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Travel Direct Corporation, announced
their 5th Annual "Salute To America's
Finest" promotion. Military,Teacher,
Firefighter, Police, Save on Cruises
Travel Direct Corporation, today announced
their 5th Annual "Salute To America's
Finest" promotion. Travel Direct's cruise
travel consumer web site
www.cruisedirectonline.com is offering over
150 special Community Appreciation Fares
with cruise vacations priced from as low as
$449.00 for Teachers, Firefighters, EMT's,
Police Officers and Active Military.
(including US Coast Guards, Merchant
Marines, National Guard & Reservists).
The promotion is valid for selected cruises
booked between December 15, 2008 - May 15,
2009.
These special fares are offered for over 150
select sailings of Holland America Line,
Carnival and Royal Caribbean to Alaska, the
Caribbean, Canada & New England, South
America, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, South
America and Antarctica. Cruises vary in
length from 7 to 28 days.
"In these most difficult economic times,
Cruise Direct Online's 5th Annual "Salute To
America's Finest" sale recognizing that
those that serve America deserve a great
vacation at a great price, now more than
ever" noted, Marty Trencher, Managing
Director of Travel Direct. "With the economy
in recession, there might be no better and
cheaper time to cruise, as cruise companies
cut rates and lower fees such as eliminating
fuel surcharges. Trencher added.
Here is an example of how much Teachers,
Firefighters, Police Officers and Active
Military personnel can save:
7 Night Alaska Glacier Discovery via Glacier
Bay Vancouver to Seward, May 10, 2009 on the
Statendam was $649. Community Appreciation
Fare: $449 Brochure price $1,544.Regular
Savings up to 58%, now up to 69% off
brochure price!
Reservations are available by calling the
company at 800.365.1445. Additional
Information about their Community
Appreciation Fares can be found at http://www.cruisedirectonline.com/community_appreciation_cruise_deals.htm
To qualify for the Community Appreciation
Fares guests must show proof of employment
as a teacher by supplying Teacher's
Certification, union card or letter from
principal on school letterhead with deposit.
Firefighters, Police Officers and all
branches of active military (including US
Coast Guards, Merchant Marines, National
Guard & Reservists) must show proof of
eligibility by faxing a copy of official ID.
Must be able to show ID at pier upon
request.
Labels: Active Military, Firefighters,
Police Officers, Teachers
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Cruise Reviews Online. Our mission is
plain and simple. To provide real-life accounts
and expert advice, not just a flood of
information. We literarily have cruised "round
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sampling itineraries and critiquing shore
excursions... And now we hope to pass on that
knowledge and information to you. Our stories
offer the best possible cruise options based on
your lifestyle, interests, budget, travel
experience, etc....plus we'll point out where to
get group rates( without joining a group!), free
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or discounts. Get advise about tipping; packing;
clothing; flights and schedule options; shore
excursions, proper immigration documentations
and much more. We tell you how to avoid travel
scams and common travel mistakes, and share
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"Marty, thanks
for your help you made selecting this Alaska
trip very easy with all the knowledge you
shared. You are everything the books say a
travel agent should be."
"Hi
Marty, Just got back from our cruisetour to
Alaska on Princess. Everything was excellent.
The hotels and the ship was rated tops by all in
our party. The help with the 8 month old was
fantastic and the excursions were great. Thanks
for all of your help. We are looking forward to
another cruise next year, possibly the
Mediterranean and working with you. Thanks
again."
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