Holland Cruises Offering: Free Upgrades, Up To 50% Savings & More

January 4, 2012 by  
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Receive free upgrades to ocean-view and verandah staterooms*
Free or reduced cruise fares
for 3rd and 4th guests*
Reduced airfare on select sailings*
Exceptional Savings on Collectors’ Voyages*
$500 per stateroom air credit on Alaska CruiseTours*
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*Fuel supplement has been suspended. Holland America Line reserves the right to reinstate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day should the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) increase above $70 per barrel. Please consult our website for current information. Fares are based on Promo(s) FL, FN, RH, RT, RZ. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise or cruisetour only. $250 per person air credit with the purchase of Holland America Line Home City air is available for all U.S. gateways. Air credit is only applicable to Alaska CruiseTours Y1-Y6, D1-D7, and U2-U3 with promos RT, LG, LI, and FN and is not combinable with any other fares or promotions. Air credit is based on Promo RY and not applicable for 3rd/4th passengers. Fares are in U.S. dollars. All savings amounts are included in fares shown. Government Fees & Taxes are additional and range from $67.73 to $699.20. Subject to availability. Free upgrade offer is from interior to ocean-view stateroom or ocean-view to verandah stateroom categories only, subject to availability, and valid on select sailings and in select categories only. Third/fourth offer based on sharing with 1st and 2nd guests and on select sailings, based on Promo Z3. Government fees and taxes are applicable to all 3rd/4th offers. For more information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, and to view deck plans, please refer to www.hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America brochure. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

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Purchase An Interior Room And Upgrade To A Balcony

January 4, 2012 by  
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MOVE UP IN THE WORLD
ENJOY A FREE UPGRADE FROM
INTERIOR TO BALCONY STATEROOM
100deposit Purchase an Interior Room and Upgrade to a BalconyPerhaps the only thing more spectacular than the scenery from a magnificent ship is the value of our special upgrade to Balcony Stateroom for the price of an Interior Stateroom. After all, you can enjoy ever-changing vistas with each destination, from sparkling cities to breathtaking fjords and lush exotic islands rising up from the sea. Or turn luxury up a notch with a free upgrade from Balcony Suite to unbelievable Butler suite in the exclusive sanctuary known as MSC Yacht Club on Fantasia-class ships. No matter which special offer you take advantage of, you’ll set sail in true Italian elegance and style on a journey you will not soon forget at a value you’ll appreciate forever.
7-Night European Cruises from $669*pp
7-Night Caribbean Cruises from $629*pp
 
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Robert Foster
TravelSmartbyKandB.com
CruisesbyCaptBob.com
Battle Ground, WA, 98604
360-687-9579
travelsmart@wildblue.net
*Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only, valid for new retail bookings for U.S. and Canadian residents, and include complimentary upgrade. Wave rates shown are for a Category 1 stateroom on the January 12, 2013 sailings aboard MSC Poesia, and the November 2012 sailings aboard MSC Splendida. MSC Club discount is applicable to this MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without prior notice to all guests. Children 17 and under sail for just $299 when sailing as 3rd/4th guests in same stateroom as two full-fare paying guests. Offer is capacity-controlled, subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. MSC Cruises reserves the right to refuse to honor any prices/sailings that are erroneously printed or quoted. Other restrictions apply. Ask for WAVE promotion when booking. Offer expires March 31, 2012. Ships’ registry: Panama.

Princess Cruises Balcony Bonus Sales End 31st January 2011

December 27, 2011 by  
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Call TravelSmart for the best staterooms and deals at 360-687-9579
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Free Balcony Upgrade**
Grand Mediterranean – 12 Days Mini-Suite
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Balcony Bonus Sale fares
$3,540
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$2,040
$1,690*
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Greek Isles – 12 Days Mini-Suite
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$3,540
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$1,690*
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Holy Land – 12 Days Mini-Suite
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Balcony Bonus Sale fares
$4,440
$3,390*
$3,640
$2,590*
$3,090
$2,590*
$2,840
$1,990*
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Scandinavia & Russia – 11 Days Mini-Suite
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$3,490
$3,140*
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British Isles – 12 Days Mini-Suite
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$3,640
$3,390*
$3,140
$2,790*
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$2,790*
$2,140
$1,790*
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Classic Italy cruisetour – 17 days Mini-Suite
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$5,699
$5,299*
$5,199
$4,699*
$4,799
$4,699*
$4,199
$3,849*
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Denali Explorer cruisetour – 10 Days Mini-Suite
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2,248
$2,073*
$2,023
$1,823*
$1,873
$1,823*
$1,373
$1,273*
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Voyage of the Glaciers – 7 Days Mini-Suite
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$1,799
$1,599*
$1,549
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$824
$799*
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Inside Passage – 7 Days Mini-Suite
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$1,599
$1,499*
$1,424
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*Save up to $1,000 per stateroom is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select Europe and Alaska cruises and cruisetours. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares based on Ruby Princess 5/18/12, Crown Princess 5/24/12, Pacific Princess 4/30/12, Emerald Princess 6/3/12, Caribbean Princess 5/26/12, Coral Princess 5/28/12 and Star Princess 5/27/12 sailings and Crown Princess 11/03/12 and Island Princess 9/12/12 cruisetours only. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $265 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: RGA/RGB/RTA/RTB. Offer expires: January 31, 2012.

**Free Balcony Upgrade refers to reserving a balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview stateroom.

^Guaranteed minimum savings of $700 is based on double occupancy discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking one of the following itineraries: Grand Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Holy Land, Egypt & Aegean, British Isles and Land of the Midnight Sun only. Guaranteed savings applies to select categories only.

 


Contact TravelSmart at 360-687-9579 to book your Princess Cruise.

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Second Guest 50% Off Fare On Selected Cruises

December 13, 2011 by  
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Book Select 2012 Europe Cruises Of 5 Or More Nights.
And Get 50% Off The Second Passenger
Don’t miss this spectacular opportunity to set sail on an Old World journey and visit unforgettable destinations in the MEDITERRANEAN or breathtaking fjords and fairy-tale cities in NORTHERN EUROPE. You may also use this special offer to be first to sail aboard our newest ship –MSC Divina. Whichever destination you chose, you’ll cruise in true Italian elegance and style that can only be found on MSC Cruises at a very attractive price.
1LINE Second Guest 50% off Fare on Selected Cruises
DIVINA250 Second Guest 50% off Fare on Selected Cruises
2012 Mediterranean Cruises Aboard Our Newest Ship: MSC Divina


1st Guest fares from $1,199*
2nd Guest fares from $599.50*

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STPETERSBURG 250 Second Guest 50% off Fare on Selected Cruises
2012 Northern Europe Cruises
featuring A Fabulous Overnight Stay
In St. Petersburg


1st Guest fares from $1,479*
2nd Guest fares from $739.50*

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FANTASIA MUSICA 250 Second Guest 50% off Fare on Selected Cruises
2012 European Cruises Aboard
Fantasia-Class and Musica-Class Ships


1st Guest fares from $999*
2nd Guest fares from $499.50*

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2012 European Cruises
Aboard Lirica-Class Ships


1st Guest fares from $929*
2nd Guest fares from $464.50*

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Robert Foster
TravelSmartbyKandB.com
CruisesbyCaptbob.com
Battle Ground, WA, 98604
360-687-9579
Travelsmart@wildblue.net
*Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for new retail bookings on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Rates shown are based on category 6 staterooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and restrictions apply. MSC Club Discount may be applied to this promotion. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without notice to all guests. MSC Cruises reserves the right to refuse to honor any prices/sailings that are erroneously printed or quoted. Ask for “50% Off 2nd Occupant” promotion when booking. Offer expires December 31, 2011. Ships’ registry: Panama.

Caribbean Cruise Family Plan By MSC Cruise Lines

August 31, 2011 by  
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Caribbean Cruise Family Plan
Buy One Balcony Stateroom And Get Over 50% Off The Second Balcony Stateroom
This holiday season take the whole family to enjoy the sights of the breathtaking Caribbean from the comfort of two connecting Balcony Superior Staterooms. Imagine savoring a steamy cappuccino or a refreshing gelato with an ever-changing view on your own private balcony, while your children enjoy their own stateroom. Onboard discover the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance, and the genuine warmth of our Italian officers. Come sail with us to extraordinary destinations departing from an array of exotic ports aboard the beautiful MSC Poesia , on a seven night journey your family will not soon forget at a value you’ll appreciate forever.
PRESIDENTSDAY Caribbean Cruise Family Plan by MSC Cruise Lines
7 Nights|MSC POESIA
PRESIDENTS DAY CRUISE

EAST CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, St. Thomas, San Juan, Nassau


2012 Dates First Balcony Stateroom from Second Balcony Stateroom from
February 18 $899pp* $449.50pp*
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7 Nights|MSC POESIA
NEW YEARS CRUISE

WEST CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Isla de Roatan, Montego Bay


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December 30 $1,199pp* $599.50pp*
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CHRISTMAS CRUISE

EAST CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Nassau, San Juan, St Thomas


2011 Dates First Balcony Stateroom from Second Balcony Stateroom from
December 23 $999pp* $499.50pp*
WESTCARIBBEAN Caribbean Cruise Family Plan by MSC Cruise Lines
7 Nights|MSC POESIA
CARIBBEAN WONDERS

WEST CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of call:
Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Isla de Roatan, Montego Bay


2011 Dates First Balcony Stateroom from Second Balcony Stateroom from
December 16 $769pp* $384.50pp*
THANKSGIVING Caribbean Cruise Family Plan by MSC Cruise Lines
7 Nights|MSC POESIA
THANKSGIVING CRUISE

WEST CARIBBEAN: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Isla de Roatan, Montego Bay


2011 Dates First Balcony Stateroom from Second Balcony Stateroom from
November 19 $849pp* $424.50pp*
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Robert Foster
TravelSmartbyKandB.com
CruisesbyCaptBob.com
Battle Ground, WA, 98604
360-687-9579
travelsmart@wildblue.net
*Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for new retail bookings on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Promotion valid only for a minimum of 4 passengers booked in 2 cabins. Both cabins must be booked at the same time and in the same booking number. Both cabins must be booked at the same time and in the same booking number. Guests can be booked in the same category or in different categories, if they are booked in different categories the 50% discount applies to the lower category. Passengers that book balcony superior staterooms will be assigned to connecting cabins, subject to availability.Offer is based on EB rates, cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and restrictions apply. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional.Government fees and taxes (GFTs) of $61.85 (Dec.30,2011). $72.85 (Dec. 23, Feb. 18 2011), and $61.85 (Nov.19, Dec. 16 2011) per person for all sailings are additional. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without notice to all guests. MSC Cruises reserves the right to refuse to honor any prices/sailing dates that are erroneously printed or quoted. Ask for “Family Plan” promotion when booking. Offer expires December 30, 2011. Ship’s registry: Panama.

Considering A Cruise For Your Next Vacation

June 5, 2011 by  
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Why Take a Cruise Vacation ?

Have you ever considered taking a cruise vacation but just aren’t sure if it would be right for you? With all the cruise lines choices, all the different destinations, the range of prices, there is a cruise that is just right for you and your family! One of best ways to find if a cruise is the right vacation for you is to ask your friends, relatives and experienced travel professional that is versed in cruise travel.

Packing and Unpacking only Once!

Think about this, on a cruise you don’t drive anywhere for 7, 10, 14 days or more.  Now, even if you were on a bus tour with no driving yourself, you still have to haul your luggage or at least pack and unpack it at each stop. On a cruise, you check your luggage when you check in and it magically appears in your cabin, stateroom, or suite. You unpack once, feeling at home for the duration of the cruise. The cruise staff will tell you when to place your bags outside your accommodations at the end of the cruise and, just as magically, your luggage will be waiting for you on shore at a designated pick-up point. Taking a cruise vacation frees you from a lot of the hassles and headaches of traveling.

I am sure you have taken a driving vacation

There’s always the question of where and when to stop to eat when your driving.   All your meals and snacks are included in the price of your cruise and great food is one of the main attractions of taking a cruise.  Most contemporary cruises take into account the modern casual lifestyle and provide a variety of restaurants and snack bars on board. Typically, there is a varied and plentiful breakfast and lunch buffets similar to what you would find in any resort. You can eat breakfast, lunch or dinner in one of the ship’s restaurants, ordering exactly what you want from the ample menu, prepared fresh just for you. The ship’s restaurants are usually open for meals for extended hours and buffets are generally open all day and into the night.  They also have the comfort foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and ice cream for the kids and adults alike.  And there is always the midnight buffet available on most cruises?  Room service (free of charge) is available 24 hours a day.  Your choices are unlimited for your dining pleasures. Lobster dinner anyone! By the way you can have more than one!

Dining is an important event on a cruise ship

This is tradition dating back when cruises were for royalty and the wealthy, who expected elegant formal dinners. In today’s lifestyle, an elegant dinner is optional and for those who prefer to dine casually, the dinner buffet is available usually until 9 pm or later.  Most cruise ships offer excellent dining options, especially at dinner, in the main dining rooms (there are 2 or 3 dining rooms) or offer meals at upscale specialty restaurants at additional cover charge per person.  Cruise lines base much of their reputation on their food service and the terms such as “world class cuisine” and “gourmet meals” are combined with “impeccable service” to insure that the on-board dining experience is truly memorable one.  By the way, room service is free and available 24 hours a day, and you get the same great meals serve  on your balcony or in your  room.  For those who prefer a romantic quite dinner for two, all cruise lines  offer, for a nominal charge,  a romantic champagne dinner for 2, with all the trimmings, in your stateroom and you may add other favorites like flowers to surprise that special someone in your life.  Many cruises still offer one or more optional formal dinners where ladies wear long formal gowns or other evening dresses and gentlemen wear tuxedos or dark suits. Expect to see this offered at lease once on a seven day cruise to twice during longer cruises of 14 days or more.

Once on-board your cruise ship

There are activities 24 hours a day.  Modern cruise ships boast state-of-the-art 900 plus plus seat theaters for quality shows and entertainment, all  included in the cruise price. There is always unique entertainment in the theater every evening of the cruise and if you miss first show there is a second one that follows.  Most ships also have a number of themed bars, lounges, and discos with live entertainment that are open into the early morning hours. Most cruise lines will have different acts come on-board at each port of call and will sail and do their show until the next port of  call.  Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are seldom included in the cruise price. You may purchase coffee and soft drink cards on the first day of the cruise.  This will save you a lot of money because the card is good for the entire cruise.  All cruises  also provide a casino that is open while the ship is in international waters.  Don’t forget they also have a movie theater on- board just in case you missed that just released movie you planned to watch.  Not tickets required and snacks served during the showing.  Did I mention Movies Under the Stars!

If night life isn’t your style

You and your family can enjoy the on-board pool, shops,  spa’s, library, world class fitness centers and other amenities while on-board.  Many cruises now offer instructional classes on a variety of topics during each day of your cruise for adults and children. Each activity is posted daily to your room.  Many also offer special lectures with world famous speakers.  Every cruise line offers the art lovers venues because they offer art from all over the world to be auctioned off during the cruise, some are one of kind.  The casino’s are open only when a sea and offer a variety of poker to slots to Bingo tournaments  with cash awards to the winners!  Never gambled before but would like to learn, they have casino personnel to show you the ends and out of the games and no cost to you.  There is always something for the whole family to do while on-board ship!

Consider taking your Children on the cruise

The cruise lines provide specializes play areas and programs geared to different age groups, each with its own trained staff.  Some cruises lines offer “kids sail free” when staying in their parents staterooms others offer this as a promotion to get the whole family involved in cruising.  There are a few rules and you need to check with cruise lines to insure your children safety and your own peace of mind.  Don’t worry, your children will have plenty to do while board and they get their own ship daily program of events just for them delivered to your stateroom. Some ships have their own dinning areas just for kids.

Don’t forget about the cruise destinations itself

Cruises typically stop at a different port of call each day or every other day, depending upon distances and sailing time between points of interest. You have the option to stay on-aboard the ship all day or disembark at any stop. You are free to explore each destination on your own as long as you return to the ship by the designated time.  If there is place in the world you would like to explore, consider a cruise.  A cruise will give you a taste of each port so you can consider whether you would like to come back and stay for a longer vacation.  Remember, your hotel is in the harbor waiting for you when you return.

Cruise lines offer a variety of shore excursions at additional cost

You should  arrange your excursions prior to departure or while on-board.  Remember, one thing, the most popular excursion may not be available once the ship leave port.  Check with the excursion desk when you first arrive to check availability of the excursion you would like to take.  Ships excursions are geared toward the unique features of the destination. For example, Caribbean cruises offer snorkeling, diving or beach excursions while Alaskan cruises offer helicopter tours of the glaciers, dogsled trips to gold panning.  For the less adventuresome,  there are bus tours or supervised shopping excursions in the local port.  Everything, including meal stops, is prearranged. All you need to do is find the correct line on-shore and an experienced guide handles the rest of your tour.  But don’t worry the ships has plenty of people out there to help you find the excursion you paid for, normally the ship will have briefings on where to find your excursion before you leave the ship.

Don’t forget to Celebrate those Special Occasions

Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduations, Weddings, Honeymoons are all special and a cruise is a great way to show how much you care.  The ships staff will make a fuss over your very special occasion from singing Happy Birthday to hanging an announcements outside your door telling the world you are special.  Make sure you let the cruise line know ahead of time, so they will be prepared to help you celebrate that all important occasion.

Types of Staterooms

What type of stateroom should you consider?  This is a question only you can answer.  It depends on many factors, cost, the number of guest that will be sharing a stateroom.  Normally, a cruise lines offers a variety of staterooms in the same category.  Your choices are an Inside stateroom, Outside View stateroom, Balconies staterooms and  Suites.

Inside stateroom

Are generally about 160 to 180 square foot, comes with 2 standard beds (converts to a queen) with a small closet, luggage storage is under the bed, a vanity with bathroom with shower,telephone and television and is generally the least expensive way to cruise.  Inside staterooms with accommodate  up to four depending on the size and number of beds.  Some cruise ships offer inside staterooms that rival the best balcony in square footage but with out a view.  Some of the bigger Cruise  ships now offer solo passenger staterooms overlooking the promenade at a reasonable price.

Outside stateroom

Are generally about 180 to 220 square feet and comes with 2 standard beds (convert to a queen) with a average size closet, luggage storage is under the bed, a vanity with bathroom and shower, telephone,television and generally either comes with a full size floor to ceiling window that opens to allow fresh air to enter the room. These rooms can accommodate up to 3 or 4 depending on size and number of beds in the room.  Some of these outside  stateroom are offered in obstructed view (means outside view may be blocked by life boats or other objects) which is usually cheaper on the wallet but offers less privacy.

Balcony Staterooms

Are generally about 220 to 350 square feet which includes the balcony and comes with 2 standard or 2 queens size beds that convert to either a queen or king.  It has a walk-in bath area with vanity, larger closet that will accommodate some luggage with luggage storage under the bed, telephone, television and mini-bar plus frig.  These staterooms will accommodate 3 or 4 people depending on size and beds.  Advantage to a balcony verses an outside or inside stateroom is privacy.  Your room opens to a balcony that has chairs and a table so you can relax after a hard day of exploring.  Watching an early morning sun rise with your morning coffee or a late night sail-a-way with your favorite beverage  is worth the price.

Mini-Suites

Are generally between 250 to 350 square feet and comes with a balcony.  They come with 2 standard or queen beds that convert to either a queen or king with a separate living room area.  Also included is a bar area, a walk in bath with vanity, luggage storage in over size closets, telephones, one or two televisions.  Mini-suites can accommodate up to 4 again depending on location and size.

Suites

Are generally between 350 to 14000 square feet and come in different categories.  They come with all the amenities of the mini-suite but with two to three or more bedrooms with children’s room adjoining.  Additional things found in suites are DVD players with movies on demand, IPOD docks, and computer terminals.  Bathrooms generally are a separate area with walk in jacuzzi type tubs and separate showers with large dressing rooms and separate walk-in closets. Suites have a separate living area and butler service area. All  suites (except Mini’s) have a full time butler and concierge which they will take care of all your request and needs (from arranging excursion to dining arrangements with one simple telephone call)  from the time to check-in until you depart the ship.  Another advantage to taking a suite is you are given preference when checking in or off the ship.

Consider upgrading!

It never hurts to ask the for a cost comparison between stateroom categories.  You might be surprised to find for less that $100 per person you can be in a balcony or suite.  Always ask your travel agent about special cruise offers and last minute deals.  You can save hundreds of dollars my working closely with your travel agent.  With all these great services available at a reasonable cost, why not take a cruise vacation? Follow the link below to my cruise site.

CruisesbyCaptBob

New Name, Same Great Benefits – Don’t Miss Out!

October 6, 2010 by  
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New Name, Same Great Benefits – Don’t Miss Out!

Published on 10/06/10

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As many of you have probably noticed, America’s Vacation Center is becoming Avoya Travel!

As one of the leading travel agencies worldwide, Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center will continue to offer exceptional vacation planning services to clients around the globe with more vacation options available than ever before. We look forward to revealing more about the new Avoya Travel and opportunities this name change brings over the course of the next few weeks – so stay tuned!

To make sure you don’t miss out on the great deals and benefits Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center offers, please add ‘AvoyaTravel@AvoyaTravel.com’ to your safe senders list in your email account.

With our new name of Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center

Rest assured that we’re still offering the same great benefits that you know and love! Make sure to take advantage of all of the unique and innovative features available on the Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center website, including:

Basically, we wanted to let you – our valued clients – know that we’ve got a new name, and the same great benefits! Our Personal Vacation Planners look forward to helping you plan your next dream vacation today – we’re just a phone call away!

For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!

Capt Bob

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.

Norwegian Epic $99 Air Offer Extended October 31st

October 1, 2010 by  
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This Summer’s Hottest Vacation

Looking for the best deals on the next level of Freestyle Cruising® aboard Norwegian Epic? Well, look no further – because we’ve got a deal that’s as amazing as our newest ship. Just book a 7-day Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Epic in a Balcony or Deluxe Balcony and we will sweeten the deal with airfare starting at only $99* roundtrip.  Call 1-800-308-3077  and speak to Cruise Specialist.

Available Gateways for $99 Round trip

Atlanta, Cincinnati, New York – John F. Kennedy, New York – La Guardia, Newark, Washington DC – Dulles Int’l.

Available Gateways for $149 Round trip

Baltimore Washington Int’l Airport; MD, Boston – Logan, Charlotte, Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport, Houston, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Int’l Airport, Washington DC – Ronald Reagan National.

Available Gateways for $199 Round trip

Albany, Austin, Birmingham, Cleveland, Denver International Airport, Greenville/Spartanburg, Kansas City, Lehigh Valley, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Phoenix, Providence, Raleigh – Durham, Rochester, San Francisco, Savannah, St. Louis – Lambert, Vancouver.

Available Gateways for $249 Round trip

Akron, Allentown, Asheville, Burlington, Charleston, Chattanooga, Columbia, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport,Fort Wayne, Greensboro/Winston Salem, Harrisburg, Bradley – Hartford, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Lexington, Los Angeles,Minneapolis – St. Paul Int’l Airport, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach, New York – Newark, Reno, Richmond, Syracuse, Tucson.

Available Gateways for $299 Round trip

Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Huntsville, Little Rock, Milwaukee, Omaha, Ontario, Portland, Roanoke, Toledo.

Available Gateways for $349 Round trip

Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Green Bay, Madison, Oklahoma City, Portland Int’l, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma.

Pick your sail date.

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Terms and Conditions

This is air only offer, air only offer doesn’t include air tax. Offer available for Balcony categories BK through BA and Deluxe Balcony categories D5 through D2.

Offer based on availability, capacity controlled, subject to change or cancellation without notice, and may be withdrawn at any time.

“Offer applies to new FIT reservations only. Qualifying FIT reservations can be included into existing Group and count towards Tour Conductor Credits.

Tour conductors are not entitled to the special Air fare: MUST pay Early Booking Fare (EBF) Air Add-on rate.

Air rates are per person based on double occupancy, in US Dollars and include airport/pier transfers.

Third through eight berth guests pay prevailing cruise fare and Early Booking Fare (EBF) Air Add-on rate.

Air routing, scheduling and carrier are at the discretion of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Guests may request to deviate flight schedule through Premium Air and may request Hotel Package and additional Hotel nights.

Singles paying 200% of the rate are eligible. Available on GDS booking source. Travel Partners using Sabre’s booking engine must book Air offers by selecting Best Fare.

Offer combinable with PG6, TIOBCM, and UPGRADE program codes only. Onboard service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your onboard account.

All cancellation fees will follow Norwegian schedule listed in the brochure and www.ncl.com

Cancellation fees are applicable based on the booking/sailing date and accommodations; Norwegian strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Protection on all bookings.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective immediately, Norwegian is suspending the company’s fuel supplement for all voyages at this time.

The Company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests should the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) increase above $65 per barrel.

Norwegian may collect any fuel supplement charge in effect at the time of sailing, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full.

Norwegian is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Ships’ registry: BAHAMAS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ©2010 NCL Corporation Ltd.

Capt Bob

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.

NCL To Launch Freestyle Dash Promotion

September 14, 2010 by  
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NCL Set to Launch Three-Day “Freestyle Dash” Promotion

Published on: September 14, 2010

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Norwegian Cruise Line will launch its three-day “Freestyle Dash” offer on Sept. 15 with a preview day for past guests on Sept. 14. The promotion offers savings on 11 Freestyle Cruising ships to Alaska, Bahamas/Florida, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe when booked by Sept. 17.

The three-day promotion provides half-off standard cruise deposits on select sailings and up to $250 onboard credit per stateroom, based on cruise length and category. Guests who book sailings of up to six days and longer will receive $250 in onboard credit when sailing in a Garden Villa, $150 for suites, $100 for mini-suites and deluxe balcony staterooms, $75 for balcony staterooms, $50 for ocean-view rooms, $25 for inside and $12.50 for Norwegian Epic’s studios.

For sailings of up to five days, guests will receive $100 per stateroom in a Garden Villa, $75 for suites, $50 for mini-suites, $40 for balcony staterooms, $20 for ocean-view cabins, $15 for insides and $7.50 for studios. The on board credit can be used toward amenities such as spa treatments, shore excursions, gifts in the duty-free shop, and dinners in specialty restaurants. For more information, please call your travel professional at 1-800-308-3077 for more details.

Capt Bob

Destination-Europe

September 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Travel Ideas

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This maybe the best time to plan that long awaited European vacation. With the U.S. economy in such turmoil, tourism worldwide is down. What this means to you is more value and competition for your travel dollar. A wise and frugal travel shopper will not have to look too hard to find plenty of travel incentives, so don’t put your passports away just yet.
Pick your destination and start looking for the discounts. Doing a little research beforehand can save you hundreds of your travel dollars.
Airlines are looking for every travel dollar they can find. Currently, they are heavily discounting their seats just to generate revenue which means great savings for you. So shopping can really pay off. Don’t leave out the idea of business or first class seats. For long flights it is well worth the extra leg room and the service. Use your travel miles to upgrade from coach. Some airlines even sell first class and business seats at a discount to their frequent flyer card holders and coach ticket holders at the gate or at check in.
italy 300x199 Destination EuropeSome of the best buys are organized land tours. The value comes when you pay for your vacation in U.S. Dollars and not Euro’s. Most of the European operators have offices in the United States or are on the internet. Always remember to ask for their special incentive deals. Most of the time tour operators will discount their vacations packages for those last minute shoppers. Don’t feel left out if you’re not a last minute type, booking and paying for your vacation in advance most of the times will rate you a substantial discounts. image23 300x201 Destination Europe
Cruise lines that operated in Europe are also heavily discounting their staterooms. This year most of the major cruise lines introduced more new ships than in past fifteen years and their staterooms are going unfilled due to over capacity. Most cruise lines are offer a variety of incentives to beckon the wise traveler to their cruises like offing children under the age of 17 free travel, free airfare to European gateways from the United States plus lower deposits, when you make your reservation, to on board credits just to name a few.
Check with your travel agent to make sure you are getting the best price for your vacation dollars. Your travel agent can take the entire headache out of planning your European Vacation plus they will get you the best deals.
Have a great Vacation.
Capt Bob

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