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When times are good or not.... travel agents are your secret weapon! When it comes to ferreting out bargains for your next cruise, whether to Alaska, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe or Mexico, or wherever, did you know your travel agent can do side-by-side cost and stateroom comparisons of over a dozen cruise lines at one time. Form a Group. Save BIG! Did you know the most overlooked way to stretch your dollar is to form your own cruise group. Traveling with family or friends, or both, can lower costs enough so you can travel even when the economies not that good. Of course, most of us don't have the time - or inclination - to make the calls and do the research for an entire group. It's a big job. On the other hand, booking a group cruise is easy for a professional travel agent. Your agent can create a package that works for you, while your group will realize across-the-board savings  from group discounts that your agent discovers. Group Cruise Deals Learn how your friends and family can get you a free cruise. Find Out How.

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Cruise Line Web Site of the Month This month we've chosen Carnival Cruise Line's Web Site as our Best for Family Values Category. Carnival Cruise Lines prides itself on delivering fun, memorable vacations to their guests by offering a wide array of quality cruises which present outstanding value for the money. Browse their web site and you will see their commitment to quality and value, offering cruise vacations that appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets and sailings to some of the world's most exciting destinations. Look whats on sale at Carnival Cruise Lines

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1. You can find a travel agent through the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and CruiseShoppes. With CruiseShoppes Travel Agents all over the country, you can walk in, develop a relationship with a local agent, and know you have found someone who knows what they're talking about.

2. When choosing an agent, Look to see if the agent has CLIA accreditation or is a Travel Institute destination specialist, proving he or she has taken courses in selling cruises and travel to specific locations. You can also ask if the agency is a member of a travel consortium or is a key account with any of the cruise lines — those relationships not only prove the dedication of the agency, but its ability to get extra deals for you. Finally, with a consortium like CruiseShoppes. you don't just get a single dedicated cruise person, you get the total expertise of an agency that specializes in cruises and has many years of experience working with all the major brand cruise lines.

3.Above all, you want to look for an agent that is interested in building a relationship with you. The agent should spend some time asking you about your interests in order to find the best fit for your cruise vacation. He or she should return your calls or emails promptly and stay in regular communication with you between cruises.

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Great tips and summaries of kids' programs at major lines, at the Family Cruises Online Web site.

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This week featuring: Panama Canal, Bermuda, Europe, Caribbean

Why Sail The Panama Canal?
One Canal, Two Oceans, and Unlimited Possibilities

It's not often that the scenic route is also the shortcut. But that's exactly what you'll find on Celebrity's Panama Canal itineraries -- the  shortest distance between the East and West coasts of the U.S. and some of the most scenic cruising anywhere in the world. This represents not just an  opportunity to travel right to through the heart of the rainforest, but to visit an exciting collection of ports on either side, including the Yucatán Peninsula, the Mexican Riviera, and cosmopolitan cities from San Diego, California to Miami, Florida.

Beyond the Panama Canal
While the highlight of any Panama Canal voyage is the day-long navigation through the Canal itself, what makes this such an enriching experience is  the vast number of shore excursions we offer at every port. Working with the most reliable English-speaking guides, we've assembled a collection of adventures that cater to every interest and every level of stamina. Best of all, we handle all the details for you so that all you have to do is choose your shore excursions and enjoy your day.

Why Sail To Bermuda?
Sands of a Different Color

Each of our Bermuda itineraries offers at least one overnight in King's Wharf, providing you an ample opportunity to experience a phenomenon found in few other places - beaches with pink sand. Add in the proximity to the East Coast of the U.S., and you have a destination where you can truly escape from it all without having to venture too far. This is Bermuda - so close to home yet so different from any other place.

New Shore Excursions Not to Miss

On Bermuda's Premier Glass Bottom Boat Tour, you'll travel on an air-conditioned luxury cruiser, floating over coral reefs and an 18thcenturysunken ship, where fish will rise from the depths for a feeding. Enjoy a clear view of the world's most vibrant ecosystems on this exciting adventure. On Hartley's Helmet Dive, you'll be taken out to a dive site on a glass-bottomed boat, where you'll don a diving mask with an integrated air supply and descent into the sea with a guide, who will point out all kinds of different marine life, some of which you can hold or feed by hand.

Why Sail Europe?
Experience a Contemporary Cultural Odyssey

Gaze at a map of Europe and allow each point to works its magic on you. Venice, Santorini, Istanbul, St. Petersburg or Berlin. Each city evokes a deep sense of wonder and intrigue. But a carefully designed European cruise is not just a visit to places on a map, it's an adventure that brings you face to face with every nuance of the European experience.

Go Beyond the Coastline with a Cruise tour
Because Europe is a region of such depth and discovery, we offer several ways for you to experience everything that lies beyond the coastline. On a Cruise tour - one of which travels through Italy, one that travels through Spain, and two that travel through Northern Europe - you'll see Europe at its finest, as we seamlessly combine a cruise itinerary with a multi-night, escorted land journey that transports you deep into everything this magical continent has to offer. These longer, more comprehensive vacations, which travel by train car and deluxe motor coach, as well as magnificent ship, allow you to become better acquainted with cities like Paris, London, Florence, and Venice.

Why Sail The Caribbean?
A Caribbean itinerary for everyone

Whether you're looking for a seven-night adventure or a 14-night exploration that extends as far as Mexico and South America, cruise lines offer many exciting ways to discover the Caribbean.

Over 100 new shore excursions
The enchantment of the Caribbean extends far beyond these island's pristine beaches. Discover an exhilarating collection of tantalizing sights, sounds, tastes and textures, with shore excursions for every age traveler and every interest.

. Treat yourself to a champagne and lobster cruise setting sail from St George's, Grenada.
. Experience the islands as the explorers did, on a tall ship adventure out of Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
. Uncover the legends of region's original inhabitants, the Carib Indians on Roseau, Dominica.

Why Sail Alaska?

Cruises and cruise tours that evoke a more personal experience and destination information that shares our rich emotional story about Alaska. There are two great ways to cruise Alaska--on a large or mid-sized cruise ship  or a small ship. The larger ships have all the features you could ever wish for, but the small ships provide a more personal look at Alaska and often a better chance to see wildlife from the ship.

If you like your scenery on a spectacular scale, prepare to be amazed. The glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, forests and lakes are simply stunning and when you factor in the wildlife – brown bears and eagles, whales, sea otters and more – and all the great adventures you can have ashore, hey, it’s like nowhere else on earth.

Many of the cruise lines offer "cruisetours", which include both a cruise and a land tour of the interior of Alaska and/or western Canada.
 

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