EXCLUSIVE ADDED BONUS: When Booking an Outside and above Stateroom Between 12/1 and 3/31/11 Receive a Complimentary Dinner for Two in a Specialty Restaurant! (see above link for details)
Virtually travel around the world as you "Cruise with Chris" on her cruise journeys. Learn tips that will help you on YOUR next cruise vacation. Share YOUR experiences with readers. Escape, if only briefly, from reality as you put YOURSELF in these exotic destinations.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Royal Caribbean WOW Sale Now in Progress
EXCLUSIVE ADDED BONUS: When Booking an Outside and above Stateroom Between 12/1 and 3/31/11 Receive a Complimentary Dinner for Two in a Specialty Restaurant! (see above link for details)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Cruise With Chris to Greek Isles
This reduced deposit sale can also be applied to any Princess Cruise of 7 nights or longer in 2010/2011.
Itinerary: Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Naples/Capri, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon, Corfu, Split, Venice, Venice
Cruise - Only Package* Included: Shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most onboard entertainment. Not Included: Air transportation**; transfers**; items of a personal nature, such as shore & land excursions**, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, gratuities/service fees, medical services, etc. ** You can add these during or after the reservation process. *Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for cruise only. Government taxes and fees are additional. Subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply. Princess reserves right to add fuel supplement. Pre-Cruise Package Available Not only can you Cruise with Chris, but you can also Tour with Chris in 2-Night Hotel Accommodations in Also Ask about Post-Cruise |
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
SpongeBob Spotted On Norwegian Jewel
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| Slimmed - Courtesy NCL |
- Catch a show starring everyone's favorite Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and more.
- Splash and play with new poolside activities and games.
- Meet your favorite Nickelodeon stars with character breakfasts and other fun meet and greets throughout the ship.
- Enjoy exciting trips ashore designed specifically for families.
If you aren't familiar with NCL's Freestyle Cruising®, search my blog for other articles. Hint: Right now there's a sale in progress: NCL Spring Sales Event (through April 19th)
Monday, February 15, 2010
NCL Freestyle Bonus Hawaii Sailings

ANY SAILING. ANY DESTINATION.
HURRY - OFFER ENDS MARCH 14
(And the best staterooms go first.)
The Year of the Freestyle Vacation
Norwegian Cruise Line continues their Year of the Freestyle Vacation celebration with the next of the Special Bonus offers. The current offer highlights their Hawaii Cruises.Sailings starting from $115/Day. Find Your Cruise.
Hawaii The Aloha State
More than 2000 miles from the nearest major land mass, the Hawaiian Islands form the most isolated group of islands in the world. Palm-fringed beaches, tropical sunsets, Polynesian luau's, glowing volcanoes . . . there's something for everyone in Hawaii. .
Hawaiian cruises are the ultimate "island-hopping" adventures, affordably taking you from one tropical Hawaiian Island to another while experiencing the luxurious features of your cruise ship.
Enjoy 7 Nights in Paradise
The Pride of America is your transportation to Paradise. Begin and end your cruise in Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii. Most cruises overnight in Maui and Kauai with stops in Hilo and Kona. Plan to spend extra time if you can before or after your cruise so that you can visit the sites of Honolulu including the Arizona Memorial.
Select Hawaii or one of Norwegian Cruise Line's other destinations and do whatever you want whenever you want on a Freestyle Vacation.
*Offer valid through March 14, 2010. Two week bonus offer valid from 2/15/2010 to 2/28/2010. Minimum 2 category upgrade, maximum 6 category upgrade. One coupon booklet (value up to $400) per stateroom. Offer applies to 2010 sailings only. Restrictions apply. Contact your Cruise Consultant for complete details .NCL Itineraries
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Star Princess Deployments
Two popular 12-day Greek Isles sailings have been added for 2010Princess Cruises 2010 program features more choices than ever before — 39 unique itineraries, nine of which are new — plus 11 new ports this season, seven of which are maiden calls, including Cephalonia, Khios, Itea (for Delphi), Koper (for Ljubljana), Nice, Lübeck (Travemünde) and Eidfjord.
Also see previous blog post: Princess Announces 2010 Europe Program
Travel back to civilization’s roots
Discover ancient lands and legendary cities on a magical 12-day Greek Isles voyage with Princess®. Sail between Venice and Rome on the spectacular Ruby Princess,® Crown Princess® or Star Princess®. You’ll visit Croatia’s walled seaside city of Dubrovnik, stroll the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, and take in the timeless beauty of Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos, plus an overnight in romantic Venice and much more.
Oct 29th and Nov 10th Added on Star Princess
Venice (Overnight), Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon (for Olympia), Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Rhodes, Santorini, Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Rome (Civitavecchia)(Port order may vary depending on sail date)
Take an unforgettable gondola through the Venice's winding canals or a walk through its alleys and piazzas, and you’ll soon be under city’s spell just as visitors have been for centuries. Nearly every view in this picture–perfect city presents a new photo opportunity, from St. Mark’s Square to the Doge’s Palace, Venice is a feast for the senses. Imagine, that's just the start of your adventure.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Welcome to New Readers
The Streamwood Summer Celebration is now over and I'm happy to report that we met with many people at the Business Expo that are interested in a cruise vacation. We really enjoy talking with new cruisers. With over 25 years of cruise industry experince we are able to answer just about any question a first-timer or even the seasoned-cruiser can think up.
Don't forget, the Princess Cruise Sale continues through the end of this week. Receive a reduced deposit of $100 per person and a coupon book valued at $325. That can be combined with most other offers to provide you with even more value. This is an exclusive cruise sale, so take advantage of it now.
I'd like to welcome new readers, many of which we met at the expo. Think of this blog as your source of information about cruise vacations. If you utilize all the information provided in this column, on our websites, and on our Facebook page, you will have a good foundation for keeping up to date on offers, changes in the industry, and reviews from our personal experiences.
The discussions during the expo weren't much different than those we have all the time. We share our personal experiences and knowledge of the various cruise lines that sail to the destinations that interest you. Since we represent all cruise lines, we can compare the various cruises and offer suggestions based on your requirements and interests. We take all the worry out of planning by being your interface with the cruise companies, sorting out all the requirements and finding the best available fare for the cruise you select.
Some questions that help us find the right cruise for you: What do you like to do when on vacation? What sort of accommodation are you looking for (inside, outside, balcony, suite, multiple cabins, handicap cabin, etc)? Do you want to fly or drive to the embarkation port? Where do you want to go and begin your cruise vacation from? When do you want to go and how long do you want to be on vacation?
These are just a few questions that help us to assist you in planning the perfect cruise vacation. Our value goes beyond booking your reservation. What's more important is finding the right cruise for you that will provide good value and a great vacation.
I've been writing this blog now for a couple years and there is quite a lot of content. To make it easier to find that tidbit of information from one of my past blog posts, I've added Blogger's Search capability to the right-hand navigation. You don't even have to leave the blog to narrow your search.
For the first-time readers, I'd suggest you take a look at the Archive to see some of my past posts. One of the most popular topics are my reviews of the various dining options onboard the ships. I've talked about our past trips to places like the Galapagos, Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, and many other destinations. I've talked about new ships like the Norwegian Epic, Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, and Celebrity Solstice.
Visit my website to sign up for my weekly eSavers newsletter (you can also sign up right here on the blog). I list Hot deals here and on my website. You can learn about what's new in the industry here and also on the front page of my website. If you want to see pictures from our cruises, I often have links in the blog posts, but you can also visit Our Shutterfly Page .
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Streamwood Summer Celebration - Exclusive Princess Sale
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
NOW is the Time to Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line
Book between June 16 and June 19 to take advantage of these amazing offers!
This is a great time to plan a cruise for Dads and Grads. Take the entire family on a cruise vacation to Alaska, Europe, Hawaii, or other destinations that Norwegian Cruise Line sails to.
Alaska Sailings from $54 per day
Bahamas & Florida Sailings from $50 per day
Bermuda Sailings from $78 per day
Caribbean Sailings from $60 per day
Mexican Riviera Sailings from $48 per day
Repositioning Sailings from $58 per day
South America Sailings from $68 per day
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