Kids 17 & under Sail FREE in the same stateroom with 2 full-fare paying adults on most 7-night Mexican Riviera sailings January 23-March 20, 2011!  You just pay government taxes and fees. 

This itinerary sets sail from Los Angeles and visits Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, & Cabo San Lucas, plus spend 3 days at sea to enjoy all of the ship's amenities.
The Disney Wonder was even ranked #1 in Crew & Service in 2010 by Conde Nast Traveler!

Important note:  this is a great promo for these sailings on the Disney Wonder.  However, this is NOT the new Disney Dream arriving in January 2011!  Our family sailed on the Wonder in January 2010 and it is still a wonderful ship-you'll get more nights for your money than the Dream at the moment.   Just fyi! :)

What's included in your fare on a Disney cruise? 
-Your choice of stateroom category (window, no window, balcony, etc.) in staterooms larger than the cruise-industry standard.
-Most onboard meals, including room service, breakfast, lunch, and
dinner in one of 3 themed restaurants (adults-only restaurant Palo is an additional charge).
-Most onboard beverages, including soft drinks (unique to Disney!).  Alcoholic beverages are additional.
-Most onboard entertainment and activities, including 3 live Disney shows, first-run and 3D movies, a variety of pools, and character meet & greets.

As always, there are a limited number of staterooms in each category available for the Kids Sail Free promotion and you must book by July 31st, 2010.  But book early for your preferred category!

Contact me anytime for a quote for this promotion! 

Then let me help you put a group cruise together! 

BTW, a group is generally considered 8 or more staterooms on most cruise lines.

Why cruise with a group of family members, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, classmates, random people you met on the street, etc.? 

Everyone benefits:
-Receive special group pricing
-Generally every 16th person in the group sails FREE!  (based on 8 staterooms at double occupancy)
-Use group points towards onboard receptions, stateroom gift baskets/wine, or onboard credit (good for spa, beverages, etc.).

Best of all, I can handle ALL of the details for you.  Recommending the best cruise line, ship, and destination for your group, organizing deposits & payments, finding unique & discounted shore excursions, dealing with your cousin Bob so YOU don't have to...

Cruises have something for everyone, so they are great for multi-generational gatherings like family reunions.  But what about a bachelorette party cruise (think of all that quality spa time you could get with your onboard credit!) or a destination wedding cruise (get married on or off the ship for far less than a land-based wedding!).  The possibilities are endless.

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!

Just as a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation is unlike any other family vacation, a cruise aboard the Disney Wonder is a unique experience with something for everyone in the family!

More 'Steamboat Willie' than 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' in ambience (think classic Disney), our family of 4 couldn't have had a more amazing experience aboard the Disney Wonder.  Our 4-night Bahamian Cruise out of Port Canaveral, FL (about 45 minutes from MCO) took us to Nassau and Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island reserved exclusively for Disney cruisers. 

Why we had happy kids (ages 2 & 4):
-'Bye, Mom & Dad!':  organized activities, character interaction, computer games, & climbing equipment in the Oceaneer's Club & Lab (included in your cruise price! ages 3+)
-Flounder's Nursery with care & activities for ages 0-2 ($6/hr)
-Scuttle's Cove on Castaway Cay-organized outdoor activities for ages 3+
-Mickey-shaped ketchup poured on your plate & waffles
-Ahoy there, princesses! (Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, & Tiana (Princess & the Frog)
-It actually SNOWED in the theater during the performance of Disney Dreams!
-Free self-serve ice cream!

Why we had happy parents:
-See everything under 'happy kids' :)
-The adults-only Cove Pool & Cafe area
-The adults-only gourmet restaurant, Palo
-The adults-only beach & spa treatments on Castaway Cay
-Service:  ask & you shall receive!
-Free 24-hour room service (the cheese, fruit & cracker plate is particularly great for late-night cravings!)
-The fact that Disney somehow managed to serve us a 2 hour, 4-course meal every night AND keep our kids happy at the same time?!  

In upcoming blogs, I'll be sharing more details about our cruise, including entertainment, dining, accommodations and all about Castaway Cay.  Browse my MANY photos by clicking here or the photo above! 

This is also a special year for the Disney Wonder, as she will be saying goodbye to the Bahamas and hello to Disney's new-for-2011 Alaskan itinerary!  The new Disney Dream will be taking over the Bahamas itinerary in 2011. 

My next stop? A 4-night Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Wonder, January 24-28 with my husband and our two kids!

Just like a vacation at any of the Disney Parks, cruising with the Disney Cruise Line is a different kind of experience.  Here are some of the reasons we chose to cruise with The Mouse:

--Lots of Disney character experiences-they are everywhere, both onboard & even on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay!  Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and the Princesses all make appearances at the onboard parties, in the shows, and even at special Meet & Greets (photo opps, naturally!).  On 7-night cruises, they offer Character Breakfasts as well.  And all of your entertainment, including a Pirates IN the Caribbean party (don't forget to pack your pirate gear!) and different Disney show each night, is included in your cruise price.

--All of your meals & most beverages, including 24-hour room service, are included!  Did you know that many cruise lines charge for soft drinks?  Not on a Disney cruise. Everything but alcoholic beverages is included.  Also, Disney has 3 unique dining rooms that you rotate to each night of your cruise or you have the wonderful opportunity to dine without the kids in their luxurious, ADULTS-ONLY Palo restaurant. 

--Need time away from the kids?  Not a problem on a Disney ship (or on Castaway Cay).  The Oceaneer's Club (onboard) or Scuttle's Cove (Castaway Cay) for ages 3+ is also FREE OF CHARGE!  This is not just babysitting, either--kids can choose from a computer lab, dress-up, a reading area, a dance floor, movies, arts & crafts, and more at each & every visit! I know my 4 year old, William, is going to freak out when he sees this place...

--KIDS 0-17 SAIL FREE!  Why are we cruising in January?  Thanks to a Disney promotion, we saved around $700!  Kids 0-17 sail FREE on most 3 & 4-night Bahamian Cruises from January-April.  They frequently run this promotion for the Mediterranean cruises as well. 

I promise to have all sorts of helpful hints, photos, & more when I return--so stay tuned to find out what a Fish Extender is and why you might need one (and why I'll be frantically making one this week)... ;)

Spring & Summer vacations will be here before you know it!  Have you been thinking of where YOU would like to go?  Looking for something or someplace different or have a treasured spot you'd like to return to?  Let's talk--I really enjoy doing research for my clients (and remember, it doesn't cost you a thing!).  And, I work within YOUR budget! 

Here is just a sampling of the interesting adventures I'm planning for others:

About time, huh?  I finally added a selection of client and my own travel photos!  Look for even more trips, reviews, and details to be added in the future--there will be something new all the time!  If you have any questions or would like more information about anything you find in the Photo Gallery, just let me know.

I ask a favor of my clients when they travel-take photos of your hotel rooms or staterooms & public hotel or ship areas, so I can include them in the Photo Gallery!   Sometimes it is more helpful to see 'real-life' shots of these locations, as things might look a bit different from the perfectly-staged hotel photos. 

Click here to visit my new & improved Photo Gallery!

Coming soon to the Photo Gallery:

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:

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! :)