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.