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Best Cruises and Travel Now Offers Substantial Savings on Luxury Crystal Cruises’ Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Cruises

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Westport, CT (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

Best Cruises and Travel Now, an affiliate of Cruise Planners and American Express, proudly introduces its special offers on Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Crystal Cruises. Crystal Cruises are elegant, luxurious mid-size ships featuring a vast array of education and enrichment programs and kids programs. The fleet consists of two ships, the Symphony, carrying 922 passengers and the Serenity, carrying 1080 passengers.

Travelers can immerse themselves in the history and culture of some of the world’s most fascinating cities with an optional hotel or land program. These can be taken either before or after the cruise. Extended land programs include a 4 night stay from Cape Town, South Africa to the Winelands, a 3 night Costa Rica exploration on Panama Canal sailings, a 3 night stay in Lake Como and Villa d’Este on Mediterranean sailings, Journey to Jaipur, Agra and Delhi from Mumbai, 5 night in Mystical Machu Picchu, 4 nights to Easter Island, 5 nights to Iguazu Falls and 4 nights to Argentinean Patagonia from South America sailings. Crystal Cruises also combines educational tourism with adventure travel in their “You Care. We Care” Program. Travelers are given the opportunity to volunteer their time in a local community at a a selected port.

Travelers have numerous dining options on Crystal Cruises. Guests can dine in the classic Crystal Dining Room, the intimate Vintage Room, the Nobu-trained Sushi Bar and Silk Road, romantic Italian Prego, in suite and in room dining, as well as light and healthy and kosher-style dining. The ships also feature large wine cellars. Travelers enjoy a variety of afternoon teas – Viennese flavors in the Mozart tea, white tie and tails tradition in the English tea or the charming southern American Tea.

Education and enrichment are a large focus on Crystal Cruises. Travelers are encouraged to discover a new language in the Berlitz program, learn to play an instrument with Yamaha, explore health and wellness with the Cleveland Clinic, learn about fine wine with the Society of Wine Educators, learn Tai Chi with the Tai Chi Cultural Center, improve their computer skills with the Computer University@Sea, improve their bridge game with an accredited ACBL instructor, and learn from celebrated people in the arts, politics, science, theatre and movies in their Crystal Visions series. Cruise Critic states, “Crystal Cruises has one of the most loyal repeat customer bases and appeals to a multi-generational group of travelers”. Crystal also features theme cruises on science and technology, wine and food, big band and jazz music, ballroom dancing, fitness and sports, golf, and special cruises for their Crystal Society past cruisers.

Evening entertainment consists of the Avenue Saloon and Crystal Cove piano bars, Connoisseur Club cigar lounge, Pulse, the dance club, dancing in the Starlite, Stardust and Palm Court, Broadway style shows in the Galaxy Lounge, movies, casino, Waves and Fantasia for young kids and teens. Travelers can take dance lessons and single female travelers can meet and dance with specially selected Ambassador Hosts.

Crystal Cruises offers programs for the entire family. Both ships offer fully supervised children’s programs for kids between the ages of 3 and 17 on holiday and summer sailings. Fantasia welcomes children ages 3-7 and 8-12 with games, crafts, videogames, board games, personal computers. Waves keeps teens ages 13-17 entertained with a video arcade, books, videos and films. Children get their own daily newsletter letting them know of the next day’s adventures. Children can enjoy a special Junior Cruiser’s menu. In-stateroom babysitting is also available for an additional fee. Children age 11 or younger pay 50% of the minimum cruise fare when accompanied by two adults and Crystal Cruises occasionally sets special promotions when children can travel for free.

Crystal Cruises also rewards travelers for bringing friends and family along. In their “Share the Crystal Experience” program, both past cruisers and new to Crystal cruisers receive an additional $ 100 shipboard credit. On select voyages, past cruisers and their new to Crystal cruiser receive an additional $ 400 shipboard credit when sponsoring a new to Crystal guest, with a maximum of 8 new guests per year.

Examples of some of Best Cruises and Travel Now’s extraordinary offers include, but are not limited to:

Fall Specials:

NY to the Caribbean 12 days, calling on Antigua, Aruba, Grand Cayman. Regular price: $ 9060; Special offer: $ 2995, including $ 500 “As You Wish” shipboard credit.

Los Angeles to Hawaii, 14 days. Regular price: $ 10,170; Special offer: $ 8670

Mexican Riviera, 7 days. Regular price: $ 3760; Special offer: $ 3010

Miami to Los Angeles, transit through Panama Canal, 14 days. Regular price: $ 6170. Special offer: $ 5420

Lisbon to Miami, 13 days. Regular price:$ 4880; Special offer: $ 4380

All rates reflect the savings of 2 for 1 cruise fares, free airfare, free wine and spirits, pre-paid gratuities.

Winter 2012 Specials:

Los Angeles to Sydney, 19 days, Regular price: $ 19,520; Special offer: $ 9760

Sydney to Singapore, 19 days, Regular Price: $ 23,820; Special offer: $ 11,910

Singapore to Hong Kong, 16 days, Regular Price: $ 24,120; Special offer: $ 12,060

All rates include First class airfare, chauffer driven limousine within 100 miles of the port city, $ 800 shipboard credit per couple, savings of up to $ 14,900 per couple for Crystal Society members, up to $ 13,000 per couple savings for New to Crystal Guests, free overnight in a luxury hotel in Los Angeles, special on-board events and gifts and pre-paid gratuities.

Many of these cruises will sell out quickly; clients wishing to book should call Best Cruises and Travel Now directly toll free at: 888-499-7245 and check the website at: http://www.BestCruisesAndTravelNow.com.

Best Cruises and Travel Now is a full service travel agency, featuring expert and passionate travel professionals who sell all-inclusive resorts, land tours and cruises. They are affiliated with Cruise Planners and American Express Travel. Best Cruises and Travel Now gives its clients wonderful group volume discount pricing and amenities not available anywhere else. Best Cruises and Travel Now personalizes and customizes travel by listening to their client’s needs, interests and budget, matching their client to the perfect vacation. For additional information, contact Eva Greenwald at (203) 221-3171 or toll free at (888) 499-7245 and become a fan on Facebook.

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Frommer’s Names Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas among Best Cruise Ships of 2011

Miami, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) January 18, 2011

Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list. In particular, the market leader in travel guides and a branded imprint of Wiley Publishing, Inc. cited Allure of the Seas as the newest and most groundbreaking ship with “undoubtedly the best entertainment ship at sea, with truly exceptional programming for both adults and kids.” Judges praised the 225,282 gross-registered-ton, 5,400-guest cruise ship and her sister-ship Oasis of the Seas, for “letting light and air into the center of the ships” via a radical new superstructure design.

“We are delighted that Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas are named among Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011,” said Adam Goldstein, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. “Royal Caribbean offers the widest range of exclusive onboard amenities aboard some of the world’s most innovative cruise ships that cater to vacationers of all ages. It is an honor to be recognized by such a respected brand such as Frommer’s.”

Recently released on frommers.com, the annual Best Cruise Ships list has been compiled by Frommer’s resident cruise experts, Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna, and reflects the best-reviewed vessels in their new, 7th edition of Frommer’s Cruises & Ports of Call. In total, 20 ships representing nine design classes made it to the 2011 list.

Allure of the Seas shares the title of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with sister-ship Oasis of the Seas. With a cache of distinct onboard activities and amenities, Allure of the Seas offers one-of-a-kind entertainment performances, culinary concepts, retail venues and technology innovations. An architectural marvel at sea, Allure’s neighborhoods are divided into seven distinct themed areas, which include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. She spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas alternates a Western Caribbean with an Eastern Caribbean seven-night itinerary from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at http://www.AllureoftheSeas.com.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit http://www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go http://www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

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Best Cruises and Travel Now Offers Exciting Theme and Specialty Cruises and Trips

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Westport, CT (Vocus) September 2, 2010

Best Cruises and Travel Now specializes in customized group travel and giving individual travelers expert travel advice, great group discounts and amenities and excellent customer service, before, during and after their trip. As a full-service, home-based travel agency, Best Cruises and Travel offers customers exclusive pricing on a wide range or cruises, land tour packages, all-inclusive resorts and hotels, both domestic and international, for clients anywhere in the U.S. Amenities include: onboard credit, free upgrades, free specialty dining, free spa treatments and much more. Because of Best Cruises and Travel Now’s affiliation with Cruise Planners/ American Express, customers can pay for part or all of their trip using their American Express Reward Points.

“Cruises and all-inclusive resorts are a great value and are the perfect way to get a stress-free, all-inclusive, luxurious, pampering and fun-filled vacation where you can reconnect with yourself, your family and your friends. In addition to relaxing, travelers today also want opportunities to learn and experience more and that’s why we create specialty and theme cruises,” said Eva Greenwald, owner of Best Cruises and Travel Now.

Discover female confidence, power, health and beauty on a life-transforming cruise, “Confident, Beautiful and Sexy at Every Age”, aboard the spectacular Holland America Niew Amterdam, leaving Ft. Lauderdale on January 16, 2011, going to the beautiful ports of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Mexico and two glorious days at sea, featuring the world-famous Hattie.

Health and wellness guru Hattie is a master in the areas of women’s confidence, health, beauty and sexuality. The Learning Channel recently devoted a half-hour program to Hattie, which is also airing in the UK. In addition, Hattie has appeared on Inside Edition, the Joy Behar Show, Regis, Howard Stern, CBS News, NY1, Fox Magazine, numerous radio programs and has been a model for Dolce and Gabbana. She is the author of two books, Sex and the Single Senior: A Cougar’s Search for Love; Retroage: 4 Steps to a Younger You: The Miracle of Youth is Yours. Hattie will present four life-transforming and inspiring workshops plus one bonus feature: A fun look at the Cougar phenomenon of older women dating younger men.

“Once in a while you meet someone who is not afraid to take chances, who keeps on enlarging her cycle of life and goes on to other things. Hattie, an inspiration to all of America, God Bless you. You look fabulous” acclaims Regis.

The “Confident and Beautiful and Sexy At Every Age” cruise is only available through Best Cruises and Travel Now.Take advantage of the early bird discount, see attachment. Space is limited so call Eva Greenwald today at: (888) 499-SAIL (7245), email her at: egreenwald(at)cruiseplanners(dot)com

Join Best Cruises and Travel Now for the other groups: Fall Foliage Cruise October 2; Confident, Beautiful and Sexy at Every Age, January 16-23, 2011, Super Bowl Party Cruise Feb 6-12, 2011, Beatles Tribute Cruise March 5-13, Rejuvenation Vacation in Anguilla with anti-aging expert Hattie May 16-23, Navigate your Life in the Direction of Your Dreams on the Queen Mary 2 June 10-17 , or create your own group by theme, specialty, family or school reunion, friends getaway and contact Eva Greenwald at(888) 499-SAIL (7245) or email at: egreenwald(at)cruiseplanners(dot)com. Check the website and sign up for weekly email specials, http://www.bestcruisesandtravelnow.com and become a fan on Facebook/ Cruise Planners: Best Cruises and Travel Now.

Licensed, bonded and insured, Best Cruises and Travel Now/Cruise Planners: American Express is member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), IATA (International Association of Travel Agents).

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Best Cruises and Travel Now Announces it’s Family and Friends Group Travel Program to Save Travelers Money, Time and Increase Amenities

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Westport, CT (PRWEB) June 02, 2011

There is nothing better than traveling with family and friends. Travel with people you know and love for a most enjoyable and memorable trip. Because of Best Cruises and Travel Now’ s affiliation with Cruise Planners and American Express, and their tremendous buying power, travelers get great volume discounts on cruises, land tours and all-inclusive resorts.

As a family reunion or friends getaway trip group, get extra special amenities not available anywhere else. These include free upgrades, onboard credits, private cocktail parties, group photos, free specialty dining, free spa treatments and much more. The group travel organizer travels for free when booking 8 ocean cruise cabins, 5 river cruise or small luxury cabins, approximately 10 resort travelers and approximately 15 land tour passengers (eligibility is determined by the land tour and resort operators). That person can travel for free or the savings can be shared by the group.

“Eva Greenwald (from Best Cruises and Travel Now” has made trip planning a wonderful experience for my high school reunion group We have been getting together for 27 consecutive years, and this is our first cruise. Everyone is so excited and happy with this new adventure.”

Join one of these three groups for amazing savings and amenities or call Best Cruises and Travel Now to form your own group:

Bob and Ellen’s Group on the 7-night Celebrity Summit to Bermuda, leaving NY on August 21, 2011. Prices per person/double occupancy): Interior cabin: $ 730; Unobstructed oceanview $ 880; Balcony: $ 1230 and Concierge Jr. Suite: $ 1279. Taxes are $ 135 and port charges are $ 169 per person. Amenities: $ 75 off per cabin.

Judith’s Group on the 3-night Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas to the Bahamas, leaving Miami on November 4, 2011. Prices per person, double occupancy: Interior cabin $ 140; Unobstructed oceanview: $ 200, Jr. Suite with balcony: $ 460. Taxes are $ 71 and port charges are $ 89. Amenities: $ 50 onboard credit per cabin.

Robin’s Group on the 10-night Norwegian Cruise Dawn to the Southern Caribbean, leaving Miami on December 25, 2011. Prices per person, double occupancy include port charges: Interior cabin: $ 1099, Unobstructed oceanview: $ 1199, Balcony: $ 1449. Mini-suite;$ 1799. Taxes are $ 109. Amenities: $ 150 onboard credit.

Pay for part or all of a trip using American Express Reward Points. For the traveler’s peace of mind and to protect the client’s investment, Best Cruises and Now sells low-cost travel insurance using Access America.

Call Best Cruises and Travel Now for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation on setting up family and friends group travel. Call Eva Greenwald at (203) 221-3171 or toll free at (888) 499-7245. or email her at: egreenwald(at)cruiseplanners(dot)com. Because they love family and friends, they will give all new clients a $ 25 AMEX Gift Card for the person who calls and every adult who the client refers who travels with them for 7 or more days. Email inquiries to egreenwald(at)cruiseplanners(dot)com. Check the website at: http://www.BestCruisesandTravelNow.com for group travel details, special pricing and sign up for weekly email specials.

Best Cruises and Travel Now is a full service travel agency featuring licensed and seasoned travel professionals who sell all-inclusive resorts, land tours, cruises and air/hotel packages. They are affiliated with Cruise Planners and American Express, who have been partners for fifteen years. As a result of this affiliation, Best Cruises and Travel Now gets its clients wonderful group volume discount pricing and amenities not available anywhere else. These amenities include free upgrades, onboard credit, free specialty dining, free spa treatments, free cocktail parties and much more. Best Cruises and Travel Now personalizes and customizes travel by listening to their client’s needs, interests and budget, matching their client to the perfect vacation. They save their clients time, money and the heartache of being burned by booking travel on-line. They pride themselves on their excellent customer service, before, during and after the trip. Best Cruises and Travel Now is also very convenient. They are open for business seven days a week from 9am to 11pm EST. Their award-winning website is a wonderful one stop resource for travel research and planning: http://www.BestCruisesAndTravelNow.com. For the best travel advice, values and service, call Best Cruises and Travel Now.

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Crystal Luxury Cruises – voted the best large ship cruise line in the world for 11 consecutive years! View why this cruise line is the world’s best cruise line. For great cruise deals go to: www.crystal-cruise-guide.com
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Best Cruise Spot! is Offering the Best Cruise Spot Advantage Program

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 10, 2006

Best Cruise Spot!, one of the leading internet cruise agencies, proudly present the Best Cruise Spot! Advantage program. The Best Cruise Spot! Advantage program offers valued cruise clients a total carefree cruise vacation by providing free travel insurance on every booking and a 100% best price guarantee.

This is how the program works. When making the initial booking, you have the option of paying for the insurance premium to protect your cruise vacation investment. (All pre-existing medical conditions, as defined by the insurance provider, will be covered). Best Cruise Spot! then reduces your final payment for the cruise by the amount of the insurance premium. You only pay the cost of the cruise and get the insurance as a bonus.

In addition, the Best Cruise Spot! Advantage program offers 100% best price guarantee.

If you find a lower price advertised elsewhere, they’ll refund 100% of the difference!

     If you find a lower rate advertised anywhere within 24 hours of booking with Best Cruise Spot!, email them at sales @ bestcruisespot.net.

     Provide them with the details. The lower advertised rate must be a price for the same cruise (same ship, sailing dates, and stateroom category) that you purchased through them.

     A Cruise Specialist will review the details. If the lower rate is still available, they’ll process your refund — for 100% of the difference!

They currently have Princess Special Promotions running for a limited time:

September 2006 – 9 Night Caribbean on Crown Princess from only $ 699!

November 2006 – 5 Night Caribbean on Star Princess from only $ 399!

For more information, contact BestCruiseSpot.net at sales @ bestcruisespot.net or visit the website at http://www.bestcruisespot.net.

Best Cruise Spot! is a leading, award-winning seller of discount cruises and a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. BestCruiseSpot.com features discount cruises aboard all of the major cruise lines including Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, Costa, Holland , MSC, NCL America, Norwegian, Oceania, Orient, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Silversea, Windstar and Uniworld River Cruises.

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