How would you like to vacation in Greece, Italy, Egypt, or other amazing locations for under $1000, with only a $250 deposit?  It can be done through Cosmos, a value (i.e. affordable!) escorted tour brand! 

Here are Cosmos' best (land only) values for 2010-their packages save you around 30-40% vs. booking all the segments separately on your own!:
-Jewels of Morocco from $805
-Cairo, Alexandria, & the Mediterranean from $949
-Leisurely Tour of Turkey from $955
-Jewels of France from $979
-Prague, Vienna, & Budapest from $989
-Jewels of Spain & Portugal from $989
-Greek Odyssey from $995
-Tunisian Adventure (North Africa) from $995
-Magic of the Italian Lakes from $999
-British Panorama from $999
But what exactly does this price include? 

-Convenient & comfortable hotel accommodations:  Moderate First Class, First Class, or Superior Tourist Class
-Sightseeing with local guides
-Many meals
-Transportation in between cities (not airfare though, although they do run frequent airfare promotions!)
-Professional Tour Director
-LOTS OF FREE TIME!  Escorted tours certainly aren't what they used to be.

These tours are a hassle-free, comfortable, and affordable way to experience somewhere new & unfamiliar!
 
 
The 'standard' inside stateroom takes on a new meaning with Disney's introduction in early 2011 of their 3rd & latest cruise ship, the Disney Dream!  Nothing standard about a Virtual Porthole in EVERY inside stateroom featuring real-time outside views, is there?!

Here are some other features of the Disney Dream that I think are really cool:
  • The AquaDuck, the very FIRST 'water coaster' on a cruise ship!
  •  New themed Main Dining restaurants, such as the Royal Palace.  My daughter will freak out over this one, which takes its' inspiration from Cinderella, Snow White, & Sleeping Beauty!
  • 3-D (another cruise industry first!) and first-run movies in the Walt Disney Theater
Did I mention I am currently booking 3, 4, or 5-night Bahamian Cruises aboard the Disney Dream?  Well, I am, so don't miss out because this is going to be one popular ship! :)
 
 
Well, I'd have to say this is a pretty darn good deal.  Essentially you're getting TWO very different (yet still very Disney!) family vacations for the price of one!

Receive a FREE Disney Cruise Line 3-Night Bahamas cruise with the purchase of select Adventures by Disney departures!  Book by 1/15/2010 for travel with Adventures by Disney through 10/2/2010 and Disney Cruise through 12/15/2011.

Never heard of Adventures by Disney?  Well, that's probably why they are offering such a great promotion! :)  Here are just some of the eligible vacations available through this offer:

-Italy
-China
-Australia
-Alaska
-Grand Canyon
-Germany
-Costa Rica
-Canadian Rockies

Why travel with Adventures by Disney?  Click here to find out!
The 3-night Disney Cruise Line Bahamas Cruise is fabulous as well considering all of this is included:

-All meals
-Most non-alcoholic beverages (bottled water is additional)
-All entertainment, including movies, shows, the Oceaneer Club for the kids, pools, & parties
-A visit to & meal on Disney's own private island, Castaway Cay-the characters visit you on the island as well!
-Port fees

Our family is going on a Disney Cruise in January, so stay tuned for lots of details from that experience! :)