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Why Should I use a Travel Agent instead of shopping online?

I hear this question almost every time I tell someone what I do. Or some version of that question, like "Do Travel Agents still exist?? with  the internet now??" And of course, there is the infamous, I can get a better deal going direct to the cruise line.

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Perking Along at Holland America

Holland America Line beefed up its loyalty club with the Mariner Society Rewards Program, providing on-board discounts while sailing, special rates on select cruises and reduced or free third and fourth rates when booking future cruises.

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Oasis of the Seas

This was taken from James Shillinglaw's article in Travel Pulse.  James is editor in chief of TravelPulse.com

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Royal Protection

Royal Caribbean International is reminding vacationers that they can enjoy the benefits of booking early and the peace of mind of receiving the best advertised prices with the line’s Best Price Guarantee program.

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South Pacific Cruise

Everything went flawlessly getting there and the cruise was amazing! 

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Local Real Estate Markets Can Be Scary

One thing that is very important when talking about real estate is remembering that "Real Estate is ALWAYS Local."

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Royal Caribbean International Teams Up With ABC's 'Good Morning America' to Bring Viewers First Glimpse of Oasis of the Seas

This November, just in time for Thanksgiving, Royal Caribbean International will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC's "Good Morning America" will be there to welcome Oasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly anticipated ship during a special live broadcast.

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Carnival

We had a wonderful trip

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Royal Caribbean Best Price Guarantee

Royal Caribbean International is reminding vacationers that they can enjoy the benefits of booking early and the peace of mind of receiving the best advertised prices with the line’s Best Price Guarantee program.

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LIFE

I don't know who wrote this but I LOVE IT!

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Testimonial

Donna Richards is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful people I know in the travel business.

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A Good Buy on a Lanai

So, why the buzz from Holland America about “lanai staterooms” being introduced on the Veendam?Read More...

Celebrity Solstice 3/29/09

It was FANTASTIC!! That is definitely the nicest ship and best cruise we've ever been on. Thank you so much for suggesting Celebrity--not sure we could go on another cruiseline now, lol. The room was the best room we've ever been in--and thank goodness, bed was very comfy, you were right!! We did have something rattling outside the first night which made it tough for me to sleep (was really windy and it was from one of the lifeboats below us), but the staff took care of it right away after I told them. The service was outstanding too!! Only other downside was a couple of the meals in the ...Read More...

Using a Travel Counselor

This week marks the unofficial 20th anniversary of the birth of the internet. Wow, 20 years? It seems like only yesterday that “the web” was this strange and scary place. Now most of the world lives, works and plays on or near the internet. Grandma and Grandpa are attaching and sending photos of their grandchildren. And the grandchildren are sending their own photos out starting as young as age 4.   From the cruiser’s perspective the internet has become a great research tool. You can view cruise schedules, ships, deck plans, and more on...Read More...

New Ships Coming in 2009

            This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project. The Oasis will feature neighborhoods that replicate land based sites like Central Park and the Boardwalk. Other innovations include...Read More...