I've been on 102 cruises as of March 2009

Someone asked me if I could name all 102 cruises that I have been on. No, I can not. Some of the cruise lines have gone out of business and ships retired, and I have forgotten their names. Here's what I can remember:

October 1985 - First Cruise on NCL Sunward (Caribbean)

Other cruise lines: American Hawaii (Hawaii), Cruise West (2)(Alaska & Columbia Snake Rivers), Premier Cruises (2)(Caribbean), Disney (Caribbean), Commodore (7)(Caribbean), Uniworld (Seine River cruise), Costa(Caribbean), Cunard (2) (Transatlantic to Europe) & others.

Carnival: Mardi Gras (Caribbean), Carnival(Caribbean), Fantasy (4)(Bahamas & Western Caribbean), Celebration (2)(Caribbean), Holiday (Caribbean), Tropical (2)(Caribbean & Canada/New England), Jubilee (2)(Panama & Caribbean), Legend (cruise to no-where), Triumph (Caribbean), Destiny (Southern Caribbean), Victory (2)(Caribbean & cruise to no-where) , Freedom (Europe), Sensation (Western Caribbean), Ecstasy (Western Caribbean), Fascination (Bahamas), Imagination (Western Caribbean), Inspiration = 24 cruises

Next Carnival: Oct 4, Carnival Pride

Celebrity: Horizon (2)(Bermuda & Caribbean), Zenith (Bermuda), Century (Caribbean), Summit (Alaska), Infinity (Alaska) = 6 cruises

Holland America - Westerdam (2)(Caribbean), Zuiderdam (Panama), Maasdam (Caribbean), Veendam (Caribbean), Noordam (Caribbean) = 6 cruises

Next HA: Aug 23 & Aug 30: Veendam

Norwegian: Sunward (Caribbean), Westward (Bermuda), Seaward (3)(Caribbean & Bahamas), Norway (Caribbean), Majesty (2)(Caribbean), Dream (South America), Wind (Australia/New Zealand), Star (Mexican Riviera), Dawn (Caribbean) = 12 cruises

Princess: Golden (Europe), Grand, Sapphire (Asia), Crown (Alaska), Regal (Alaska), Dawn (2)(Alaska & Caribbean), Sun (Caribbean, Star (2) (Alaska & Caribbean) = 9 cruises

Royal Caribbean: Majesty (Bahamas), Monarch (Caribbean), Sovereign (2)(Caribbean & Bahamas), Explorer (South Caribbean), Voyager (2)(Caribbean), Legend, Enchantment (Caribbean), Mariner (Caribbean), Empress (Bermuda), Vision (Europe), Radiance (Hawaii), Viking Serenade (Mexican Baja), Granduer (Caribbean), Sun Viking (Asia), Rhapsody, Splendour ... 2 ships they owened for a short time: Ajure of the Seas & another one (Caribbean & Mexican Baja) = 21 cruises

Next RCI cruise: Nov 29 - Adventure

If you know a cruise, in which I went with you, and I did not name above, please remind me.

Tee time on the high seas - Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises is offering $ 1000 per person "All Inclusive - As you wish" onboard credit for its 11 day "High Teas & Golf Tess" sailing August 23 - Sept 3, roundtrip from London. Guests will also be invited to a VIP Golfers welcome reception, given welcome kits with golf information and an invitation to a "hole In one" challenge for a chance to win a free cruise. Play at some of the top courses in the UK and Ireleand, including Gleneagles' Kinds and Queens Courses in Scotland; Northern Irelan'ds Royal Belfast Golf Club; the Carden Park Golf Club in Cheshire, England; Mount Juliet in Kilkenny, Ireland; and Druids Glen outside Dubling. Fares from $ 5,800 pp, based on double occupancy.

If you have been on a Crystal cruise, please share your experiences.

Park Service offer free "weekends"

The National Park services is waiving entrance fees at all 147 sites that have entrance fees on two more "fee-free wekends" this summer - July 18 & 19 and Aug 15 & 16. This is to help put affordable vacations within reach.

For more info: www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Beaches Resorts - Beaches Turks & Caicos - up to 65% off - Book by July 16

Up to 65% off - TRavel 8/1 to 12/19/09 & 1/1/10 - 12/17/2010. Blackout dates apply. Offer may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Have you been to a Beaches all-inclusive ? Please share your experiences.

1-10 STEPS IN DECIDING THE RIGHT ALASKA CRUISE FOR YOU ! By Vivian M Webb, MCC

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Avalon Waterways Christens Affinity Ship

On May 9, Avalon Waterways unveiled the Avalon Affinity in Europe, the second of five new Avalon ships planned for debut between 2008 and 2010. Christening attendees arrived in Volendam, a Netherlands fishing village, and boarded a 1910 Royal Dutch Marine steamship where they enjoyed lunch before the Avalon Affinity appeared on the water in the distance for a special, Dutch-themed christening event.

If you have taken an Avalon Waterways River cruise, please share your experiences.

Princess Cruises - Pictures of Dawn Princess in dry dock

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I've been on the Dawn a couple times, and loved the layout of this ship. Expecially loved the atrium area !

If you have been on the Dawn, please share your experiences.

Nov 29 on RCI's Adventure of the Seas - Only 4 balcony cabins left - Call ASAP & join me !

Join friends & myself, Nov 29, 2009 - RCI's Adventure of the Seas, to the Southern Caribbean. Only 4 balcony cabins left for $ 832 pp. FYI - RCI charging $ 150 pp more, with no amenities ! Receive $ 100 shipboard credit to spend as you choose, and (2) one hour unlimited drink cocktail parties with friends. (Inside cabins available). Govt fees & airfare addtional. Want to join, call ASAP (434/800) 237 3832.

Book Your Own Cruise Online Here, Plus Get 110% Customer Service

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Why choose Cruises, Inc. over other cruise lines website?

1. Our rates are the same (or better) - We off a Best Price Satisfaction Guarantee program. Also find 1000+ dates with exclusive rates !

2. No other online booking website will promise and provide you with 110% personable customer service, by phone (Not just from me. There's my 3 girls in Your Customer Service too) !

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If you would like a "walk though of this process", call me (434/800) 237 3832, press 5. I will be happy to show you!

Celebrity Cruises - 2010 & 2011 Caribbean sailings - Book by July 30 - up to $ 100 OBC

Onboard credit offer applies to Caribbean sailings on Celebrity Century, departing May 3, 2010 - April 25, 2011 and Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Mercury, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit departing October 11, 2010 - April 24, 2011 (excluding Celebrity Summit October 24, 2010 sailing), subject to availability, and is valid only for new individual and group bookings named and deposited by July 30, 2009.

Onboard credit is $50 USD maximum per stateroom for cruises up to 6 nights and $100 USD maximum per stateroom for cruises 7 nights or longer; singles paying 200% receive full value.

I've been on 7 Celebrity cruises. Celebrity is a 5 star cruise line. My clients who have sailed on her, feel she is the best and continue to return to a Celebrity cruise.

If you have sailed on Celebrity, please share your experiences.

Holland America - Double GAP begins with Holidays 2009 sailings - Book by Aug 31

Planning to take family and friends cruising for the holidays or in 2010 ? Book by Aug 31. Your group will receive double the gap points ! FYI - "gap points" are amenities for your group - You'll receive double amenities !


I've only been on about 7 Holland America cruises, and have 2 more weeks this summer in Alaska. The use to be more "white glove - country club" type service, but they have actually calmed down from that stiff type atmosphere, and you can actually enjoy more conversation with the staff ! I love the many dollars they put in thier art decor, as many do ! I find the food and entertainment good too. Their pasta, salad bar, hard serve ice cream, and bread puddings is what I remember most on the Lido deck.

If you have been on Holland America, please share your experiences.

Join Facebook and be a fan of the cruise lines

If you are a member of "facebook", consider becoming the fan of your favorite cruise lines. You'll receive updated info from the site, to include sales or to learn experiences from others.

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Carnival Cruise Line: Samantha Brown takes a cruise through the Caribbean on the Carnival Freedom. Watch the preview & sign-up for a dvd:

Sam's taking a cruise through the Caribbean -- and she's not alone. She's bringing her mom and four of her best friends aboard the Carnival Freedom for a fun-filled week at sea.

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I've personally been on 20+ cruises on Carnival Cruise Lines. Beginning with the ol' Mardi Gras, 20+ years ago, my latest Carnival was aboard the Fantasy, for my 4th time, November '08, out of New Orleans. I enjoy Carnival - It's exciting, bright colors ... a go-go- atmosphere for the young at heart ! I find the staff friendly and the food is good !

If you've sailed on a Carnival cruise, please share your experiences.

Carnival Cruise Line: Unique Conch World Shore Excursion Opens in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

The Grand Turk Cruise Center, owned by Carnival Corporation & plc, partnered with Cockburn Village & Farm, Ltd., to develop Conch World, a new eco-friendly attraction in Grand Turk, which welcomed its first visitors today — guests from the cruise ship Carnival Pride.

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If you have been to Turks & Caicos Islands, please share your experiences.

Honeymoon on the High Seas - by Recommend

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Continental Airlines: Guide to Latin America

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Continental Airlines - Guide to Mexico

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Continental Airlines - Guide to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda

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Egypt Travel Guide

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I've been to Egypt and love it ! This was one of the most exotic destinations I have been to, even more than Greece & Turkey ! The archaeology is not only unbelievable, it's for real, just like you see in the movies, in books, on the internet, etc ! In select locations you visit, while there, the people do live "way back" in time, again, like you see in the movies, etc. Visiting Egypt allows you to get upclose and personal with all the different sites.

Nile river cruising is different than European river cruising, in that these boats do not have "all" the uupdated and modern amenities. Such as, the aircondition is not as cool as one would wish; To board the boat is actually a board; And the boats line up beside each other, so if yours is the last one, you walk through the atrium of all the boats, till you get to yours. And you never reach out and touch the waters of the Nile, as the waters are not clean as European waterways.

My visit to Egypt was through an "economy" type agency. Though the boats are not personally owned, I would suggest using a name brand tour operator, such as Viking River Cruises, etc.

If you have been to Egypt, please share your experience.

Windstar Cruises - Sept 13, 2009 - Sail with Award-Winning Travel and Fashion Photographer

Sail with Award-Winning Travel and Fashion Photographer - Stephanie Pfriender Stylander - Wind Surf September 13, 2009

Stephanie's photographs have appeared in leading national and international magazines including Condi Nast Traveler, on album covers for Sheryl Crow and Keith Richards, and in advertising campaigns including Bollinger Champagne. American Photo Magazine recently honored her photographic approach in a special 2008 issue. To view Stephanie's work please visit www.pfrienderstylander.com.

On this one-of-a-kind cruise Stephanie will show her travel photography, share her experiences traveling and photographing amazing places around the world, and answer questions on a variety of photography topics including technical issues and artistic expression.

7-day Venice to Rome - September 13, 2009
Visiting: Rovinj, Split, At Sea, Messina, Amalfi, Ponza
From $2,349 per person

Please share your experiences aboard a Windstar Cruise.

Cruises Inc has a record breaking day in sales on June 9

Cruises Inc. Experience Record-Setting Day Wed Jun 10 2009, by Travel Trade Staff.

Cruises Inc. announced a record-setting day yesterday, June 9. Citing the launch of several exclusive sales and offers as the reason for the day's surging numbers, the companies saw exponential increases in three areas: calls, online leads and bookings.

In terms of calls, a 41% increase in call volume was noted vs. the previous exclusive sale record, while a 39% increase in online leads was recorded vs. the same day last year. A 65% increase in bookings vs. the same day last year was also recorded.

Cruises Inc. are fortunate to be part of World Travel Holdings, because that relationship affords our associates access to cruise line pricing and offers that cannot be found elsewhere," said Dwain Wall, senior vice president and general manager of CruiseOne and Cruises Inc.

Thank you to our custumers for their continue support !

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - Summer Long Campaign - Please read

Summer-Long Campaign - Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its member cruise lines have announced a summer-long "You Deserve A Cruise" public relations campaign and promotion designed to convince consumers that they have earned the right to take a break from the stresses of today's challenges and that travel is not only beneficial to them but to their country as well. "We're telling consumers that now, more than ever, people need the benefits of relaxed, shared leisure time and that it is not only okay to travel but beneficial. "You Deserve A Cruise" will make the point that cruising, with its outstanding value, is uniquely qualified to serve these needs.

With my prior job at Bank of America, I was fortunate tol have 6 weeks vacation each year. And I can promise you, not only did I take them, had I not, I would have pulled my hair out over work. Taking each week away, made me be able to come back to work with a better attitude for work. I personally believe "vacation is a must" in everyone's lives, and I got into the cruise business to help teach others the value of vacation. Of course, not any vacation ... But a vacation that will actually take you away from it all ... A CRUISE VACATION !

Who else feels this way about needing and deserving vacation, and how better it makes you feel upon returning home ?

Princess Ships Spotlight Alaska Culture This Summer for State’s 50th Anniversary Year

Passengers Will Experience Local Flavor Right Onboard with Alaska Cuisine, Guest Experts, Cultural Presentations and Special Children’s Programs

When Princess Cruises ships begin their Alaska season, the line will offer passengers more local tastes and culture onboard than ever before, giving them a rich “Great Land” experience not only on land, but also while at sea.

“Alaska’s 50th anniversary year is the perfect time to celebrate the wonders of this magnificent state,” said Jan Swartz, Princess executive vice president. “And this summer, especially, our passengers will enjoy a multi-faceted shipboard program to immerse them in the flavors, culture, history and natural wonders of Alaska throughout their cruise.”

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I've been to Alaska 10 times and many of them on a Princess cruise. I plan to sail to Alaska again, August 23, for 14 N's. Call and join me !

If you have been to Alaska, especially on Princess, please share your experiences.

Marriott in talks with Greenbriar

Travel Weekly reports May 25
Marriott said it's in talks with the justice Family Group, the new owner of the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, about a marketing agreement. Marriott had earlier proposed to acquire the bankrupt property but dropped the plan when justice brought it outright from its previous owner, termination the bankruptcy case.

Disney Buys Land at sight near Washington DC

Reports Travel Weekly - May 25
Disney acquired a 15 acres site within the National Harbor project near Washington, a 300-acres comples anchored by the Gaylord National REsort & Convention Center. Disney said it plans a " resort hotel for the site but has not disclosed it's details.