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Sunday, January 31, 2010

As you get ready to travel?

Here are some tips to give you peace of mind while you are away and make sure you do not make your house as a target of opportunity. These are some simple precautions from the experts.

• Be mindful of who is around when you are discussing your trip - there is no need to let too many people know or draw attention to the fact your house might be empty for a period.
• The best deterrent is to have someone housesit. If that is not possible, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to take in the newspaper, mail, and any other deliveries and keep an eye on the house. Give them your trip plans and an emergency phone number so they can reach you in case of an emergency. You can also arrange with the post office and newspaper to suspend delivery for the time you are away.
• Lock doors, windows and secure sliding doors (a metal rod or a broomstick in the sliding door track is an inexpensive lock), as well as the garage, the basement, and the attic. Some people even disconnect the power to motorized garage door openers.
• Move any valuables from plain sight.
• Check on your appliances, unplug anything that doesn't need to be on while you're away. Lower air conditioning/heating units to energy-saving levels.
• Set timers to turn on lights if you do not have someone staying at the house.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Wedding Cruises

Getting married is a joyous occasion or at least it should be. Will all the arrangements that have to be made and the coordination it involves, it's enough to drive any bride crazy long before the big event!?

Without a doubt Cruising offers an atmosphere that's just right for two, strolling on deck at sunset, dancing the night away (even under the stars) and so much more to remember forever. Most cruise lines provide special services from Sunday or Monday departures to champagne breakfast in bed.

Cruising is one of the best vacation values available! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget. Your cruise fare includes meals, stateroom, on-board activities and entertainment. Typically, your only extra expenses will be drinks, specialty restaurants, optional on-shore excursions, and personal services such as a massage or hairstyling.   Essentially a cruise ship is a floating resort, with all things a fine resort has to offer and more.  

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

The perfect destination Wedding! Why not get married at sea! All the major cruise lines now have wedding coordinators on board ready to help you plan that special day. From the license to your bouquet...everything is available through the cruise line. Either celebrate your day with just the two of you or invite your whole family!   What better way to start a new life together!  Prices begin at $1000 per couple.

Are you interested in getting married onboard?

Call us so that our cruise ship wedding department can assist you in sorting through the following packages.

    * Disney Cruise & Honeymoon packages

    * Princess Cruise Line Wedding Packages

    * Carnival Cruise Line Wedding Packages

    * Royal Caribbean Wedding Packages

    * Norwegian Cruise Line Wedding Packages

Here is a list of all the Cruise Lines and some of the features they offer.

Information provided by CLIA

• Carnival Cruise:  Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremonies available. Limited Tables of Two available. Sunday departures available.
• Celebrity: Honeymoon Package available (flowers, bathrobes, champagne, etc). Sunday departures available. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• Costa Cruise Line: Honeymoon Package available. Wedding Program, cabin decorations, honeymooner party certificate. Special Honeymoon/ Anniversary packages available.
• Crystal Cruises :Crystal Honeymoon, Anniversary and Renewal of Vows at Sea packages available.
• Cunard Line: Table for two available. Flowers. Limited Sundays departures
• Disney Cruise: Special Romantic Escape packages available. Sunday departures available. Complimentary Champagne reception available.
• Holland America: Honeymoon Package available. Vows Renewal Package. Weddings On-Board. Sunday departures available. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• Norwegian Cruise Line: Certificate, Photo & Cocktail Party. Weddings On-Board, special Honeymoon packages available. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• Orient Lines: Honeymoon/Anniversary Gift Package available. Complimentary Champagne reception available.
• Princess Cruises: Wedding Anniversary, Vow-Renewal or Honeymoon Packages. Wedding at Sea packages available aboard Grand Princess and Golden Princess. Sunday departures available. Complimentary Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• Regent Seven Seas: Champagne. Special complimentary honeymoon package available on Paul Gauguin in Tahiti. Sunday departures available. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• Royal Caribbean: Wedding, Vow Renewal & Romance Packages available. Honeymooner party. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Sunday departures.
• SeaBourn: Certificate, Photo. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Table for two available upon request.
• SilverSea: All-inclusive luxury. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Sunday departures.
• Windstar: Honeymooners' Cocktail Party with Captain or Senior Officer on all ships. Gifts for purchase are available. Complimentary Champagne reception & Cake available. Sunday departures.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Top Ten Reasons to Choose to Cruise

   1. Choose to cruise for VALUE. One price buys your cabin, dining, entertainment and more.
   2. Choose to cruise for ROMANCE. Secluded beaches, en suite dining on a balcony overlooking the ocean and spa services for two are just some of the romantic pursuits available.
   3. Choose to cruise for CUISINE. Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients, old standbys like pizza and ice cream or spa cuisine for a healthy alternative. Depending on your mood, dine in a traditional ballroom setting, a small bistro or a casual eatery.
   4. Choose to cruise for VARIETY. With over 150 distinctive ships, 1800 ports-of-call and an unbelievable array of places to see and things to do, there is a perfect cruise for you. For even more choice, consider a pre- or post-land tour.
   5. Choose to cruise for ACTIVITIES. Fill your days with sightseeing, sports activities, cultural lectures, educational tours led by naturalists and historians or simply lounge by the pool and relax. At night, enjoy dance extravaganzas, musical revues, gaming or a quiet evening gazing at the stars.
   6. Choose to cruise for SIMPLICITY. Don't come back from your vacation needing a vacation. Once you're on board, nearly all expenses are pre-paid... talk about hassle-free.
   7. Choose to cruise for NEW HORIZONS. Fall asleep in one destination and awake to a new horizon... and you only have to pack and unpack once!
   8. Choose to cruise for FAMILY. Families love cruising. Children's programs, kid-friendly menus and tours of the ship will keep your children happy, while affording you some time alone.
   9. Choose to cruise for PAMPERING. Regardless of your budget, all cruise lines pamper their guests with first-class service around the clock.
  10. Choose to cruise for SATISFACTION. It's a fact that cruises have a higher percentage of satisfied customers than any other vacation experience.

Choose to cruise for YOU. You can have the vacation of a lifetime, see the world, completely unwind, take a walk on the wild side, dance the night away, feast on fabulous cuisine, learn something new, make friends, bond with your family, steal quiet moments with your spouse. Whatever your heart desires, is yours, when you choose to cruise.

Call 1-866-475-7023 to start planning your group cruise

Monday, November 30, 2009

Corporate services include:

    * Negotiating contracts
    * Developing comprehensive budgets
    * Planning and implementing special events
    * Creating and producing theme parties

Please have the following information handy when you call so that we can provide you the most accurate quote:

    *Size of your group
    *Estimated Budget
    *Preferred Arrival and Departure Dates
    *Level of Accommodation (Example: Ritz Carlton, Hilton or Holiday Inn)
    *Transportation Level (Van, Towncar, Limo or Motorcoach)
    *Required Food and Beverage Functions (if applicable)
    *Grade of Event ticket (i.e.: ROH Upper Endzone, or Premium sections)
    *Optional Tours or Activities Required
    *Proposal Deadline

Your travel specialist will be asking the questions that are listed above so once you have a general idea of the basics of your call our travel specialists
1-866-475-7023 to begin getting prices and discuss the particulars. As an extra service we will even provide you with planning materials, a web page dedicated to your group to get the word out, and any other informational flyers or promotions materials you may need.

We hope that these suggestions have been helpful to you. When you are ready to start planning it please call our group department 1-866-475-7023.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Europe is a place of wonders, an intriguing past and timeless elegance.  Here, watch history come live as you explore the destinations of your choice.  Saver new foods and discover new passions.  Shop for exquisite fashion and wander bustling markets for the best bargains.  Let some of the most renowned theatres in the world excite and entertain you.  Discover lands where fairytale castles exist and real kings, queens and princess rule.  Europe is charming and positively magical, alluring, enchanting, enthralling and it's where Harry Potter, Shakespeare , Sherlock Holmes and "Angles & Demons" come to life.

Europe is defined in its thriving cities, breathtaking countryside, quaint pubs and the world's finest museums.  A day in Europe could be a day of sightseeing, romance or just a long afternoon sitting at a sidewalk cafe.

We welcome you to research your next European tour by destination, or by clicking on our preferred travel partners.

Here is our network of Europe travel destination sites:
Atlas Cruises & Tours| Christmas Market Tours | England Tours | Escorted Family Vacations | France Tours | Greece Tours| Ireland Tours | Italy Tours | Luxury Tour |Oberammergau | River Cruise | Russia Tours | Scandinavia Tours | Spain Tours

We also have specialty European Tour Operators sites:
Contiki Tours | Cosmos Tours | General Tours | Globus Tours | Insight Tours | Tauck Tours | Trafalgar Tours