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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL® - ONE DAY WOWSALE, Tuesday - May 13, 2008
TURN NOW INTO WOW WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL®
Book Tuesday, May 13th and receive up to a $200 onboard credit and 50% off your deposit - just by reserving any itinerary this Tuesday!
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL® One Day WOW Sale is the perfect time for you to reserve a Royal Caribbean cruise. By reserving today your deposit will be reduced by half and you’ll receive up to a $200 onboard credit to use at the spa, the casino or wherever you please to make your cruise more exhilarating.
Cruise Length
Onboard Credit
Reduced Deposit
3/4/5-Night
$50 USD per stateroom
$50 USD per person
6-9-Night
$100 USD per stateroom
$125 USD per person
10+-Night
$200 USD per stateroom
$225 USD per person
PLAN YOUR DREAM VACATION ANYWHEREIN THE WORLD AND SAVE!
Every Royal Caribbean International® product goes on SALE FOR ONE DAY ONLY!
For Reservations or Information,
or Call:
Julie Taggart
Master Cruise Counselor & Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Certified Cruise Professional
Note: For North American reservations, a fuel supplement of $8 per person, per day for the first 2 guests in a stateroom (subject to a max. of $112 per person) applies; each additional guest in the stateroom will be charged $3 per person, per day (subject to a max. of $42 per person).
~ All prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Government taxes are additional. Prices change frequently, to get current pricing you must make a selection.
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* London/Dover, England * Edinburgh/Rosyth, Scotland (overnight) * Dublin, Ireland(overnight) * Liverpool, England * Belfast, Ireland * Guernsey/St. Peter Port, England
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Tall Ships The Regatta Festivals in Germany featuring the Kieler Woche and the Warnemünder Woche are billed as the world's largest sailing events with impressive tall ships competing on the Baltic Sea. Learn more about this maritime extravaganza with engaging discussions from sailing experts and exciting Crystal Adventures.
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Crystal Symphony The luxurious 50,000-ton, 940-guest Six-Star Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, full-service fitness facility, Crystal casino, Feng Shui-inspired spa, 360° teak Promenade Deck, two pools, Jacuzzi®,award-winning cuisine and entertainment, in addition to, elegantly appointed staterooms most with private verandahs.
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Your Ensemble™ Exclusive * Pre-paid Shipboard Gratuities (Value of up to $165.00 per person, based on double occupancy) * Ensemble™ Experience - DUBLIN - Leisurely Dublin & Old Jameson Distillery * Ensemble Travel Host - Jon & Penny Harper of East Town Travel Ltd. * Complimentary Ensemble Traveler Cocktail Party
~ All itineraries and times are subject to change. ~ All prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Government taxes are additional. Prices change frequently, to get current pricing you must make a selection.
~ Restrictions apply. Offer not combinable with all fares shown and may be limited to bookings made in select cabin categories. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Please contact us for full details.
2008 HOLIDAYS DOWN UNDER
14 Night Australia And New Zealand on the Rhapsody of The Seas December 23, 2008 through January 06, 2009
Starting At: $ 1969.00 per person (Inside Stateroom - Cat. N) Ship: Rhapsody of The Seas
Sail to the home of kangaroos, koalas and kiwis - New Zealand and Australia, two of the most enchanting destinations in the South Pacific. If you've ever dreamed of an exotic cruise to the South Pacific, this is how your dreams can come true.
*Sydney, Australia *Bay Of Islands, New Zealand *Auckland, New Zealand *Tauranga, New Zealand *Napier, New Zealand *Wellington, New Zealand *Christchurch, New Zealand *Dunedin, New Zealand *Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, & Milford Sound, New Zealand
Rhapsody of The Seas
With dramatic walls of glass and retractable canopy, Rhapsody of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships will someday follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing ShipShape® Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favorite drink in one of our eight lounges.
Ship Highlights *Rock-climbing wall *Outdoor pool *Six whirlpools *Indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a sliding roof *Stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more *Themed bars and lounges *Beautiful, airy dining rooms *Adventure Ocean® youth facilities *Casino RoyaleSM *ShipShape® Day Spa and Fitness Center
For Reservations or Information,
or Call:
Julie Taggart
CLIA - Master Cruise Counselor
& Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Certified Cruise Professional
Royal Caribbean - January 2009 Cape Horn & South America
14 Night Buenos Aires to Valparaiso (Cape Horn) on the Radiance of the Seas January 18, 2009 through February 01, 2009
Starting At: $ 1499.00 per person (Inside Stateroom - Cat. Q) Ship: Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas offers the ultimate "at sea" experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater open spaces, sweeping ocean vistas and an exceptional cruise staff committed to serving your every whim. Among her spectacular features are the 10-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
*Buenos Aires, Argentina *Montevideo, Uruguay *Puerto Madryn, Argentina *Port Stanley, Falkland Is *Cape Horn, Chile *Ushuaia, Argentina *Punta Arenas, Chile *Straits Of Magellan / Chilean Fjords *Puerto Montt, Chile *Valparaiso, Chile
Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas offers the ultimate "at sea" experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater open spaces, sweeping ocean vistas and an exceptional cruise staff committed to serving your every whim. Among her spectacular features are the 10-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Ship Highlights *Rock-climbing wall *Portofino Italian Restaurant *Chops Grille *Seaview Café *Themed bars and lounges *Casino RoyaleSM *The Colony Club, a unique British colonial-style lounge with self-leveling pool tables *African safari-themed Solarium *Indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator *Adventure Ocean® youth facilities *ShipShape® Day Spa and Fitness Center *Sports court with basketball/volleyball court
For Reservations or Information,
or Call:
Julie Taggart
CLIA - Master Cruise Counselor
& Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Certified Cruise Professional
The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced Friday, June 8, that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air. This accommodation does not mean that Americans are exempt from meeting the entry requirements of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, some of which require a passport, certified birth certificate, or other evidence of citizenship for entry.
We have reached out to the governments of countries affected by WHTI to consult with them about our announcement. Many of them have agreed to take a flexible approach toward their own entry requirements. For the most current information on entry requirements at their destination, travelers should contact their airline.
U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air by presentation of a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was mandated by Congress in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for citizens and legitimate international visitors. WHTI requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007.
Adults who have applied for but not yet received a passport should present government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child’s proof of application status. Children traveling alone should carry a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or a hospital record of birth in the United States in addition to their passport application status documentation. This accommodation applies to all American citizens who apply for passports, until September 30, when this accommodation period ends. U.S. citizens with pending passport applications can obtain proof of application at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html.
Since implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has and will continue to exercise its current authorities in unique circumstances to allow individuals subject to the WHTI requirements into the United States based on other evidence of identity and citizenship.
Travel document security remains a top priority for the U.S. Government. Both the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. Congress urged strengthening of travel documents to prevent entry of terrorists across our borders, reduce use of fraudulent documents, and speed up entry procedures.
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on January 23, 2007, all persons – including U.S. citizens – traveling by air from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to have a passport (unless traveling with a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, asylee or refugee document, Merchant Mariner’s Document, or NEXUS Air card) to enter the United States.
WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE CHANGE FROM PRIOR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All persons, including U.S. citizens, entering the United States from the Americas, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will soon be required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and citizenship. The change will be implemented in two phases. The timeline is as follows: 1) JANUARY 23, 2007: Requirement applied to all air travel to or from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. 2) As early as January 1, 2008: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.
Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or other documents for land/sea entries.
For more information about applying for a passport, U.S. citizens may visit www.travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-877-4USA-PPT or TDD/TYY: 1-888-874-7793. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain passports.
Airport Security Measures
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mission is to prevent terrorist attacks and protect our transportation network ... to obtain the most recent information, use the attached links:
Have you ever wondered how you would get home if you became ill or injured while traveling and required inpatient care? Can you select a particular hospital or physician if you need surgery or specialty care? How would you get there? We all know how important it is to be close to family support and doctors we know and trust during a medical crisis…particularly when far from home.
MedjetAssist was formed in 1990 as an annual membership program for U.S. and Canadian residents, acting much like the AAA Auto Club. When members traveling 150 miles or more away from home, become ill or injured and find themselves hospitalized, MedjetAssist will provide direct access to a medically dedicated long-range aircraft capable of transporting them from domestic or foreign destinations back to the hospital of their choice. Members with “in-network” providers for health insurance now have the option to return to their primary physician. More importantly, it allows you the opportunity to recover with family and friends near your bedside while you are hospitalized rather than recuperating in some remote location.
There are virtually no pre-existing condition exclusions; and unlike other travel insurance, assistance programs or platinum card benefits, the member is the one who makes the choice of whether they want to be transported and to what hospital setting. MedjetAssist is a pre-paid benefit program with zero out of pocket expenses to the member for the transport and other ancillary services provided.. There is no monetary limit to the benefit schedule nor any deductibles, co-payments, claim forms or waiting periods. There are no limitations on the number of trips a member may take as they travel and no health questions to enroll up to age 75! A separate “Diamond” program is available for those ages 75 to 85.
MedjetAssist membership for an individual is only $205 per year or $325 for family protection. 7, 14 and 21-day short-term membership is also available beginning at $75. Discounted annual rates for groups and organizations are also offered with reduced pricing based on the total number of participants.
Check out the recommended reading lists for various destinations.
We've got the classic, new and hard-to-find books and maps to help you get the most out of your adventures. Let the experienced staff at Longitude recommend what to read for destinations worldwide.
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Celebrity - Australia/New Zealand
14 Night Auckland To Sydney Cruise on Celebrity Millennium Sailing Date: Nov 23, 2008 through Dec 07, 2008
A Celebrity cruise to Australia and New Zealand invites you to experience some of the world's most incredible modern architecture, fascinating aborigine and Maori culture, and miles of breathtaking coastlines. Take in the vast mountains, ancient forests and active volcanoes.
Inside from $1,729.00 USD Ocean View from $2,099.00 USD Veranda from $2,599.00 USD Suite from $5,099.00 USD
* Auckland, New Zealand [Day 1] The "City of Sails," known for its sparkling waters, bustling harbor and cosmopolitan flair, and an ideal spot for water sports and sailing. * Tauranga,New Zealand [Day 2] Located at the entrance to one of the largest natural harbors in New Zealand and nestled beside magnificent Mount Maunganui. * Napier, New Zealand [Day 4] Arguably one of the prettiest cities in New Zealand, with elegant art deco architecture,captivating beaches and award-wining vineyards. * Wellington, New Zealand [Day 5] The cultural, commercial, cosmopolitan capital of New Zealand and home to one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. * Christchurch, New Zealand [Day 6] New Zealand's "Garden City," featuring numerous parks and gardens as well as Victorian architecture, avenues and squares. * Dunedin, New Zealand [Day 7] Dramatic scenery and some of the finest historic buildings in New Zealand, including remarkable architecture that reflects the city's Scottish roots. * Dusky Sound [Day 8] One of three amazing sounds featured on most itineraries. The largest and most complex of the many fjords along this coast, with steep-sided cliffs and hundreds of cascading waterfalls. * Milford Sound, New Zealand [Day 8] One of three amazing sounds featured on most itineraries. Situated within Fiordland National Park, part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site and surrounded by sheer rocks and lush forests. * Doubtful Sound [Day 8] One of three amazing sounds featured on most itineraries. An unusual sound with two distinct layers of water: fresh mountain water atop cold,heavy, saline water teeming with remarkable deep-sea species. * Melbourne, Australia OVERNIGHT [Day 11 & 12] The capital of Victoria and Australia's second largest city. A cultural melting pot of Greek,Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese and Lebanese and host to major international events. * Sydney, Australia OVERNIGHT [Day 14 & 15] Among the world's most exciting cities with dazzling beaches and the Sydney Opera House, an architectural marvel and arguably the most recognizable performing arts venue.
Celebrity Millennium
What do you call a place that offers world-class restaurants, Broadway-style shows, a luxurious spa and amenities that rival the grandest hotel on land? We call her Celebrity Millennium; you'll call her magnificent. To sail on Celebrity Millennium, the first of our Millennium-class of ships, is an experience that cannot be expressed in words. Stride her decks and see for yourself what those who have experienced her already know: Celebrity Millennium is more than a ship; she is a special memory waiting to be had.
UNIQUE MILLENNIUM FEATURES * Online@Celebrity We know that you will want to share your cruise experience with your friends and family - before you return home. Visit our onboard Internet café, Online@Celebrity, and send an email. * The Conservatory Perched high above the sea, the Conservatory is a flourishing, breathtaking garden featuring the exclusive collection of world-renowned floral designer, Emilio Robba. * Words Highlight your travels with a novel from words, our expansive library. * RMS Olympic Restaurant A bygone era comes to life in the RMS Olympic Restaurant. Reminiscent of the grand days of transatlantic cruising, enjoy table-top service and a dine-in wine cellar. * Aquaspa® Relax in our impressive AquaSpa and let us transport you to a whole new world with treatments inspired by rituals from exotic cultures. Discover a state of complete tranquility in the Persian Garden or spoil yourself with a host of indulgences in the most luxurious spa afloat.
Pre & Post Cruise Packages.
One, two, and three night per and/or post cruise Packages are also available.
Note: For new reservations, a fuel supplement of $5.00 USD per guest, per day for the first two occupants of a stateroom (subject to a maximum of $140.00 USD per stateroom) will apply.
We encourage you to explore our site – see for yourself that we offer a wide variety of high value independent and group vacations. We invite you to make personal contact with any of our knowledgeable specialists. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, family reunion, sun ‘n fun getaway, incentive vacation or extended world tour, our East Town Travel specialists have the education and experience to help you plan your trip of a lifetime! We are ready and eager to serve you.