Americans celebrate Labor Day without any thought of how it came about or who suggested giving the American worker a day off on the first Monday in September. My research indicates that we should thank the late Mr. McGuire. [sidebar: Historians dispute whether the founder of Labor Day was Peter J. McGuire or Matthew McGuire.] Regardless of which Mr. McGuire gets credit, the fact remains that a day was dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers and serves as a salute to the contributions workers have made to the success of the USA.
So how do you celebrate your social and economic achievements? How do you salute the contributions of others to the success you have become? Well here is a thought, celebrate by relaxing and taking time-off from work. Celebrate by taking a cruise or rail vacation.
For Labor Day 2012, cruise and rail companies have some fantastic sales that will help you celebrate without breaking the bank. Here are some of offers:
Carnival Cruise Line has a 3 Day Labor Day Cruise Sale offering up to $100 cash back per stateroom and a 50% reduced deposit – on select sailings through May 2013. Additionally, if you are a past guest (i.e. you sailed on a Carnival Cruise before) you will receive a past guest rate, which is lower than the regular fare and you will get the best available upgrades, in addition to 50% reduced deposit. Carnival is also offering sweeteners. If you are looking to cruise this holiday season, Carnival is offering special rates, and up to $200 cash back per stateroom and a 50% reduced deposit on select sailings between December 20, 2012 and January 1, 2013.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers reduced deposit plus special onboard amenities when you book during the Labor Day weekend for select sailings that depart by April 19, 2014.
With MSC Cruises the Holidays Are On Sale! Book a Balcony Stateroom at an Ocean-view rate. Or Book a Balcony Superior at a Balcony Standard rate. Additionally, MSC Cruises only seeks a deposit of $100 per person for the cruise reservation. For example MSC’s Christmas in the Caribbean deals is roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale with
Ports of call: Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Roatan, Roatan Island Honduras starting at $809 per person, double occupancy.
Amtrak has a Labor Day Weekend Rail Sale with up to 30% savings on rail fare between Chicago and NYC or Boston, when travel occurs between November 1 – 18, 2012 on the Lake Shore Limited.
The Royal Scotsman Luxury Rail has a Rail Sale that is occurring during the Labor Day Weekend. The Rail Sale is for a 25% discount on any Classic, Grand West Highland, or Grand North Western luxury rail journey aboard the Royal Scotsman for departures through October 2012.
Celebrate Labor Day 2012 by taking advantage of the Labor Day Cruise and Rail Sale. Be sure to seek our advice on Cruise and Rail Travel.