Great marketing job, Disney Cruise Line.  Your first new ship in 11 years, the Disney Dream, doesn't set sail until January 2011 and you keep releasing these delightful little tidbits to keep us intrigued and wanting more.

If you have a 30", HD virtual porthole in your Inside Stateroom, expect to have real-time outside views AND catch a glimpse of Mickey, the balloon house from the movie Up, and Finding Nemo's Peach the starish popping in!  These staterooms are actually selling out faster than Oceanview Staterooms and I want one too!

Some may find this shocking, but sometimes parents want to occasionally spend time away from their children while on vacation.  It happens (frequently to me...).  And you may think a Disney ship is one of the LAST places you might find such a kid-free oasis.  Thoughtfully, Disney has provided multiple places to escape Disney on the Dream.  For example, Skyline is an adults-only cocktail bar featuring views of some of the world's most amazing skylines (think Tokyo, Paris, & London) on 'window' screens.  One moment you're looking over the Eiffel Tower, the next you're in Hong Kong! 

Ah, but what to DO with the kiddos while you're sipping champagne in Paris?  As it turns out, the kids will be even more interested in ditching YOU for the Oceaneer's Club, where they can play in Andy's Room from Toy Story, study at the Monster's Academy, or chat with a virtual Crush from Finding Nemo. 

True, the Dream isn't finished yet, but don't let that stop you from booking a stateroom through me now.  It will be taking over the Wonder's route in the Bahamas on 3, 4, or a new 5 night (2 stops at Castaway Cay!) cruise. Interested in how much this adventure would cost you?  Give me a call or shoot me an email and I can let you know!
 
 
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There is more than just Disney to enjoy in Orlando!  Beginning this spring, you'll be able to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort. 

And pssst...I have an exclusive vacation package to offer you.  This package includes hotel accommodations and admissions to BOTH Universal Orlando theme parks (Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios Florida, in addition to some cool perks:

--Early park admission to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
--Traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks, the signature eating establishment within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
--Universal Express ride access to select attractions & shows, allowing you to skip regular lines ALL DAY!

A 4-night Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package at a Universal Partner hotel starts at $285 per adult.  Children ages 3-9 are just $130. 

A 4-night vacation package at an on-site Universal hotel starts at $645 per adult.  Children ages 3-9 are $130. 

Both packages include 3 nights of accommodations, 3 days Base Park admission to both Universal Parks (like Disney's Base Park Ticket, you may hit one park per day), AND the cool perks mentioned above!

Book now for travel between 5/28/10-12/31/10.

Contact me for more information or to book!
 
 
 
The great news: people are busy traveling again and cruise industry sales are WAY up compared to recent years! 

The not-so-good news:  cruise prices are going UP very shortly because of the increase in sales!  Carnival has announced their summer sailing prices will be increasing effective March 22nd, 2010.  And, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just followed suit with an announcement that their fares will be going up a whopping 7% on April 2nd, 2010! 

So, what does this mean for YOU?  If you're even considering setting sail this year, drop me a line and I'll get you a quote ASAP before these increases take effect!  Remember, it doesn't cost you a thing to have me take a look and the price of a nearly all-inclusive (usually just excluding alcoholic beverages) cruise may just pleasantly surprise you!  For instance, Princess has 7-day Summer 2010 Caribbean sailings starting from just $499 per person.

This is looking like a popular trend, so I don't think we've seen the last of these price increases...
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Photo:  The new Carnival Dream's waterslide