Did you know that half of Americans don’t take all of their vacation days? Whether you've saved vacation days for a once-in-a-lifetime trip or you’re looking to make the most of your long weekend, a Cruise Planners travel advisor can help you plan your vacation days and use them wisely.
Looking to take a cruise and don't know where to start? There are many things to consider when sailing on the high seas – whether you are a first timer or veteran cruiser – and these seven tips from cruise experts break it down for you!
Give the gift of travel this holiday season and celebrate your favorite traditions onboard. You might even make a new tradition this year...a holiday cruise!
The world is now more accessible than ever before. Twenty percent (62 million) of the U.S. population has some form of disability, and the number of these individuals is increasing daily. These people need to, want to, and can travel. If you’re part of that twenty percent, a world of travel awaits you.
Sure, you're tech savvy and know all the best websites to book hotels and cruises, but here are some words of advice your parents forgot to tell you: the internet is for looking, a travel agent is for booking. Using a travel advisor doesn't mean you'll be on sightseeing with a bunch of tourists following around a guide who is waving a tiny flag. It means knowing that you'll have a personal advocate supporting you with expert advice and experiences as they make sure you get the best deal and help sort out the details of a missed connection.
River cruising takes travelers where an ocean cruise simply cannot go: the world's most alluring rivers. Narrow rivers mean you'll rarely feel a sway of motion and you'll always have a scenic view in every direction. Small ships with less than 200 travelers on board gives you unparalleled access to cities and villages that seemingly arise from fables and storybooks.
Traveling during the off-peak or shoulder seasons – right before and right after peak season – is best. For example, Alaska is most popular in the summer, so cruises in May or September might have the best deals.
Save time and money with these travel tips from Cruise Planners travel advisors. Whether you’re looking to fly across the globe, sail to exotic destinations or road trip close to home, Cruise Planners - Dawn Plonkey is here to help you plan the perfect vacation.
With Mother's Day this weekend and Father's Day not far behind, as I pondered this question, I was not surprised to realize the answer for me was...family and the experiences and memories we have shared over the years.
If you are traveling to any exotic port, there are usually softer booking periods in which pricing can be hundreds of dollars lower.
The all-inclusive resort used to be considered the “budget inn” of travel. Images of a rowdy crowd drinking in the Jacuzzi, bland food, forced group activities and limited entertainment was the norm. Today, the all-inclusive concept has expanded to unlimited activities such as golf on a championship golf course, gourmet meals, and more upscale and intimate resorts.
Think you will be bored? Think again! Pamper yourself in a world-class spa, shop in the duty-free boutiques, or try your luck in the casino. If you’re the active type, the sports activities and workout areas are state of the art. Hang out at the pool, join in a wine tasting with a sommelier, enjoy dance lessons, take a computer class, sing karaoke, or you can even learn a new language. The possibilities are endless!
Robert Service describes Alaska best in his poem The Spell of the Yukon - "It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder, It's the forests where silence has lease; It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder, It's the stillness that fills me with peace."
It does not take much to spark my desire to travel, as a matter of fact that wanderlust flame burns within me continuously.
With numerous new river cruise ships christened in 2015 and several more to be launched in 2016, as well as the introduction of new itineraries, 2016 is shaping up to be a great year to take a river cruise.
