Travelonly has secured group space on the June 19 2010 Alaska sailing of the Golden Princess!  Sail the gorgeous waterways and granite cliffs of the Inside Passage, home to whales, seals, eagles, and more.  Also, experience Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. 

The cruise is roundtrip from Seattle and starts at just $1043 CAD per person plus port charges.  ALSO, book February 22-26 to qualify for a $150 On Board Credit, and reduced deposit of $150 per person.  Check out the flyer or contact Kevin for more information!

Are you considering taking a cruise but aren’t sure if cruising is really for you?  Let’s address 10 common questions about cruising:

1. Is Cruising Expensive?  Depending on your departure point and the itinerary you choose, the price of your cruise may seem high at first glance, but take into account that your cruise fare includes accommodation, meals, entertainment and activities for you and your children. Compared to the costs of a land vacation, a cruise will quite often be a more economical choice.  Also, if you haven’t looked lately, some of the prices out these days are very low, and the value is exceptional. (more…)

Travel brochures are packed with useful information and pictures, and can be a great help when planning a trip.  In their traditional paper version, they are also bulky, certainly not eco-friendly, and they quickly become out of date and obsolete.   Many of my trusted travel suppliers actually produce electronic versions of their brochures, and so I added a section on my blog site to list them for you.  Just click on ‘E-brochures’ tab!

Sunquest is partnering with MSC again for it’s 2010 cruise program -choose from one of 4 fabulous ships with unique 7 night itineraries, and air is included with all bookings!    In addition to already low prices, the first 500 passengers to book inside cabins also get a free upgrade to a balcony!   Don’t wait, contact me today for a quote.

Extraordinary Variety and Surprising Options Characterize Ship Shore Excursions

Walking the rooftops of Stockholm, catching lobsters in Maine, Maseratis in Monaco and bobsleds in Jamaica: anyone who thinks cruise ship shore excursions consist of only half-day city sightseeing tours, is in for a huge surprise.

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Disney Cruise Line’s much anticipated third ship will soon be open for booking!  Disney is already the premier cruise line for families, and the Disney Dream will only cement that reputation further.

Just a few of the amazing Family Innovations that we can look forward to when the Dream launches in January 2011:

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Travelonly is joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada on October 14th to host the World’s Largest Cruise Night – an opportunity for travelers like you to come and learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!  

It is also an opportunity to take advantage of various cruise line promotions such as reduced deposits, ship board credits, and other bonuses, many of which are are exclusive to participants in the WLCN or even to Travelonly.  We have even booked group space on three Princess cruises for the occasion, and we are booking with reduced deposits this week! (more…)

When you book virtually any cruise you can get the price adjusted if it drops before final payment date (usually 70 days prior to sailing). With Royal Caribbean’s new Price Guarantee, even if the price drops after final payment date, they will honor that rate by applying an onboard credit to the reservation equal to the price difference.  Book your Royal Caribbean cruise in advance to get the best sailing and stateroom locked up, and you are still guaranteed the lowest rate!

Travelonly has secured space for March Break 2010 on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas!  It’s a fabulous cruise ship that launched in 2007 and is perfect for families and fun lovers of all ages.  Features include a surf park, boxing ring, ice rink, cantilevered hot tubs, H2O Zone Water Park, Royal Caribbean’s own Vitality Wellness Program, and MUCH, MUCH more.

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Travelonly has contracted reknowned Elvis tribute artist Ron Moore to come on board the beautiful Carnival Freedom for a cruise to remember!  The ship departs Fort Lauderdale on February 7 2010, and visits Key West, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios.  Prices start at just $699usd including all taxes, a shipboard credit, a donation to the 2010 MS Walk, AND the fabulous Elvis entertainment by Ron Moore.

For more details, check out the flyer or contact me!