oceanview to Oceanview/Balcony to Balcony. Categories not combinable with upgrades: N, M, L, HH, H, BE, BA, Penthouses & Owner's Suites. Government taxes and fees are additional. On-board service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your on-board account. Guests, who cancel and rebook, must accept this promotion's terms and conditions. Cancellation Fees for cruise, air, land and other charges will follow NCL schedule listed in the brochure, website and it includes different schedules for Suites and Villas. Cancellation/Penalties also apply based on the Booking/Sailing date; therefore, NCL strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Protection on all bookings. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Add $11.00 fuel supplement per person per cruise day for the first two guests per cabin and $5.00 fuel supplement for each additional guest per cruise day to Cruise Fare Price. The fuel supplement is additional revenue to NCL. For example, Advertised Cruise Fare Price for 7-Day Eastern Caribbean is $599.00 per person plus $77.00 (7 days x $11.00 per day) totaling $676.00 per person (double occupancy). Ask your travel agent or go to www.ncl.com for further information. Offers are based on availability, capacity controlled, not combinable with other offers, subject to change or cancellation without notice, and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions apply. NCL is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Ships' Registry: Bahamas and United States of America. ©2008 NCL Corporation.

Relaxing Days at sea

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Our seven day cruise is almost over. We have visited three exotic destinations and now enjoy our two last days at sea. The scenery is awesome! You can see Cabo off in the distance as we enjoy the pool and the water slides. There have been nightly entertainment that will rival Las Vegas and New York. What will you enjoy on your next cruise?

This seven night cruise cost less than $500 per person for my family of four. Contact us to see how easy and affordable it can be for you.

Puerta Vallarta

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The downtown area of Puerta Vallara is a tourist's dream. Lots of shopping for silver, diamonds, and authentic Mexican crafts are available. Fine dining to fun options are also available; who wouldn't like to eat at Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company? The downtown boardwalk also includes the Malecon, local art along the oceanfront.

Mazatlan

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This morning, we are enjoying the beach at Stone Island. This local beach is so relaxing. We are sitting under the cabana at Victor's. The shrimp ceviche is awesome. My son is waiting to ride the ATV which is only $30 per hour. Zoom, zoom!

Lover's Beach

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As we entered the bat Cabo, we see the famous Arches and Lover's Beach. The Arches seperate the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. A colony of sea lions calls this famous beach home. If love is not your thing, Divorce Beach is just around the corner.

NCL Star's pool

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Tyrone Gentry

Mexican Rivera

Today, we started our 7 night cruise aboard Norwegian's Star. This ship is very nice. Come back to our blog and see the destinations that we visit.