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November 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving— It’s holiday time again, Thanksgiving turkeys have to be cooked by someone and then the dishes, ladies, call quick, you still have time to book your family on a cruise and let someone else do the cooking not to mention the dishes—sounds good to me! And if you want to short cut that shopping list, call us for a cruise certificate, I have yet to have anyone return one—sometimes, they call and say it’s a little too short, but we can fix that!
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Be sure and check out our new web site, it is a work in progress—call or email us and let us know what features you would like for us to add and be sure to join our family travel members—it’s free but some of our special rates are so low that we are forbidden to advertise them unless you are a member – go to affordablecruiseandtravel.com — hope to see you there—
Announcing a new supplier who will customize your shore excursions at a better rate than the cruise lines, not only will you have private tours, no long lines but you will save $$ also, be sure an let us know if you would like for us to quote you on special arrangements for your party
As the thermometer falls, so do our prices, check out these rates—
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STARPICK
The ships make very few cruises through the Panama Canal, only when they are moving the fleet from coast to coast and now is the time—sail for 13 days from Miami to Cartagena, Colombia—remember, that’s where the emeralds come from—a full transit of the Canal, into Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Huatulco, Acapulco, Cabo and into Los Angeles–$399pp
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Member group space available for two Alaska sailings—August 24 and August 31—now discounted from the current rate by 50%, 7 night sailings from Seattle to Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Victoria Island and back to Seattle, rates start at $299pp— includes a one category upgrade–limited number of cabins available at this heavily discounted rate–$25pp holds your space, monthly interest free payments available. Call for details
Don’t forget the military rates on Carnival, still most generous with all veterans—we just need a copy of your DD214 and you are good to go at greatly reduced rates—
Calling all Seniors—Sail for 8 nights from San Diego to Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo and back to San Diego—$239pp –time to run away—the kids are off the cruise ships until holiday time so it’s your turn—
Looking for lots of fun and sun—sail for 7 nights from Miami to Nassau, St Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and back to Miami– $289pp—shop until you drop in San Juan, dive and snorkel in the Turks and be sure to stop in at the straw market in Nassau…
Or if you want to go West, sail from Miami to Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Grand Cayman—swim with the rays at StingRay City, and be sure to have one of those Tortuga rum cakes for me then back to Miami—7 nights for $279pp
SPECIALITY CRUISES
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Family time is more important than ever. And now, your Clients can spend time with their families on not one, but two unbelievable Disney getaways. It’s family time – times two! Offer Details: You can receive a FREE* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select Adventures by Disney departures between Oct. 26, 2009, and Jan. 15, 2010. Travel Window: This offer is valid for ct Adventures by Disney land packages at the non-discounted regular rate departing before Oct. 2, 2010. It is yachting, not cruising, sail from St Maarten to Saba—known as the Unspoiled Queen of Islands, always wanted to stay Windward at Juliana’s House—one of the neatest hotels on island, to St Barthelemy, British Virgin Islands, Jost von Dyke, there’s this one white sand beach that is just made for dancing barefoot—that’s my island and into San Juan—these are islands, for the most part, that the big ships can’t sail into—the hidden Caribbean, known only to sailors— Galapagos Cruises—save up to $625 per person or free roundtrip airfare from Quito and Guayaquil on selected 7 night cruises—Until you have cruises these islands, known as the Enchanted Isles and truly they are—They have been dubbed “a living laboratory of evolution”. In the absence of man and large predators all the creatures evolved without fear. It is the ‘tameness’ that is the true enchantment of the Galapagos. You can approach close to the creatures who will not even bat an eyelid. You can snorkel with penguins and sea-lions, be enchanted by the dance of the blue-footed boobies or observe the antics of the waved albatross. It is strange to see flamingos and penguins side by side. Long distance voyagers like the waved albatross or green sea turtle return after years of travel to breed on the same spot their parents once came. Whales, dolphins and sharks also use the archipelago as a ‘rest and refueling’ base and today they still find sanctuary here. Each island is completely different – from large mountainous peaks shrouded in mist and forest to mere reefs of submerged rock and coral.
Holiday on the Danube—2 for 1—Celebrate a variety of Central European countries in just 8 days, and mingle with locals as they prepare for the holidays during this refreshing cruise along the storied Danube. Get a taste of Germany in beautiful Passau. Cruise through Austria, stopping in riverside towns along the way, and enjoy a full-day excursion to picture-perfect Salzburg. Experience the Old World capitals of Budapest, Hungary and Bratislava, Slovakia. In just over a week you will gain immense perspective on the highlights of this region.Legendary Crossing– 7 nights $185pp–Cross the ocean like the rich and famous on board the Queen Mary II from New York to Southampton—reduced single supplement– There’s nothing quite like an ocean voyage, relaxing on a wooden deck chair, wrapped in a blanket and if you are lucky maybe the fog will move in for a bit and you will be surrounded by the ocean, the fog and the horn sounding—really a neat experience—Sail a tall ship—Windstar—80 degrees of sunshine, 180 degrees from ordinary–reduced by 65%–7 nights from Barbados to Grenadines, Dominica, St Lucia, Mayreau, Grenada, Tobago and back to Barbados– |
PRINCESS CRUISE LINES
Are you looking for a nice warm beach ringed with palm trees—you sure to find your favorite island on this trip—sail for 14 days from San Juan to St Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, St Lucia, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba and back to San Juan—I found mine – several times, $599pp—let’s see, there is that little bit of Holland in Bonaire and Aruba, the Dutch chocolate, gouda cheese, little houses leaning forward over the quay to let the old merchant ships pull their cargo upstairs, the spices in Grenada, Nelson’s Boatyard and Shirley’s Overlook in Antigua, the Bath’s in Tortola, shopping in Pirates Alley in St Thomas, and that one particular harbor where the trade winds always blow, in St. Lucia, Morgan’s Bay–
Mexico on Sail—7 nights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and back to LA–$205pp- how can you go wrong??? And because of your participation in our Cruise Night Event, all of our passengers receive $200 in coupons to cash in on board..
Ever wanted to sail the Panama Canal—all the way, not a turn around, this one is for you—East to West–sail for 10 days from Ft Lauderdale to Ocho Rios, full transit of the Canal, Puntarenes, Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Huatulco and Acapulco, Mexico—now those are some really unusual ports—hard to find Nicaragua and Guatemala on a cruise and absolutely fascinating, still mostly undiscovered and the most colorful of the South American countries, in my opinion– $649pp
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*Call our daily specials–We have happy hours every day—on Monday- we have Holland America, Tuesday-Royal Caribbean, Wednesday—Carnival Cruise Lines, Thursday—Princess and Friday—Norwegian—we like to celebrate everyday and the rates just get better and better–
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
Sail from New Orleans—party city and there’s a party going on there right now—it truly is the city time forgot—for 7 nights to Costa Maya, Mexico, Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala—be sure to take the excursion over to Tikal, one of the most impressive Mayan sites of all time, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site—never been disappointed in one of those, hey, I climbed Temple IV—going up was not a problem and the entire view of the Petén Basin from the top is amazing, however, I have to admit that going down was a challenge , Belize City, Cozumel and back to New Orleans– $159pp
The prices fall with the temperature but it is still warm in Spain, not too late to plan that European trip, sail for 7 nights from Barcelona, to Malta, Naples/Capri—have to do a side trip to Pompeii see the city where time stopped—to Rome, the Vatican, Coliseum, the Roman Forum—the list goes on and we can arrange private excursions for you –then to Florence/Pisa, yes, be sure to send me a picture of you holding up the leaning tower, I keep them on my bulletin board—started with the one of myself, the to Cannes, South of France and into Barcelona–$289pp, sorry at these rates, only outside cabins with picture windows are available—
Hawaii—it’s time to hula—best price I have seen on Hawaii in a long ,long time sail for 7 nights roundtrip Honolulu for $459pp—our members receive outside cabins at this rate–
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Going to have to change the name of this corner, I started out with the $69 Corner, then I went to the $59 Corner—new name
How Low Can They Go Corner—sail for 4 nights/5 days from Miami to Freeport, Nassau, Great Stirrup Cay—party island—there’s a bar-b-que with your name on it—$49pp
Well, they just went lower—sail 4 nights from San Diego to Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico at the staggering rate of $29pp–
ROYAL CARIBBEAN/CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES
South America has a very short sailing season, only a few months and it is almost over for this year, but on this one, the price is right—sail for 15 nights from Ft Lauderdale to Cozumel, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, full transit, Manta, Ecuador, Lima, Peru, Arica, Chile, La Serena and into Santiago for $299pp—that is offering you all the “hot spots” Machu Picchu, Galapagos, and with Santiago as your destination, you will be in the wine country of South America, be sure to visit the wineries—South America is one of the best travel bargains available, shop for ceramics, alpaca wools and wood carvings—
Want to get away from it all—and who doesn’t? It’s time for a sea cruise, a nice long, relaxing sea cruise, how about 14 days from Barcelona to Cartagena, Gibraltar, Madeira, Tenerife, Las Palmas and into Miami– $169pp—with your savings, plan to spend a few weeks in the south of Spain just soaking up the sun on the Costa del Sol, or go sightseeing—there’s Valencia, Grenada, Toledo—just to name a few—-it’s time to use one of those condo weeks—
Down Mexico way—Royal Caribbean is inviting all seniors to sail from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallerta and back to Los Angeles—7 nights for 239pp
I still think that re-positioning cruises are a “best” buy—sail from Barcelona to Marseille, France—think Provence, I can still smell the lavender fields, to Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Malaga, Tenerife and into San Juan—14 nights for $219pp, plan to spend a few days in San Juan—it has everything that you are looking for in a vacation spot, beaches, sightseeing, casinos, shopping and golf courses, there’s something for everyone, we can make the arrangements—
HOLLAND AMERICAN CRUISE LINES
Many of our offerings from Holland America now treat our members to exclusive amenities and they are FREE—these include, services of a concierge host, private cocktail reception and an exclusive shore event—adds great value to your vacation—
Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas Island cruises—herein lies the best of both worlds, carefree days at sea—stirring up fragrant coconut shrimp in the Culinary Arts Center, enjoying a heavenly hot stone massage, savoring lunch on a private veranda, coupled with days ashore exploring paradise in new and extraordinary ways—15 to 21 day Hawaii cruises offer stops on the big island, Oahu, Kauai and Maui plus an evening passage by lava-spewing Kilauea Volcano. And the 33 day Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Island itinerary offers you the chance of experiencing Polynesia of your dreams in the alluring isles of the South Pacific, including Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and more
Close to home, but worlds away –Discover the unique history, stunning beauty and diverse cultures of Canada and New England. Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail, explore Prince Edward Island, and immerse yourself in the French inspired wonders of Quebec City and Montreal. And new this year: the wild beauty of Gaspé Peninsula, the traditions of the Innu nation at Sept-Îles, and a manmade glacier in Baie-Comeau, all in Quebec. You’ll be so close to home and yet you will feel as if you are worlds away.
A perfect family vacation, these cruises feature five convenient home ports and itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 days spanning spring, summer and fall. All this aboard a five-star Holland America ship with plenty of activities to please and entertain everyone in the family.
Join our group of friends and families for the trip of a lifetime—Baltic July 2010 10 Day R/T Copenhagen on Holland American Germany Sweden, Finland, Estonia, with overnight in St. Petersburg to see all its treasures. Group pricing starting at $1,429. Numerous amenities added for our clients. Spend at least a few days in Copenhagen before the cruise…to see the little Mermaid…you will love this GREAT city with its castles and canals.
Sea of Cortez –There are two sides to every story. In Mexico, one is told in the chic seaside resorts of the Mexican Riviera…The other is echoed in the mission towns along the Sea of Cortez, with its abundant wildlife and charming ports made famous by John Steinbeck. Several years ago Holland America Line decided to round the Baja and venture into the Sea of Cortez. To this day they remain the only premium cruise line to explore these waters, rich in wildlife and history.For a cruise experience that is unique to Holland America Line, extend your itinerary to the sun-burnished Sea of Cortez and experience the Mexico you’ve been dreaming of. In addition to the classic Mexican ports — Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta — discover the tranquil beaches of La Paz or take an optional train ride through splendid Copper Canyon from the quaint port of Topolobampo. Onboard relaxation is easy — enjoy a massage in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, your favorite latté in the Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, or a delightful dinner with a view from your private verandah and our members will receive $50 STARBUCKS to spend on board and a $50 beverage card.
14-Day Australia & New Zealand Cruise — The wonders Down Under are calling: the whoosh of streaming geysers; the surging, exuberant drums of a Maori war dance; the cathedral-like silence of Milford Sound. Listen, and you will hear the pulse of the Great Barrier Reef, the symphonic melodies of Sydney’s famed Opera House. Answer by joining us for the best of Australia and New Zealand. Gaze at the majestic natural beauty of New Zealand’s fjords and Southern Alps. Experience a world of ancient aboriginal traditions in the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo. Revel in the cosmopolitan attractions of Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland on our Australia cruises. Be among the few to explore Tasmania on a New Zealand cruise. “At sea” days are glorious opportunities to be completely spoiled by the crew and, depending on your mood, to indulge in relaxing or invigorating onboard activities. One day you might opt for a hot stone massage in our luscious Greenhouse Spa and Salon, another day elect to attend a cooking demonstration in the world class Culinary Arts Center or spend time at one of the pools.
TOURS
Northstar at Tahoe – More than just skiing, the village is centered on a skating rink where you’ll find live music, special events, holiday festivities, and a collection of fire pits, ideal for roasting s’mores.
For all you foodies out there, and there must be more than me or the Food Channel would go off the air—this is a brand new offering from one of our suppliers—
India Culinary Tour: Beyond Tandoori Chicken – 12 days–A must for any foodie. Indian cuisine is as diverse as the country’s history, landscapes and cultures. Explore – and eat – several regional and ethnic traditions with cooking demonstrations, hands-on classes and mouthwatering meals. Then burn calories with visits to key cultural sites.
Thailand Culinary Tour: A Spicy Adventure in Thai Cuisine – 10 days,–
From market to table, learn about key elements of Thai cooking, tour a local winery and prepare 4-course meals in Central and Northern traditions. Along the way, visit key historical and religious sites, an ethnic village and elephant conservation project, and go bamboo rafting through the jungle.
China Culinary Tour: Many Splendid Traditions – 10 days,-Fine dining, cooking lessons and extraordinary historical sites offer a real taste of China. Feast on famed Peking Roast Duck, prepare mouthwatering meals and watch a demonstration of hand-pulled noodles. Then take a class in a Chinese home for a truly authentic experience. Sightseeing includes Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. \\
IN SEARCH OF KING ARTHUR
Of all the legendary figures from Britain’s mystical past, that of King Arthur Pendragon is probably the most famous and intriguing. Many legends have been woven around this shadowy figure and many places have laid claim to be the fabled land of Avalon and King Arthur’s city of Camelot. This tour will take you to the three places which seem to have the strongest claims ~ Tintagel in Cornwall, Glastonbury in Somerset and Caerleon in South Wales. Which of these is the most likely ? We leave you to make up your own mind !
12 Nights. Dinner, bed & breakfast. Departures : 24 April ; 22 May ; 19 June ; 17 July ; 14 August ; 11 September 2010
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| Roundtrip Airfare From Los Angeles To Nadi, Fiji Islands 7 Nights Accommodation At Selected Resort/Hotel Roundtrip Transfers To Resorts Prices Are Per Person Based On Double Occupancy Travel Period: Until May 31, 2010 Must Purchase By November 15th, 2009 All Travel Must Complete By May 31, 2010 Does Not Include Airport Taxes & Fuel Surcharge (Aprox. $300) Packages/Airline Tickets Are Non-Refundable Other Restrictions May ApplyNovember is Military Month at Universal’s Nickelodeon Hotel—this is “THE” place for kids, so round up your kids and grandkids and come on down–November is Military Appreciation Month Stay in November for a patriotic mix of entertainment and green SLIME! Book now! Events are subject to change. Scheduled now: Hero Splash Bash – Fridays & Saturdays at 7-9 p.m. Slide down to the Lagoon Pool every weekend for a Hero Splash Bash featuring a patriotic mix of whacky entertainment. Enjoy music, join in poolside activities and most importantly…GET SLIMED! Marines’ Birthday Celebration – November 10 at 5 p.m. All of our guests are invited to make this the “Best Birthday Ever” for the U.S. Marines Corps at the Nickelodeon Family Suites. Kids and their family are invited to join SpongeBob and Team Nick to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 234th Birthday in Studio Nick. Military Vehicle Tour – November 13, 14, 21 & 22 at 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Get up-close-and-personal with real life war vehicles from WWII, the Korean War and other historical battles. WWII Living History Exhibit – November 7, 8, 28 and 29 in the morning Genuine artifacts will transport you into a historical experience at this special exhibit. Postcards from Home Send a message to a hero. Design and create your own postcard in Nicktoons Café during dinner throughout the month. The postcard and postage is courtesy of the Nick Hotel Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration –During Smoky Mountain Winterfest, the cities of the Smokies light up to Welcome our guests. Millions of twinkling lights abound with each and every turn. Plan your getaway during this time of year and enjoy a holiday celebration like never before–
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8-day Best of Jordan – SAVE $150 per couple Visit Amman, Desert Castles, Jerash, Ajloun, Mabada, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Price includes: 7 nights accommodation at Superior First or Deluxe Class hotels with breakfast daily (3 nights in Amman, 2 nights in Petra, 2 night in Dead Sea resort), 5 lunches and 1 dinner, arrival & departure transfers, transportation by air-conditioned private car with English speaking escort, sightseeing with local licensed expert guides at sites, entrance fees, horse ride in Petra, and 2-hour Jeep ride in Wadi Rum. If you’ve not kissed the Blarney Stone, whatever are you waiting for—it is an experience to be had—and we have just the trip to make that happen—a 6 day Irish Vacation for only $399 !! Explore Ireland and enjoy their famous hospitality while staying at some of their finest luxury Hotels
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PLANES AND TRAINS
In compliance with the regulations issued by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), a Component of the U.S Department of Homeland Security, as of October 31, 2009, all air reservations that include segments to, from, and within the U.S. territory, must include the following specific and correct information: (1) Given names and family names, exactly as they appear on the passport; (2)Date of birth; and (3) Gender (F) or (M).