Brug for hjælp planlægger din ferie
7 juni, 2011 af admin
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Mit rejsebureau er en uafhængig Travel Center, som er en af de bedste rejse-og cruise agentur i USA, og jeg er stolt af at tilbyde vores produkter og serviceydelser til mine kunder.
Nedenfor er nogle af de forskellige krydstogtskibe og turoperatører, som vi tilbyder og bruger til at give dig mest værdi for pengene og den bedste ferie nogensinde. Mit bureau tilbyder både bekvemmelighed Internet booking for dem der kan lide at gøre sig til en på en planlægning af din ferie.
Du kan klikke på et af linkene nedenfor og tjek penge at spare tilbud, afrejsedato og anmeldelser af krydstogter linjer og ture at se, om det er den rigtige pasform til dig og din familie.
Brug for hjælp til at planlægge en familiefest, eller at særlig jubilæum, Honey Moon eller en hurtig get-a-måde? Giv os en prøve!
Hvis du nogensinde har spørgsmål kan du ringe til mig på 1-360-687-9579, og jeg vil med glæde hjælpe dig med dine rejseplaner.
Capt Bob
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Prinsesse 2 For 1 Cruise afgange
22 Maj 2011 af admin
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Balkon Staterooms På Oceanview priser
22 Maj 2011 af admin
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19 januar 2011 af admin
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NCL at basere 5 skibe i Caribien i 2012 og 2013
5 januar 2011 af admin
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Norwegian Cruise Line bebudet sin Caribien indsættelse for 2012-13 sæsonen med ruter fra Miami, Tampa og New Orleans.
Disse krydstogter gå på salg i dag til den brede offentlighed på 5 januar. For at bestille bedes du ringe til 1-800-308-3077 for at tale med en agent.
I Miami, den 4100-passager Norwegian Epic
Vil fortsætte med skiftevis syv-dages østlige og vestlige Caribien krydstogter afgang på lørdage fra 3 November 2012, at April 13, 2013. De østlige vestindiske krydstogter opfordre St. Maarten, St. Thomas og Nassau. De vestlige Caribien krydstogter stop i Costa Maya og Cozumel, Mexico, og Roatan, Honduras.
Norwegian Jewel
Med Nickelodeon til søs familie programmering sammen med Norwegian Epic, vil også sejle skiftevis syv-dages østlige og vestlige Caribien krydstogter afgår fra Miami om søndagen fra 14 Oktober 2012, til 14. april 2013. De østlige vestindiske krydstogter opfordre Samana, Den Dominikanske Republik, St. Thomas, Tortola og Nassau. De vestlige Caribien krydstogter besøge Great Stirrup Cay, norske private ø i Bahamas, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman og Cozumel.
Norsk søn
Vil sejle 10 - og 11-dages sydlige Caribien krydstogter fra Miami fra 14 okt 2012, til April 10, 2013. Den 10-dages krydstogt opfordrer St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia og St. Maarten. Den 11-dages krydstogt opfordrer Cartagena, Colombia, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten og St. Thomas. Norwegian Sun vil også sejle en syv-dages vestlige Caribien krydstogt fra Port Canaveral den 14. april 2012, med stop i Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, og Great Stirrup Cay.
Norwegian Dawn
I Tampa, vil 2224-passager norske Dawn erstatte Norwegian Star sejlads 23 syv-dages vestlige Caribien krydstogter afgang om søndagen fra 11 november 2012, til April 14, 2013. Skibet vil opfordre Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya og Cozumel.
Norwegian Star
Vil hjemhavn i New Orleans i løbet af vinteren og foråret, tilbyder syv-dages vestlige Caribien krydstogter hver søndag med anløbshavne herunder Costa Maya, Cozumel, Belize City og Roatan.
NCL vil også tilbyde 11 repositionering krydstogter
Lige fra en fire-dages Stillehavet kyst til et 17-dages Panamakanalen fra 15 april-26 oktober, 2012, afgår fra Miami, Tampa, New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver og Quebec. For første gang vil krydstogtsbranchen tilbyde en 16-dages "Colonial America" cruise på norsk Dawn fra Quebec City til Tampa på 26 oktober, 2012, opfordrer Portland, Maine, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Maryland; Norfolk, Va, Charleston, SC, Miami og Key West.
To Heldagssejlture
Desuden vil Norwegian Cruise Lines blive tilbudt fra Miami på Norwegian Jewel den 12 oktober 2012, og fra New York på norsk Gem den 28 september 2012. For mere information, ring 1-800-308-3077 eller besøge www.AvoyaTravel.com .
TravelSmart og Cruises af CaptBob er autoriseret uafhængig partner af Amerikas Vacation Center.
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Dining Valget er dit. Med Freestyle Cruising, rejser dig en verden af spisemuligheder alle i en uge. Fra elegante franske bistroer og italienske trattoriaer til sushi og tapas-barer og meget mere, er der en anden spisestue mulighed for næsten hver nat af dit krydstogt. Med op til 10 forskellige restauranter, hver med en mangfoldig en foranderlig menuen finder du altid præcist hvad du er i humør til. Og der er ingen fast plads har. Forestil restauranter åbent i tidsrummet 5:30 til kl midnat, så du kan vælge fra en tidlig middag før forestillingen eller en senere romantisk middag for jer to. Og selvfølgelig er der altid mulighed for 24-timers roomservice. Du er velkommen til at spise, hvor, hvornår og med hvem du vælger.
Påklædning
Brug hvad du ønsker. Klæd efter dit humør. Det er din ferie. "Resort casual" påklædning er så elegant, som du nogensinde nødt til at komme til middag. Men hvis det er elegance, du drømmer om, vil vi gerne invitere dig til at nyde. Mange af vores restauranter tilbyder formelle muligheder. Hvis du foretrækker mere afslappet kjole, det er fint, også. Hvordan du klæder er op til dig. Service
Du er ved at blive forkælet. Ved at tilføje yderligere besætningsmedlemmer på hvert skib i vores flåde, vi er i stand til at tilbyde ekstraordinær service. Med næsten en besætningsmedlem per kahyt, kan du være sikker på du vil være meget godt taget sig af, når du sejler med os.
Aktiviteter Gøre alt, eller slet ingenting. For dem, der foretrækker at være aktiv, er udstyret med vores nye Life Style Program eventyrlige Landudflugter, kunst auktioner, sundheds-og wellness-programmer, madlavning demonstrationer - Alle former for aktiviteter med henblik på at udfordre dit sind såvel som kroppen. Eller du kan bare slappe af og nyde ikke at have en tidsplan til følge. Vi vælger havnene, men resten af dagen er dit opkald.
SeaDream Indstil til debut i Norske fjorde og afgange Dette år
January 4, 2011 by admin
Filed under Cruises , Travel Blog , Travel News
112 guests 95 Crew 5-Star Service All-Inclusive
SeaDream Yacht Club's 112-guest SeaDream I will make its Baltic and Norwegian fjord debut this year, starting with an 11-night voyage May 28 to June 8 from Hamburg, Germany, to Bergen, Norway. Included on the itinerary is a transit of the Kiel Canal, the villages of Faaborg, Denmark, and Marstrand, Sweden, and eight days sailing the fjords.
SeaDream I will be the first cruise vessel to visit Faaborg on Denmark's island of Fyn (home of Hans Christian Andersen). SeaDream guests will have the opportunity to race historical sailing ships in Faaborg. Additional highlights of this voyage include a call on Lillesand, Norway. Due to the small size of Lillesand, larger cruise vessels do not visit this quaint village. Known for its charming white-painted “Captain's houses” and its maritime history, SeaDream guests will see how Norwegians spend their summers. Skjaergaarden, the tiny islands near Lillesand, have summer homes belonging to Norway's wealthiest.
The cruise concludes in Bergen, Norway, with a beach barbeque on a nearby island. As the calendar approaches June 21, the longest day of the year, the Midnight Sun bathes Norway with nearly 24 hours of light.
Rates start at $7,099 per person plus fees. SeaDream's inclusive pricing includes ocean-view accommodations, gourmet meals, wine with lunch and dinner, open bar with selected premium brands, gratuities, use of mountain bikes and more. For more information, call 800-308-3077 or visit www.AvoyaTravel.com .
Y ou r Personal Vacation Planner: Robert Foster
800-308-3077
AVC Customer Care: 800-788-0970
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SeaDream Yacht Club Overview
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club takes America's Vacation Center customers to the intimate yachting playgrounds, harbors, and ports where large cruise ships simply cannot go – sailing April – November, in Europe and the Mediterranean and November – April in the Caribbean.
SeaDream Yacht Club – It's Yachting, Not Cruising
SeaDream Yacht Club's twin mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. SeaDream Yacht Club ships reflect a passion for style, quality, and casual perfection.
Where does SeaDream Yacht Club Sail?
Pay For Inside kahyt og en balkon Er på os!
January 3, 2011 by admin
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* Priser er USD, per person, dobbeltværelse, cruise-gælder kun for nye detail reservationer kun på udvalgte afgange og kahyt typer for beboerne i USA og Canada. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Tilbud er kapacitet kontrolleret, afhængig af tilgængelighed og restriktioner. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional. MSC Cruises forbeholder sig ret til at videregive enhver brændstoftillæg uden varsel til alle gæster. MSC Cruises forbeholder sig ret til at nægte at ære alle priserne og sejladser, der er fejlagtigt udskrevet eller citeres. Spørg efter "Wave Season" fremme, når booking. Tilbuddet udløber 31 Januar 2011. Skibsregisterstaten: Panama. MSC Cruises
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Travel Smart Travel News
January 1, 2011 by admin
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Travel Smart Travel News
Januar 2011
When it comes to your vacation plans the most important person should be your Travel Planner. An expert travel planner is a person who is well traveled, knowledgeable and trained to meet your travel and vacation needs. Not only will they find you the best value for your travel dollar, they will be the go to person if things go wrong. With new rules and travel restrictions coming out daily, by our government, you need a Travel Agent to keep you informed and safe during your travel. I am proud to announce I have expanded Travel Smart to include America's Vacation Center and American Express to serve you in all your travel need. To view the most up to date information please go to my website: www.CruisesbyCaptBob.com .
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Fishing and Cruising :it can't get better than that .
2010/12/01
Princess Cruises Creates New Alaska Cruise tour Just for Fishing Fans in 2011
14-Day Cruise Vacation Package Includes Excursions to Some of State's Most Famous Fishing Grounds
Battle Ground, Washington (December 1, 2010) — Princess Cruises has introduced a new Alaska cruisetour option just for fishermen (and women) as part of the 2011 season. This new 14-day land/sea vacation includes special excursions just for anglers, with opportunities to cast their lines in some of the state's premiere fishing spots.
Deltagerne på den nye turné kan prøve kræfter med laksefiskeriet i Inside Passage fra Ketchik
en, bundfiskeri efter hellefisk i nærheden af Juneau, og flodfiskeri på to Alaskan floder - den Kenai og Talkeetna - på udflugter fra Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge og Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.
"Fiskeriet er sådan en ikonisk del af Alaska erfaring, at det gav mening at tilbyde en særlig tur, især for dem, der ønsker at fokusere deres tid på sporten," siger Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "Vi omfatter en bred vifte af fiskeoplevelser, så vores passagerer kan få en smagsprøve på den vifte af fiskerimuligheder findes i hele staten."
Den nye fiskeri cruisetour indeholder en syv-dages sejlads Gletsjere cruise gennem Gulf of Alaska byder på naturskønne cruising i Glacier Bay National Park, plus to nætter på Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, to nætter på Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, to nætter på Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge og en nat i Anchorage. Deltagerne vil ikke kun nyde fisketure hele deres ferie, men også naturskønne rejse via Prinsesse Rail og Natural History Tour i Denali National Park.
Fiskeri udflugter omfatter:
Alaska Sportfishing ekspedition (Ketchikan) Deltagerne kan opleve spændingen ved fiskeriet i "Salmon Capital of the World" i de rolige, beskyttede farvande i Inside Passage. Passagererne vil rejse i en stor, opvarmet kabine cruiser og kan teste deres laks sportsfiskeri evner på en fem-timers ekspedition til trold til konge laks, pink laks, kammerat laks, og sølv laks, afhængig af sæsonen.
Helleflynder / Bund Sportfishing Adventure (Juneau) Denne udflugt tager en lille gruppe på en rejse til
erfaring bundfiskeri efter hellefisk, Stillehavs-torsk, pil-tand skrubbe og næsten et dusin arter af rødfisk, afhængig af sæsonen. Den fem-timers erfaring omfatter fiskeri i 180 til 350 meter vand med agn eller plast lokker tæt ved havets bund. Bundfiskeri appellerer til lystfiskere af alle erfaringer niveauer, som fisk er nemme at krog og normalt meget rigelige. Under turen til fiskepladserne, kan deltagerne også få øje på nogle af regionens øvrige dyreliv, bl.a. hvaler og søløver.
Kenai Upper River Sportfishing (Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge) berømt for sit trofæ undermålsfisk, den smukke øverste Kenai River er en af de fineste rekreative områder i Alaska.
Tour deltagerne kan opleve i verdensklasse fiskeri omgivet af blændende bjerglandskab om bord på et ikke-motoriseret drift båd eller flåde. Lystfiskere vil fange enten sockeye laks, Dolly Varden eller regnbueørred, efter sæsonen.
Alaska Sportsfiskeri (Matt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge) Både erfarne og uerfarne fiskeri fans vil nyde at teste deres lykke på Talkeetna floden. Lystfiskere vil rejse med båd til en afsondret fiskested i skyggen af Mt. McKinley, hvor de vil kaste for konge, sølv eller rød laks, regnbueørred, stalling og Dolly Varden, afhængig af sæsonen. En erfaren guide vil styre gruppen til områdets optimale fiskeri huller.
Alle ture Follo
w fangstsæsoner og forskrifter, som fastlægges af Alaska Department of Fish og spil (ADF & G). Fiskekort er ikke inkluderet i den samlede pris, deltagerne kan købe relevante tilladelser på hvert sted eller direkte fra ADF'en & G. Passagererne skal være mindst 12 år for at deltage i cruisetour.
Priserne for de nye fiskerimuligheder cruisetours begynde på $ 3,248 per person baseret på dobbeltværelse.
Yderligere oplysninger om Princess Cruises er tilgængelig via et professionelt rejsebureau på 1-800-308-3077 eller ved at ringe 1-800-PRINCESS, eller ved at besøge selskabets hjemmeside www.princess.com.
Hvis golf er dit spil

Hawaii er spredt med nogle af de bedste og uden tvivl smukke golfbaner i verden. Er, at kurserne kan spilles året rundt, Hawaii er vært for mange golf turneringer hele året. Januar starter 2011 med nogle af de mest fremtrædende turneringer i PGA tour kredsløb.
Det Hyundai Tournament of Champions foregår på Maui 's Kapalua Resort på Plantation Course fra 3 januar - 9 januar, 2011 med et kick-off arrangement den 2. januar 2011. Arrangementet er gratis og åbent for offentligheden. I 2011 turneringen vil indeholde en række nye aktiviteter, der omfatter Hawaii kulturelle aktiviteter og trick skud udstilling, swing analyse og underholdning. A Pro/Celebrity shootout will also feature Hawaii State Junior Golf Association participants. The Hyundai Tournament of Champions features the winners from the prior year's season competing for $5.6 million. Don't miss out on Hawaii's premier sporting event.
For more information on the Hyundai Tournament Championship, please click here .
The Sony Open in Hawaii is a “Friends of Hawaii” Charities event that is the first full field event of the 2011 PGA TOUR. It takes place on the island of Oahu at the Waialae Country Club. Past champions include Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and Jerry Kelly. The event raises money for local Hawaiian charities. Since 1999, over $5 million has been raised. The 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii will be held from January 10 thru January 16, 2011 from 12:00 noon daily.
For more information on the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii, please visit: sonyopeninhawaii.com
On Hawaii's Big Island, the 2011 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour tournament competition among all official money-event champions of the 2009 and 2010 seasons, winners of the majors since 2005 and eight professionals by invitation with 15 or more career victories, including one major, will be held January 18-23, 2011 at the Hualalai Resort. The golf competition will be held on the Hualalai Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and tournament guests will be able to enjoy the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu.
For more information on the 2011 Mitsubishi Electric Championship, please click here .
Huge cruise ship favorites are making a big splash this year!
With tons of at-sea firsts in dining, entertainment, activities, and more, you'll come across endless excitement onboard some of the top big cruise ships of 2010. For an unforgettable cruise vacation to favorite destinations , now's the time to set sail on some of the world's most groundbreaking cruise ships currently at sea!
Onboard a huge cruise ship, you'll encounter many larger-than-life experiences that will make you feel like you're sailing on a magnificent floating resort! Boasting spectacular innovations such as thrilling sky-high waterslides, zip-lines, and more, these record-breaking mega ships offer guests countless options for an amazing cruise vacation.
Royal Caribbean's World's Largest Cruise Ships
On 7-night sailings onboard the Oasis of the Seas and the upcoming Allure of the Seas , you can experience Royal Caribbean's record-breaking twin mega ships. Onboard the largest ships in the world , every day of your cruise vacation will be filled with awe-inspiring adventures! Featuring many at-sea firsts such as an open-air Central Park neighborhood, a spine-tingling zip-line over the ship's Boardwalk, and a breathtaking AquaTheater that showcases high-diving aerial acrobats and spectacular water shows all in front of an ocean backdrop, your sailing will truly be exceptional onboard Royal Caribbean's newest ships . And, with the Allure of the Seas making its debut in December 2010, you can enjoy Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated DreamWorks Animation programming that will feature character parades, 3D movies, and more. With exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 , America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can enjoy the magnificence of Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ships!
Big Splendors with Carnival Cruises
Sail on 7-night Carnival Splendor cruises to experience Carnival Cruises' dazzling huge cruise ship! From the port city of Los Angeles, sail to Mexico while experiencing spectacular mega ship features that will make you feel like you're in a city of your own at sea. From taking a swing at the 9-hole mini-golf course, enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment in the 21,000-square-foot two-level spa and gym facility , relaxing with ocean views in the private Serenity Adult-Only oasis while the kids are having a blast in the 5,500 square-foot children's playroom, and much more, there's something new to do every day onboard the Carnival Splendor ! To chill out under the sun, slide down the three-deck high Twister Waterslide or watch movies, concerts, sporting events, and more in front of the poolside jumbo-sized Seaside Theater screen. And, America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can experience the big splendors of this ship with incredible reduced pricing !
An Epic, Huge Cruise Ship from Norwegian Cruise Line
During 7-night Norwegian Epic sailings , you'll encounter a truly 'epic' huge cruise ship experience! Onboard, choose from up to 21 different dining options that include the Argentinian-inspired Churrascaria, enjoy a day of relaxation at the largest-ever spa at sea , or take a thrilling drop down the 200-foot long Epic Plunge water tube! Also featuring incredible firsts such as an Ice Bar inspired by the original ice hotels in Scandinavia, vibrant entertainment from the Blue Man Group , and unique 'New Wave' accommodations complete with modern curved architecture and domed ceilings, you'll discover many astonishing features onboard this incredible mega ship. With exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $137 on Norwegian Epic sailings, you can experience an unforgettable cruise vacation!
A New Era of Large Ships from Celebrity Cruises
On 7-night Celebrity Cruises Solstice class sailings , you can experience some of Celebrity Cruises newest, largest, and most innovative ships. Exclusive to Celebrity Cruises' Solstice class, you can enjoy a picnic or round of bocce ball on a real half-acre grass lawn at the first-ever Lawn Club . Also featuring the Celebrity Life series of programming, you can taste specialty wines from Celebrity Cruises' sommeliers, learn one of 13 languages during Rosetta Stone courses, witness professionals from the Corning Museum of Glass create incredible pieces of art during the interactive Hot Glass Show , and beyond.
Huge cruise ships have introduced many groundbreaking features in 2010, and now's the time to end this year with a big splash onboard these amazing mega ships. To begin your huge cruise ship vacation, contact your America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Personal Vacation Planner today!
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!
Travel Smart and Cruise By Capt Bob is an Independent Affiliate of Avoya Travel-American Express . An Authorized Independent Affiliate of America's Vacation Center.
Getting the Best Air Fares:
There is a wide variety of air fares available to travelers. This fact sheet will help you choose the one that's best for you.
Be flexible in your travel plans in order to get the lowest fare. The best deals may be limited to travel on certain days of the week (often Tuesday through Thursday, or Friday night through Sunday morning) or particular hours of the day (eg, late-night departures). This applies to each of your flights, not just the first flight in your itinerary. After you get a fare quote, ask the reservations agent if you could save even more by flying a day earlier or later, or by taking a different flight on the same day. Or simply ask the agent what the lowest fare is, and what you need to do to qualify for it.
Discount seats are usually “blacked out” during holiday periods. However, you might be able to get a discount fare if you fly on the holiday itself (eg, New Year's day).
Plan as far ahead as you can. Most airlines set aside only a few seats on many desirable flights at the lower rates. The real best bargains often sell out very quickly. On the other hand, if a particular flight is not selling as well as expected, air carriers sometimes make more discount seats available for a particular flight just before the advance-purchase deadline expires. For example, if the lowest fare has a 21-day advance-purchase requirement but is sold out for most dates, and you can go any time, ask about fare availability on flights 21 or 22 days from when you call.
While planning ahead is a good general rule, if you can bide your time you might encounter a “fare sale.” Many airlines put seats on sale for brief periods several times a year (although you usually can purchase tickets for flights weeks or months after the end of the sale period). It is difficult to predict when these sales will occur, although they often fall during times when people are less likely to buy airline tickets (eg early autumn or right immediately after New Years).
In a large metropolitan area, the fare could depend on which airport you use. For example, if you are going to Southeast Florida and plan to rent a car, it might not make much difference if you fly to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, except for ticket price. Also, a connection (change of planes) or a one-stop flight is sometimes cheaper than a nonstop. Always check on alternate airports and routings when pricing a ticket.
Look into all airlines that serve the market you are interested in, including low-cost carriers that offer low fares. Many times the major carriers will match the fares of a low-cost airline between the same cities; but often this will only be for a certain limited number of seats on each flight. On a low-cost carrier, find out what you get for your money: baggage transfers from one carrier to another, meals, advance seat assignments, etc. Note that small airlines sometimes have only one flight per day in many markets, and they frequently will not reroute you on another airline if your flight is canceled or delayed. In such cases you may have to wait until the next day to fly.
Ask about all restrictions on your fare. Typical requirements for discount fares include purchasing a round-trip ticket, buying the ticket a certain number of days before departure (eg, for many fares, at least 14 or 21 days before you leave), purchasing the ticket within 24 hours of making a reservation, staying over a Saturday night, traveling during a certain time of the year, staying no more than 30 days, and, as discussed below, refund/change restrictions.
Ask about your ability to change or cancel your flight if you need to. Even if you get sick, you cannot assume you will get a refund. In fact, most discount tickets now are non-refundable, but can be applied toward the purchase of other tickets on the same carrier. You must usually pay an administrative charge and any difference between the fares for the old and new flights when you do this.
Consider using a travel agent. Agents usually do not charge a fee (they get a commission from the airline), and they can tell you about “consolidators” and other sources of discounted seats that are not available directly from the airline. However, consolidator seats can have even more severe restrictions than the airlines' own deep-discount fares, particularly if the flight is delayed or canceled. A few travel agents sometimes have access to special deals with a particular airline (either discounts or extra services). If you are flying to a popular foreign destination, or to Las Vegas or Hawaii, ask the travel agent about Public Charters. These charters sometimes offer lower fares, but again with significant restrictions that are spelled out in an operator/participant contract that you should review carefully.
Ask the travel agent if the city where you live or the city where you are going is an airline “hub.” If it is, fares may be higher than for flights to other nearby cities because of reduced competition. Someone who lives at a hub might save money by leaving from another nearby city, even if they end up connecting through the hub to get to their destination.
A number of airlines send e-mail messages every week to receive notification of last-minute fare specials for departures within the next few days. See the airlines' World Wide Web sites for information about these programs, or call their reservations line. For a list of airline web sites, go to http://www.airlines.com (Do not assume that an airline reservation agent or travel agent will be aware of the fares offered to e-mail subscribers.)
Many airlines offer a seniors discount off any fare to travelers over a certain age. In addition, some carriers offer bereavement and emergency illness fares with varying documentation requirements and discounts.
If you are a member of an airline's frequent-flyer program and you are considering buying a promotional or deep-discount fare, ask if that fare will earn frequent-flyer miles.
After you buy your ticket, you may wish to call the airline or travel agent once or twice before departure to confirm your reservations and check the fare. Fares change all the time, and if that same fare goes down before you fly, some airlines will refund the difference. But you have to ask.
American Express Survey Shows Demand Up for Business Travel
Published on: June 29, 2010

American Express Business Travel says its figures show improving demand for business travel, which is giving some pricing power back to suppliers, particularly airlines. Airfare rates are holding steady and business travelers are trickling back to the front of the plane. The hotel sector still lags in pricing power, but demand will continue to better position its rebound, while simultaneously going through a shift in destination trends — signaling the on-going transition and staying power of the “new normal” in business travel.
International airfares increased 3 percent year over year, while domestic fares were up 6 percent. Historically there has been close to an even split of passengers flying businesses class versus economy for international travel. However, during the heart of the recession last year — particularly in the second quarter of 2009 — the percentage of tickets booked in business class hit its lowest rate at 36 percent. As the trend now shows, percentage rates are on the rise, indicating business travelers are moving back to the front of the plane.
American Express said that despite the modest return in business travel, hotel prices are still lagging because unlike the airlines where planes could be grounded to accommodate change in demand, the same cannot be said for a hotel. Because of this, hotel suppliers are lacking pricing power even as travelers return to the road – keeping rates low. But as the recovery continually gains momentum, higher occupancy levels will position suppliers to begin demanding premium pricing again – and buyers should work to cultivate supplier relationships now to mitigate future price increases.
London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai and Amsterdam were the top cities for business travelers in 2009. While the destinations have remained the same in the first quarter of 2010, ranking has not. In 2010, London remained in the top spot, with Frankfurt pushing into the number two spot, seeing a growth of 28 percent more trips, while Paris fell to number three. Amsterdam surpassed Dubai to take the fourth spot, with Dubai seeing 21 percent fewer trips this year. In Asia, the top three business travel destinations remain the same for the first quarter of 2010 compared with the first quarter 2009: Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore. Hong Kong, however, was pushed out by Beijing as the fourth most popular business travel hot spot in 2010. For more information, visit www.americanexpress.com .
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AMA Waterways Fleet Expands to 12 River Ships
Published on: June 29, 2010

AMA Waterways has expanded its fleet of vessels to 12 with the launch of the 162-passenger Amabella, which will be marketed primarily in the Australian market. The Amabella's features include staterooms averaging 214 square feet and double balconies. Amabella also has a chef's table restaurant that seats 24 and has a private chef, a library with fireplace and a swimming pool.
The vessel also features AMA Waterways' newly-upgraded infotainment system, offering complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary first-run movies, classic films and computing options for those maintaining email contact or blogging during their holiday. The entire vessel has complimentary Wi-Fi as do all the AMA Waterways vessels on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Mosel rivers.
Amabella joins Amadolce (2009), Amalyra (2009), Amadante (2008), Amacello (2008), Amalegro (2007) and Amadagio (2006), ships with French balconies, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. In 2011 the line will launch Amaverde in Europe, a sister ship to Amabella.
In Southeast Asia, the new Amalotus will join La Marguerite, which debuted on the Mekong River in autumn 2009 as part of the new “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong” itinerary. The company said it is building a new Mekong ship because of the “tremendous success” of the inaugural season of the program. The 124-passenger Amalotus will feature 226-square-foot deluxe staterooms, with more than 82 percent featuring balconies. Junior suites are 290 square feet and suites are 452 square feet. Like La Marguerite, Amalotus will sail seven-night Mekong River between from Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
In Russia, the refurbished Amakatarina will launch in the spring on the Volga-Baltic Waterway between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The vessel will have 10 stateroom categories, including four suite categories and accommodations up to 432 square feet. Seventy-six staterooms have balconies, and the vessel will include an alternative restaurant, conference hall, sauna and solarium. AMA Waterways also continues to offer its “Provence & Spain ” program featuring a seven-night cruise from Lyon to Arles on the Swiss Pearl. For more information, call 800-626-0126 or visit www.amawaterways.com .
Costa Cruises' 15th Ship, Favolosa, Launched in Italy
Published on: August 9, 2010

Costa Cruises' newest ship, the Costa Favolosa, took to the sea for the first time on Friday, Aug. 6, at a ceremony held at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard. The 114,500-ton, 3,000-passenger Favolosa will sail on its first cruise in July 2011. It is the fourth of five ships delivered or set to be delivered between 2009 and 2012 for Costa. The total investment in the five new ships is worth 2.4 billion euros. In spring 2012, the Costa Fascinosa, a sister ship to Favolosa, will complete Costa's fleet expansion program.
“The launch of the Costa Favolosa confirms the strength and leadership of our company,” said Gianni Onorato, president of Costa Crociere SpA “Despite the ongoing effects of the economic downturn in 2010 and the uncertain outlook for global tourism, our fleet expansion program has continued uninterrupted. The strength of our brand, which comes with a guarantee of over 60 years of experience, and the quality of our product have proved to be winning assets, highly appreciated by our customers. That is confirmed also by the positive results in terms of bookings achieved this summer and forecasts suggest we will end 2010 with 2.1 million total guests for the group as a whole, which works out to an increase of around 17 percent compared to last year.”
The construction of each newbuild involves the labor of around 3,000 people, comprising Fincantieri's own employees and those of about 500 contracted suppliers, most of which are Italian firms. In overall terms, the fleet investment program launched in 2000 by Costa Crociere SpA Group (comprising Costa Cruises as well as the German AIDA Cruises and Iberocruceros, which operates mainly for the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets) is worth some 9.3 billion euros.
The ceremony for the launch of the Costa Favolosa observed the protocol laid down for such occasions by seafaring tradition. The director of the shipyard invited the godmother, Beatrice Siri, to cut the ribbon, sending a bottle of champagne against the bow of the ship. Siri, new building and special projects deputy of Costa Cruises, has been directly involved in the construction of the fleet's last six ships, including the Costa Favolosa. On March 8, she received the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic from the president of the republic, Giorgio Napolitano. After the opening of the valves and the gradual flooding of the slipway where the ship has taken shape over the last few months, the hull of the Costa Favolosa was transferred for the first time to the sea. The launch was preceded by the welding of a coin to the base of what used to be the mainmast in a ceremony traditionally considered to augur well.
As the name suggests (Favola is Italian for “fairy tale”), the Costa Favolosa is intended to interpret the excitement and emotion of people who view the cruise as a magical voyage in a contemporary enchanted castle. The main innovations onboard include six suites with private verandas and Jacuzzis; a new entertainment area for teenagers, comprising 4D Cinema, PlayStation World, a bar with ice cream, drinks and popcorn, and a dance floor; a children's game room; and a new open-air water playground with a pirate galleon. Facilities will include the Samsara Spa; a large lido extending over two decks, with a sliding glass roof and giant movie screen; a Grand Prix driving simulator; and a golf simulator.
The Costa Favolosa will be equipped for “cold ironing,” a system whereby the ship is plugged into shoreside electrical power, enabling generators to be shut down during stopovers in port.
The Costa Favolosa is set to debut on a three-day cruise departing from Venice on July 4, 2011, and calling at Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Koper, Slovenia. This will be followed by a grand inaugural cruise, which leaves Venice on July 7. This 10-day cruise will visit Israel, Greece and Turkey with stopovers in Bari, Corfu, Haifa, Izmir and Dubrovnik. Throughout the 2011 summer season, the Costa Favolosa will offer seven-day cruises from Venice and Bari, Italy , to Olympia, Greece ; Izmir and Istanbul, Turkey ; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. For more information, call 800-308-3077 or visit www.costacruises.com .
Crystal to Host Top Chefs on 15th Annual Wine & Food Series
Crystal Cruises' 15th annual Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery series in 2011 will feature three-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck, Master Chef Andre Soltner and celebrity Chef Jon Ashton. Seven cruises through South America, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska and the Mexican Riviera will include guest chefs, wine experts and mixologists. The roster also includes Alexis Kahn, wine director at L'Ecôle French Culinary Institute, and 2010 Bartender of the Year and “Green Mixologist” H. Joseph Ehrmann of San Francisco's Elixir, renowned for its organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Days at sea will feature chefs' demonstrations, wine tastings, pairing sessions and lessons on making cocktails. The guest chefs will also craft a dinner menu of their specialties. Select voyages will offer sushi-making classes with Crystal's Nobu-trained chefs in Silk Road and The Sushi Bar. For more information, call 800-308-3077 or visit www.crystalcruises.com .
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Consider A UniWorld River Cruise
December 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under River Cruising , Travel Ideas
Los Angeles based, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
UniWorld Cruises was founded in 1976, was the first company to introduce to North America the Europe river-cruising concept. In 2005, Uniworld was acquired by the Travel Corporation, parent company of such popular travel companies as Trafalgar, Insight, Brendan and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels—the award-winning, five-star luxury hotel collection. Collaborating closely with Red Carnation, Uniworld has positioned its brand as a boutique hotel-style experience. Its intimate, luxurious ships are on par with some of the world's finest small boutique hotels, each boasting its own individual décor.
Uniworld offers 9- to 32-day voyages on 11 rivers
With more than 500 departures and more than 30 itineraries. In Europe, Uniworld sails on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhone, Saone, Seine, and Douro; in China it sails the Yangtze; and in Egypt it sails the Nile. Each hotel-style cruise ship boasts an average capacity of 134 guests; an award-winning staff, with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests; world-class cuisine; and expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions. One of Uniworld's trademarks is exceptional customer service. Its English-speaking staff includes the most experienced captains, managers, chefs, and onboard and onshore crew members in the river cruise industry. As a result, Uniworld boasts guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%. Its accolades include being named one of Travel+Leisure's World's Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines; and being included on Condé Nast Traveler's 2008 and 2009 Gold Lists; their Readers' Poll for Top 50 Small Ships, and their Readers' Choice Awards for World's Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines. In addition, Uniworld recently was awarded by Cruise Critic as the best river cruise company, and with the best new river cruise ship, River Beatrice.
Uniworld introduced two new ultra-luxurious ships in 2009:
The River Beatrice, along the enchanting Danube, and the 41-suite River Tosca, along the historic Nile River. All of Uniworld's ships have been completely refurbished since 2005, and the company has a capital investment improvement plan to refurbish its ships every three years. All of Uniworld's staterooms and suites are lavishly appointed to offer the ultimate in comfort and elegance. Rates for Uniworld's all-inclusive river cruises start at $1,599 per person, cruise only. Cruise rates include all meals, prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients from the local ports of call; fine wine, beer and soft drinks during dinner; captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides; use of bicycles on company-owned ships in Europe; on board local entertainment and insightful lectures; all transfers on arrival and departure days; and much more.
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Cruise Ideas For 2011
December 30, 2010 af admin
Gemt under Krydstogter og Rejser Idéer
Bedste krydstogt destinationer for 2011
Klar til at opleve verdens bedste krydstogtsdestinationer i 2011? Fra den tropiske ø paradiser i Caribien og Bahamas, hypnotiserende vidundere i Europa, betagende landskaber i Alaska, og ud over, her er vores bedste valg for en helt uforglemmelig krydstogt ferie i det nye år!
Rejs til Top paridisøer
In the Caribbean and Bahamas, you'll discover complete relaxation, exhilarating adventures, unbelievable sightseeing, and much more during your island retreat to these best cruise destinations! On 7-night sailings with Royal Caribbean , you can enjoy exciting activities in gorgeous tropical climates – explore lush rainforests, snorkel in clear turquoise waters, visit Royal Caribbean's private island, Labadee, and much more! Discover even more of the Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises for 7-nights , where you'll have the chance to sail on the innovative Solstice class and enjoy a picnic or game of bocce ball on the freshly manicured Lawn Club deck . From visiting the Bacardi rum distillery in San Juan, deep-sea fishing, and beyond, you can experience everything the Caribbean has to offer with Celebrity Cruises. I løbet af 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line afgange , kan du slippe til en anden solrige flugt - Bahamas - for at se verdens tredjestørste Barrier Reef og nyde spændende ø aktiviteter såsom svømning med pilrokker! Med 'Freestyle Cruising ", kan du nyde din sejler til en af disse bedste krydstogtsdestinationer samtidig have valget mellem at gøre hvad du vil, når du vil, og hvor du vil!
The Caribbean and Bahamas continue to be some of the world's best cruise destinations, and as an Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center guest you can take advantage of these great cruise deals:
- Exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 with Royal Caribbean
- Gratis opgradering & kuponhæfte for alle gæster på Norwegian Cruise Line afgange
- Free coupon book plus exclusive savings up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises
Discover Europe's Spectacular Art, Culture, and More!
Fyldt med historiske vartegn, fornem kultur og meget mere, er det ingen overraskelse, at rejsende vende tilbage til Europa utrolige lande år efter år. I 2011, fordybe dig i en traditionel italiensk oplevelse på havet i løbet af 7-night MSC Cruises til Europa at besøge Rom, Venedig, Genova, og videre. Offering the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance, authentic Italian cuisine , and beyond, your vacation with MSC Cruises will truly be one-of-a-kind. Want to discover Europe's hidden treasures while on an intimate cruise through some of the world's most breathtaking rivers? Under Uniworld River Cruises afgange til 7 nætter , kan du nyde gratis fine europæiske vine, fængslende og indgår landudflugter, og meget mere under sejlads gennem hjertet af Europas flotteste byer. From Amsterdam, Paris, and beyond, you can experience Europe up close and personal during a river cruise, and save up to $1,600 on 2011 sailings ! To travel Europe in complete luxury, you can enjoy 11-night Crystal Cruises sailings to many popular destinations, including the breathtaking Baltic region . From Copenhagen, Stockholm, Saint Petersburg, and beyond, you'll see everything Europe has to offer with decadent Crystal Cruises sailings.
Alaska Cruise Wonders
Observe the splendors of Alaska's breathtaking scenery and wildlife on a cruise vacation to discover why it is one of the year's top destinations. During 7-night Alaska sailings with Celebrity Cruises , you can visit this region to enjoy incredible excursions at Alaskan ports-of-call – from a glacier helicopter tour, kayaking along coves, and more. Princess Cruises also offers incredible Alaska adventures, and during Princess Cruises Alaska sailings for 7-nights , you'll have the chance to experience a true signature taste of Alaskan cuisine during an on-deck fish barbecues, a reindeer chili and rockfish chowder cook-off , and beyond while passing by jaw-dropping glaciers and frontiers. Looking to explore even more of this spectacular region? Ved 10-night Alaska sejladser med Oceania Cruises , kan du rejse om bord på populære Oceanien Regatta at besøge berømte områder, herunder Ketchikan, kendt som "Salmon Capital of the World" som også har verdens største samling af totempæle. Also in this top destination, you'll have the chance to hike along Mendenhall Glacier on the outskirts of Juneau, the state capital, stroll the sidewalks of the authentic Gold Rush town of Skagway, and much more!
With Alaska cruise vacations only available during the Summer, now is your chance to reserve your space before it's too late! And, for an added bonus, Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center guests can enjoy these amazing offers:
- Alaska Cruise Sale! Op til $ 1.000 i besparelser, $ 1.000 i bord kredit & 2 for 1 billetpriser med Oceania Cruises
- Exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises
Nu har du chancen for at besøge verdens bedste destinationer for 2011. Kontakt din Avoya Rejser / USA 's Vacation center personlige ferie Planner i dag!
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