Thursday, January 7, 2010

Cunard’s “new” ship, Queen Elizabeth, has her maiden Voyage October 12, 2010



Her maiden voyage is already SOLD OUT !

January 4, 2011, she begins her 103 night maiden WORLD VOYAGE, departing Southampton. Calling at 38 ports in 23 countries, making her way west around the globe, with maiden transits of the Panama & Suez Canals, & calling at Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Lisbon.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Wind your way through Europe in style… on a 2010 Tauck River Cruise ! Plan now while there's still space !




If you think of riverboating as simply “watching the world go by,” think again – because Tauck’s European river cruises are filled with special Tauck experiences and sightseeing that’s far from ordinary on all-included private shore excursions that have you walking, learning, doing, and having fun every day in the heart of old Europe… all while experiencing the quality, value and style that make the Tauck Difference in river cruising:

The most spacious riverboat fleet in Europe. All private shore excursions, gratuities to Tauck staff and ship staff, most meals, wine with dinner aboard the riverboat and much more included in the cost. Land stays at the best hotels in the middle of where you want to be… steps from magnificent palaces, historic waterfronts or medieval market squares. Exclusive Tauck discoveries that give you an insider’s view of Europe you couldn’t get while traveling on your own… and so much more

There’s still time to book your Tauck river cruise for 2010 – so take a closer look at these popular cruises, and get ready to do something extraordinary… every day. Rates based on 2 in a room.

The Blue Danube
12 days / 7-night riverboat cruise from $3,790 pp.
Attend a “Royal” reception and dinner in Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle
Poke around Prague’s remarkable Strahov Monastery libraries on a private tour
Enjoy a private gala Imperial Evening with dinner and music in a Vienna palace
Check out our special music-themed cruise, Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube, with departures on September 7 & 21, 2010 only

NEW!Strasbourg to Prague Serenade
12 days / 7-night riverboat cruise from $3,990 pp.
Spend two nights each at 5-star, city-center hotels in Strasbourg and Prague
Savor local Alsatian wine and lunch at a former manor house in Obernai
Step into the 18th century with dinner in the wine cellars of W�rzburg’s Residenz
Sample Bavarian brews on a tour and tasting at a historic Bamberg brewery

Budapest to the Black Sea
12 days / 7-night riverboat cruise from $4,290 per person double
Visit Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania on a 7-night cruise
Share local specialties with new Bulgarian friends at a private home-hosted lunch
Ride a horse-drawn wagon to a Puszta equestrian demonstration in Hungary
Discover Bucharest’s People’s Palace, the world’s second-largest building

Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat
15 days / 14-night riverboat cruise from $4,990 pp.
Walk your way through history in K�ln, N�rnberg, Vienna, Bratislava and more
View masterpieces by Rembrandt and company at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
Glide through 17th-century canals on a scenic luncheon cruise in Amsterdam
Choose tours of Sch�nbrunn Palace or the Hofburg’s Imperial Silver Room

The Rhine and Moselle
13 days / 12-night riverboat cruise from $4,290 pp.
Make discoveries in Holland, Germany, Luxembourg, France and Switzerland
Taste the work of local vintners at a family-owned winery in Cochem
Pay a poignant visit to Luxembourg’s American War Cemetery and Memorial
Navigate Heidelberg’s ancient cobblestone streets with a local guide

Grand European Cruise
24 days / 21-night riverboat cruise from $8,390 pp.
Cruise through nine countries between the North Sea and the Black Sea
Visit an isolated Romanian monastery where “Dracula” may rest
Explore famous Melk Abbey, K�lner Dom, Marksburg Castle and more
Watch traditional Slovakian dancers perform – and try a few steps yourself

Why visit Alaska ?? My webinar with Royal Caribbean




Breathtaking Alaska is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Spectacular wildlife, jaw-dropping glaciers, untouched wilderness and the state’s undisputed star attractions – Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks – are just s...ome of the wonders.

Per Bill Montebello - Webinar with Royal Caribbean.
Did you know ... The average age of people who traveled to Alaska years back was 82. Today, Royal Caribbean says the average age is 42 with children. YES, families take their children to experience Alaska ! What a great conversation topic for children, when they return back to school in the fall !

Scenery changes second by second in Alaska. Plan to choose a BALCONY cabin. It's also great to choose a ship, that had dome over pool, so you can still swim onboard. Believe it or, snorkeling is offered in Alaska ! To include great jewelry shopping, like in St Thomas.

Hoping to see the colorful lights while in Alaska ...Aurora Borrialis ?? .... It needs to be the colder time of the season, such as May and Sept. And best locations, further north, like Fairbanks.

Are you physically challenged, in a wheel chair ? Royal Caribbean has the ONLY rail car in Alaska, that can elevate you to the second level of the train.

ALSO, RCI Alaska tours ALL land tours include an escort for FREE ... Other c.l.'s charging an estimated $ 500 more for these type packages !

Mount McKinley is 20,320 feet tall.

Find glaciers, such as Hubbard Glacier, the size of Rhode Island.

Find more BEAR (eagles, etc) in Denali, once salmon are spawning ... End of June & July.

THe maximum time you are on a rail car with RCI is 3 1/2 hours. Some c.l.'s can be as much as 6 hours.

RCI does not require you to pack an overnight bag, for Denali, leaving your luggage behinds, as other cruise lines do. Your luggage stays with you.

Celebrity Cruises - Book your Alaska Cruise Tour by January 29 - Receive up to $ 200 onboard credit



Valid on select 3 to 7-Night Alaska Cruisetours with 7 night cruise.
Fairbanks · Denali · Talkeetna · Anchorage ·Alyeska

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

OASIS OF THE SEAS - Book NOW for 2011 & SAVE big time !



2011 - January to September
Inside Outside Balcony

01/08/11 - $899 $1,079 $1,229
01/15/11 $899 $1,079 $1,229
01/22/11 $849 $1,019 $1,199
01/29/11 $849 $1,019 $1,199
02/05/11 $899 $1,099 $1,249
02/12/11 $999 $1,149 $1,299
02/19/11 $1,149 $1,379 $1,529
02/26/11 $999 $1,149 $1,279
03/05/11 $999 $1,149 $1,279
03/12/11 $999 $1,149 $1,279
03/19/11 $999 $1,149 $1,279
03/26/11 $999 $1,149 $1,279
04/02/11 $1,049 $1,249 $1,349
04/09/11 $1,049 $1,249 $1,349
04/16/11 $1,299 $1,529 $1,749
04/23/11 $1,199 $1,399 $1,499
04/30/11 $1,099 $1,299 $1,419
05/07/11 $1,099 $1,299 $1,419
05/14/11 $1,099 $1,299 $1,419
05/21/11 $1,099 $1,299 $1,419
05/28/11 $1,249 $1,479 $1,629
06/04/11 $1,299 $1,529 $1,679
06/11/11 $1,299 $1,529 $1,679
06/18/11 $1,349 $1,579 $1,729
06/25/11 $1,349 $1,579 $1,729
07/02/11 $1,399 $1,629 $1,779
07/09/11 $1,399 $1,629 $1,779
07/16/11 $1,399 $1,629 $1,779
07/23/11 $1,399 $1,629 $1,779
07/30/11 $1,349 $1,579 $1,729
08/06/11 $1,349 $1,579 $1,729
08/13/11 $1,149 $1,379 $1,529
08/20/11 $999 $1,169 $1,269
08/27/11 $849 $1,019 $1,119
09/03/11 $729 $879 $979
09/10/11 $729 $879 $979
09/17/11 $729 $879 $979
09/24/11 $729 $879 $979

Azamara Cruises: FREE Airfare - Caribbean cruises



FREE Airfare from: ATL BDL BOS BWI CLE CMH DCA DFW DTW EWR IND JFK LAS LGA MCO MSP ORD PHL PIT STL TPA. $ 99 pp Airfare from: DEN LAX MCI PHX SFO YOW YUL YYZ. 12N Caribbean cruise from Miami, Jan 31, Feb 12 & 24 & March 8 & 20 … OR … 10-Night from Miami, April 1, 2010. Based on availability only !

Monday, January 4, 2010

Another public Princess Sale - Buy a BALCONY at oceanview rates for select 2010 Europe, Alaska, and summer Caribbean - WHILE THE LAST



Click title for dates (hope it opens). Only so many sold on each sailing, so first come first serve !

New public Princess Cruises Sale - up to 25% off on select Alaska Cruise Tours. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY !



Click title for dates (hope it opens). Discount has already been included !

9 TOP REASONS “NOT” TO CRUISE LESS THAN 7 DAYS.



Did you realize ?? When you don't take vacation, you could be making everyone else’s lives miserable, who have to be around YOU !!

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Sunday, January 3, 2010

7 Strategies for Taking A REAL Vacation - Why not 14 days off ? You need it and you deserve it !



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Vacation should be a requirement, not a luxury !



Are you hurting both yourself and your business by not taking some time off? Taking a vacation could be one of the healthiest activities you do this year. The health you are protecting is ... YOUR OWN ! DON'T MISS THE BOAT ... Do not go another year without making vacation #1 in your life !

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