Weekly Travel Specials for Sept.28

Hi Everyone,
We are in the process of updating our website to give it more functionality and hopefully, make it more user friendly. We've added more information and some direct links to some of our travel partners. We hope the site will be active by this time next week. Our present site is fully functional and will remain so until our new site is ready. I want to be sure that my distribution list for the blog is carried over correctly so if you don't get your normal weekly email from me next week, please let me know.

Resorts and Destinations
Universal Orlando Stay 4, Play More. Save an extra 10% if you use your Am. Express card.
Hawaii 5 nights with air from $869 (travimp)
Sandals Adult only resort. Book by 10/1 for travel through 12/26. Save up to 65% and get free nights as well. Three night minimum stay. (travimp)

Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood $99 midweek through 12/28. Receive 2 complimentary buffets and spa admissions and a bottle of wine each evening. Book by 10/31 with AMEX (samex)
Bellagio Percentage off your room depending upon how far in advance you reserve, eg. 30 days in advance: 15% off , 31-60 days in advance: 20% off. (BPERS5)
Luxor Stay two nights and get the third night free on select nights in November, December and January
Circus Circus October rates from $27.95

Cruises
Holland America Book a cruise with your AMEX card and receive an onboard coupon booklet worth $354. (vu1)
Silversea This is a luxury line. If you book by October 5, you can save up to 60% off 2010 voyages. Book by 12/31 and enjoy free economy air and transfers.
Princess Winter and Spring Specials: Cruise from $80 per day.
Also, Bonus Cruise Sale for Alaska and Europe: Reduced deposits, Onboard value booklet of up to $325 savings, onboard credit of up to $100 per stateroom.
Spring 2010 Western Caribbean, $749 for balcony stateroom.
Carnival 4 day cruises in January out of Miami start at $199 per person.
Royal Caribbean 5 nt Bermuda cruise departs from Baltimore from $369 per person for select sailings in October and November

I would like to put in a plug for the new six-part PBS series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. It starts tonight on PBS. I've seen the teasers and this looks like a tremendous documentary for anyone who loves our parks.

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Canyon Country: September 23-October 1, 2010: We are partnering with Collette Vacations to insure a wonderful, exciting trip! Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. We'll fly out of Grand Rapids into Scottsdale and return to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. Transportation will be provided between Lansing and Grand Rapids. This is going to be a great trip. The rep from Collette will be at St. Gerard for an information meeting at 6:30pm on October 12. If you are interested in attending, email or call me and I'll give you the particulars.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest pricing info.

Weekly Specials for September 21

Hi Everyone,

I've had a few people ask about the flight schedule for the new nonstop Lansing to Cancun flights from Apple Vacations. Right now, they are scheduled for Sunday departures at 3:20pm arriving in Cancun at 6:00pm. Return flights leave Cancun at 9:35am arriving in Lansing at 2:20pm.

Resorts
Apple Vacations and Zoetry, Secrets, and Dreams: Book 6 rooms or more and you receive private check in and welcome cocktail for the group, every 12 person complimentary including air, 1 free VIP room upgrade for every 10 rooms, and $100 resort coupons per person. This is a great offer if you are thinking of forming a group for spring break!
Travel Impressions: 5 nts. from $999 at Sheraton Kauai Resort. Includes third night free, daily breakfast for 2, Alamo car rental, 5 nt. hotel accommodations. Book and travel through 12/25/09.

Las Vegas
MGM Grand Collection: Stay three nights and get the fourth free. Includes MGM, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Monte Carlo, Luxor, Excalibur, and Circus Circus. Travel 11/1/09- 1/28/10. Book by 10/1/09 (fjv)

Cruises
Princess: 10 day Panama Canal roundrip Ft. Lauderdale. Balcony $1199 for Oct. 21 sailing.
7 day Eastern Caribbean roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale: Balcony $849 for Nov. 22 sailing. Special offer from Princess: Receive up to 2 Princess coupon books and a $100 reduced deposit. Book by 9/30/09
Azamara: Book an oceanview stateroom or above and receive up to $500 on onboard credit.
Book by 9/30/09
Carnival: 7 day cruises on select sailings November-January starting at $409.
By the way, Carnival has just announced that it will begin year-round cruising from Charleston S. Carolina on May 18, 2010. The Carnival Fantasy will operate 5, 6, and 7 day voyages on a variety of different departure dates.
Royal Caribbean: 5 nt. Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale, from $249 on October 5 sailing. 5 nt. Bermuda from Baltimore, from $319 on 10/31 and 11/14 sailings

The biggest cruise event of the year will take place on October 14. It's called the World's Largest Cruise Night and it takes place on October 14. Watch for more info on our website starting on October 1. Cruise lines will have special incentives for this event.

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Canyon Country: September 23-October 1, 2010: We are partnering with Collette Vacations to insure a wonderful, exciting trip! Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. We'll fly out of Grand Rapids into Scottsdale and return to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. Transportation will be provided between Lansing and Grand Rapids. This is going to be a great trip. The rep from Collette will be at St. Gerard for an information meeting at 6:30pm on October 12. If you are interested in attending, email or call me and I'll give you the particulars.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.

Weekly Travel Specials for September 14

Hi Everyone,

Disney made a big announcement Friday. In 2011, the Disney Wonder will set sail for Alaska from Vancouver, BC. This is a brand new market for Disney. Castaway Club members may begin to book by September 21, 2009. General public may book starting September 28, 2009.

Las Vegas
Las Vegas has been pretty quiet this week.
MGM Grand has rooms from $63 and a free rental car for a return trip before 1/31/2010. (INB277)
Mirage is celebrating 20 years. Book by 9/25 for travel 10/25-1/31 and get 20% room discount.

Cruises
Viking River Cruises is offering a September Special for many of their remaining 2009 cruises. Rates from $1399 and up to 2 for 1 air. Also, $50 onboard credit. Book by 9/30/09
Royal Caribbean: Cruises starting at $58 per day. Sail Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 2009 on select cruises. Book by 9/30/09 (vcom)
Princess: Book any 2009, 2010, or 2011 voyage and receive up to 2 Princess coupon books and reduced deposit of $100 per person.
Regent Seven Seas: Tahiti Voyages aboard the Paul Gauguin. Save up to 67% and third guest sails free. Book by 9/30/09

Resorts
Apple Vacations Fall Sale out of Detroit: 7 nt. all inclusive to Cancun from $829. 7 nt. all inclusive to Punta Cana from $799. Specific dates until 12/23. Book now.
Travel Impressions: 3 night all-inclusive adult only Cancun Great Parnassus Resort. Price per nt. $79.67. Land only. Travel now through 10/31/09
Marriott Sea World Orlando Rates available from $79. Stay 2 nights and receive a $25 resort credit.
Doubletree Resort Orlando is scheduled to open September 22.
Atlantis Couples package. 3 nights from $299 pp including $650 worth of exclusive experiences for 2. Travel by 10/31/09.
Wyndham Nassau has a Columbus Day Weekend Special called Tropical Treasures. Rates are as low as $114. Guaranteed ocean view. $50 food and beverage credit for stays of 3 or more nights. Add the all-inclusive option for $194 per night.

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Canyon Country: September 23-October 1, 2010: We are partnering with Collette Vacations to insure a wonderful, exciting trip! Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. We'll fly out of Grand Rapids into Scottsdale and return to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. Transportation will be provided between Lansing and Grand Rapids. This is going to be a great trip. Call for more information or to receive a brochure.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.

Weekly Specials for September 7

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the last long weekend of summer. Let's get right to some of the specials:

Cruises
Viking River Cruise 2010 Early Booking Discount. Pay in full by September 30 and receive 2 for 1 cruise, $500 off air per couple, and complimentary wine at dinner.
Royal Caribbean has just announced a price guarantee program. If you book a Royal Caribbean cruise and subsequently find a lower fare, Royal Caribbean will honor that lower rate by applying an onboard credit to the reservation, or if before final payment, they will apply the difference to the outstanding balance. Guarantee in effect until 72 hours before sailing.
Royal Caribbean is also promoting their "4 Friends Getway" sale. 7 nt sailings on select dates this fall for 4 people from $1299.
Princess Cruise: 7 day W. Caribbean from $499. Jan 10 departure.
Uniworld River Cruise: Christmas departure to Egypt for 7 nt cruise on the Nile. Air from New York free. Book by 9/o9/09
Silversea: Save up to 50%, free or specially priced air, and $1000 onboard credit on select 2009 departures. Book by 9/30/09.
Carnival Early Saver: 7 nt. cruise out of Tampa on 1/31/09 from $459.

Resorts
FunJet Vacations: Punta Cana Grand Palladium Palace, select dates this Fall: $899 per person for 7 nts. plus air from Detroit. Book by 9/17/09
Apple Vacations: Nonstop from Lansing. Christmas week from $1299 for 7 nts., all-inclusive.
Nonstop from Detroit this Fall: all inclusives from $699 per week. Select weeks.
Orlando Marriott: Marriott has 3 unique properties located in Lake Buena Vista all very near the major Orlando attractions. Special advance purchase rates from $59.

Las Vegas
Monte Carlo: Rates from $55.95 for September (XMCSEP)
Luxor: Rates from $38
Mirage: 25% off room rates plus $80 dining credit. 9/20-10/15

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Canyon Country: September 23-October 1, 2010: We are partnering with Collette Vacations to insure a wonderful, exciting trip! Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. We'll fly out of Grand Rapids into Scottsdale and return to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. Transportation will be provided between Lansing and Grand Rapids. This is going to be a great trip. Call for more information or to receive a brochure.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.

Weekly Specials for August 31

Hi Everyone,
Although spring break seems a long way away, it is time to start thinking about reservations. If you think you may have a large group traveling, it is particularly important to get started on your reservations. Many cruise lines and resorts will give special pricing to groups, but it will become more difficult to find availability as we get closer to one of the busiest weeks of the year for travel. Give me a call if you need some ideas!

Resorts
Apple Vacations: Nonstop from Lansing, NH Riviera Cancun Luxury Resort, 7 nts. 1/3-1/31, 2010, from $1149 per person.
Funjet Vacations: Barcelo Maya Beach and Caribe in Cancun: 5 nights air and hotel from $649.99 per person 12/16/09 Also, Allegro Nuevo Vallarta, 7 nts. air and hotel from $609.99 9/26/09 (FJV)

Cruises
Azamara: This premium cruise line is offering up to a $350 onboard credit when you book a verandah stateroom on select Caribbean or Panama Canal cruises.
Princess: Spring Europe. Save up to 2 for 1 off with Princess' Escape Fares.
Winter/Spring Caribbean/Mexico: Free balcony upgrade when you purchase an oceanview stateroom.
Mexican Riviera: 7 days from $449 on select Mexican Riviera sailings in the next 90 days.
Cunard: A luxury line: Complimentary double upgrades on select voyages.
Celebrity: Receive up to $100 in onboard credit when you book an ocean view stateroom or higher on select Celebrity departures.
Uniworld River Cruise: Egypt on sale: Pay in full by November 30 and save up to $400 per person.
Norwegian Cruise: Up to $250 onboard credit

Disney
Enjoy a free dining plan for most nights 10/2/09-11/24/09 when you purchase a five night vacation package that includes rooms and theme park tickets.

Las Vegas
Bellagio: This resort is offering up to 25% off depending on how far out you make your reservations. Get 25% off for reservations made 61-90 days out.
New York New York: Rates from $51 and include 2 free drinks, 2 for 1 breakfast, 2 for 1 roller coaster, 25% off spa services.
MGM: $49 Sunday through Thursday, $69 Friday and Saturday (CGA716). Travel through 10/1/09
Luxor: Rates from $38. Two night minimum stay.

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Canyon Country: September 23-October 1, 2010: We are partnering with Collette Vacations to insure a wonderful, exciting trip! Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. We'll fly out of Grand Rapids into Scottsdale and return to Grand Rapids from Las Vegas. Transportation will be provided between Lansing and Grand Rapids. This is going to be a great trip. Call for more information or to receive a brochure.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.

Weekly Specials for August 24, 2009

Hi Everyone,
The TSA is beginning implementation of the new Secure Flight program. This new program is supposed to help streamline the watch list and help prevent misidentifications. Next time you buy an airline ticket you will most likely be required to provide your name as it appears on a government issued ID, date of birth, and gender. This program is being phased in with the goal of being fully implemented in early 2010 for all domestic flights and the end of 2010 for all international flights. If you want more info on this new program you can go to www.tsa.gov.

Resorts
Sandals and Beaches are offering savings of up to 65%, 1 night free, and $250 Red Lane spa credits for fall travel. These are luxury resorts. Sandals are the adult only resorts and Beaches are for the entire family.
Atlantis: 3 nights from $299 per person with over $650 worth of Atlantis-based experiences. Rate based on Sunday or Monday arrival from travel through 10/31/09. Book by 10/30/09.
FunJet Vacations: 3 nts all-inclusive including airfare from $349. Resorts in Mexico and Jamaica. Book by 9/3/09 for travel through 2/28/10. Inventory is limited.
Apple Vacations: Direct flights from Lansing to Cancun. Holiday/Winter sale from $1099 for 7 nts all inclusive with air.
Travel Impressions: 4 days all-inclusive Cancun from $239. air not included. Book by 10/31/09 for travel through 10/31/09.
Universal Studios Orlando: 4 nights for the price of 3 plus free waterpark. 4 nt getaway from $210 per adult on select nts.

Cruise
Princess has Caribbean sailings this fall for less than $65 a day on select departures. Choose from 3 to 14 day sailings. They are also advertising their Thanksgiving cruises 7 nts out of Ft. Lauderdale from $449.
Carnival: Early Saver Program. Book 3 months in advance for short cruises, 5 months for cruises lasting at least 6 days, save up to 20% plus be guaranteed that you will get lowest price for your cruise.
Royal Caribbean: 5nt. Western Caribbean from $299 for 9/14/09 sailing. 9 nt. Canada/New England out of Baltimore from $549 for September sailings.

Vegas
Excalibur: Rooms from $22 per night. Book by 9/2/09
Treasure Island: Save 15% (DIRECTTI)
New York New York: From $51 per night
Monte Carlo: From $38 per night

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Danube River Cruise October 25-November 2: This ten day cruise begins in Vienna and ends in Nuremberg. Only one cabin left!

Canyon Country: September 23, 2010: Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Call for more info.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.

Weekly Specials for August 17

Hi Everyone,

Cruises
Azamara: Free upgrade to balcony stateroom on all 2010 Europe sailings and $1000 onboard credit for Royal and Penthouse suites.
Disney: Kids 17 and under sail free on most 10 and 11 nt. Mediterranean sailings 4/24/10through 5/26/10 when traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom.
Princess: Crown Princess 7 day sailing (Nov.15) from New York to Quebec. Balcony from $649
Caribbean Princess: 7 day sailing (Nov. 15) Roundtrip San Juan. Balcony from $649.
Ruby Princess: 3 day sailing (Dec. 14) Roundtrip Fr. Lauderdale. Balcony from $249.
Star Princess: 7 day sailing(Apr. 3) Eastern Caribbean. Balcony from $999. This is spring break week for most of us. This cruise will sell out very, very quickly.

DisneyWorld: Get free dining when you book a Disney World package for check in most nights 9/29-12/17/09. You must purchase a package that includes at least 3 consecutive nights and at least a one day ticket. Must book by 9/26/09 and blackout dates may apply.
Also, Disney is offering significant discounts on room only reservations at select resorts through 12/24/09. Blackout dates may apply.

Vacation Packages
Funjet Vacations: Save up to $200 on holiday packages at select hotels in Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii, Costa Rica and some US cities. Book by 9/10/09 for travel 12/16/09-1/2/10. (fjv holiday)
Apple Vacations: Nonstop from Lansing to Cancun. Winter sale now. Many 4 and 5 Apple resorts from $999 for flight and 7 nts. Call for more info.


Feedback Wanted!
It is time for me to begin planning our annual Girlfriend Getaway for March. Although it seems like a long way off, planning gets started early. I'd like some feedback from those of you who went last year as well as those of you who would like to go this year. I'm thinking of one of four different trips:

1. Chicago: One night, two days
2. Niagara Falls: Two nights, three days
3. New York City: Two nights, three days
   
4. French Lick Spa Resort: Two nights, three days.
   

Please email me your thoughts to lynn@fullertravelservice.com

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Danube River Cruise October 25-November 2: This ten day cruise begins in Vienna and ends in Nuremberg. Only one cabin left!

Canyon Country: September 23, 2010: Visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and finish your trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Call for more info.

Florida Vacation Rentals

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Destin or in Ft. Myers, give me a call. We have many properties for rent by the week, month, or season.

Have a great week!

Lynn

PS: Please note that all pricing is accurate as of this writing. Travel industry pricing is very volatile and changes quickly so give me a call for the latest prices.