The Cruise People Travel Adventures

Sail with Karen & Marty

2010-07-06T15:44:00.003-04:00

We've put together a great cruise to celebrate our new office in the Tampa area and take a quick break before the hectic holiday season begins.

Royal Caribbean - Radiance of the Seas - 11/18/10 - 4 nights from Tampa stopping in Cozumel.

Rates include all the government taxes & fees, gratuities and a $50 per cabin onboard spending credit.

Dining for the group is all my time dining.

Rates - For senior rates one passenger in the cabin must be 55 or over.

Non-Senior Senior

Inside $380 pp $370 pp
Oceanview 420 pp 390 pp
Balcony 530 pp 480 pp

Deposit is $100 per person and final payment is due 9/10/10

Join us and bring your friends. We'll have a big party!!!!!!!!!

Karen
The Cruise People
800-642-2469

Where to Next?

2010-03-23T18:55:00.003-04:00

So many people have been asking advice about where they should go on their next vacation.

There's never one answer. Each persons idea of a vacation is as individual as they are.

What you need to ask yourself is "What do I want out of my vacation?"

Am I looking for sun and fun with non-stop partying?

Do I just want to get away from it all and chill out?

Am I looking for adventure and new experiences?

Do I want to emerse myself in an educational experience?

Have I always had a desire to see a particular place?

What about experienceing a different culture?

For everyone the answer is different. And it's different at different times.

Sometimes we just want a relaxing chill out weekend and other times we may want a total new cultural experience.

Much of what we want isn't always what we can have. It's very much determined by the amount of time we have and how long it will take us to get there.

Sun, fun, partying, chill out time, adventure and some culture and educational experiences can be packed into a short vacation for near by locations.

Other destinations require more time. You don't want to do a trip that will have you flying for 13 hours in each direction over a 4 day vacation.

So one important question is - how much time do I have now and what do I want out of that time.

Time is one commodity that we are all very short on. We need to make the most of it, particularly when it comes to a hard earned vacation.

We need to go and do what we want and see as much as possible in that limited time.

Is that pristine beach in the Bahamas calling you?

Can you hear the lions roar over the African plains?

Do you want to say you have climbed the Great Wall of China?

Sailed around Cape Horn?

Seen the Pope in Rome?

Rode a camel past the great pyramids in Egypt?

Yodeled on top of an Alp in Switzerland?

Rode a donkey down the Grand Canyon?

What are you waiting for?

Too many of you say "Someday". Well, take that someday while it's here.

My parents always said "someday" to their dreams. My mother would sigh when she thought about some place she would like to go and say "someday". Then a time came when my father said "someday, when your mother is well again, we'll go".

Unfortunately, that someday never came for them. They waited to long and were dead before that someday came.

Don't wait for "someday" to never come.

Go and do while you can. There's a great big wonderful world out there just waiting for you to see it!

Go, experience it, explore it , feel it!

Do it now before "someday"never comes.

Carnival Tells Cruisers - Book Summer Now or Pay More!

2010-02-25T11:45:00.002-05:00

In case no one has noticed, cruise pricing in 2010 is considerably higher than it was in 2009. Last year saw cruise prices that equaled or were less than what I paid for my first cruise in 1986!

Both cruise lines and tour operators are trying to re-educate the consumer to the new facts of life.

They are not going to dump prices at the last minute
The best deals will be early saver specials
The closer to the travel date, the higher the prices will be
The pricing is and will continue to be higher than 2009

Although most cruise lines have not announced that their prices are higher and Carnival certainly didn't make any announcements when they started raising prices, consumers have seen the difference.

One frequent cruiser who wanted a 2010 Christmas cruise for her family compared the price to what she paid for Christmas 2009 and was shocked at the much higher pricing.

Now Carnival has come out and announced that they will raise summer cruise prices by 5% on March 22.

What effect will this have on their overwhelming increase in bookings made over the last month? Will it spur people to get their summer cruises booked prior to March 22? Or will it turn those consumers off that were considering Carnival and send them to booking other cruise lines that are not making big announcements about their price increases?

Will a 5% price increase make a big difference?

What many people didn't see is that between June 2009 and November 2009 Carnival had already raised their summer 2010 rates on certain ships and sailing dates by 30%.

Yes, cruise bookings in January were extremely strong across the board, however, there were an equal number of people looking to book their 2010 vacations that decided they just couldn't afford the price increases over 2009.

Understandably, cruise lines have to raise their prices to maintain a consistant product. But giving the cruising public sticker shock is not going to fill their ships.

Hopefully, they won't attempt to make up the 2008 and 2009 losses in just one year!

Norwegian Sky Rates High For Quick Get Away

2010-02-13T17:02:00.002-05:00

The Norwegian Sky sails 3 and 4 night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas.

Passengers are raving about her for a quick 3 night get away.

She is the youngest ship sailing the 3 day market and the only ship to offer balcony cabins wthout having to pay the high price of a suite.

When questioned, passengers cite the following reasons for loving this ship -

Freestyle cruising and informality making it a relaxing weekend getaway.

The ability of having a balcony without paying the high prices of suites.

Dining options

Entertainment

The pristine untouched feel of Great Stirrup Cay

And lets not forget the the for one martinis from 6 to 8 pm every night in the Plantation Club!

The Cruise People Partner with Royal Caribbean on "Help for Haiti" cruises

2010-01-21T16:48:00.004-05:00

The Cruise People have partnered today with Royal Caribbean on "Help for Haiti" cruises as part of their "We Care Cruise" series.

10 sailings have been designated throughout 2010 that the companies will donate anywhere from $50 to $100 per cabin sailed to Food For The Poor.

In addition, each of the sailings stops in Royal Caribbean's private port of Labadee, Haiti, giving passengers the opportunity to support all of the local vendors. Royal Caribbean is also donating 100% of it's net profits from Labadee to Haitian relief.

Karen Zients, President of The Cruise People said in a statement today that "People are going to take a vacation. Our "Help for Haiti" cruises gives them the chance to take that vacation and do something good at the same time. Nothing has been added to the rates. The client will have the same rate as other Royal Caribbean passengers.

This is a long term commitment on our part. In a few months Haiti will not be the headlines it is now. Relief funds will dwindle. This is an ongoing commitment on our part and I believe we will be continuing it well into 2011."

"These cruises can be booked by calling our corporate office at 800-642-2469 or any one of our affiliate travel agents around the country."

This is a list of the designated sailings.

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS

DATE -RATES FROM -DONATION PER CABIN

3/27 - 777 -100

6/27 -1029 -100

8/22 - 824 - 100

11/28 (4 nt) - 304 - 50

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS

DATE -RATES FROM -DONATION PER CABIN

4/11 - 755 - 100

5/9 - 655 - 100

7/11 - 1009 - 50

9/12 - 567 - 100

10/3 - 468 - 100

NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS

DATE - RATES - FROM DONATION

12/13(5 nt) - 409 - 50

Royal Caribbean and their return to Labadee, Haiti

2010-01-19T18:57:00.003-05:00

Our posts are normally very neutral and banal, but it's been boiling away all day as we read posts to other blogs about Royal Caribbean's return to their private area Labadee in Haiti.

Many of the cruise pundits that clog the net have been spouting off that it's immoral, inappropriate or down right wrong for Royal Caribbean to bring Pina Colada swigging cruise passengers to Labadee when people are suffering in the country.

Yes, there is massive suffering and destruction. But should that stop the humatarian aid being brought in through Labadee?

Does it mean that the 500 plus employees and vendors that rely on the income from Labadee not have any income and add to the island suffering?

Not have any funds to sustain themselves or help their family members in the affected areas?

If Royal Caribbean did not call on Labadee, what would happen to those 500+ people?

What would happen to their families?

No money to buy food?

No moneyto pay for shelter?

No money to buy their kids shoes?

No money to help their relatives in the earthquake damaged areas?

What about the idea of being abandoned by the company they depend on?

What about their pride in jobs well done?

What about the depression that not having an income could produce?

It will take years until Haiti is back to normal. Should Royal Caribbean put off calls to Labadee until everything is perfect in the earthquake area and the people in their section near Labadee are starving?

Any inhabitants of a disaster ravaged country need a hand. Royal Caribbean has had their hand extended for years in Haiti and is continuing to extend that hand, not only in the humanitarian aid pledged, but in the moral support of it's employees and vendors in Labadee.

Should these people be abandoned by the company they depend on?

Do these people realy care that Pina Colada swigging tourists are enjoying this beach paradise? You be they do! They want the tourist to enjoy their paradise and they want the tourist dollar.

Without the tourist dollar they will suffer even more. Should the tourist dollar go somewhere it is not needed as much?

Should Royal Caribbean send the ship to another port that is rife with tourists and their dollars?

Royal Caribbean is giving 100% of their net profits from Labadee to relief efforts in Haiti. So I say to every passenger, don't order that Pina Colada on the ship, order it in Labadee!

Go to the flea market and pay what the vendor is asking. Don't try to bargain them down to nothing as usual. In fact give them a dollar or two more.

This is responsible tourism when you support those that need it most.

This is responsible tourism when you don't abandon those that have come to depend on you.

This is responsible tourism when you enable local people to keep their jobs.

This is responsible tourism when you enable local people to feed their families.

This is responsible tourism when you enable local people to house their families.

This is responsible tourism when you enable local people to cloth their families.

This is responsible tourism when you enable local people to get medical care for their families.

This is responsible tourism when you enable the local people to keep their pride!

We support Royal Caribbean in their humanitarian efforts and their return to Labadee.

Our only wish is that our passengers will give that extra dollar for the wood carving they are buying. That dollar can feed a child for a week!

Royal Caribbean Provides Humanitarian Relief to Haiti

2010-01-18T09:23:00.000-05:00

Royal Caribbean Cruises Provides Humanitarian Relief To Haiti After Earthquake January 15, 2010

Royal Caribbean Cruises, one of Haiti's largest foreign investors for almost 30 years, today announced its plans to provide at least $1 million in humanitarian relief to Haiti in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Port-Au-Prince. Royal Caribbean will be partnering with charitable organizations - such as Food for the Poor, Pan American Development Foundation, and the Solano Foundation, the company's foundation in Haiti - to provide additional assistance to the people of Haiti. Royal Caribbean will also be delivering much needed goods and supplies to Haiti via their cruise ships.

"The effect of the earthquake on Haiti has been catastrophic, leaving the country in need of not only immediate support, but assistance in their long-term recovery," said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Royal Caribbean wants to do its part to help out not only the general response, but also our hundreds of Haitian employees and their families through this disaster."

"In addition to our financial contribution, Royal Caribbean will continue to provide economic support through the continuous business we bring to Labadee," Fain added.

Leslie Voltaire, Special Envoy of the government of Haiti to the United Nations said, "Given the terrible economic and social challenges we now face in Haiti, we welcome the continuation of the positive economic benefits that the cruise ship calls to Labadee contribute to our country."

The benefits start with Royal Caribbean International's Independence of the Seas' call today to Labadee, Haiti, which includes much needed supplies for the country.

The supplies were loaded on the ship during its call in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and include items such as rice, dried beans, powdered milk, water and canned goods. In addition, 100 percent of the company's net revenue from the destination will be contributed to the relief effort.

In the next two weeks, the following ships are scheduled to call on Labadee with additional supplies: Navigator of the Seas on Monday, January 18; Liberty of the Seas on Tuesday, January 19; and Celebrity Solstice on Friday, January 22. When the supplies arrive in Labadee, they will be transported to an offsite location to be distributed by Food for the Poor, a long time partner of Royal Caribbean in Haiti.

Cruise People Win Award

2009-12-16T16:45:00.000-05:00

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cruise People Receives 2009 Best of Coral Springs Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Cruise People has been selected for the 2009 Best of Coral Springs Award in the Travel Agents category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.

Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce AssociationCONTACT:U.S. Commerce AssociationEmail: PublicRelations@us-ca.orgURL: http://www.us-ca.org
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Oasis of the Seas Live Pictures

2009-11-20T20:01:00.003-05:00

Take a look at the live pictures we took on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas VIP cruise which sailed from Ft. Lauderdale with passengers for the first time on 11/19/09.

Click on the link below

http://picasaweb.google.com/zients4/OasisOfTheSeas?feat=directlink

2009-09-11T15:47:00.002-04:00

The National Association of Postal Supervisors "NAPS"will be holding their post national conference cruise on the new Carnival Dream sailing from Port Canaveral on August 14, 2010.

Join "Bobby and the cruisers" as they sail away to exotic ports in the Eastern Caribbean after an exciting convention week in Olrando.

Shop Nassau’s famous Straw Market, explore pirate hideaways in St. Thomas and visit two countries on one island in St. Maarten.

The special rates negotiated for this group are extremely low.

Both postal employees and their family and friends are invited to cruise. Let's make this one huge party at sea!

For more information on this gret cruise go to http://tinyurl.com/m84gqb

Rates for inside cabins start at only $687 per person double occupancy and that includes all of the government taxes and fees!

We've even negotiated a $75 per cabin onboard spending credit and a FREE bottle of wine per cabin!

Don't miss the boat on this one!

Why sail in balcony cabins?

2009-09-02T17:34:00.002-04:00

Over and over we're asked why people should sail in a balcony cabin versus taking the cheapest inside available. the picture at left shows you one of the reasons. It was taken from the inside of our cabin on the Norwegian sky this past Sunday as we were sailing away from Great Stirrup Cay.

If this great view isn't enough to sway you, I'll give you a lot more reasons.

We polled balcony clients about what they like when sailing in a balcony, here are some of their answers -

Coffee and croissants on the balcony in the morning before facing the world or even the ship!

A sense of openness that other cabins don't give them.

A relaxing quiet oasis to enjoy the sea without the hubbub of deck activity and trying to find an available deck chair in a quiet corner.

A glass of wine or cocktails while watching the sunset before going to dinner. (On our recent cruise on the Norwegian sky there were a couple of single women that would buy their two for one martinis and go back to their balcony to relax and enjoy!)

On cruise lines that allow smoking, it's much better to do it on the balcony than in the cabin where the odor will linger.

And high on our male responses - Sex is much better and more proliferate on the balcony!

Yes, there are cruise pundits and uninformed travel agents that will tell you that you should take an inside cabin and save the few dollars because you don't spend much time in the cabin. That's very true with an inside cabin. Who wants to spend time in a closet?

But with a balcony you can relax in your own oasis at sea!

Explore South Florida

2009-07-15T20:27:00.002-04:00

We normally spend our time exploring the world. We decided to spend the last few weeks exploring our own environment. We found some really great things in South Florida.

We went fishing on the Marathon Lady in Marathon Key. Fabulous!!!!!

We went for an airboat ride in the everglades. We live on the edge of the everglades and never realized how much fun it could be.

We went to the Miami Zoo. Now, we've been to a lot of zoo's around the world, but I have to tell you that this is one of the best we have ever been to.

We send lot's of people all over the world and travel the world ourselves, but we seem to have lost interest in our own surroundings.

The last week in our so called "staycation" has renewed our enthusiasm for our home town South Florida and all she has to offer. Want to know more aobut South Florida and waht you can do here, e-mail us at info@cruisepeople.com.

Travel Myths

2009-04-02T16:13:00.001-04:00

Travel Myths is the subject of our next newsletter. If you aren't getting the weekly Travel Smart Newsletter you should sign up today. Just visit our web site at www.cruisepeople.com and click on the top left box.

Coral Springs Wikimetro.org and Twitter Added

2009-04-01T08:47:00.002-04:00

We've added our blog to Wikimetro and Twitter.

Now you can follow us in many differnt ways.

Don't forget to check out web site www.cruisepeople.com for great travel specials and sign up for our weekly Travel Smart newsletter

2009-03-26T20:41:00.003-04:00

Wow! Breaking news!

Met with Royal Carribean Cruise Lines today.

We are so happy to announce new discount cruise fares for police officers and firefighters.

What a great way to say thank you to the people that protect us every day, risking their lives so we can be safe!

They deserve a break, so The Cruise People and Royal Caribbean are giving them that break with great vacation rates.

4 night Western Caribbean cruises from either Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa starting at only $299 per person! That's a big discount off the regular rates!

Tell every police officer and firefighter you know that they can afford a break!

Have them call us at 800-642-2469.

Norwegian Sky

2009-03-13T11:25:00.002-04:00

Our get away weekend group with Karen & Marty sails on the Norwegian Sky this afternoon for 3 nights of relaxing FreeStyle cruising to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay (NCL's private island). We'll be having lunch tomorrow of cracked conch and conch fritters at Twin Brothers in the Fish Fry area outside of downtown Nassau. Maybe a little shopping at the Straw Market.

The Cruise People have Costa Cruise Specialists on staff

2009-02-25T19:47:00.005-05:00

If you are looking for someone that really knows Costa Cruises, we have Costa Cruise specialists.

We are also featuring many 2009 and 2010 Costa cruises at special group rates.

Make sure you check out our specials on Costa cruises in Europe and the Caribbean.

Check out the prices on the Costa Atlantica

Malta Adventures

2008-02-12T21:00:00.000-05:00

We recently sailed into Malta on the fabulous Costa Concordia. What a beautiful ship! Great balcony staterooms and the public rooms are incredible!

Sailing into Malta in the early morning is quite an experience. You think you have gone back to the middle ages. What a scene to behold!

This truly is a great island nation to explore. the official language besides Maltese is English. So no matter where you go there are no language barriers for Americans.

The architecture is incredible, a lot of which dates back centuries and the people are so warm and welcoming.

We took the tourist bus around the island. It's the real bargain here.

If you just want to explore Malta and not go to any neighboring islands, then that's the way to do it. Don't bother with any tours from the ship.

We rode all around the island and then had lunch in a little seaside town and back on the bus to return to Valetta. We saw all there was to see for a fraction of the cost of ship tours.

Don't forget to try the local beer.

If you want to check out more about Costa Cruises go to http://www.cruisepeople.com/

Welcome to our newest cruiser Benjamin!

2008-02-04T17:07:00.000-05:00

We join the Nunez family and friends in welcoming Benjamin to the family! Benjamin along with his father Frank, bother Andres and Grandma Martha will be taking his first cruise on the MSC Lirica this coming Christmas.

To learn all about their great Christmas cruise with kids 17 and under sailing FREE click here http://www.cruisepeople.com/nunez_christmas_cruise.htm

Welome Benjamin, you've become a part of a wonderful, loving family.

Carnival Valor

2007-08-22T20:24:00.000-04:00

We just found this great picture of the Carnival Valor to share with everyone.

One of our good friends Usil is doing a "fun bunch" cruise next year on her. Check out the great rates and amenities we've put together on this 7 night cruise http://www.cruisepeople.com/join_usil.htm

Glacier National Park

2007-08-14T10:50:00.000-04:00

One of our good friend Ilene just returned from a Glacier National Park tour and sent us these pics. What a beautiful country this is !

Enchantment of the Seas Pictures

2007-07-13T11:35:00.001-04:00

Freedom of the Seas Pictures

2007-07-13T11:27:00.000-04:00

Barcello Resort Hotels, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2007-06-05T20:34:00.000-04:00

Last week,we promised you some pictures of our trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Here are some great pictures we took of the Barcello Bavaro Beach Resort area of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

We had the pleasure of staying at and touring all of the Barcello hotels in their resort of Bavaro Beach.

We were pleasantly surprised at how good the accommodations and ameneties were since this resort is so reasonably priced.

There are 5 hotels within the resort - all connected by a tram that runs every 15 mintes -

Barcello Palace

Barcello Caribe Beach Resort

Barcello Bavaro Beach Resort

Barcello Golf Resort

Barcello Casino Resort

This is a not to miss area for the beach entusiasts. Miles of powder sand beaches, great shade and water sports in an all inclusive resort with everything from beach to golf to casino.

A tran runs between their five hotels and they offer everything from the moderate to the moderate upscale with exchange rights.

You can stay at the Barcello Palace Resort and enjoy the amenities of all 5 resorts or stay at any of the others an enojoy the amenities off 4 resorts with the exception of the Palace resort.

Overall, we found this a great value for the dollar particularly when other areas of the world are so much more expensive.

You really get bang for your buck here !!!!!!!

don't forget to call us for some absolutely incredible deals to the Barcello Resorts this summer.

Good entertainment, more restuarants than you could ever eat in, free non-motorized water sports, nightly entertainment and friendly, welcoming staff.

This resort is one of the great secrets of the Caribbean !!

Check the web site regularly for fabulous specials to the Barcello Bavar Beach Resorts. or call us toll free at 800-642-2469.

We will be featuring special negotiated rates through The Cruise People on many summer departures from Miami to this great resort through the end of August. So book now for your best deal!

2007-05-25T20:54:00.000-04:00

We're off to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this week to inspect some of the all-inclusive resort hotels, but before we left, I wanted to post some of the pictures everyones been asking for.

Here are some of my favorites. The sphinx in Egypt, St. Peters Square in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London and the Gaudi in Barcelona.

Don't forget if you have any travel questions, you can post them here. or you can e-mail us at info@cruisepeople.com

At last count, our agent shave been to over 80 countries around the world. Chances are we have the information you are looking for.

I'll post pictures of the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic when we return.

Elephant Safari in Chaing Mai Thailand

2007-05-09T19:57:00.000-04:00

We've been asked to post pictures of the elephant safari in Chaing Mai, Thailand, so here they are.

Marty and Karen pose on their elephant. Karen is wearing a native hill tribe hat that she bought at an elephant trail side stand.

Our traveling friends are enoying thier elephant ride.

And as you see, the elephants also put on a great show for us. One of them even paints pictures!

these are amazing creatures.

what you don't see here is the elephant "massage" that Karen had with an elephant actually patting her back with it's foot !!!!!!!!!!!

What a great experience!

Bahamas Fun !!!!!

2007-05-09T19:32:00.000-04:00

Many of our clients ask us what there is to do in the Bahamas.

Here are a few ideas.

Shop at the world famous Straw Market!

Try your hand at parasailing over clear blue waters!

Snorkel with the jeweled toned fish!

Visit the incredible resort of Atlantis. Have a ball in their casino and marvel at their tropical fish tanks complete with sharks!

Or kick back at Senor Frogs and have a few drinks and party !!!!

No matter what you decide to do in the Bahamas its great fun !!!!!!!!!!

Carnival Sensation Revitalization

2007-04-23T20:08:00.000-04:00

Take a look at the great revitalization of the Carnival Sensation. They've done some really neat things to her!

New Carnival comfort beds - revamped Camp Carnival center - renewed Michaelangelo's Lounge - a new Cafe on the Way - newley redone Plaza Lounge - they've even added a miniature golf course!

More fun in new updated surroundings on short cruises!

Sounds great to us!!!!!!!

Moscow, Russia

2007-03-19T20:51:00.000-04:00

We went on a river cruise with the Cruise People about 6 years ago to Russia. We spent 12 days sailing from Moscow to St. Petersburgh.

It was great being escorted by people who have been all over the world and really know how to handle things.

We loved this cruise. river boats are small. there were only about 200 people on our boat. Every day we stopped in another little town.

You just can't see this type of country side from a sea cruise. We'd recommend this type of cruise to anyone who really wants an indepth cultural experience. The sights, the people were all so welcoming and unexpected.

We took this picture of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. Believe it or not, it's only oneof about 400 we took on the trip!

We've traveled with The Cruise People every year now and sometimes twice a year. Can't wait to hear where Karen & Marty have chosen to go next.

We'd love to sail on the Volga from Moscow down to Odessa on the Red Sea. Have you two thought about doing that?

RCI Majesty of the Seas Renovations

2007-03-16T23:21:00.000-04:00

What a great job Royal Caribbean did when renovating this ship. The Majesty has always been a great 3 or 4 night quick get away and it's even better now. Take a look at what they've done to her.

This is truly the New Majesty of the Seas complete with new bedding that is so comfortable you don't even want to get up.

They've added a Johnny Rockets, a deli, a pizza parlor, and so much more.

We can't wait to get away for a quick weekend again.

Athens

2007-03-16T22:50:00.000-04:00

We've been asked to share some of our favorite pictures from around the world. This is a picture of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece we took over Thanksgiving 2005.

After our small group of clients and friends did a great tour of Greece with Globus Tours we spend 3 days in Athens in the old section of town called the Plaka. A great area with restaurants and shops.

The hotel we stayed in, which was right at the foot of the Acropolis was actually called the Plaka Hotel. this is a small hotel, non-pretentios, with clean modern rooms and reasonable prices.

Bangkok

2007-03-14T19:31:00.000-04:00

We just returned from an amazing trip to Thailand. We rode elephants, oxcarts, rafts, buses , trains and planes.

Bangkock was unbelievable. What a hustle and bustle city! Yet we always felt safe no matter where we were or what time of day. I'd recommend Bangkock to anyone. But watch out for the traffic! Crossing the street can be an adventure in some places.

Shopping is great, food even better, entertainment non-stop and the scenery outside of town really quaint.