Chilly Days Happy Hour Specials from Chile!

Hello from Chile!

As we approach Spring Break period, the Happy Hour Specials tend to get a bit more thin, even this year. Exotic itineraries (South America, Australia, South Pacific or Southern Caribbean) are the prevailing offers from Celebrity, while Royal Caribbean's offers are a bit more wide-ranging, though often extremely close in (as early as next weekend!)

As always, however, if any of the sailings on offer this week appeal to you, these are extraordinary prices which are only available on Tuesday, February 3. Let me know if you're interested in booking!

Royal Caribbean Sales Event/Happy Hour Specials for February 3, 2009

Celebrity Xciting Deals/Happy Hour Specials for February 3, 2009

Celebrity Names 2009 Partner of the Year - and We’re It!

In an exciting announcement today, Celebrity Cruises has named my parent companies, World Travel Holdings and Cruises Inc., their 2009 Partner of the Year! This is due to our professionalism, creativity, sales and commitment to Celebrity Cruises, and in no small part due to our success with the Celebrity Solstice Charter cruise this past November.

Celebrity has long been one of my personal top partners, and have consistently supported my business, both with singles (in making available to me tools other agents don't utilize to reduce supplements when possible), and to my couples, families and groups. I hope you will join me in continuing to support Celebrity as they support us!

And in very timely related news, Celebrity and Azamara have also extended their ASAP Sale through February 28, 2009. If you need reminder of the sailings with additional onboard credit and the other benefits, just look at the Celebrity ASAP Sale flyer.

Thank you to all of you for supporting Cruises Inc. and Celebrity this past year!

Hurtigruten Expands No Single Supplement Offers!

Specialty cruise line Hurtigruten, one of the best value expeditionary and specialty cruise lines, has announced new sailings with NO single supplement!

Book selected 12, 7 and 6-day Norwegian Coastal voyages departing in Jan 1-Mar 31 & Oct 1-Dec 31, 2009 and receive a free special upgrade on single staterooms at the per person double occupancy rates.

Offer applies to cabin categories: U, P, N, J, L, I and H. Cruise Fuel surcharge is additional. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, except early booking rates, is valid for selected categories and departures. Offer is valid for new bookings only. Restrictions apply.

If you'd like more information about this unusual line, feel free to give me a call! They sail the world, and are an interesting option for those looking for more unusual itineraries and experiences.

Even from Antarctica - It’s Happy Hour Time!

Hello from Iceberg Alley, Antarctica!

Regardless of where in the world I am, the Happy Hours from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity just keep coming!

Below are the specials for next Tuesday, January 27, 2009. If any of these interest you, please email or call me to reach my covering agents who will be happy to assist in your booking.

In addition, the deals from Celebrity for their ASAP promotion keep getting better! There are now some lowered prices for the applicable sailings with onboard credits for bookings through February 1, 2009, plus lowered single supplements! Not to mention reduced deposit for all bookings made through February 28, 2009. I've updated the Celebrity reduced single supplement page on my web site at www.singlescruiseresource.com.

Because of the number of Royal Caribbean offers, I'm unable to update that page while away, but the Celebrity offers are attractive. Check them out! Lots of new offers, especially to Alaska!

Royal Caribbean Sales Event/Happy Hour Specials for Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

Celebrity Xciting Deals/Happy Hour Specials for Tuesday, January 27, 2009

AMAWATERWAYS Launches new ship

 Award-winning European river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS will celebrate the newest addition to its fleet, MS Amalyra, with an Easter Sunday christening along the spectacular Danube River. The luxurious MS Amalyra will sail its inaugural cruise on the newly-introduced, 7-night “Romantic Danube,” itinerary departing April 6, 2009 from Budapest, Hungary. Christening ceremonies will take place on Sunday, April 12 in the quaint town of Vilshofen, Germany and will include local dignitaries, entertainment, and a festive spring-time atmosphere.

Michelle Morgan, president of the Signature Travel Network, will serve as the ship’s godmother. A highly-regarded travel industry visionary, Morgan heads the prestigious retail travel cooperative that generates close to $4 billion dollars in annual sales. In addition to Morgan and members of the board of directors of the Signature Travel Network, distinguished guests onboard the sailing will include AMAWATERWAYS chairman, Jimmy Murphy.

ABOUT AMAWATERWAYS

Industry leader AMAWATERWAYS is the fastest-growing river cruise line in Europe known for its innovative product and state-of-the art vessels. The 148-passenger MS Amalyra joins a distinguished fleet that includes MS Amacello and MS Amadante (2008), MS Amalegro (2007) and MS Amadagio (2006). An additional new vessel, the MS Amadolce, will debut in May, 2009. And, two exciting new vessels will be under construction for the line in 2010.

Like its sister ships, MS Amalyra will boast a sleek, upscale design and décor; high-tech amenities (such as complimentary Wi-Fi); and traditional European service and ambiance. The AMAWATERWAYS vessels feature an unparalleled array of features and complimentary services, including: spacious, 170-square-foot standard cabins, with over eighty percent boasting French Balconies; plush bedding with down duvets; flat-screen TVs; in-room “Infotainment system” with complimentary Internet access; marble-appointed bathrooms; spa-quality bath amenities; terry robes; and slippers. Gourmet meals in the restaurant are accompanied by complimentary local wines and specialty coffees. The vessels also feature a fitness center, beauty salon, whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck, and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. An elite AMAWATERWAYS cruise director accompanies passengers. And expert local guides conduct complimentary city tours at each location.

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AmaWaterways Offers Free Air to Europe for April

AmaWaterways is offering free air to Europe during April from New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Seattle. The free air is valid only on new bookings made between Jan. 13 and Feb. 14, and is not combinable with other offers. Reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking. Solo passengers can choose either the free air or elect to have the single supplement waived. The promotion is available to passengers who book the following April departures: “Tulip Time,” April 3, April 5 and April 10, nine days, Holland and Belgium; “Spring Time Cruise,” April 8 and April 18, 12 days, Amsterdam to Paris; “Romantic Danube,” April 3 and April 7, 12 days, Prague to Budapest; “Europe’s Heartland Cruise,” April 22, 14 days, Paris to Prague; and “Cruising Portugal & Spain,” April 14, 12 days, Douro River Valley.

AmaWaterways offers outside staterooms, of which 82 percent have French balconies; hotel-style beds; TV and complimentary Internet in every stateroom; complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas; wine, beer and soda with every dinner; complimentary espresso and cappuccino; champagne breakfast daily; bottled water in every stateroom; all-inclusive daily shore excursions; nightly onboard entertainment; and complimentary bicycles for exploring. For more information, call 800-640-4899

Pacific Delight Tours Posts Early Bird Special

Pacific Delight Tours introduced an Early Bird Special with up to $1,000 off per couple for bookings received by Feb. 28. The discount applies to all tours available via Pacific Delight’s Gold Experience Exclusive Collection, which includes the 13-day Historic Cities and Yangtze River Gold Exclusive. The luxury program guarantees intimacy and exclusivity as each departure is limited to 16 participants, and features the tour operator’s FiveStarPlus program with upgraded hotel rooms at five-star properties in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai, as well as a Junior Suite with private balcony and top deck, a la carte dining on a five-star cruise provided by Victoria Cruises, the pre-eminent line on the temple-lined Yangtze River. Also included are meals (12 breakfasts, eight lunches and 12 dinners), all intra-China air/land transportation, as well as comprehensive sightseeing, special cultural activities and performances.

Pricing for 2009 departures of Pacific Delight Tours’ 13-day Historic Cities and Yangtze River Gold Exclusive begins at $4,490 per person double occupancy for Early Bird bookings made by Feb. 28, and $4,990 per person double, for bookings received after Feb. 28. International air is not included but can be purchased from Pacific Delight at the time of booking. Pacific Delight Tours is a market leader in escorted and independent tours to China, the Orient and Southeast Asia. For more information, call 800-640-4899

New River Cruise from Calcutta to Benares

Pandaw are thrilled to announce a new river expedition sailing between Calcutta and Benares on the Ganges and Hugli rivers starting September 2009.



The RV Bengal Pandaw was launched in Burma as Pandaw IV in 2004 and has twenty-eight promenade deck staterooms.  The eight hundred mile expedition will be of fifteen days duration. Only ten sailings are planned for the coming season.



The expedition takes in a number of the most important historical sites in India including the colonial splendours of Calcutta, the sacred places of Buddhism around Bodh Gaya and Benares, now called Varanasi, the great cultural centre of Hinduism.

In addition, the Pandaw will stop daily in smaller towns and villages to see handicrafts, rural life and a variety of local cultures as we pass from region to region.



Given the practical difficulties of crossing India by land, a river cruise makes the best sense covering a vast landscape in comfort and safety and exploring the real India well off the beaten track.

SPECIAL OFFER US$1000 OFF ALL CABINS FOR THE TWO MAIDEN VOYAGES -

28 SEPT AND 12 OCTOBER

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New River Cruise from Calcutta to Benares

Pandaw are thrilled to announce a new river expedition sailing between Calcutta and Benares on the Ganges and Hugli rivers starting September 2009.



The RV Bengal Pandaw was launched in Burma as Pandaw IV in 2004 and has twenty-eight promenade deck staterooms.  The eight hundred mile expedition will be of fifteen days duration. Only ten sailings are planned for the coming season.



The expedition takes in a number of the most important historical sites in India including the colonial splendours of Calcutta, the sacred places of Buddhism around Bodh Gaya and Benares, now called Varanasi, the great cultural centre of Hinduism.

In addition, the Pandaw will stop daily in smaller towns and villages to see handicrafts, rural life and a variety of local cultures as we pass from region to region.



Given the practical difficulties of crossing India by land, a river cruise makes the best sense covering a vast landscape in comfort and safety and exploring the real India well off the beaten track.

SPECIAL OFFER US$1000 OFF ALL CABINS FOR THE TWO MAIDEN VOYAGES -

28 SEPT AND 12 OCTOBER

More Information

Looks Like Election Happy Hour Time!

We will have a new administration and new Happy Hour specials for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity on January 20! Hopefully these give you a lot to celebrate:

Royal Caribbean Happy Hour/Sales Event Specials for January 20, 2009

Celebrity Happy Hour/Xciting Deals for January 20, 2009