Holland America Line has added five new items to its 2011 Group Amenities Program, one of the industry’s most robust group programs in support of travel agents. The GAP menu now features 41 amenities, including the new Home City Air Credits, Charity Benefits, the Holland America Line cookbook “A Taste of Elegance” and a nonalcoholic [...]
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Budgeting for “Extras” on Your Next Cruise
The cost of your next cruise includes everything you need for a wonderful vacation at sea: a comfortable stateroom, delicious food, engaging entertainment and lots of onboard amenities, from pools and hot tubs to kids’ clubs and nightclubs. In addition, many ships have additional features and amenities available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Cruise lines charge [...]
Part 3: Emerald Princess Cruise – Getting There
Well, I have to say this was a very nice cruise. I have a lot I could write about and I’m going to try to keep from jumping around too much. The last few cruises we have taken we have not used the cruise line’s cruise/air packages for various reasons – mostly because we had [...]
Royal Caribbean Increases Recommended Gratuities
Royal Caribbean Increases Recommended Gratuities December 09, 2010 10:49 AM Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the recommended gratuities guideline for sailings that commence on or after July 1. The new recommended daily gratuities for dining staff and housekeeping staff will be a total of $11.65 per guest per day, up from $9.75, and $13.90 per [...]
No More Cruises From Philly?
Word is that Philly is shutting down the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal. Travel Pulse reported this week that Delaware River Port Authority will probably decide later this month to “get out of the cruise business”. I can’t say as I blame them. there have not been many cruises out of Philadelphia for quite some time now. [...]
Our Cruise On The Emerald Princess – Part 2: Last Minute Preparations
In Part 1 I went over how we ended up choosing this cruise. How Marilyn found it while doing research for one of her clients. I suppose that is another one of the advantages to working with a Professional Cruise Agent, when they are looking for cruises for other people they find dozens of “hidden [...]
Our Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Emerald Princess – Part 1
In just a few days (five to be exact) Marilyn and I will be boarding the Emerald Princess at Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades for a 10-Day cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Over the next few weeks we will be kicking off the new web site with some insights, information and opinions about Princess, the Emerald [...]
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Grand Princess to Loose Distinctive Skywalker Nightclub
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Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao as Easy to Cruise to as ABC
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Holland America Line Expands its 2011 Group Amenities Program to Include 41 Amenities
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NCL IPO in 2011?
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Deal of the Day: NCL/Amex Onboard Credit Offer
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European Cruise Prices Lower In 2011?
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Deal of the Day: NCL/Amex Onboard Credit Offer
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Holland America Line Expands its 2011 Group Amenities Program to Include 41 Amenities
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Princess Cruises February 3-Day Cruise Sale 2/16 to 2/18
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Grand Princess to Loose Distinctive Skywalker Nightclub