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Online rules of engagement
I posted this at the USA TODAY Cruise Log. There have been a lot of tweets and articles about this topic. The rules of online engagement are constantly evolving. Today, I am glad that I am not in the position to defend the actions of Cruise Critic or Royal Caribbean. As a travel agent, it…
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Repositioning Cruises
“Sometimes the best escape doesn’t require a port of call.” The Celebrity Cruises Solstice ad campaign could not have coined it better. If you have already collected enough ports, try thinking about the ship as the destination. With so many new ships, and upgrades galore, why not consider a repositioning cruise as your next holiday.…
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Follow Friday
If you are out Twittering about make sure to #followfriday cruisebuzz. Does that make sense? Probably not to those of you not on Twitter. However, give it a try. Twitter is a micro blogging tool that lets users sift through vast amounts of posts. The travel industry is catching on and we are loving it.…
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Crystal Cruises Special Offer
Sail to South America aboard the World’s Best cruise line, Crystal Cruises, and receive $2,000 per couple in shipboard credits and up to $1,500 per couple in savings. This is all part of the “All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” and “Celebration Savings” promotions offered on three of our South America cruises. On the Miami to Manaus…
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Turks and Caicos
Beautiful, Restful Turks & Caicos Thirty miles south of the Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands offer unspoiled Caribbean beauty, complete with gorgeous turquoise water and white sand beaches. This tiny island chain, ringed by a spectacular coral reef, is an increasingly popular stop on cruises of the Eastern Caribbean. Noted for the wonderful beach…
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SITA World Tours was named India's "Best Tour Operator from the Americas" by India's Ministry of Tourism.
Cruise Holidays of Mission Viejo extends our congratulations to SITA World Tours. SITA World Tours has been named India’s “Best Tour Operator from the Americas” by India’s Ministry of Tourism. It is SITA’s third acceptance of the award in consecutive decades (1996/97, 2004/05 and 2008/09). SITA Chairman and CEO Roger Mahal stated, “It is with…
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Attention California Cruisers – Carnival's new ship is on sale
This just in. Dispatched to Cruise Holidays of Mission Viejo are new deals for the Carnival Splendor. Keeping with our mantra of staying close to home and choosing to cruise, you can try out a brand new ship for a song. For those of you that are looking for a wonderful cruise option, take advantage…
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Enough with the discounts – buy already
The press likes the story about falling cruise prices. Travel agents like the press since it gets people talking about cruising. Consumers are confused. A deal that was a steal yesterday might not be available when a customer picks up for the phone to get some details. To avoid disappointment here are a couple of…
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Travel Writers on Twitter
How could you not know about Twitter. This micro blogging site is everywhere. A good report I located listed great travel writers in Twitter. These are copied from http://www.bootblog.org/travel-writers-we-like-on-twitter.html. I have checked out some of them and like them. Good to follow if you are looking: Particular Order. Really.)Pam Mandel @nerdseyeviewChristopher Elliott @elliottdotorgWendy Perrin @wendyperrinSoul…
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Royal Caribbean Special Offer
Royal Caribbean International has announced some great offers for our customers in Alaska this coming season. For Cruisetour guests, Royal Caribbean International is offering a $200 On Board Credit on all Cruisetour departures from June through August 2009. Cruisetour guests will also receive Royal Caribbean International’s Passport to Savings so they can save even more…
