I just returned from a Fuller Travel sponsored Girlfriend Getaway to Chicago where we enjoyed wonderful weather, made some great new friends, and experienced super shopping. Thanks to all of you who traveled with us. I hope you had a great time.
Cruise News:
Cruise passengers departing from US ports are now required to check in at least 90 minutes prior to their ship's scheduled departure time and anyone arriving later will likely be denied boarding. That's because cruise lines must submit the passenger manifest to the Department of Homeland Security for review at least 60 minutes prior to departure.
If you are flying to your departure port, consider the possibility of flight delays. Try to avoid booking the last flight that will make the scheduled departure time and if you are flying a long distance, consider arriving a day in advance. If you drive to your departure port, plan for rush hour, accidents or other situations that may snarl traffic on the way to the pier.
To be on the safe side, plan to arrive at the cruise pier no later than two full hours prior to the ship's scheduled departure time.
You've probably heard that Air Azul will begin operations in Lansing this June. Right now it looks as though they will offer flights to Baltimore and Newark at very low prices. Remember that both Baltimore and New York have cruise ports and are only a little over an hour away by air.
Carnival has a summer promotion that offers up to $240 back per person in onboard credits depending on the length of your cruise. Must book by 5/10/09 for select cruises between 5/24 and 9/4/09.
Princess Cruises is offering up to 2 for 1 pricing on some of their Alaskan sailings.
Holland America: Still looking for a spring break cruise? Cruise the Caribbean on a 7 day sailing from $549.
Celebrity is offering verandah cabins on their 4/5/09 Caribbean sailing for $799.
Royal Caribbean has a 5 nt. W. Caribbean next week for $359 and we're seeing 7 nt. W. Caribbean in the next two months for $649.
Remember that you must add taxes and fees to all the cruise fares.
Resort News
Atlantis Resort: This luxury resort in the Bahamas is offering a Super Spring Break Sale, Stay 4 nights for the price of 3. If you book an air-inclusive package they will also give you a $300 air credit. Book by 4/30/09 and travel by 5/3/09.
Future Vacations and Delta are offering a great vacation to the US Virgin Islands. They are offering a $300 air credit and a free companion air ticket when you book a package of 4 nights or more. They will also include a $50 dining coupon and a $50 attractions coupon. Book 3/15/09-10/15/09 for travel between 4/15/09-10/31/09.
Disney
Disney is beginning construction on two new cruise ships which will double their cruise capacity. The ships will be named Dreams and Fantasy.
The Dolphin and Swan Hotels located at Disney are offering a free night on your birthday if you book a 3 night stay. Remember Disney also offers free admission to the parks on your birthday this year.
Universal Orlando
Universal is getting ready to open their new Hollywood Rip Ride Rock It Roller Coaster. This new attraction reaches speeds of up to 65 mi. per hour and reaches a height of 17 stories above Universal Studios. If you are a coaster aficionado, this one's for you.
Fuller Group Travel
Apr. 23 Ireland
October 25 Danube River Cruise
April 8, 2010: Italy
Have a great week!
Lynn
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