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! :)

It really isn't fair for me to keep all these great deals to myself, so I'm going to share them with all of you (finally!)!

Just click here to sign up once and you are all set to be IN THE KNOW! Amaze and astound your friends!  You never know when you might see something that is The Perfect Trip Ever (for you) at The Best Price. 

Don't miss out!

Picture this:  It is the end of January 2010.  All the holiday excitement from the past few months is gone.  All the holiday decorations have been put away.  Not to mention The Snow is no longer fun and you're sick of being inside...

SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't be caught unprepared-please let me help you prevent such a dismal, uninspiring scenario NOW and save $ by doing it early! :)

You can save up to $348 per couple at select Iberostar Grand Collection of All-Inclusive Resorts for select dates from January-April 2010.  These are Iberostar's top-of-the-line resorts, which also means you have access to the food & activities at the other Iberostar resorts wherever you're located!

Keep in mind that the prices below INCLUDE all of the following:
-All of your meals, including 24-hour room service
-All of your beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
-Entertainment
-Non-motorized water sports (snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, etc.)
-Lodging
-Round trip airport transportation

4 Days, 3 Nights per person, land only
These prices are valid for travel 1/1/2010-1/31/2010, prices for travel 2/24-4/3 may be slightly higher.

Dominican Republic-Punta Cana
Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro-$835

Jamaica-Montego Bay
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall-$865

Mexico-Riviera Maya
Iberostar Grand Paraiso-$919

Are you wondering what a I can do for you?  Not sure if I can help you with the intricacies of YOUR travel needs?  Seriously, no request is too big or too small for me to handle, so  it can't hurt to JUST ASK!  :)

I am working on a wide variety of travel itineraries at any given moment-take a look at what's on my plate recently! 

Hmm, I wonder what will be next? 

Many of the world's cruise lines are participating in a World's Largest Cruise Night event tomorrow, October 14th!  Here's a link to more information, both via my own WLCN site & a sample of the great Onboard Credit deals to be found this week!

World's Largest Cruise Night 10/14

Did you know that only 20% of Americans have ever cruised, yet nearly 95% of cruisers are satisfied with their cruise experience?!  WOW!  So, why haven't YOU cruised?  

Let's clear up some common barriers to cruising:

There are not many vacations where your lodging, food (and a lot of it!), non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment are all included AND you only have to unpack once to visit multiple destinations!  If you consider the costs of cruising per person, per night (per diem), things are put into a very different perspective. 

For instance, my family is taking a Disney cruise in January.  Our total cost, thanks to the Kids Sail FREE promotion, is $1468.00 for 4 people and 4 nights to the Bahamas.  SO, it is costing us $91.75 per person, per night for multiple Disney shows, movies, all meals (buffet, sit-down, counter service, etc.), snacks & non-alcoholic beverages, our stateroom, all pools & water slides, kids' programs, and a whole lot more! 

You can do as much or as little as YOU want on a cruise ship or at port!  I promise that I won't let anyone force you to do any particular activity on your cruise vacation.  Want to relax poolside with a colorful frozen drink with an umbrella in it all day?  Ok.  Want to do rock-climbing in the morning, learn a new language in the afternoon, see Blue Man Group in the evening, followed by a decadent dessert buffet at midnight?  Ok.  Hmmm, sounds good to me...

Yes, it is possible.  HOWEVER, there are many ways to combat motion sickness and trust me, your cruise line wants you to be as healthy & happy as possible, so take advantage of the FREE Dramamine they offer onboard! :)

Other remedies:
-Sea Bands (purchase these in advance at any pharmacy-you just wear them on your wrists like bracelets!)
-Patches (talk to your doctor or visit your local pharmacy)

Remember, I can prepare options for your cruise at any time for your review and there is no obligation whatsoever!  Try it, you might like it! :)

If you have been waiting for a sign that it was the right time for you to book a vacation to Walt Disney World...well, THIS IS THE SIGN! :)  Can you get to Disney by March 27th, 2010?  It just might be worth a try for THIS one! 

Click here for The Disney Deal!

ALSO, did you know you get some fun, absolutely free amenities just by booking your Disney vacation package with me?  Oh yes!

It really wasn't fair for me to tempt you with all those mouthwatering New Zealand details and pictures, then not provide you with any details on how YOU can get there! Sorry about that... Here are two options for you, although the possibilities are really endless! 

Collette Vacations has been in the escorted tours business for over 91 years-check out their vintage ad below!  They offer some really amazing destinations and tours, including a South Pacific Wonders tour that covers New Zealand & Australia.  Check it out here:  South Pacific Wonders.  Their current special, which must be booked by 10/31/2009, might make it a bit easier for you to get to NZ next year:  buy 1 airfare & your companion flies for as little as $699! 

Another option for a journey to New Zealand is through Gap Adventures.  Check out their New Zealand Travel & Destination Guide.  Although not QUITE in the same price range or category, you probably won't be able to help yourself from ALSO perusing their 3 Trips & Tours for Space!!!  I'll have to see if they offer a really great travel agent discount for that one!

Enjoy!

My husband & I went to New Zealand on our honeymoon.  Nothing like a 20+ hour plane ride to bring a newly-married couple closer, right? ;)

So, why would YOU want to go to New Zealand?

First, let's get the very few perceived 'negatives' out of the way:

-New Zealand is far away, which=loooong plane ride.  But hey, what better time to catch up on that 1000 page novel you've been meaning to tackle?!

-They drive on the 'wrong' side of the road, which can take a bit of getting used to.  But what a learning experience, right?

-There are more sheep than people in New Zealand.  Again, is that really a negative?

Now, on to the good stuff--the many wonderful, indescribable reasons to vacation in New Zealand, including some of my favorite locations:

-NZ is refreshingly non-touristy, especially since there are not many chain hotels. We stayed in wonderful boutique hotels and Bed & Breakfasts all over both islands, which was a great opportunity to chat with the locals.

-Don't forget how close NZ is to Australia!  It would be a great idea to do both countries on one vacation. 

-There is a huge variety of activities for just about every taste, including:
*The Marlborough Wine Region (known for their Sauvignon Blanc)
*Milford Sound:  an amazing Fiordland where you can stay overnight on the Milford Mariner or walk & camp along the Milford Track
*Glacier Adventures:  hike or helicopter to the top of the South Islands' Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers
*Take a thrill ride on a Hukafalls Jet
*One of the best ways to experience the unbelievable beauty of New Zealand is through a scenic flight tour on Glenorchy Air
*Did you know bungy-jumping originted in Queenstown, South Island? So if you are looking for the more adventurous side of New Zealand, this is the place to go!

I swear I didn't INTEND to tell you about nothing but cruises lately! 

I get lots of last-minute cruise deals (usually with sail dates in about a month) from just about every cruise line imaginable.  So, if you have some vacation days to use up (we ARE approaching fall and the end of the year!) or are just looking for a great deal, give me a call or send an email!

Sometimes you have to ACT FAST on these deals, such as these, ALL of which must be booked on Tuesday, September 15th!:

Celebrity Cruises: 
-11 Night Wine Cruise from Vancouver on 10/12/2009 starting at $599 per person

-17 Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego on 10/23/2009 starting at $799 per person

Royal Caribbean International: 
-5 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego on 10/4/2009 or 10/9/2009 starting at $219 per person

-3 Night Bahamas Cruise from Miami on 10/2/2009 starting at $159 per person

Just received this info and wanted to share with you immediately, as it starts TOMORROW (9/10)!

Princess Cruises is having their 1st ever 3-day Sale on select Spring 2010 cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, & the Mexican Riviera. 

Check out some of these deals and let me know if you're interested!

***7-Day Caribbean & Mexico from $499***
***10-Day Panama Canal from $999***
***14-Day Hawaii from $1199***

Plus:
-Up to $100 "cash back " (shipboard credit) per Stateroom
-FREE Balcony upgrades at Oceanview fares!