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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
We just toured the Regatta and it was a wonderful day. First, we were sent to the Horizon Lounge which is on Deck 10. It’s absolutely the most beautiful and comfortable Observation Lounge ever! Sofas and chairs have large colorful pillows, sheer drapes adorn the windows and there is a combo and dance floor.
The specialty restaurants, Toscana and Polo Grill are on the same deck and they both offer their own bar area and luxurious seating with fabulous menus….no extra charge of course. In between the restaurants is the largest library I’ve seen on any size ship and also the most inviting. It was like an English Manor drawing room, with bookcases and books piled upon tables, a central fireplace with sofas and love seats, again with comfy pillows propped everywhere…wanted to stay there,
The Lobby area is stunning with its double staircase in wrought iron and gold, carpeted in red and black. Surrounding the area are oversized chairs and sofas inviting you to sit and chat. When you ascend the grand staircase, feeling as if you’re in “Gone With the Wind”, you enter the Upper Hall which has boutiques, a beautiful Grand Bar and a very inviting Martini’s Bar and a very small casino. Forward is the lounge which also has a dance floor. There is a wonderful feel of casual elegance all over the ship. Aft is the Grand Dining Room which is also lovely and we enjoyed a multi course delicious lunch with white glove service. The cuisine on Oceania Cruises is considered one of the very best at sea.
I would certainly wholeheartedly recommend Oceania to all but the under 40 set as there are not a lot of different venues as offered by the larger ships.
Oceania Cruises runs wonderful promotions throughout the year including 2 for 1 rates, free airfare and more. Call us at 800-942-3301 for more details on the latest Oceania Cruise deals.
Written by: Laura Unger
laura@atlastravelweb.com
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
 Celebrity Solstice Cruise deals are here! Planning to take a Caribbean cruise? Celebrity cruises has prices too good to pass up.
Hot stone massages. Chilled towels. Poolside sorbets. No other cruise line gives you more ways to chill in the Caribbean than Celebrity. Sail the world’s finest ships to a variety of island destinations – it’s the best Caribbean vacation you can have.
Depart Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or San Juan from 4 to 14 Nights and experience the secluded coves of St. Lucia; stunning waterfalls in Grenada; and picture-perfect views in St. Kitts. Onboard, discover paradise with our thoughtful design, exceptional service, and outstanding amenities, including our most celebrated ship Celebrity SolsticeSM sailing the Caribbean year round on 7 Night Eastern and Western itineraries.
Featured Celebrity Cruise Deal:
7-Night Cruises onboard the Celebrity Solstice:
Eastern Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort Lauderdale,
April 18, May 2, 16, 30; June 13, 27; July 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sept 5 & 19th
Western Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cozumel Mexico, Costa Maya, Roatan, Honduras, Fort Lauderdale
April 25, May 9, 23; June 6, 20th, July 4, 18; Aug 1, 15, 29; Sept 12, 26
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Book by March 7th and receive a $50 shipboard credit
Other great Celebrity Cruise deals: 5-Night Western Caribbean onboard the Celebrity Century from $349 pp Feb-April; 7 Night Southern Caribbean Feb-April 10 from $449 pp; 10-11 Night Southern Caribbean from $749 pp
*All rates are per person, double occupancy and include port charges. Government taxes and fees are additional. Limited Availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates in April & May. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this ad. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply. Additional discounts may be available for groups of eight or more cabins.
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
 3 ways to save on 2010 Canada & New England
and Summer Caribbean vacation
This amazing Princess Cruise Deal runs this Wednesday-Friday only! |
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Fares from $75 per day
• 7-day Caribbean voyages starting at $449*
• 9-day Caribbean voyages starting at $749*
• 10-day Canada & New England cruises from just $1,199*
• 14-day Canada & New England cruisetours from $1,999* |
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Up to $100 Cash Back per Stateroom**
• Up to $50 on 7- to 9- day sailings
• Up to $100 on 10- to 14-day sailings |
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Free balcony upgrades^
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*7-day Caribbean fare based on Caribbean Princess 5/2/10 departure; 9-day Caribbean fare based on Caribbean Princess 5/18/10 departure; 10-day Canada & New England fare based on Crown Princess 10/7/10 departure; 14-day Canada & New England cruisetour fare based on cruisetour 1, Caribbean Princess 10/9/10 departure. Fares for other dates may vary. Summer Caribbean sailings refer to Caribbean sailings between May and September 2010. Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Fares may remain at discounted level after this promotion. Government fees and taxes of up to $165 per person are additional, are subject to change and may be higher for Canadian residents. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is only available to legal residents of the U.S. or Canada who receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Ask about our optional air add-on program. See the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Please reference promotion code: R3F.
**Up to $100 USD Cash Back per stateroom refers to an onboard credit, applies to select summer 2010 sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between February 17-19, 2010. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Prior to disembarkation, please visit the Passenger Services Desk onboard to redeem any unused onboard credit. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law.
^Free Balcony Upgrades refer to reserving a Balcony stateroom for the price of an Oceanview stateroom. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. See the applicable Princess Cruises’ brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
 Get Ready! Our Two Week Princess Cruise Sale Begins February 10th
Take advantage of the reduced deposit & coupon booklet for most all 2010/2011 published sailings, excluding world cruises and last-minute specials. Offer is combineable with the Princess Balcony Bonanza where you pay the same price for a balcony cabin than you would an ocean view, on hundreds of sailings.
You will receive an ONBOARD COUPON BOOK now valued at $325 per stateroom, plus a REDUCED DEPOSIT of only $100 per person!
Offer is valid for new bookings made and deposited from February 10-24, 2010. Promotion code is CN6.
For the best Princess Cruises offers, shop online for the date and itinerary that best meets your requirements. Our agents are standing by to assist you. Start shopping Princess now on our state of the art cruise Booking System or call a cruise specialist at 800-942-3301.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
 To step aboard the Disney Dream is to be instantly transported to an age of adventure and wonder, where elegance and sophistication mingle with Disney storytelling and whimsy. Inside is an attention to detail one would only expect from Disney. Lavish decorative murals mingle with sparkling fixtures and furnishings. Original paintings, statues and woodwork envelop Guests in a radiant Art Deco ambiance that is both rich and distinctive. And wondrously themed venues—including charming youth activity clubs, resplendent restaurants, intimate lounges and stunning theatre spaces—transport Guests of all ages to faraway places where memory and magic come together.
Today Disney released more details on some of the ship’s venues.
Enhanced Adult only area: Luxuriate in a calming environment in this sparkling-blue pool that is a great place for adults to cool off and mingle with other grownups, while away from the kids. This area will feature a 4 ft. deep main pool and connecting bar. A live, mucical duo will be poolside performing relaxing and soothing music. Poolside massages will be available.
Nemo’s Reef water park: The 1,500-square-foot venue features character figures from the hit film that move and spray water in a variety of unique ways including fountains, sprayers and bubblers. It will be on deck 11 mid-ship and will be surrounded by a glass enclosure. Deck chairs are adjacent to the area so that parents can keep an eye on their children if they’d like.
Goofy Sports Deck: Open to all ages this area will offer miniature golf with 9 interactive holes, sports simulators for soccer, golf, tennis and basketball, as well as a sport court for mini-soccer, volleyball court or basketball.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
 Embrace rich cultural heritage and generous hospitality when you go Cruising Italian Style with Costa Cruises. Linger over a freshly brewed cappuccino or learn how to prepare the perfect pesto in an Italian cooking class. At night, have a ball behind Venetian masks or don a toga and party like the Romans. Or, just linger on deck and savor la dolce vita.
For the first time in over a decade, Costa Cruises will offer a World cruise in 2011 onboard their new ship the Costa Deliziosa. The 100 day voyage departing December 28th, 2011 from Savona, will stop in 37 ports through 5 continents. A World Voyage is not a vacation. It’s a lifetime experience like no other. It’s a journey of thousands of miles and scores of countries-from world capitals teeming with activity to isolated island havens. And it’s a dream come true for destination collectors. You will see the world in all its wonder as you experience the very best cruising has to offer.
The Costa Deliziosa features four restaurants and 11 bars and lounges including a cigar lounge and coffee and chocolate bar. Other amenities include:
Samsara Spa
4D cinema
Playstation 3 consoles in every cabin
3 swiming pools, including a children’s pool
Magrodome with giant screen on the pool deck
18-hole golf simulator & putting green
Formula One Grand Prix simulator
Jogging and roller skating track
Multi-purpose sports court
Shopping
Kids club
Library
For now the Costa Deliziosa will be offering cruises various itineraries including 7 day cruises from Dubai, as well as longer cruises that visit Rome, Alexandria, Lisbon, Vigo, Harwich and Copenhagen out of Savona May through July. The ship then moves to Copenhagen to offer 7 to 14 days cruises of Scandinavia August through mid-September. The Deliziosa then goes back to the Med. in October and November with 8 to 10 day cruises.
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
 The Holland America ms Prinsendam now boasts 22 luxurious new staterooms – that means more verandah sales opportunities for you! Retaining her elegant intimacy, the Prinsendam is able to dock at smaller ports and cruise through channels too small for many premium ships to enter.
The addition of new aft staterooms allowed an expansion of the pool deck with more deck chairs for guests, as well as a new sea-view bar. Sixteen of the new staterooms are deluxe verandahs, while two are slightly smaller verandahs, and four are inside staterooms. Each new stateroom features elegant bathrooms and redesigned closet space. Amenities feature Mariner Dream™ beds, 250-count linens, Elemis spa amenities, flat-panel televisions and DVD players, and much more. While still offering its distinctive intimate cruise experience, guest capacity increases from 793 to 837.
Call 800-942-3301 to take advantage of Holland America’s View and Verandah Sale.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Announcing the Oceania 2010 – 2011 Winter Collection of Sailings
Think it’s too early to plan your Oceania cruise for 2011? Oceania clients know that these ships sell out far in advance. Besides, by booking early you can take advantage of up to $3,000 Price Reduction off 2 for 1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare per guest
 This season enjoy 13 new itineraries and 30 new ports of call.
New for the 2010-2011 Oceania Winter Collection:
Acclaimed Canyon Ranch SpaClub® treatments and cuisine
Free and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water throughout the ship
Voyages to Africa for the first time in the history of Oceania Cruises
All-New itineraries in South America
Enchanted Africa
Istanbul to Cape Town | November 11, 2010 | 30 Days onboard Nautica
Amazon Adventure
Miami to Miami | November 27, 2010 | 24 Days onboard Regatta
Safaris, Sands and Splendors
Cape Town to Singapore| December 11, 2010 | 35 Days onboard Nautica
Samba Serenade
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires | December 21, 2010 | 12 Days onboard Insignia
Sun-Splashed Holiday
Miami to Miami| December 21, 2010 | 12 Days onboard Regatta
Samba Serenade
Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro | January 2, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Insignia
Islands in the Sun
Miami to Miami | January 2, 2011 | 10 Days onboard Regatta
Mayan Mystique
Miami to Miami | January 12, 2011 | 10 Days onboard Regatta
Antarctica and the Fjords
Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso | January 14, 2011 | 22 Days onboard Insignia
Asian Wonders
Singapore to Hong Kong | January 15, 2011 | 15 Days onboard Nautica
Caribbean Pearls
Miami to Miami | January 22, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Regatta
Ancient Jewels
Hong Kong to Bangkok | January 30, 2011 | 16 Days onboard Nautica
Caribbean Pearls
Miami to Miami | February 3, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Regatta
Secrets of South America
Valparaiso to Buenos Aires | February 5, 2011 | 14 Days onboard Insignia
Exquisite Empires
Bangkok to Beijing | February 15, 2011 | 24 Days onboard Nautica
Mayan Mystique
Miami to Miami | February 15, 2011 | 10 Days onboard Regatta
Samba Serenade
Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro | February 19, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Insignia
Caribbean Pearls
Miami to Miami | February 25, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Regatta
Samba Serenade
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires | March 3, 2011 | 12 Days onboard Insignia
Mayan Mystique
Miami to Miami | March 9, 2011 | 10 Days onboard Regatta
Imperial Explorations
Beijing to Hong Kong | March 13, 2011 | 15 Days onboard Nautica
Amazing Explorations
Buenos Aires to Barcelona | March 15, 2011 | 19 Days onboard Insignia
Amazon Adventure
Miami to Miami | March 19, 2011 | 24 Days onboard Regatta
Mysteries of the Far East
Hong Kong to Dubai | March 26, 2011 | 25 Days onboard Nautica
Southern Treasures
Miami to Miami | April 12, 2011 | 14 Days onboard Regatta
Dawn of Civilization
Dubai to Athens | April 20, 2011 | 20 Days onboard Nautica
Passage to Panama
Miami to Los Angeles | April 26, 2011 | 16 Days onboard Regatta
Learn more about the new Oceania Marina
Offer expires March 31, 2010. Special Offer discounts and any applicable amenities are per person based on double occupancy. Any indicated discounts for 3rd and 4th guests and single supplement savings are off applicable rates. All fares listed are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and include Non-Commissionable Fares. Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply. The Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge, if applicable, is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises. All fares and Special Offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2 for 1 Fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares. Full Brochure Fares do not include Prepaid Charges, Optional Facilities and Services Fees, and personal charges, as defined in the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract which may be viewed at www.OceaniaCruises.com. Full Brochure Fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Free Airfare promotion applies to economy, round-trip flights only from select Oceania Cruises U.S. & Canadian gateways and does not include ground transfers. Free Airfare is available only from the following Oceania Cruises Primary Air Gateways: ATL, BOS, ORD, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAX, MIA, JFK, EWR, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SFO, SEA, TPA, YYZ, YVR, IAD. Special Offer Fare includes all surcharges, airline fees and government taxes. Airline imposed baggage charges may apply. Airfare is available from all other U.S. & Canadian gateways at an additional charge. Full Brochure Fares are cruise only. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Guest Ticket Contract. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
 If you live in South Florida, you are sure to have heard the commercials airing on the local channels for Celebration Cruises. Celebration Cruise Line has 1 ship currently sailing out of Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale. The ship will move to it’s new home in the port of Palm Beach on March 2, 2010.
Celebration Cruise Line would be the first multi-day cruises to sail from the Port of Palm Beach since the Palm Beach Princess in 1996. The cruise line will offer 2, 4 and 6 night cruise package in conjunction with the Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort.
The ship was originally built in 1981, and was refurbished in 2009. There are 3 dining rooms onboard (American, Brazilian style steakhouse and buffet and an Italian restaurant) all included in the cruise fare. There is also a specialty restaurant called The Cove which cost $25 pp. There are two pools, a casino, two-story night club, spa, gym and kids clubs.
A typical two-day cruise would leave Port of Palm Beach at 6 p.m. and dock at Grand Bahamas Island the next morning. Passengers would have the day to spend on the island. The ship would depart at 6 p.m. and arrive back in Palm Beach the next day. Four- and six-night packages would include three- and four-night stays at the Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort.
Cabin choices included an “oceanview coach” which has a a porthole window and bunk beds, an oceanview cabin with a picture window and standard queen bed (some also have pull downs to accommodate 4,) a club suite and a deluxe suite.
The 680-foot ship must pass a maneuverability test set for Sunday morning before the deal is finalized, but no problems are anticipated.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
 In a surprising move, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the Epic will sail in the Caribbean in 2010, but rather than sail the Caribbean year round, the ship will head to Europe in May 2011 and spend the season there through October. The ship will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain from May through October 2011. Ports of call include: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain, along with two full days at sea. Fares for Norwegian Epic’s Mediterranean itinerary are from $699 per person. The ship will then return to the Caribbean for 23 seven day cruises from November 5th, 2011 through April 7, 2012.
Bookings for the NCL Epic 2011 and 2012 cruises are open to NCL past passenger on January 27th, 2010, and to the general public the next day.
This is the first time I have scene the trend reverse. With the slower economy, several cruise lines were leaving ships close to home, so this is a good sign that companies are banking on growth in oversees travel. I can report that our company has seen a 45% increase in sales to Europe over past 3 weeks. We attribute much of that to great 2 for 1 airline promotions and aggressive early booking discounts offered by tours operators such as Globus tours, Trafalgar tours and Insight Vacations.
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