Not just good to have, it’s a must have
Not just good to have, it’s a must have reprinted with permission from The Tobago News Most international travelers do not leave home without it. No, I am not referencing the American Express card; I am talking about travel insurance. Travel what? Insurance to cover you in case certain events occur. What events? Let’s examine the newspapers to find some examples. On July 3, 2014, a Trinidad and Tobago newspaper reported that stranded passengers of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) were calling for the reimbursement of ticket fares. As you may recall, CAL cancelled all flights to Tobago following...
Read MoreDiscover an extraordinary Christmas or New Year at Sea
Discover an extraordinary Christmas or New Year at Sea on P&O Cruises Azura. Experience white shores, warm turquoise waters and vibrant street markets, plus world-class comfort and cuisine. Yes, this is a No USA Visa Cruises™ promotion. The Itinerary for the 14 day Christmas sailing is Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Dominica, At Sea, Antigua, St. Kitts, Tortola, St. Maarten, At Sea, Grand Turk, and two nights at sea. This itinerary provides the opportunity to see 9 islands, with 4 days at sea to relax and unwind at The Retreat (on board spa additional charges applies). The...
Read MoreGratuities – Saying thanks is good for you and others
A few weeks ago, I shared my views on how to evaluate a cruise deal, and what should be included in a cruise deal, in an article entitled, “Is that cruise deal really a deal?”. Shortly thereafter, someone called to book a cruise, insisting that we exclude the gratuities because, as the caller said, “I don’t pay gratuities”. Saying thanks is good for you and others What are gratuities? Gratuities are tips given to certain service sector workers for a service performed. In Tobago for example, one might expect to see a service charge or recommended tips at establishments such as the...
Read MoreWhy Not! Cruise Europe’s Christmas Markets this year!
Why Not! Cruise Europe’s Christmas Markets this year! Last year we suggested that your family should start a new Christmas tradition, and take a cruise. In line with that theme we are now recommending that you consider Cruise Europe’s Christmas Markets this year! Specifically, you should consider celebrating the holiday season with a festive Christmas Markets river cruise along the Rhine and Danube rivers. This would be a wonderful opportunity to rediscover your inner child and the excitement of the holiday season on board a CMV River Cruise exploring the best of...
Read MoreDo you really want a Balcony Cabin?
Do you really want a Balcony Cabin? Reprinted with permission from The Tobago News. One of the joys of being a travel professional is the satisfaction received from exceeding a client’s expectation. When a client knows what they want, and communicates that to you clearly, a travel professional can use their skills to deliver the wow factor. Recently, I returned a call to a client who insisted that she wanted to book a Balcony Cabin on a cruise. However, the more questions I asked, the more it became clear, that this was a teaching moment for me. In a nutshell, the client’s desires,...
Read MoreYour Carnival Cruise is calling too
Dear Friends and Fans: A few of you have advised that you could not open the earlier version of this article. Please click on the link below for the full article. We have said it many times, but we must repeat it again; A Carnival cruise isn’t an ordinary vacation. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. We have great cruise offers for you and if you book by August 7th, 2014, you can take advantage of up to 45% off Fun Select rates! Your Carnival Cruise is calling. You will cruise to idyllic days on white-sand beaches for as little as $237.42 USD per person on 3-5 day...
Read MoreYour Carnival Cruise is calling
Your Carnival Cruise is calling We have said it many times, but we must repeat it again; A Carnival cruise isn’t an ordinary vacation. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. We have great cruise offers for you and if you book by August 7th, 2014, you can take advantage of up to 45% off Fun Select rates! Your Carnival Cruise is calling. You will cruise to idyllic days on white-sand beaches for as little as $237.42 USD per person on 3-5 day sailings through October 31, 2014. This much FUN has never been so affordable! This SUPER SAVER SALE ends Thursday! Yes, your Carnival...
Read MoreMoana Mini Swim Marathon
Moana guests Thomas Noblett from Windermere, Cumbria, England, and Gene McCandless from Novato, California, were our swimmers. In the photo below, they are flanked by The Moana’s Captain Rajko Zupan and senior officers at the pier in Golfo di Aranci. Thomas is a marathon swimmer and has swum the English Channel. Gene swims daily and enjoyed the challenge. http://www.cruiseandrail.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Cruise-and-Rail-Pullmantur-Promo.mp4 On the first of May, we held an amazing event in beautiful Golfo di Aranci during our Roundtrip Rome voyage. Located on the...
Read MoreExperience Our Fiji & Australia Itineraries Aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin
Have you heard about the m/s Paul Gauguin. This great ship is charting a course to new destinations this year, venturing across wider seas. Our Fiji & Australia sailings highlight marine life, culture, natural wonders, and World War II history. These distinctive voyages aboard The Gauguin include remote islands with colorful and rich histories as colonial trading hubs and World War II sites, rarely explored Papua New Guinea, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, and exotic Fiji....
Read MoreLa Dolce Vita NOVISA™ Cruise Sale
La Dolce Vita NOVISA™ Cruise Sale Plan ahead and save on this La Dolce Vita NOVISA™ Cruise Sale for a 7 nights Southern Caribbean Itinerary on Costa Fortuna. Sail round trip from Pointe-a-Pitre with stops at Tortola, Antigua, St.Kitts, St. Maarten and Dominica, from March 6 to 13, 2015. Rates on this La Dolce Vita NOVISA™ Cruise Sale include round trip airfare to Pointe-a-Pitre, cruise, onboard meals, transfers, entertainment, government taxes and fees. Excluded is gratuity of $80 USD per persons which must be paid onboard. ALL RATES on this cruise are per person based on double...
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