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Archive for February, 2009
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
 In the past 45 days we have noticed that airlines have finally started to lower their fares. As we blogged earlier this month, British Airways is offering great rates to Europe in conjunction with Cosmos, Globus, Insight and Trafalgar tours. American Airlines has just announced a promotion.
Trying to decide where to go for your next vacation? Now is the time to plan and book a new trip with fares to fun and exciting international destinations starting as low as $75* each way, based on round-trip purchase. Purchase your flight by March 10, 2009, and travel by May 16, 2009, to Europe destinations, and by May 17, 2009, to save on all other international travel! All travel must be complete by May 20, 2009.
FARES ARE EACH WAY, BASED ON A ROUND-TRIP ECONOMY CLASS PURCHASE
Sample fares include:
Los Angeles – Los Cabos, Mexico: $75
Miami – Aruba: $135
Dallas/Fort Worth – Monterrey, Mexico: $142
Miami – St. Croix, U.S.V.I.: $156
New York Kennedy – London Heathrow, England: $196
Los Angeles – London Heathrow, England: $203
New York Kennedy – Brussels, Belgium: $210
Dallas/Fort Worth – Paris Charles de Gaulle, France: $277
Miami – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: $337
Miami – Sao Paulo, Brazil: $337
New York City – Buenos Aires, Argentina: $350
Chicago O’Hare – Shanghai, China: $351
New York Kennedy – Tokyo Narita, Japan: $425
Dallas/Fort Worth – Buenos Aires, Argentina: $497
Visit American Airlines website @ www.AA.com to search fares and read through the booking terms and conditions.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009
 Family vacation packages…Being a kid is a full-time job these days, so why shouldn’t they also get a vacation? We are currently featuring kid-friendly savings and bonuses – ones that lay the groundwork for some serious family fun in incredible locales. Parents and kids will at least agree on one thing – that their vacation was amazing.
In addition to great packages, we are offering one or more extra amenities from our Family Getaways partners including:
- Complimentary family photo
- Complimentary entrance to kids club
- 50% off second room
- Kids 16 and under stay & eat free, maximum two per room
Presented by:
 BOOKING WINDOW: 2/1/09-3/31/09
TRAVEL WINDOW: 5/1/09-12/18/09
Dominican Replublic:
Paradisus Punta Cana: Children under 16 Free
Breezes Puerto Plata: Children under 13 Free, Free Kids Club
Dreams Palm Beach: Free Family Photo
Jamaica:
Beaches Boscobel Resort*: Free Family Photo
Beaches Negril*: Free Family Photo
Beaches Sandy Bay*: Free Family Photo
*All inclusive (all meals, drinks & snacks, unlimited premium brand drinks) hotel taxes & tips, unlimited use of amenities, supervised children activities & more.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gran Melia Puerto Rica: 50% off 2nd room, kids under 16 free
Turks & Caicos
Beaches Turks & Caicos: Free Family Photo; Complimentary Children’s program; All inclusive
Other participating hotels: Paradisus, Grand Melia, Dreams Resorts & Spa & Palace Resorts
Tours operated by Travel Impressions, a subsidiary of American Express. Family Getaways promotion valid for travel 5/1/09-12/18/09 for bookings made 2/1/09-3/31/09. Amenities vary by hotel property. Blackout, weekend, holiday peak season surcharges apply. Promotion is accurate at time of publication and is subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions. Valid for new bookings only. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the publication of this ad.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009
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Summer/Fall 2009
CANADA/NEW ENGLAND
NEW YORK SAMPLER
Complimentary Balcony Upgrades!*
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5 DAYS
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Fourth of July Getaway – Sail roundtrip from New York
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DATE(S)
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Inside Stateroom
Category D8
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Oceanview Stateroom
Category C4
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Premium Balcony
(obstructed view)
Category B6
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Premium Balcony
(sheltered)
Category B4
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Deluxe Balcony
Category A3
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Princess Grill Stateroom
Category P3
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Queens Grill Stateroom
Category Q7
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Jul 1, 2009
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$995
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$1295
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$1295
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$1345
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$1645
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$2995
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$3395
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4 DAYS
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Labor Day Getaway – Sail roundtrip from New York
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DATE(S)
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Inside Stateroom
Category D8
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Oceanview Stateroom
Category C4
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Premium Balcony
(obstructed view)
Category B6
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Premium Balcony
(sheltered)
Category B4
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Deluxe Balcony
Category A3
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Princess Grill Stateroom
Category P3
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Queens Grill Stateroom
Category Q7
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Sep 4, 2009
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$795
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$995
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$995
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$1045
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$1345
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$2595
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$2995
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7 DAYS
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Splendours of Autumn – Sail roundtrip from New York
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DATE(S)
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Inside Stateroom
Category D8
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Oceanview Stateroom
Category C4
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Premium Balcony
(obstructed view)
Category B6
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Premium Balcony
(sheltered)
Category B4
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Deluxe Balcony
Category A3
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Princess Grill Stateroom
Category P3
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Queens Grill Stateroom
Category Q7
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Oct 2, 2009
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$1595
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$1995
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$1995
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$2095
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$2695
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$4995
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$6
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DATE(S)
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Inside Stateroom
Category D8
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Oceanview Stateroom
Category C4
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Premium Balcony
(obstructed view)
Category B6
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Premium Balcony
(sheltered)
Category B4
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Deluxe Balcony
Category A3
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Princess Grill Stateroom
Category P3
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Queens Grill Stateroom
Category Q7
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Oct 29, 2009
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$1295
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$1695
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$1695
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$1795
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$2195
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$3995
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$5
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FARES ARE CRUISE ONLY, NON-AIR, PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, CAPACITY CONTROLLED. OFFER EXCLUDES SELECT CATEGORIES. Complimentary upgrade refers to reserving a Premium Balcony (Category B6 – obstructed view) for the price of an Oceanview stateroom (Category C4). Balcony stateroom may have an obstructed view. Additional stateroom categories may be available at higher fares. This offer applies to lower berth passengers only. Offer may not be combinable with other discounts, promotions, or shipboard credits, and is available to residents of Puerto Rico, U.S. and Canada only. Call for applicable air add-on program |
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
 Holland America is offering special rates for Teachers, Firefighters, EMT’s, Police Officers and Active Military. Ask for PROMO YC
Special rates include itineraries for Alaska, Asia, Europe, Panama Canal, South America, Caribbean and Canada & New England.
Alaska: Inside cabins from $399 pp; Outside from $499; Balcony from $649 pp
Ryndam 5/17/09 5/22/09, 5/24/09, 9/06/09, 9/13/09
Statendam 5/17/09, 5/24/09, 5/31/09, 6/14/09, 6/28/09, 9/6/09
Veendam 5/17/09, 5/24/09, 5/31/09, 6/14/09, 6/28/09, 9/06/09
Canada & New England: Inside cabins from $649 pp; Outside from $749; Balcony from $1499 pp
Maasdam: 7 Day Boston to Montreal & reverse itinerary
5/30/09, 6/6/09, 6/13/09, 6/20/09, 6/27/09, 8/29/09
Caribbean: 7 day Eastern or Western Caribbean – Eurodam or Westerdam
3/21/09, 3/28/09, 3/9/09, 4/12/09
Inside cabins from $499 pp; Outside from $699; Balcony from $999 pp
Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal: 10 day R/T Ft. Lauderdale aboard the Zuiderdam
Inside cabins from $699 pp; Outside from $799; Balcony from $999 pp
Verandah suties from $1,499 pp
Europe:
Noordam 4/29/09 10 day Mediterranean Enchantment R/T Rome
Inside cabins from $999 pp; Outside from $1099; Balcony from $1399 pp
Eurodam 6/02/09 – 10 day Gems of Baltic Rotterdam/Copen.
Inside cabins from $999 pp; Outside from $1099; Balcony from $1399 pp
Noordam 8/17/09 – 10 day Roman Empire
Inside cabins from $999 pp; Outside from $1099; Balcony from $1899 pp
Terms & Conditions:
*Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day, with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd, 4th or 5th guest ). Featured fares are per person, based on double occupancy, cruise only. Fares listed are in U.S. dollars and are for cruise only. Fares are per person, double occupancy in the minimum category and include non-discountable amounts. Fares are based on Promo YC. Taxes are additional and vary according to itinerary. For new bookings only. Offer is not combinable with any promotions. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn or sailing/departure dates may be substituted without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. Must show proof of employment as a teacher by supplying Teacher’s Certification, union card or letter from principal on school letterhead with deposit. Firefighters, EMTs, Police Officers and all branches of active military (including US Coast Guards, Merchant Marines, National Guard & Reservists) must show proof of eligibility by faxing a copy of badge, or official ID. Please black out Social Security number prior to faxing military ID. Must be able to show ID at pier upon request. To be sent via fax to: 206-281-0352 or by mail to Holland America, attn: Res Leads
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
We are pleased to present our new 2009 – 2010 Winter Collection of Sailings  in conjunction with Oceania’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Savings – Up to $1,500 Price Reduction off 2 for 1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare per stateroom, as follows:
- $500 Off per stateroom for cruises 10 days
- $1,000 Off per stateroom for cruises 12-24 days
- $1,500 Off per stateroom for cruises 25 days+
- PLUS: $500 per stateroom shipboard credit
- PLUS: Free Prepaid Gratuities
- 3rd and 4th Guests at 50% Off | Single Supplement is 25%
Route of the Ancient Traders: Istanbul to Singapore
November 10th, 2009 – 40 days Aboard Nautica
Amazon Adventure: Round trip Miami
November 28th, 2009 – 25 days Aboard Regatta
Samba Rhythms: Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
December 10th, 2009 – 12 days Aboard the Insignia
Reverse itinerary on December 22, 2009
Rio to Buenos Aires – February 10, 2010
Southern Cross Holiday: Singapore to Sydney
December 20th, 2009 – 18 day Aboard Nautica
Islands in the Sun: Round trip Miami
December 23, 2009 - 12 days Aboard Regatta
January 4, 2010 – 10 days Aboard the Regatta
South American Splendors: Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso
January 3, 2010 – 19 days Aboard the Insignia
Splendors of Down Under: Auckland to Sydney
January 7, 2010 – 16 day Aboard the Nautica
Coral Seas & Asian Jewels – Sydney to Bangkok
February 8, 2010 – 21 days Aboard Nautica
Passage to Panama – Los Angeles to Miami
February 9, 2010 – 16 day Aboard Regatta
Grand Circle to South America – Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro
February 22, 2010 – 40 day Aboard Insignia
Exquisite Empires – Bangkok to Beijing
March 1, 2010 – 24 Days Aboard Nautica
Caribbean Pearls – Round trip Miami
February 25, 2010 – 12 Days Aboard Regatta
March 9, 2010 – 12 Day Aboard Regatta
Journey to Iberia – Miami to Barcelona
March 21, 2010 – 14 Days Aboard Regatta
Imerial Explorations – Beijing to Hong Kong
March 25, 2010 – 15 Days Aboard Nautica
Vintage Crossing – Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona
April 3, 2010 – 15 days Aboard Nautica
March 21, 2010 – 14 day Aboard Regatta
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
 GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR WILD SIDE AND TAKE YOUR CUBS TO ALASKA FOR ONLY $1,999 for a family of 4!Radiance of the Seas® 7-Night Alaska Southbound/Northbound Departing from vancouver/Seattle June through August 2009 Inside stateroom pricing starting at
$1,999* FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR!
There’s never been a better time to sail and see Alaska.We’re offering an incredible rate for families. For only $1,999 a family of four can sail aside glaciers for one simple summer price, on any of our Alaska cruises during June, July and August! And, for adventurers, receive up to a $200 ONBOARD CREDIT when you book an Alaska cruisetour!* As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also reduced Alaska cruisetour pricing on Radiance of the Seas®! These deals are so great you might just think you’ve struck oil!
Serenade of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier
Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia
Rhapsody of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier
Departing from Seattle,Washington
Onboard credit is up to $200 per cabin! Call for more details.
*Pricing is applicable on all new reservations booked starting February 26, 2009. Applicable for Individual only, not applicable to groups. Prices are based on quad occupancy in interior category N, cruise only and in U.S. dollars. Pricing is applicable for Radiance of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas® & Serenade of the Seas® on all Alaska sailings from June through August 2009. Offer is based on availability and may be withdrawn at anytime without prior notice. $200 onboard credit is in U.S. dollars, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, is not transferable and will expire if not used by 10:00 pm on the last evening of the cruise. Onboard credit is $200 maximum per stateroom; singles paying 200% receive a $200 onboard credit. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Government taxes and fees are additional. ©2009 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 09014168 • 2/25/2009
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
 Ensemble Travel Group members are able to extend to their clients a Stimulus package featuring 16 of the Hottest offers available!
Vacation Therapy Offers begin March 1st, and will include Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, Crystal Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Princess, Cunard & more. Check back soon for more details.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
 CALLING CAPTAIN CIRCLE MEMBERS -
BE AMONG THE FIRST…
Introducing Celebrity Eclipse, the newest addition to Celebrity’s stellar fleet, and the third of the Solstice-class ships. Celebrity Eclipse will satisfy your penchant for luxury with spectacular design and exceptional service, while offering the most affordable way to explore Europe and the Caribbean when she sets sail in 2010.
On March 3rd at 7am EST, Celebrity Cruise Line is opening an early booking window for one week to take Celebrity Eclipse reservations, exclusively for our Captain’s Club members.
The Celebrity Eclipse will be based in Southampton, England, in summer 2010, offering cruises to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
During this private event, you’ll have the ability to reserve your stateroom before Celebrity Eclipse bookings open to the public on March 10th. Exclusive one week booking period for members only. March 3rd through March 9th, 2009. To book your cruise, call us at 800-942-3301
We invite you to read through our blog for a review of the Eclipses’ sister ship, the Celebrity Solstice. We also have over 100 pictures of the ship.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
 Book on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 & save up to $200 per stateroom PLUS receive Best Available Upgrade on most sailings through December 28, 2009.
Private Preview day:
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 for preferred customers.
Carnival Elation: 3 day San Diego
April 23, 2009 Inside from $229; Ocean view $279; Balcony N/A
Carnival Imagination: 3 day Miami
April 24, 2009 Inside from $249; Ocean view $269; Balcony N/A
Carnival Sensation 3 day Pt. Canaveral
Oct. 22, 2009 Inside from $249; Ocean view $269; Balcony N/A
Carnival Sensation 4 day Pt. Canaveral
Sept 20, 2009 Inside from $249; Ocean view $289; Balcony N/A
Carnival Destiny 5 day Miami
Sept 07, 2009 Inside from $329; Ocean view $399; Balcony N/A
Carnival Inspiration 5 day Tampa
Oct 10; Nov 16, 2009 Inside from $329; Ocean view $379; Balcony N/A
Carnival Freedom 6 day Ft. Lauderdale
May 17, 2009 Inside from $449; Ocean view $549; Balcony $679
Carnival Liberty 7 day Miami
Oct 24, 2009 Inside from $479; Ocean view $579; Balcony $729
Carnival Splendour 7 day Long Beach
Nov 08, 2009 Inside from $479; Ocean view $599; Balcony $769
Carnival Freedom 8 day Ft. Lauderdale
May 09, 2009 Inside from $599; Ocean view $749; Balcony $979
Carnival Miracle 8 day Ft. Lauderdale
Oct 19, 2009 Inside from $579; Ocean view $699; Balcony $849
Carnival Dream 16 day Rome
Oct 27, 2009 Inside from $799; Ocean view $1169; Balcony $1499
Terms & Conditions:
Fare code: CP1S. Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Fare code must be requested to receive promotion. No name changes. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Offer is combinable with Fun Select rates only. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Category Restrictions and exclusions apply. Minimum purchase of category 4A is required. Savings based on Fun Select rates. Offer is applicable on select 3 to 16 day sailings thru 12/18/09. Savings up to $30 per person up to $60 per stateroom on select 3 – 4 day Sailings. Savings up to $50 per person up to $100 per stateroom on select 5 day Sailings. Savings up to $100 per person up to $200 per stateroom on select 6 – 8 day sailings. Savings up to $150 per person up to $300 per stateroom on select 12 & 16 day sailings. Best available stateroom upgrades available within like cabin categories (Interior to Interior, Oceanview to Oceanview and Balcony to balcony). Limited ocean view upgrades may be available on select ships. Valid on new individual bookings made between 2/25/09 and 2/26/09. Offer expires at 11:59PM EST on 2/26/09. Other sail dates in range slightly higher. Blackout dates may apply. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Request fare code P1S. Ships’ Registry: Panama & the Bahamas
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
 The very essence of luxury, this is Celebrity Equinox. Shimmering in sophistication from bow to stern, she will exceed your expectations as soon as you step aboard. Delight in your choice of ten exceptional dining venues; relax in spacious and well appointed accommodations; or let the grass between your toes take you out to sea at the unprecedented Lawn Club. With every imaginable comfort, along with Celebrity’s unrivaled guest services, you are bound for greatness no matter your destination.
The ship is expected to be ready early, so they have added an additional sailing prior to the maiden voyage from Southampton to Rome on August 8th, 2009. The ship will sail on July 31, 2009 through the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton. This 8 night cruise will stop in Stavanger, Flam, Geiranger & Oslo, Norway. Inside & ocean view cabins are already sold out. Balconies begin at $1,799 pp and suites at $3,399 pp, based on double occupancy.
The Equinox is the sister ship to the Solstice & will offer the same great features including the Lawn Club, a dedicated area on the top deck of the ship featuring real grass where guests can play croquet, mini-golf or have a picnic. Solstice ship review & ship photos available.
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