Cruise Through The Adriatic With Royal Caribbean
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Cruise Ideas For 2011
December 30, 2010 by admin
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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!
Travel Smart and Cruises by Capt Bob is An Authorized Independent Affiliate of America’s Vacation Center.
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!
Insight: Panama Canal Cruises
December 22, 2010 by admin
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Panama Canal Cruises
Almost 100 years after it was created in 1916, the Panama Canal not only serves as a connection between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, but also provides views of jungles, endangered species, pristine beaches, and more. Travelers have the chance to see exotic wildlife such as crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, and toucans while traversing the entire canal from Florida to the West coast, with stops in ports along the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, and Central and South America.
The Panama Canal and its neighboring destinations have a variety of adventures for travelers. Surrounded by vast jungle, cruisers can trek through green, cloudy mountains while marveling at orchid gardens and distant volcanoes. The white sandy shores of several ports will entice cruisers to spend afternoons on the beach, after snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking through teal waters.
Passengers can explore the shipwreck of Antilla in Aruba; shop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; snorkel with the stingrays at the Stingray Sandbar in the Caymen Islands; enjoy the Aerial Tram ride through Costa Rica’s rainforests; admire cliff divers in Acapulco; and more.
Travelers will want to pack a good pair of binoculars to use on the cruise deck when traveling through the tropical setting and fascinating sights of the Panama Canal. Cruises crossing the canal and stopping at nearby destinations provide the ultimate vacation filled with adventure, relaxation, and the opportunity to watch astounding views while lounging on deck or one’s private balcony.
Panama Canal Overview
Traversing the locks of the Panama Canal takes about nine hours–leaving plenty of time on Panama Canal cruises to explore Caribbean and South American ports.
Call today at 1-800-308-3077 to book your Panama Canal Cruise or follow the links below to your favorite Cruise Line.
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Cruise Lines that transit the Panama Canal
- Azamara Cruises to Panama CanalCarnival Cruises to Panama CanalCelebrity Cruises to Panama CanalCrystal Cruises to Panama CanalCunard Cruises to Panama CanalDisney Cruises to Panama CanalHolland America to Panama CanalNorwegian Cruise Lines to Panama CanalOceania Cruises to Panama CanalPrincess Cruises to Panama CanalRegent Cruises to Panama CanalRoyal Caribbean to Panama CanalSeabourn Cruises to Panama Canal
Royal Caribbean Cruises: Adventures For All!
On Royal Caribbean cruises, you can explore the best
of the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond on amazing ships that feel like floating resorts! Whether you’re looking for fun for the whole family or a relaxing getaway for two, 7-night Royal Caribbean cruises offer something for everyone. And, with the thrilling mega-features of the largest cruise ships at sea, your cruise vacation will truly be one-of-a-kind!
Amazing Destinations for You
Ready to explore the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean on a sunny island vacation? On Caribbean cruises from $399 for 7 nights, you can enjoy all that sunny skies and tropical waters have to offer – from snorkeling through coral reefs with stingrays, strolling down white-sand beaches, and much more! In this ultimate outdoor paradise, you’ll enjoy the warm island breeze and gorgeous scenery, and you can choose to make your vacation as relaxing – or as adventurous – as you wish! Have you always wanted to experience the culture and history of beautiful Europe? On Europe cruises from $549 for 7 nights, you can explore Italy, Spain, France, and other magnificent areas along the iconic Mediterranean Sea. Whether you’d like to take a gondola ride through Venice, see the architectural marvels in Barcelona, or visit the incredible Greek Islands, Europe cruises offer endless beauty and excitement. And, Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center guests can receive great savings with exclusive reduced pricing on Caribbean and Europe cruises by calling today!
Largest Cruise Ships at Sea!
Exclusive to Royal Caribbean are the largest cruise ships at sea, the groundbreaking Oasis of the Seas and the upcoming Allure of the Seas, set to debut this December. With unbelievable onboard features such as Flowrider surf simulators, thrilling zip-lines, the incredible AquaTheater, and more, these one-of-a-kind mega-ships offers endless entertainment options sure to impress kids and adults alike! Each ship offers seven distinctly designed neighborhoods, such as the lushly landscaped Central Park, as well as a Seaside Boardwalk, an H2O Zone Aqua Park, the Vitality at Sea Spa, and more! Bringing even more excitement to travelers, the upcoming Allure of the Seas will offer more features than ever before, including DreamWorks animation and programming, the Tony award-winning production ‘Chicago’, a 3D movie theater, and the first-ever Starbucks at sea! Take advantage of all of this and more on 7-night Allure of the Seas sailings to the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean cruises offer something for everyone, from unparalleled adventures to the ultimate relaxing retreats. To begin planning your dream cruise to the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond, contact your Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center 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!Your Personal Vacation Planner: Robert Foster 1-800-308-3077
AVC Customer Care: 800-788-0970
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World’s Largest Cruise Sale!
October 11, 2010 by admin
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Huge Savings with the World’s Largest Cruise Sale!
Attention Cruisers: Now is your Chance to Save Big on your Next Cruise!
The World’s Preview Largest Cruise Sale is coming up this week! Looking for some of the best discounts of 2010? As one of our biggest cruise sales of the year, this will be the time to save big on your dream vacation. From hundreds of dollars in shipboard credit, free upgrades, and much more, Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center guests will discover a plethora of special offers and savings from an array of top cruise lines during the World’s Largest Cruise Sale!
In celebration of National Cruise Vacation Month, top cruise lines are offering Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center travelers amazing specials for a limited time! As one of our biggest blowout sales of the year, you’ll have access to tons of cruise deals beginning this week. Make sure to take advantage of these incredible cruise specials exclusively for you – before it’s too late!
Royal Caribbean’s Incredible Sale
During 7-night cruises with Royal Caribbean from $479, you’ll sail to the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond to discover an incredible fleet filled with some of the most amazing features at sea! From ice-skating rinks to Flow-Rider surf simulators, rock-climbing walls and more, you’ll encounter endless adventures while on your Royal Caribbean cruise. Also, on board the largest ship at sea, the Oasis of the Seas, you can walk through an open-air Central Park neighborhood, zoom across the Boardwalk while on a spine-tingling zip-line, watch a spectacular water show and incredible high-diving aerial acts in the Aqua-Theater, and so much more! And, with the Allure of the Seas making its debut in December 2010, now is the time to take advantage of amazing specials during the World’s Largest Cruise Sale!
- To save big on the largest cruise ships in the world and other incredible Royal Caribbean ships, take advantage of great savings with exclusive reduced pricing!
Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Epic’ Specials!
On 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line sailings from just $329, you’ll discover great values during your cruise vacation with your choice in dining, activities, and entertainment! With ‘Freestyle Cruising’, you can experience an array of cuisine ranging from decadent buffets to specialty Teppanyaki, one-of-a-kind activities such as a two-story screen for playing Nintendo Wii, and much more. Also, on-board NCL’s newest cruise ship, the Norwegian Epic, you’ll discover some of the most groundbreaking at-sea firsts! From the 17-degree Svedka Ice Bar, exclusive Blue Man Group entertainment, New Wave staterooms with modern curved walls, and beyond, you’ll have an unforgettable cruise vacation onboard this amazing ship.
- With up to $250 shipboard credit, reduced deposit, & free upgrades available, you can enjoy the brand new Norwegian Epic and other exciting NCL ships with some of the best savings this year!
Celebrity Cruises’ Mind-Blowing Offers
With 7-night Celebrity Cruises sailings from $399, you’ll experience an innovative fleet including the one-of-a-kind Solstice Class ships. During ‘Celebrity Life’ programming, you can learn one of 13 languages during Rosetta Stone courses, taste specialty wines from Celebrity Cruises’ sommeliers, and watch unique pieces of art being created during the Hot Glass Show on Solstice Class ships. Also, with the first-ever Lawn Club at sea, you can enjoy a relaxing picnic or fun round of bocce ball all on a half-acre grass lawn – while sailing to the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond!
- For a mind-blowing experience with Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice Class and other incredible ships, you can get fantastic savings!
Regent Cruises’ Savings on Luxury Sailings
Discover an unforgettable cruise experience on 7-night luxury sailings with Regent Cruises. With almost everything included in your cruise vacation, you’ll travel to the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and beyond in complete comfort and extravagance. Boasting up to four gourmet restaurants including the new steakhouse Prime 7 and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu-inspired cuisine, every meal is sure to delight during your sailings with Regent Cruises. From unlimited shore excursions, complimentary beverages including wine, 24-hour room service, and many more all-inclusive offerings, you’ll receive exclusive values from Regent Cruises during the the World’s Largest Cruise Sale!
- Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center guests can take advantage of up to $200 off Regent Cruises’ lavish sailings!
The World’s Largest Cruise Sale only comes once a year, and now is the time for you to contact your Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner to get some of the best cruise deals of the year!
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!
Travel Smart/Cruises By Capt Bob is An Authorized Independent Affiliate of America’s Vacation Center
Thinking About A Holiday Cruise
September 9, 2010 by admin
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Holiday Cruise Vacation: A ‘Decked Out’ Tradition!
Published on 09/09/10
On a holiday cruise vacation, you’ll discover new traditions at sea that the entire family can enjoy. With exciting ‘decked-out’ on board features that include traditional meals, spirited decorations, festive entertainment, and more, experience a hassle-free season with select cruise lines hosting your holiday party!
From a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast to Christmas caroling, Hanukkah services to a dazzling New Year’s Eve ball, and more, you can sail to top holiday destinations and revel in all the joys of the season without worrying about the stress of cooking, cleaning, or hosting! With departures from nearby ports-of-call such as Baltimore, Galveston, Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, and more, America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can escape the cold this winter and visit the tropical islands of the Caribbean or Hawaii without traveling far. Also, with more holiday sailings to the Mediterranean and beyond, now’s the time to gather your loved ones for a festive season at sea!
Festive Seasonal Sailings with Royal Caribbean
On a 7-night holiday cruise vacation to the Caribbean, Europe, or Australia with Royal Caribbean, your family can experience unforgettable new traditions! Sail to Europe with select sailings on board the Brilliance of the Seas and Splendour of the Seas to experience the bounty of Fall with special Thanksgiving-themed activities such as arts and crafts, games, story time, and more. Also, on these cruises you can enjoy a cornucopia of Thanksgiving dinner favorites such as turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, and more. With a priest and rabbi on board select sailings, you can escape to warm weather destinations such as the Caribbean or Australia without missing out on traditional religious services for Christmas or Hanukkah. Also on board, you can decorate cookies with your loved ones, enjoy group caroling, watch favorite holiday movies, meet Santa and his Elves, and much more. And, throughout the eight days of Hanukkah, you and the whole family can participate in sing-a-longs, watch a nightly menorah-lighting ceremony, enjoy traditional meals, and beyond. Royal Caribbean offers fantastic savings with its holiday cruise sale – including an array of sailings from up to nine different home ports! America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can also receive great savings with exclusive reduced pricing for their festive vacation at sea.
Enchanting Winter Splendors with Uniworld River Cruises
With Uniworld River Cruises, you’ll travel through some of Europe’s most famed rivers on 8-night Europe river cruises from $1,799 to discover a breathtaking ‘Winter Wonderland’. On select sailings, you can make this season extra special and enjoy signature holiday traditions in celebrated European cities. On the Rhine Holiday Markets cruise, you’ll sail along the legendary Rhine River and visit the delightful Christmas Markets of Basel, Switzerland and Strasbourg, France, and travel to Germany to see snow-capped ancient fortresses, medieval castles, and half-timbered villages. During the Grand Christmas & New Year’s cruise, you can celebrate the season in the medieval town of Regensberg, Germany where you’ll tour its magnificent churches, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Bavarian forest, and welcome the New Year in Vienna at an exclusive gala dinner and dance at the magnificent Palais Pallavicini, where performances by Mozart, Beethoven, and Salieri once took place. And, for a limited time only, you can experience these Uniworld River Cruises sailings and more with savings of up to $1,200 on Europe River Cruises!
A Joyful Holiday Cruise Vacation with Holland America Line
Whether you wish to visit paradise in the Caribbean or Hawaii, or sail through the Panama Canal or the South Pacific and beyond, on 7-night Holland America Line holiday sailings discover beautiful destinations while enjoying festive features. Once on board, your holiday spirit will come alive with an array of grand decorations throughout the ship. There’s no missing out on the traditions of this festive season, with Holland America Line offering specialty meals that include traditional holiday cuisine and a glamorous New Year’s Eve ball where you can dress up and toast the New Year with other travelers at sea. And, America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can experience this splendid season at sea on Holland America Line with savings and amenities valued at up to $300!
For festive meals, activities, entertainment, and more that will fill everyone with joy, ‘tis the season to begin new traditions with a holiday cruise vacation! Contact your America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Personal Vacation Planner today to begin an unforgettable sailing complete with bountiful holiday spirit.
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!
Capt Bob Your AVC Personal Vacation Planner
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Mexico Cruise Season Is Here
Mexico Cruises
Mexico cruises offer the perfect opportunity to sip on a frozen margarita while enjoying the picturesque views of pristine beaches and rippling ocean waves from the balcony of your comfortable cruise ship stateroom. Cruises to Mexico visit the Mexican Riviera, which refers to the country’s West Coast and is an especially admired part of the region, with its fun and colorful towns that are wonderful to relax and stroll through, or embark on an everlasting adventure. Since the most popular towns of the Mexican Riviera aren’t very close to each other, a Mexican Riviera cruise is the best way to explore many of them in the same vacation.
Whether desiring a day of lounging on the beach in a rustic cabana or hammock, or yearning for a more adventurous day filled with snorkeling, para-sailing, shopping, or hiking, a Mexico cruise offers a myriad of activities and sites for travelers to see and do. Take a glass-bottom boat ride for admiring pictorial views of the ocean beneath you, or enjoy an enchanting evening feasting on fresh, ruby red lobster.
Mexico cruises stop in many of the Mexican ports including destinations such as Mazatlan, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, which features a 10-mile promenade with sidewalk cafes and merchants selling various jewelry and woven belts on the street. It is not uncommon to see donkeys roaming the streets of Puerto Vallarta, where activities are abundant with deep-sea diving, mountain biking, and kayaking. Yet it is Puerto Vallarta’s surrounding jungle that mesmerizes travelers the most with hikes through lush tropical forests and cascading waterfalls on a Mexican cruise.
Cabo San Lucas is also a popular port with its local surfing spots, trophy fish, black coral reefs, sea turtles, and astonishing underwater sand falls. Must-see sites in Acapulco include cliff diving at La Quebrada and shopping in the Zona Dorado district. And, if you’re visiting the port of Ensenada in Baja California, it’s recommended to visit one or a variety of Mexico’s oldest wineries, as well as La Bufadora, a blowhole that shoots water 60-feet into the air.
Mexico’s terrain is ideal for every member of the family with premier golf courses, surfing, whale watching, hiking, windsurfing, snorkeling, and divine beaches for the perfect afternoon of basking in the sun. Some of the popular Mexico cruise lines that offer anywhere from 3-day to 11-day long cruise vacations include Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess.
Cruises Lines to Mexico:
- Azamara Cruises to Mexico
- Carnival Cruises to Mexico
- Cruise West to Mexico
- Crystal Cruises to Mexico
- Cunard Cruises to Mexico
- Holland America to Mexico
- Norwegian Cruise Lines to Mexico
- Princess Cruises to Mexico
- Royal Caribbean to Mexico
- Windstar Cruises to Mexico
Call now at 800-308-3077 Capt Bob
The Allure Of The Caribbean Islands
August 27, 2010 by admin
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Escape to Island Paradise
Published: August 28,2010
Caribbean resorts are some of the most popular vacation getaways in the world, offering sunny skies, sparkling 
waters, and carefree island relaxation for couples to family and friends.
The Caribbean is divided into three main sections, the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean. Whether you want to relax on the popular sandy beaches of the Eastern Caribbean, explore the rain forests and ancient ruins of the Western Caribbean, or encounter the rain forests of the Southern Caribbean, there’s a perfect Caribbean resort just for you.
The Eastern Caribbean is known for its fantastic beaches, great shopping, and fun-filled activities. In the Eastern Caribbean, you can enjoy the rain forests warm weather, and sandy shores of popular destinations such as St. John, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, and more with many different options of Caribbean resorts.
The Western Caribbean boasts ancient Mayan ruins and beautiful rainforests, and offers wonderful opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, and more. From Cozumel to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica to Key West, the Western Caribbean’s stunning natural environments and fascinating history will delight travelers looking for adventure – whether it’s laying by the beach, water skiing, scuba diving, and more all at your wonderful Caribbean resort!
As the furthest region from the U.S., the Southern Caribbean includes exotic, less-traveled destinations. Southern Caribbean islands are mostly colonial settlements with heavy British, Dutch, and French elements. The diverse islands of Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, St. Lucia, and more provide unique resort experiences found nowhere else. From magnificent estates, half-mile crescent beaches, luxuriant gardens, and more, discover tropical paradise at a Caribbean resort in this region!
With an array of resorts sprinkled throughout the many islands of this tropical paradise, now is the time to begin planning your Caribbean vacation. For more information on Caribbean resorts and other amazing resort properties, offers through America’s Vacation Center’s / Avoya Travel . Please call your Personal Vacation Planner today at 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094.
Capt Bob
Top Rated Cruise Survey
November 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Travel Ideas
