¿Necesita ayuda para planear sus vacaciones

Mi agencia de viajes es un Centro de Viajes Independiente que es uno de los mejores agencia de viajes y cruceros en los EE.UU. y estoy orgulloso de poder ofrecer a nuestros productos y servicios a mis clientes.

A continuación se presentan algunas de las diferentes líneas de cruceros y operadores turísticos que ofrecemos y el uso para darle el mayor valor por su dinero y mejores vacaciones. Mi agencia ofrece tanto la conveniencia de efectuar la reserva en Internet para aquellos que les gusta hacer a uno en una planificación de sus vacaciones.

Puede hacer clic en cualquiera de los enlaces de abajo y echa un vistazo a ofertas especiales de ahorro de dinero, las fechas de salida, las revisiones de las líneas de cruceros y tours para ver si es el adecuado para usted y su familia.

¿Necesitas ayuda para planear una reunión familiar o que especial de aniversario, Luna de Miel o de una manera rápida para hacer una escapada-? Dénos una oportunidad!

Si alguna vez tiene preguntas, puede llamarme al 1-360-687-9579 y yo estaría encantado de ayudarle con sus planes de viaje.

El capitán Bob

Líneas de Cruceros

Azamara Cruises | Cruceros Carnival | Celebrity Cruises | Costa Cruise Line | Crystal Cruises | Cruceros Cunard | Cruceros Disney | Holland America | Hurtigruten | MSC Cruceros | Norwegian Cruise Lines | Cruceros Oceanía | Princess Cruises | Cruceros Regent | Royal Caribbean | Cruceros Seabourn | SeaDream Yacht Club | Silversea Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises | Cruceros Viking River Cruises Windstar |

Tour Operadores

Abercrombie y Kent | Viajes Africa | Viajes Brendan | Vacaciones Brennan | Centro Vacaciones | Tours | CIE | Contiki Globus Cosmos | | Vacaciones Insight | Tour clave | Monogramas | Vacaciones | Qantas Smithsonian Journeys | Tour Tauck | Trafalgar Tours | Tours vikingos

Destinos

Cruceros África | Africa Tours | Cruceros Alaska | Cruceros Asia | Tours Australia | Bahamas Cruceros | Cruceros Bermudas | Cruceros Caribe | Cruceros Europa | Viajes Europa | Cruceros Hawai | Cruceros Mediterráneo | Cruceros México | Tours México | Nueva Zelanda | Tours Panama Canal Cruises | América del Sur Cruceros | Viajes por Sudamerica | Pacífico Sur Cruceros | Paseos EE.UU.

Princesa 2 A 1 Salidas de Cruceros

TravelSmart su Especialista de Cruceros Princess

	Nunca ha habido un mejor momento para visitar el norte de Europa. En este momento, estamos ofreciendo hasta 2-por-1 † de ahorros, y en algunos casos incluso mejor en nuestros viajes de verano. Islas Británicas Escandinavia y Rusia Ida y vuelta desde Londres durante 12 días a bordo Princesa ® 2011 Fechas de salida: 15 de junio , 16 de julio Ida y vuelta desde Copenhague durante 11 días a bordo Emerald Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: 04 de junio , 15 ^, 26 ^, 07 de julio , 18 , 29 ; 09 de agosto ^ Itinerario: Londres (Southampton), París / Normandía (Le Havre), Edimburgo (South Queensferry), Inverness / Loch Ness (Invergordon), Belfast, Glasgow (Greenock), Liverpool, Cobh, Holyhead, Guernsey (St. Peter Port), Londres (Southampton) Itinerario: Copenhague, Oslo, Aarhus, Berlín (Warnemunde), Tallin, San Petersburgo (noche), Helsinki, Estocolmo, Copenhague Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 2.190 * $ 2.490 * $ 3.290 * $ 3.990 * Especial Tarifas $ 899 * $ 999 * $ 1.599 * $ 1.999 * Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 2.090 * $ 2.390 * $ 3.190 * $ 3.890 * Especial Tarifas $ 899 * $ 1.099 * $ 1.499 * $ 1.799 * Tierra del Sol de Medianoche Crucero alrededor del mundo Segmento 3 Ida y vuelta desde Londres durante 18 días a bordo Ocean Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: 07 de junio , 02 de julio ^ Navega desde Londres a Fort. Lauderdale durante 16 días a bordo Dawn Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 17 de julio ‡ Itinerario: Londres (Dover), Bergen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Gravdal (Islas Lofoten), Murmansk, Honningsvag (Cabo Norte), Tromso, Fiordo de Magdalena (Crucero escénico), Ny Ålesund, Svalbard, Trondheim, Ålesund, Flaam, Londres (Dover ) Itinerario: Londres (Dover), Amsterdam, Bergen, Glasgow (Greenock), Dublin, Cobh, Bermudas (West End), Ft. Lauderdale Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 4.940 * $ 5.140 * $ 5.740 * $ 6.640 * Especial Tarifas $ 1.199 * $ 1.499 * $ 2.599 * Agotado Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 2.979 * $ 3.479 * $ 4.479 * $ 6.630 * Especial Tarifas $ 1.299 * $ 1.499 * $ 1.999 * Agotado Noruega Fiordos Interlude Spitsbergen y Cabo Norte Ida y vuelta desde Londres durante 7 días a bordo Grand Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 16 de julio Ida y vuelta desde Londres durante 14 días a bordo Grand Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 15 de junio Itinerario: Londres (Southampton), Stavanger, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Andalsnes, Bergen, Londres (Southampton) Itinerario: Londres (Southampton), Bergen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Tromso, Honningsvag (Cabo Norte), Longyearbyen, Gravdal (Islas Lofoten), Stavanger, Londres (Southampton) Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 1.399 * $ 1.599 * $ 1.999 * $ 2.399 * Especial Tarifas $ 699 * Agotado Agotado Agotado Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 2.790 * $ 3.090 * $ 3.890 $ 4.590 * Especial Tarifas $ 999 * Agotado Agotado Agotado Mediterráneo y Adriático Ida y vuelta desde Londres durante 17 días a bordo Grand Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 04 de octubre Itinerario: Londres (Southampton), Sevilla (Cádiz), La Valeta, Venecia, Split, Dubrovnik, Corfú, Gibraltar, Londres (Southampton) Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite Lanzar Tarifas $ 2.990 * $ 3.390 * $ 4.390 * $ 5.290 * Especial Tarifas $ 1.495 * $ 1.695 * $ 2.995 * $ 3.995 * ^ Los puertos de escala y orden de los puertos pueden variar. ‡ con sede en Australia tiene un crucero a bordo de la moneda en dólares australianos. Cada vez que SM comedor no está disponible. Otras opciones gastronómicas y de entretenimiento variar. * Las tarifas se basan en la fecha de salida en negrita (s). Los precios para otras fechas pueden variar. Impuestos del gobierno de hasta $ 205 son adicionales y sujetos a cambios. Princesa se ​​reserva el derecho de imponer un suplemento de combustible de hasta $ 9 por persona por día a todos los pasajeros, si el precio del petróleo NYMEX exceda los 70 dólares por barril, aunque las tarifas se han pagado en su totalidad. Volver arriba El transporte es fácil! Reserva tus vuelos con la princesa eZAir ® Disfrute de tarifas competitivas, además de los beneficios sin billete de avión otra puede ofrecer: Protección Portuaria Siguiente Los cargos por cancelación protegida (cuando se elige de Protección para Princesas de vacaciones) Usted elige su línea aérea y los tiempos de vuelo - nosotros lo hacemos fácil. Para obtener más información, visite princess.com / ezair ahora. * Princesa eZAir ® no estará disponible en 2011 Cruceros del Mundo o segmentos del Crucero Mundial. Póngase en contacto con su agente de viajes, llame al 1-800-308.3077, o visítenos en www.cruisesbycaptbob.com. Descargar un folleto electrónico Busca y compara Cruceros Mi princesa Princess.com Descubre el mundo con Princess Cruises - El anfitrión consumado ® Itinerarios más exclusivos 17 barcos, más de 300 puertos de escala Un refugio para relajarse, rejuvenecer Balcones asequibles Cocina fresca, auténtica Un servicio cálido, lleno de gracia ¿Por qué la princesa RESIDENTES DE CANADÁ: Las tarifas están expresadas en dólares estadounidenses, y también está disponible en dólares canadienses. Pregunte a su agente de viajes o llame princesa para más detalles. † Hasta el 2 por 1, los ahorros se basan en un descuento por persona fuera de tarifas de lanzamiento aplicables en función del espacio disponible en el momento de la reserva en ciertos cruceros de Europa 2011. Las tarifas de lanzamiento están ofreciendo tarifas y puede no haber estado en vigor durante los últimos 90 días o el resultado de las ventas reales en todas las categorías. Descuentos intermedios pueden haber sido tomadas y las tarifas pueden permanecer en los niveles de descuento después de esta promoción. * Las tarifas se aplican a un mínimo de plomo en las categorías en función del espacio disponible en el momento de efectuar la reserva. Camarotes con vista al mar puede tener una vista obstruida. Las tarifas son por persona, sin aire, solo crucero, basado en ocupación doble y se aplican a los dos primeros pasajeros en un camarote. Las tarifas no se aplican a los / cuarta litera individuales y la tercera los pasajeros. Esta oferta es de capacidad controlada y no son combinables con cualquier otra institución pública del grupo, o el descuento de pasajeros el pasado, incluyendo los créditos a bordo. La oferta no es transferible y está disponible para residentes legales de los 50 estados de Estados Unidos, Canadá, Puerto Rico, México y el Distrito de Columbia que sean mayores de 21 años y recibir esta oferta. Las tarifas se cotizan en dólares estadounidenses. Vea el caso de Princess Cruises folleto o princess.com de los términos, condiciones y definiciones que se aplican a su reserva. © 2011 Princess Cruises. Los buques de registro de las Bermudas. Código de referencia de promoción: PEJ y 615996660B miembros de número. Declaración de privacidad Princess Cruises, 24305 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PE1EU112

Camarotes con balcón con vista al mar a precios

Los días de fiesta están a la venta! Reserva un camarote con balcón con vista al mar a un ritmo. O reservar un balcón superior a la tarifa estándar de balcón. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de celebrar estas fiestas con su familia y amigos al estilo del Caribe! Usted y los suyos podrán disfrutar de ocho días y siete noches emocionantes vistas de pueblos pastel, aguas cristalinas y playas soleadas. Todo mientras que cruza el Caribe en la verdadera elegancia y estilo italianos a bordo del lujoso MSC Poesia. 7 noches de crucero de Navidad de $ 799 pp * 7 Años de la Noche Nuevo Crucero desde $ 949 pp * 7 Noches | MSC POESIA Crucero de Navidad Del Caribe Oriental: de ida y vuelta desde Fort Lauderdale Los puertos de escala: Fort Lauderdale, St. Thomas, San Juan, de Nassau Fechas Las tarifas de 23 de diciembre 799 * Mejora en la vista al mar desde al balcón Balcón o estándar al balcón superior! 7 Noches | MSC POESIA Crucero de Año Nuevo West Caribbean: ida y vuelta desde Fort Lauderdale Los puertos de escala: Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Isla de Roatán, en Montego Bay Fechas Las tarifas de 30 de diciembre 949 * Mejora en la vista al mar desde al balcón Balcón o estándar al balcón superior!

Robert Foster TravelSmartbyKandB.com 15314 NE319th Street Battle Ground, WA, 98604 360-687-9579/1-800-308-3077 travelsmart@wildblue.net

* Los precios son USD, por persona, ocupación doble, de cruceros sólo es válida para nuevas reservas al por menor sólo en ciertos viajes y tipos de camarotes para los residentes de EE.UU. y Canadá. Dentro & Suites están excluidos de esta oferta. La oferta no puede combinarse con ningún otro descuento o promoción y podrá ser retirada sin previo aviso. La oferta es de capacidad controlada, sujeto a disponibilidad y se aplican restricciones impuestos gubernamentales y cargos para todos los huéspedes son adicionales y son los siguientes: 30 de diciembre - $ 61,85; 23 de diciembre - $ 72,85.. MSC Cruceros se reserva el derecho a transmitir en cualquier recargo por combustible sin previo aviso a todos los huéspedes. MSC Cruceros se reserva el derecho a negarse a honrar a los precios o travesías que se citó erróneamente o impresos. Pregunte por "Vacaciones a la venta la" promoción de la reserva. La oferta termina el 30 de junio 2011. Registro del barco: Panamá.

Escapar con la Princesa Cruise Lines

Reserva tu crucero Princess con pedido 1-800-308-3077

	Exóticos China y Japón, el Explorador de El Sudeste Asiático y China Navega entre Osaka y Shanghai durante 12 días a bordo Ocean Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: 08 de marzo , 20 ^ Navega entre Pekín y Singapur durante 16 días a bordo Diamond Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: 03 de marzo , 19 ^ Itinerario: Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Vladivostok, Beijing (Tianjin), Dalian, Shangai (de noche) Itinerario: Beijing (Tianjin), Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, de Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui, Singapur (noche) Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-Suite $ 699 * $ 799 * $ 1.099 * $ 1.399 * Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar Balcón Mini-suite $ 899 * Agotado $ 1.799 * $ 2.199 * ^ Los puertos de escala y orden de los puertos pueden variar. * Princesa se ​​reserva el derecho de imponer un suplemento de combustible de hasta $ 9 por persona por día a todos los pasajeros, si el precio del petróleo NYMEX exceda los 70 dólares por barril, incluso si la tarifa ya ha sido pagado en su totalidad. Impuestos del gobierno de hasta $ 110 por persona adicional y están sujetos a cambios. Se aplican ciertas restricciones. Las tarifas se basan en las fechas en negrita. Los precios para otras fechas pueden variar. Volver arriba Islas Griegas y el Mediterráneo Islas Griegas y el Mediterráneo Islas Griegas Vela de Roma a Venecia durante 12 días a bordo Star Princess ® o Ruby Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: Star Princess 30 de mayo ; 23 de junio ; 17 de julio ; 10 de agosto ; 03 de septiembre Ruby Princess 07 de octubre ^ Navega entre Venecia y Roma durante 12 días a bordo Star Princess ® o Ruby Princess ® 2011 Fechas de salida: Star Princess 11 de junio ; 05 de julio , 29 ; 22 de agosto ; 09 de octubre ; 02 de noviembre ^ Ruby Princess 25 de septiembre ^ Itinerario: Roma (Civitavecchia), Montecarlo, Florencia / Pisa (Livorno), Nápoles / Capri, Santorini, Mykonos, Atenas (El Pireo), Katakolon (Olimpia), Corfú, Split, Venecia Itinerario: Venecia (de noche), Dubrovnik, Corfú, Katakolon (Olimpia), Atenas (El Pireo), Mykonos, Kusadasi (Éfeso), Rodas, Santorini, Nápoles / Capri, Roma (Civitavecchia) Tarifas desde: Actualización gratuita † Mini-suite Interior Vista al Mar Balcón $ 1.499 * $ 2.499 * $ 2.499 * $ 2.799 * Tarifas desde: Actualización gratuita † Mini-suite Interior Vista al Mar Balcón $ 1.599 * $ 2.599 * $ 2.599 * $ 2.999 * Gran Mediterráneo Navega entre Venecia y Barcelona durante 12 días a bordo Ruby Princess Star Princess ® o ® 2011 Fechas de salida: Ruby Princess 28 de mayo ; 09 de junio ^, 21 ; 03 de julio ^, 15 , 27 ^; 08 de agosto , 20 ^; 01 de septiembre , 13 ^ Star Princess 15 de septiembre , 27 ^; Itinerario: Venecia, Atenas (El Pireo), Kusadasi (Éfeso), Estambul, Mykonos, Nápoles / Capri, Roma (Civitavecchia), Florencia / Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Barcelona Tarifas desde: Actualización gratuita † Mini-suite Interior Vista al Mar Balcón $ 1.599 * $ 2.599 * $ 2.599 * $ 2.999 * ^ Los puertos de escala y orden de los puertos pueden variar. * Princesa se reserva el derecho de imponer un suplemento de combustible de hasta $ 9 por persona por día a todos los pasajeros, si el precio del petróleo NYMEX exceda los 70 dólares por barril, incluso si la tarifa ya ha sido pagado en su totalidad. Impuestos del gobierno de hasta $ 65 por persona adicional y están sujetos a cambios. Se aplican ciertas restricciones. Las tarifas se basan en las fechas en negrita. Los precios para otras fechas pueden variar. Volver arriba Los segmentos del Crucero Mundial Mundial segmento de cruceros Sydney a Singapur Navega desde Sydney a Singapur durante 19 días a bordo Pacific Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 22 de febrero Itinerario: Sydney, Adelaida (por Ayers Rock excursión por tierra), Bunbury, Perth (Fremantle), Lombok, cruzar el ecuador, Sihanoukville (por Angkor Wat excursión por tierra), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui, Singapur Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite $ 1.499 * $ 1.599 * $ 2.299 * $ 3.199 * Mundial segmento de cruceros Singapur a Ciudad del Cabo Mundial segmento de cruceros Ciudad del Cabo a Roma Navega desde Singapur a Ciudad del Cabo durante 30 días a bordo Pacific Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 13 de marzo Navega de Ciudad del Cabo a Roma durante 25 días a bordo Pacific Princess ® 2011 Fecha de Salida: 12 de abril Itinerario: Singapur, Kuala Lumpur (Puerto Kelang), Islas Andamán (Port Blair), Cochin (por Taj Mahal, excursión por tierra), Mumbai, Muscat (Mina Qaboos), Dubai, cruzar el ecuador, Mahé (Puerto Victoria), Maputo, Durban (por Phinda privada de excursión por tierra de la Reserva), el este de Londres, Ciudad del Cabo (noche) Itinerario: Ciudad del Cabo, Luderitz, Walvis Bay (en Swakopmund), cruzar el ecuador, Lomé, Tema (Accra para), Dakar, Madeira (Funchal), Casablanca (de Marrakech), Gibraltar, Barcelona, ​​Toulon (por Provenza), Monte Carlo, Portofino, Roma (Civitavecchia) Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite $ 2.999 * $ 3.299 * Agotado Agotado Tarifas desde: Interior Vista al Mar (Obstruido) Balcón Mini-suite $ 3.499 * $ 3.999 * $ 4.999 * Agotado * Princesa se ​​reserva el derecho de imponer un suplemento de combustible de hasta $ 9 por persona por día a todos los pasajeros, si el precio del petróleo NYMEX exceda los 70 dólares por barril, incluso si la tarifa ya ha sido pagado en su totalidad. Impuestos del gobierno de hasta $ 165 por persona adicional y están sujetos a cambios. Se aplican ciertas restricciones. Las tarifas se basan en las fechas en negrita. Los precios para otras fechas pueden variar. Volver arriba Pequeño barco, Maravillas Grandes Disfrute de una vista más personal y experimentar una sensación única de camaradería de crucero con cerca de 680 invitados a los puertos más populares y menos visitada del mundo-. El transporte es fácil! Princesa eZAir SM ¿No sería agradable si usted puede reservar fácilmente los planes específicos del aire de viaje que usted desea para su crucero a lo largo de la Princesa ®? Pues ahora puedes. Con nuestro nuevo programa de eZAir SM puede seleccionar la línea aérea y los vuelos de su elección, además de su clase y preferencia de asientos, todo ello a princess.com. Además, si se olvida de su embarque de cruceros, debido a un retraso del vuelo, vamos a trabajar directamente con la aerolínea para llegar al puerto correspondiente al lado y te atrape a su crucero - sin costo adicional para el aire. Esa es nuestra garantía de protección del puerto siguiente, algo que no es ofrecido por otros sitios web de las principales reservas de aire. Por lo tanto eliminar la molestia y tratar eZAir hoy! Sólo tiene que llamar 1-800-PRINCESS, consulte a su agente de viajes o visite www.princess.com / ezair ahora. * Princesa eZAir SM no estará disponible en 2011 Cruceros del Mundo o segmentos del Crucero Mundial. Consulte a su agente de viajes, llame 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), o visítenos en princess.com Para encontrar un agente de viajes, utilice nuestro Localizador de Agente de Viajes . Descargar un folleto electrónico Busca y compara Cruceros Mi princesa Princess.com Permanezca conectado con la princesa en: Descubre el mundo con Princess Cruises - El anfitrión consumado ® Itinerarios más exclusivos 17 barcos, más de 319 puertos de escala Un refugio para relajarse, rejuvenecer Balcones asequibles Cocina fresca, auténtica Un servicio cálido, lleno de gracia ¿Por qué la princesa RESIDENTES DE CANADÁ: Las tarifas están expresadas en dólares estadounidenses, y también está disponible en dólares canadienses. Pregunte a su agente de viajes o llame princesa para más detalles. Actualizar † Libre se refiere a la reserva de un camarote con balcón por el precio de un camarote con vista al mar y se basan en un descuento por persona fuera de tarifas de lanzamiento aplicables en función del espacio disponible en el momento de la reserva en ciertos cruceros 2011. * Las tarifas se aplican a un mínimo de plomo en las categorías en función del espacio disponible en el momento de efectuar la reserva. Camarotes con vista al mar puede tener una vista obstruida. Las tarifas son por persona, sin aire, solo crucero, basado en ocupación doble y se aplican a los dos primeros pasajeros en un camarote. Las tarifas no se aplican a los / cuarta litera individuales y la tercera los pasajeros. Esta oferta es de capacidad controlada y no son combinables con cualquier otra institución pública del grupo, o el descuento de pasajeros el pasado, incluyendo los créditos a bordo. La oferta no es transferible y está disponible para residentes legales de los 50 estados de Estados Unidos, Canadá, Puerto Rico, México y el Distrito de Columbia que sean mayores de 21 años y recibir esta oferta. Las tarifas se cotizan en dólares estadounidenses. Vea el folleto de las aplicables Princess Cruises 'o princess.com de los términos, condiciones y definiciones que se aplican a su reserva. © 2011 Princess Cruises. Los buques de registro de las Bermudas. Código de referencia de promoción: PEQ / 615996660B número POR / PSE y miembro.

NCL Para basar 5 barcos en el Caribe en 2012 y 2013

SeaDream que debutará en Salidas Fiordos Noruegos Este Año

Pago por el interior camarote y balcón está en nosotros!

Conseguir un camarote con balcón a la tasa Camarote interior o un camarote con balcón superior a la tasa estándar con balcón * La vita è bella - la vida es bella - cuando se navega con MSC Cruceros en la verdadera elegancia y estilo italianos. Embárcate en un viaje del Viejo Mundo y visitar destinos inolvidables en los fiordos del Mediterráneo o impresionante y la cola de cuento de las ciudades del norte de Europa. Más cerca de casa, descubrir playas de arena blanca y pueblos pastel en un crucero al Caribe o unirse a nosotros en un viaje a la caída de follaje espectacular de pintorescos pueblos costeros y ciudades históricas en Canadá y Nueva Inglaterra. Las tarifas especiales comienzan desde $ 299 * Cruceros del Mediterráneo Camarote con balcón desde $ 799 * por persona Ahorre $ 700 por camarote Del norte de Europa Cruceros Camarote con balcón desde $ 999 * por persona Ahorre $ 1000 por camarote Canadá / Nueva Inglaterra Cruceros Camarote con balcón de $ 619 * por persona Ahorre $ 800 por camarote Cruceros del Caribe Camarote con balcón desde $ 299 * por persona Ahorre $ 280 por camarote

TravelSmart y Cruceros por el capitán Bob es un Afiliado Autorizado Independiente de Centro Vacacional de América

Robert Foster TravelSmart y CruisesbyCaptBob Avoya Viajes Battle Ground, WA, 98604 1-800-308-3077 Travelsmart@wildblue.net

* Los precios son USD, por persona, ocupación doble, de cruceros sólo es válida para nuevas reservas al por menor sólo en ciertos viajes y tipos de camarotes para los residentes de EE.UU. y Canadá. La oferta no puede combinarse con ningún otro descuento o promoción y podrá ser retirada sin previo aviso. La oferta es de capacidad controlada, sujeto a disponibilidad y se aplican restricciones. Los impuestos gubernamentales y cargos para todos los huéspedes son adicionales. MSC Cruceros se reserva el derecho a transmitir en cualquier recargo por combustible sin previo aviso a todos los huéspedes. MSC Cruceros se reserva el derecho a negarse a honrar a los precios o travesías que se citó erróneamente o impresos. Pregunte por "Temporada de onda" la promoción de la reserva. La oferta termina 31 de enero 2011. Registro del barco: Panamá. MSC Cruceros Comentarios Pampering and Fitness Pampering is all about choices. Have a healthy or hearty breakfast. Lounge around the deck leisurely or hit the courts competitively. Take advantage of our spa services to get completely revitalized, restored and refreshed. For the body… Maintain your regular fitness program or try a new one—our fitness coordinators will gladly show you around the jogging track, the swimming pools and guide you through the workout room's free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes and other strength and endurance equipment. Our fitness programs, led by certified instructors, have a daily schedule of classes such as aerobics, stretch and yoga as well as toning classes that zone in on specific spots—including the mind. Get the full beauty treatment with a haircut or manicure & pedicure from our salon. Dig a little deeper with muscle and mind-melting massages to relax from top to bottom. Purify and balance your skin with intensive complexion-cleansing facials that exfoliate, extract and hydrate. Sink into the jacuzzi, slip into the sauna or step into the steam room for a few minutes to help dissolve any tension that remains. For the mind… Stimulate your intellect with our enrichment-at-sea programs. You don't need to be on land to make discoveries and learn something new on a cruise. From Italian language lessons to guest lectures on a variety of topics, computer program or Internet lessons to cooking classes, we offer a host of educational and informational seminars and classes. We have guest lecturers on board every cruise, experts in various industries, respected historians, academics, artists, writers and musicians. The discussion might be on foreign films, art history, architecture, design, theater, literature, health, current events or food and wine. Our educational programs are challenging, instructive and take place in any student's dream classroom setting. Spa and Health On board the MSC Opera and MSC Lirica, you'll find fluffy towels and plush robes for the steam room and sauna, delicate flower petals and warm lighting in your massage room and all new, state-of-the-art fitness equipment in the gym. Right near the luxurious private spa treatment rooms, there is a relaxation and meditation area surrounded by glass overlooking the open ocean. Furnished with small teak beds and located on the top deck of the ship, it is the perfect place for some quiet time to rest and rejuvenate. Our beauty treatments blend the best of ancient and modern practices incorporating elements of natural minerals, healing salts and aromatherapy to modern methods such as electronic stimulation. Our health center offers specialized treatments targeted for various purposes including anti-wrinkle facial treatments, firming and exfoliating all-over body treatments and several types of massage incorporating shiatsu, reflexology and sports therapy. Our salon offers the full range of services from cuts and coloring to make-up application and waxing. Comida From breakfast in the morning to the midnight buffet, there are several dining options available on board. Have brunch delivered to the privacy of your stateroom, enjoy a casual outdoor lunch by the pool from the grill or pizzeria and sample a variety of snacks during the afternoon and evening. Dinner is always a special occasion—the Italian meal itself is an art form! Traditional Italian cuisine is home cooking, la cucina casalinga, amateur cooking—from amare, cooking with love. Like our warm service, the spirit of our cuisine is always hospitable. During our renowned seven-course dinner menu, experience the zest of flavors and gaiety of colors from an authentic Mediterranean cucina—garlic, olives, basil, red pepper and tomatoes—in our traditional family recipes. Nuestro experimentado personal del comedor se sirven especialidades regionales preparadas con creatividad a partir de cero por nuestros chefs y platos clásicos. Wine connoisseurs will savor the selections or cap dinner off with a cappuccino or espresso. Afterwards, dessert! Desde delicias italianas de tiramisu y cannoli a sus pasteles favoritos, pasteles y tartas! If you're celebrating a special occasion—a birthday, retirement, honeymoon or anniversary—do it with classic operatic drama: a cake, some bubbly and an Italian serenade. Ocio y Entretenimiento ¿Qué hacer, qué hacer? Each day brings different activities. Sleep in or wake up early. Stroll around the deck or run on the jogging track. Get refreshed with a swim or relaxed in the whirlpool. Work out at the gym or try out one of the aerobic and step classes offered on board. Join in a game of cards, table tennis or shuffleboard or play a game of tennis or volleyball. The library is stocked with books for your perusal. Our cinema features recently released and classic movies. There's the Internet Café to email friends and family with updates throughout your journey, duty-free shopping boutiques, a video arcade and a card room—or you can enjoy the simple pleasure of lounging on a deck chair under the warmth of the sun sipping tropical drinks. After dinner, let MSC Cruises entertain you. The lounges have bands playing music for all tastes from pianists and string quartets to pop, rock and oldies. Many of our nightly shows have an accent of the Mediterranean—vivid Flamenco dancers from Spain or historical glances back to Old Europe. Next, it's time for Vegas. We'll keep your glass filled as you test your luck with poker, roulette or blackjack in the casino. After a visit to the midnight buffet for a late-night snack, have one more dance or slip away to the privacy of your stateroom with the promise of another perfect day ahead.

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01 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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12/1/2010

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.

Participants on the new tour can try their hand at salmon fishing in the Inside Passage from Ketchik an, bottom fishing for halibut near Juneau, and river fishing on two Alaskan rivers — the Kenai and Talkeetna — on excursions from Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

“Fishing is such an iconic part of the Alaska experience, that it made sense to offer a special tour especially for those who want to focus their time on the sport,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “We include a variety of fishing experiences so our passengers can get a taste of the array of fishing opportunities found throughout the state.”

The new fishing cruisetour includes a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise through the Gulf of Alaska featuring scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, plus two nights at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, two nights at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, two nights at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and one night in Anchorage. Participants will not only enjoy fishing tours throughout their vacation but also scenic travel via Princess Rail and a Natural History Tour in Denali National Park.

Fishing excursions include:

Alaska Sportfishing Expedition (Ketchikan) Participants can experience the thrill of fishing in the “Salmon Capital of the World” in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage. Passengers will travel in a large, heated cabin cruiser and can test their salmon sportfishing skills on a five-hour expedition to troll for king salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, and silver salmon, depending on the season.

Halibut/Bottom Sportfishing Adventure (Juneau) This excursion takes a small group on a journey to experience bottom fishing for halibut, Pacific cod, arrow-tooth flounder and nearly a dozen species of rockfish, depending on the season. The five-hour experience includes fishing in 180 to 350 feet of water with bait or plastic lures near the ocean's bottom. Bottom fishing appeals to anglers of all experience levels, as fish are easy to hook and usually very abundant. During the trip to the fishing grounds, participants may also spot some of the region's other wildlife, including whales and sea lions.

Kenai Upper River Sportfishing (Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge) Famed for its trophy-sized fish, the beautiful upper Kenai River is one of the finest recreational areas in Alaska. Tour participants can experience world-class fishing surrounded by dazzling mountain scenery aboard a non-motorized drift boat or raft. Anglers will be catching either sockeye salmon, Dolly Varden or rainbow trout, according to the season.

Alaska Sport fishing (Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge) Both experienced and novice fishing fans will enjoy testing their luck on the Talkeetna River. Anglers will travel by boat to a secluded fishing spot in the shadow of Mt. McKinley, where they will cast for king, silver or red salmon, rainbow trout, grayling and Dolly Varden, depending on the season. An experienced guide will steer the group to the area's optimum fishing holes.

All tours follo w fishing seasons and regulations as determined by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). Fishing licenses are not included in the package price; participants can purchase appropriate licenses at each location or directly from the ADF&G. Passengers must be at least 12 years old to participate in the cruisetour.

Fares for the new fishing cruisetours begin at $3,248 per person, based on double occupancy.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent at 1-800-308-3077 or , by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

If Golf is your Game

Hawaii is scattered with some of the best and undoubtedly beautiful golf courses in the world. Being that courses are playable year-round, Hawaii is host to many golf tournaments throughout the year. January kicks off 2011 with some of the most prominent tournaments in the PGA tour circuit.

The Hyundai Tournament of Champions takes place at Maui's Kapalua Resort, on the Plantation Course from January 3 thru January 9, 2011 with a kick-off event on January 2, 2011. El evento es gratuito y abierto al público. The 2011 tournament will feature a number of new activities that include Hawaiian cultural activities, trick shot exhibition, swing analysis, and entertainment. 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

En cruceros de 7 noches a bordo del Oasis of the Seas y el Allure of the Seas próximo , usted puede experimentar rompiendo récord de dos mega-barcos de Royal Caribbean. A bordo de los barcos más grandes del mundo, todos los días de sus vacaciones en crucero estará llena de maravillosas aventuras! Con muchos en el mar primicias, como un barrio al aire libre, Central Park, un escalofriante tirolesa sobre el paseo marítimo del buque, y una AquaTheater impresionante que muestra alta de buceo acróbatas aéreos y de agua espectacular muestra todo delante de un telón de fondo marino , la vela será verdaderamente excepcional a bordo de barcos más nuevos de Royal Caribbean. Y, con el Allure of the Seas hará su debut en diciembre de 2010, se puede disfrutar de tan esperado de Royal Caribbean de programación de animación de DreamWorks, que contará con desfiles de personajes, películas en 3D y mucho más. Con precios exclusivos y servicios por valor de hasta $ 100 , de vacaciones América del Centro / Avoya invitados de viajes pueden disfrutar de la magnificencia de los barcos de Royal Caribbean cruceros más grandes!

Esplendores grandes con Carnival Cruises

Navegar en cruceros de 7 noches Carnival Splendor de Carnival Cruises experimentar barco de crucero de gran deslumbrante! Desde la ciudad portuaria de Los Ángeles, navegar a México, mientras que experimentan espectaculares características de los mega barcos que te harán sentir como si estuvieras en una ciudad de su propio en el mar. Desde tomar un swing en el de 9 hoyos, mini-golf, disfrutando de un tratamiento de spa rejuvenecedor en el 21,000 pies cuadrados, dos niveles de spa y el gimnasio, relajarse con vista al mar en la serenidad privada sólo para adultos Oasis mientras los niños están teniendo una explosión en la sala de juegos para los 5.500 metros cuadrados, de los niños, y mucho más, hay algo nuevo que hacer todos los días a bordo del Carnival Splendor ! Para relajarse bajo el sol, se deslizan por el tobogán más alto en tres pisos Twister o ver películas, conciertos, eventos deportivos, y más delante de la piscina gigante del tamaño de la pantalla de cine Mar. Y, de vacaciones América del Centro / Avoya invitados de viajes pueden experimentar el esplendor de este gran barco con la reducción de precios increíbles !

Un barco Epic, Cruise enorme de 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!

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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 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 .

For more information please contact me at TravelSmart@WildBlue.net or call at 1-800-308-3077.

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' 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 .

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Quick Tip

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Consider A UniWorld River Cruise

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.

Since Uniworld is under The Travel Corporation umbrella UniWorld is able to tap into their strong buying power and resources, as well as partner with several of our sister companies, such as Red Carnation Hotels , the award-winning five-star luxury boutique hotel collection, in the areas of hospitality training and management, food and beverage services, quality control programs, and design support. With the financial backing of The Travel Corporation, Uniworld has made significant capital investments—both in new ships and product upgrades—and has a fleet of nine company-owned and operated ships, as well as several charter partnerships. Hotel Management and Hospitality Training with Red Carnation Hotels Red Carnation Hotels shares their best practices, as well as provides cross-training opportunities on hotel management and hospitality development Uniworld hired a professionally trained and formally educated butler to further enhance the luxury service standards on board Food and Beverage Program Uniworld hired a world-class Food and Beverage Director who handles every aspect of food and beverage delivery Ongoing enhancement to the food and beverage program are always being made with the focus on using the freshest ingredients from the local ports of call, as well as employing talented chefs who come from such places as London's five star Le Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Chateaux Hotels Wine program developed by an award-wining European Sommelier based in London, England Extensive Yearly Cooking Summit: Visiting local markets, cooking demonstrations and workshops, menu engineering and planning, and bakery and pastry classes, including special training for all pastry chefs at the world-renowned Valhrona Chocolate School, Lyon, France Quality Control Programs: Uniworld has developed an ongoing quality-control program to monitor all product delivery and services, including: Operations Team in Europe with 30 employees based in Switzerland, Holland, and France—all 100% dedicated to delivering the Uniworld product The Travel Corporation's Quality Assurance Third-Party Mystery Shopper Program Design Support: All of Uniworld ships have been designed and decorated by the design team from the Red Carnation Hotels While each ship has its own unique personality and style, they are all designed with the same signature touches—luxurious and cozy décor, classic furnishings in rich fabrics, plush leather, and modern conveniences—all of which create an inviting atmosphere for a memorable experience. Travel Smart y Cruceros por el capitán Bob es un Afiliado Autorizado Independiente de Centro Vacacional de América Call today of information at 1-800-308-3077 to book your UniWorld RIver Cruise.

Cruise Ideas For 2011

Best Cruise Destinations for 2011

Ready to experience the world's best cruise destinations in 2011? From the tropical island paradises of the Caribbean and Bahamas, mesmerizing wonders of Europe, breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, and beyond, here are our top choices for a completely unforgettable cruise vacation in the new year!

Travel to Top Island Paradises

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. During 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line sailings , you can escape to another sunny getaway – the Bahamas – to see the world's third largest barrier reef and enjoy thrilling island activities such as swimming with stingrays! With 'Freestyle Cruising' , you can enjoy your sailing to one of these best cruise destinations while having the choice to do what you want, when you want, and wherever you want!

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
• Free upgrade & coupon book for all guests on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings
• Free coupon book plus exclusive savings up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises

Discover Europe's Spectacular Art, Culture, and More!

Filled with historic landmarks, distinguished culture, and more, it's no surprise that travelers return to Europe's incredible countries year after year. In 2011, immerse yourself in a traditional Italian experience at sea during 7-night MSC Cruises to Europe that visit Rome, Venice, Genoa, and beyond. 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? During Uniworld River Cruises sailings for 7-nights , you can enjoy complimentary fine European wines, captivating and included shore excursions , and more while sailing through the heart of Europe's finest cities. 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? During 10-night Alaska sailings with Oceania Cruises , you can travel on board the popular Oceania Regatta to visit famed areas including Ketchikan, known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World' which also features the world's largest collection of totem poles. 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! Up to $1,000 in savings, $1,000 in shipboard credit & 2 for 1 fares with Oceania Cruises
• Exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises

Now is your chance to visit the world's best destinations for 2011. Contact your Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner today!

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