Weekly Specials, Week of June 28

Hi Everyone,
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you have a great holiday and are able to get together with those you care about to celebrate our nation's birthday.

Resorts
FunJet Vacations: "Play Like a Kid, Pay Like a Kid" For a limited time, book a Magic Your Way ticket and pay the kid's price! Valid with complete packages with select accommodations. Minimum 5 day Magic Your Way purchase. Minimum 5 nt. stay. Book by 8/8/09 to travel 8/9/09-10/309. Also can add on Free Disney Dining Plan in select room categories. Books through FunJet Vacations.
Palace Resorts: Offers up to $400 air credit to Mexico
Grand Cayman Summer: Kids Fly, Stay, Play, and Eat Free
US Virgin Islands: $300 Air Credit, Free Night. No passport needed!
Super Clubs: Bye-Bye Summer, Hello Fall Sale: Save 30% on Fall Travel. 3 nt. minimum stay

Las Vegas
Monte Carlo: Select July nights from $55.95
Luxor: Rates start at $38 Book by 7/17/09 (LDRATE7)
New York New York: Rates from $47 Book by 7/28 for travel on select dates through 12/31/09

Cruise Lines
Princess: 7 day Eastern Caribbean from $549 for November 1 sailing. 7 day Western Caribbean from $399 for November 28 sailing
Royal Caribbean: 5 day Western Caribbean. ocean view stateroom from $549 for July 20 sailing.
Norwegian: 7 day Bermuda Round Trip Baltimore from $579 sailing July 12.
Carnival: 7 nt. W. Caribbean sailing October 18 from $449.
Holland America: 12 day Scandinavia and Russia Adventure Cruise, August 11. Exclusive shore event for Fuller Travel: St. Petersburg through the Eyes of the Russian People. Also, services of a concierge host and bon voyage cocktail reception. Starts at $2299.

Cruise Line Profile

Holland America Cruise Line is known for gracious and attentive service. Its ships have one of the highest staff members to guest ratios. Dining choices include formal elegance, intimate specialty dining, casual fare, and complimentary 24 hour room service. Holland America Line's ongoing Signature of Excellence initiative has invested $425 million in shipboard enhancements including the Culinary Arts Center, a state of the art onboard show kitchen where celebrated guests chefs provide cooking demonstration and classes. Explorations Cafe is powered by the New York Times. New stateroom amenities include flat-panel TVs and plush top Mariner Dream Beds. Holland America has a fleet of 14 ships offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 ports. Source: CLIA
Holland America is one of my personal favorite lines.

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Branson: September 13-18 Join us for a motorcoach trip to Branson. We'll make a stop in St. Louis and then spend time enjoying the scenery and shows in Branson. Six days, five nights include shows, winery visit, Ride the Ducks tour, Titanic museum, shopping and much more. $960 per person double occupancy. (Don't worry, football fans. This is a Sunday-Friday trip.) Enrollment Deadline: July 15

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

Italy April 8-18: Visit Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Bologna, and Assisi. Total land and air: $3000 per person double occupancy.

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.

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Have a great week!

Lynn

Weekly Travel Specials, Week of June 21

Hi Everyone,
Great news! Fuller Travel Service, Inc. has formed a relationship with a property management company in Destin, Fl. This company has several luxury properties for rent in Destin, a beautiful community on the gulf in the panhandle of Northwest Florida. Please give me a call if you are thinking of a Florida destination for the winter or for spring break next year.

Also in Florida:
2 bedroom house in The Villages: available weekly or monthly through December.

3 bedroom condo in Bonita Springs between Fr. Myers and Naples: available December and January.

Give me a call if you are interested in any of the above properties.

Specials this week:

Cruises
Carnival: Carnival began its summer sale today. 3 and 4 day cruises from the Bahamas in July and August from $159. If you've never sailed before, this is a very inexpensive way to test the waters!
Celebrity: 7 nt. Southbound Alaska sailing on 7/17/09. $749 for verandah stateroom.
Royal Caribbean: 5nt. Western Caribbean sailing 7/6/09 from $399, 4 nt. Western Caribbean sailing 7/16/09 from $299
Princess: 10 day Caribbean on Ruby Princess, a brand new ship, in November and December starting at $799. Fall Canada/New England 7 days from $549. Fall Hawaii 14 days from $1299
Also, Princess' balcony bonanza is back. book an oceanview stateroom and get a verandah on a wide selection of winter and spring sailings.
Azamara: Book a verandah at ocean view pricing. Also, if the price of a selected cruise lowers, Azamara will honor the new rate.

Resorts
Aruban Resort and Casino: 5 nts from $599 with air from select cities. Book by 6/24 for travel through 9/30 (CC)
Future Vacations: Save $100 instantly on packages of at least 5 nights to the Caribbean (fv)
Palace Resorts: Save up to $400 in air credits to Mexico when you book a package. Book by 6/30 for travel through 9/30.
Almond Resorts: Getaway to Barbados or St. Lucia up to 50% off. 3 nt stay in one bedroom suite from $618 per person . Book by 7/15 for travel through 12/20.

Las Vegas
If you are thinking of a trip to Las Vegas, just give me a call. There are so many packages at reduced rates it is impossible to list them all! By the way, I don't know if any of you are fans, but Michael Buble' will be at the MGM Mirage for a special concert on July 4.

Cruise Line Profile
This week we take a look at Carnival Cruises. Carnival's slogan, Fun For All. All For Fun, says it all. From the moment you board a Carnival ship you'll see that the entire staff is there to insure that your vacation experience is something that you will cherish. Carnival sails 23 ships to 17 destinations around the world. If you've only a few days for vacation, Carnival has many short 3-5 night cruises. Carnival has recently been adding water parks to their ships so the kids will have a great time on a Carnival Cruise Ship. Source: CLIA

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Branson: September 13-18 Join us for a motorcoach trip to Branson. We'll make a stop in St. Louis and then spend time enjoying the scenery and shows in Branson. Six days, five nights include shows, winery visit, Ride the Ducks tour, Titanic museum, shopping and much more. $960 per person double occupancy. (Don't worry, football fans. This is a Sunday-Friday trip.) Deposit now!

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

Italy April 8-18: Visit Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Bologna, and Assisi. Total land and air: $3000 per person double occupancy.

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.

Possible Alaskan Cruise: We are pondering whether or not to offer a group cruise to Alaska next June. Let us know if that's something you might be interested in. No obligation-just gathering feedback.

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Have a great week!

Lynn

Weekly Travel Specials, Week of June 15

Hi Everyone,

There are a number of special listed below, but there are many more in my office. Give me a call and I'll help you find the right trip for your family.

Resorts
Atlantis: 3 nights from $299. Kids stay and play free. Stay longer, pay less: 7 nights from $699. Book by July 1 for travel through 10/28 (AR)
MGM: Suites from $89 per night, rooms from $50 per night (INB270, INB271)
Luxor: Rates start at $42 Book by 6/24 (ldrates)
Excalibur: First time guests promo: rates from $22 per night Book by 6/24/
Orlando Marriott Village: Package rates as low as $89. Convenient to Disney and Sea World.
Disney: Purchase a 5 night, 6 day package for stays most nights Aug. 22-Oct. 3 at select Walt Disney hotels and get the dining plan free. Book by 7/26.
Universal: Book 4 nts or longer and kids (3-9) get free admission

Cruises
Viking River Cruise: 2010 Early Booking Discount: 2 for 1 pricing and discounted air, plus free wine with dinner. Book by 7/31
Azamara: Book a veranda at ocean view pricing for select 2009 and 2010 sailings. Azamara has a price guarantee: If a selected cruise lowers its price they will honor the new rate.
Carnival : Cash back program extended until 6/30/2009. Carnival is now sailing year around from Baltimore. Check out these sailings. Baltimore is an easy one hour flight from Detroit. Carnival just recently introduced Your Choice Dining which allows guests to dine anytimes betwee 5:45pm and 9:30pm.

Cruise Line Profile

Today we look at one of the luxury lines. Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers an incomparable program of exploration and discovery to over 300 ports on all seven continents. Regent ships are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance onboard is personal and individual. Their ships have a high percentage of balconies including two all-suite, all-balcony ships. Shipboard gratuities, select wines and spirits, soft drinks and juices are included in the fare. Regent offers open-seat dining in a choice of venues. Guests can personalize their luxury cruise experience by customizing shoreside arrangements with the Regent Travel Concierge or by participating in one of their diverse enrichment programs. Source: CLIA

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Branson: September 13-18 Join us for a motorcoach trip to Branson. We'll make a stop in St. Louis and then spend time enjoying the scenery and shows in Branson. Six days, five nights include shows, winery visit, Ride the Ducks tour, Titanic museum, shopping and much more. $960 per person double occupancy. (Don't worry, football fans. This is a Sunday-Friday trip.) Deposit now!

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

Italy April 8-18: Visit Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Bologna, and Assisi. Land price has just been reduced: $2100 per person, double occupancy.

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.

Possible Alaskan Cruise: We are pondering whether or not to offer a group cruise to Alaska next June. Let us know if that's something you might be interested in. No obligation-just gathering feedback.

Become a fan of Fuller Travel Service, Inc. on Facebook.

Have a great week!

Lynn

Hi Everyone,
Here is this week's edition. Many times I come across great specials after the blog is written each week. Fuller Travel Service, Inc. has their own page on Facebook. Become a fan and you will see these specials as I find them each week.

Trafalgar is giving up to a $385 last minute discount on some of their European tours this summer. Must book by June 15 for travel in July. They have tours to France, Great Britain, Ireland, etc.
Collette Vacations has a 5 day getaway to New Orleans. Save $100 per couple for travel 6/15/09-4/30/10.

Resorts
The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale is offering rooms for as low as $139 per night. Includes $74 resort credit per room per night, 99 cent children's breakfast, 20% off spa services, special golf rates at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Must travel by 9/24.
Valentines Resort and Marina in the Bahamas: Stay 5 nights and get the 6th for free. Travel by 8/31.
Sandals has a special Golf package at their Ochos Rios and Dunn's River Resorts as well as their Beaches Boscobel. Package includes one day PGA school, one Nike golf club fitting, caddie, cart and advanced tee times, lunch daily on the course, a complimentary bottle of wine: $395 per person. Fee in addition to regular resort fee. Minimum length of stay: 3 nights.
Secrets and Dreams: Get one free night for every night booked plus $200 in resort coupons.
Future Vacations: Save up to $100 instantly on packages to the Caribbean.
FunJet Vacations: Four pack promo: Take your family of four on an all-inclusive getaway. Rates start at $999 for select dates. Includes air, hotel, all meals and beverages.

Cruises
NCL will give up to $100 in shipboard credit when you pay for your cruise with your American Express card. Book by 6/22. Good for sailing of 5 days or more.
Celebrity: Alaskan Hubbard Glacier 7/19 sailing: Ocean View $649
Royal Caribbean: 5 nt. Western Caribbean: Ocean View $499
Princess: 3 nt. sample cruise on December 14 starts at $299. Western Caribbean: 7 nt. from $799 on Holiday sailings.
Carnival: 4 nt. sailings from $239. November 16. 7 nt. Select September sailings to W. Caribbean from $499.

Las Vegas
This week the Bellagio is offering as summer getaway: Stay 2 nights and 3rd night is free. Deluxe rooms start from $169 per night. (BSGBRB) Book by 6/30 for travel by 10/1.
MGM is offering rooms starting at $59 per night (INB268) Book by 6/11.
Luxor is offering rooms from $42 per night. (LDRATE4) Book by 6/19
Monte Carlo is offering rooms from $59 per night through June. (MCJUN)
New York, New York: Book now and receive a CityPas ($100 value)
Circus, Circus: Kids eat free and rooms start at $26.95 (buffet)
Wynn Las Vegas is offering a summer travel deal: Rooms as low as $159 per night plus a $75 resort credit (RESCRDT)

Note: All rates accurate when published.

Cruise Line Profile

This week we spotlight Norwegian Cruise Lines. Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising means no fixed dining times, no formal dress codes, up to 10 distinct restaurants, relaxed disembarkation, and much more. Norwegian has the youngest fleet in the industry. Norwegian has a unique "ship within a ship" concept which consists of exclusive courtyard villas, garden villas, and owner's suites. Guests in these luxurious accommodations can enjoy a private haven while still experiencing all the amenities of a big ship. Norwegian is also taking delivery on a brand new ship, the Epic, next spring that will feature entertainment like Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams, and Second City as well as innovative stateroom styling. Norwegian is a good choice for both families and couples. (Source: CLIA and NCL.com)

Fuller Travel Service, Inc. Group Tours

Branson: September 13-18 Join us for a motorcoach trip to Branson. We'll make a stop in St. Louis and then spend time enjoying the scenery and shows in Branson. Six days, five nights include shows, winery visit, Ride the Ducks tour, Titanic museum, shopping and much more. $960 per person double occupancy. (Don't worry, football fans. This is a Sunday-Friday trip.)

Danube River Cruise October 25-November 2: This ten day cruise begins in Vienna and ends in Nuremberg. Still a few cabins remaining.

Italy April 8-18: Visit Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Bologna, and Assisi. Land price has just been reduced: $2100 per person, double occupancy.

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.

Have a great week!

Lynn