Explore Your Port of Departure In Style!

On a cruise, not only do we have comfortable accommodations and transportation to some of the greatest places in the world, we enjoy gourmet meals, world class entertainment and a convivial atmosphere in the company of like-minded new friends.

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Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Always known for fine dining and outstanding service, Holland America has upgraded their entertainment on what are considered in this age of mega-ships to be mid-sized ships.

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Community of the Seas

I'm referring to that camaraderie that quickly develops on a cruise ship, where in a matter of days we develop closer ties within our onboard community than we have in our neighborhoods where we have lived for years. I'm convinced that desire to return to this Community of the Seas is a major reason why so many of us become addicted to cruising.

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Happy Presidents' Day!

Shouldn't 2024 or 2025 be the year for you to get back in touch with your love of the USA?

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New AmaWaterways Co-Branded Site

Take a look, get excited and then contact me to book a truly amazing vacation that will weave a beautiful tapestry of lifelong memories for the region selected.

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Relax and Enjoy the Cruise!

My good friend Mike points this out occasionally, stating that he likes sea days at least as much as the port days.

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Don't Procrastinate!

The best way to stay on top of the situation after we've booked your cruise is to register with the cruise line immediately.  That is where you will find access to those services like shore excursions, spa services and dining that cruise lines sell as add-ons.

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Where To Go Next?

Is there a destination you have pictured as ideal for as long as you can remember? If you haven't been there yet, what are you waiting for?

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Finding Time to Travel

I doubt you'll have to divide by five to see the price is reasonable given todays economic climate.

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Can You Feed Your Desired Sense of Adventure On a Cruise?

Being a critic, however, he had to come up with a negative.  He posited that the structured approach cruises did not offer the opportunity to "get off the beaten path" to seek out adventure.  "One of the things that makes travel what it is is not knowing what is going to happen next."

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo

Mexico is a year-round destination for sunny beaches, icy Margaritas and hot fajitas.

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Drop Into a Summer Cruise!

No need to wait for next year.  If you have the time and budget to go on a summer vacation, then email Wes@CruisePlanners1.com or call 310-546-9618 and say, "Get me on a cruise!"

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Ready for the Meddy?

If you have a couple of weeks, you can cruise from London (Southampton) to add some time in the cheerful, historic UK along with your Med adventure.  Or cruise both the Eastern and Western Med to leverage those long flights.

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Wondering About Egyptian Wonders?

Visiting the pyramids would be worth the trip, but the historical stories and legends told through remarkably preserved and restored hieroglyphics are just as awesome or even more so.

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Bimini Crickets!

...their private island beach club experience at Bimini intrigued us with an alternative cruise destination close to Florida.

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Happy 4th of July!!!

As we celebrate the 4th of July, a travel destination you should consider is New England this fall.  A Canada/New England cruise gives you the opportunity to learn about our country's founding while enjoying beautiful American scenery.

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Cheerio!

Cruising the British Isles means unpacking only once, and we loved each and every port, which of course Princess Cruises carefully curated to provide unique experiences.

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Return to Iceland

Cruise Planners is giving you free pre-paid gratuities on Oceania Cruises booked through the end of August.  Oceania will take you to anywhere you want to go, including Iceland.

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Happy Labor Day!

Cruise passengers obviously recognize the hard work of room stewards and dining staff.  Their labor gives us time to enjoy our cruise, allowing us to leave our own cleaning and cooking chores back home.  We provide acknowledgement of this labor in the form of gratuities.  

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Happy Veterans Day

Wherever we travel, we should remember we can do so because our military has protected our freedoms, including the freedom to travel.

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Ride My See-Saw

One classic song that might at first be dismissed as simply an upbeat song that makes us smile influenced my life greatly.

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Feel the Thrill of the Last Minute Deal

And it always makes a great Christmas present for your significant other, a gift you can share and make even more special by being extra sweet and attentive throughout the voyage.

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Ready to Try a Packaged Tour?

A packaged land tour is all about the excursions.  Going between hotels is basically an excursion with a purpose of reaching a new stop rather than a return to your floating resort to get to the next stop.

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North to Alaska?

Yes, it is the perfect time to grab a last minute deal to a warm-water, sunny-beach escape from winter, but it is also the right time to plan your summer vacation.

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