Remember your passport
Add another item to your checklist when traveling by car or boat. Starting January 31, 2008 U.S. land and sea passengers will be required to carry a valid passport or two forms of government-issued IDs* when traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda.
So fill out your passport application now if you haven’t already.
You never know when you’ll have the opportunity to jet off to the Caribbean!
*Please contact your local passport officials for details.
More and more of my clients are booking cruises and one of the most visited port is, Nassau,Bahamas. I just came across this article form the New York Times Travel, and I think that you may enjoy it. I have a couple very dear to my heart going on their “Baby Moon” in November, and one of their stop is Nassau. Here is to you two, maybe you can find something within this article, that you want to do while you visit the Bahamas!!!
THE BAHAMAS have long drawn contented visitors — from the Arawak Indians in the ninth century to the Spanish in the 15th to Blackbeard, who in the early 18th century turned New Providence Island, site of Nassau, into a pirate paradise of drinking and prostitution. The real glitz came in the 1960s when a revolution in Cuba diverted tourists from Havana to Nassau, which quickly became the region’s tourist hot spot. But the capital of the Bahamas has lost its destination status in recent years, relegated to a port of call for cruise ship passengers or an island hop on the way to more remote outposts. Yet treating it as a humdrum stopover means missing out on a blend of cosmopolitan and uniquely Bahamian experiences.
Friday
5 p.m.
1) A DIP AND A DROP
Give yourself a dose of what you came for with a swim and a frozen cocktail at Compass Point Beach Resort (West Bay Street, Gambier; 242-327-4500; www.compasspointbeachresort.com), a tiny resort of fruit-colored bungalows that reopened last December after being closed for two years. Trading in the formality cultivated under its former owner, Chris Blackwell (of Island Records fame), for a friendlier vibe, the new general manager, Skip Scully, welcomes nonguests to take a dip in the private cove. Dry off while sipping drinks by the blender virtuoso Jessie McQueen, whose specialty is the “frozen hurricane,” a frothy concoction of peach schnapps, grenadine, rum and whatever else moves him.
8 p.m.
2) ISLAND ITALIAN
Nassau’s dining options often fall into one of two sorts: fresh but uneven seafood in slipshod settings, and overpriced celebrity-chef chains that pack in so many resort guests they need to ship in seafood. Café Matisse (Bank Lane; 242-356-7012; www.cafe-matisse.com), a charming Italian restaurant in a 100-year-old home in the heart of colonial Nassau, happily falls into neither category. The attentive staff serves diners in the leafy, candlelit backyard and in intimate interior rooms adorned with Matisse prints. Start with a cold cream of tomato soup with goat cheese and cilantro ($10) followed by grilled lobster with crisp daikon in an orange-scented bisque ($37; the Bahamian and the U.S. dollar are at par, and visitors can pay with either). For dessert check out the millefoglie alla papaya, puff pastry layers filled with fresh papaya ($11).
10 p.m.
3) A SMOKE AND A SNIFTER
The Old World charm of brandy snifters and local hand-rolled cigars awaits you at Graycliff (West Hill Street; 242-302-9150; www.graycliff.com), a hotel that began in the 1740s as the home of John Howard Graysmith, pirate captain of the schooner Graywolf. The bloom has faded a bit in the formal dining room, but visit the parlor of plump sofas and marble tables attended by a piano player at a baby grand and white-jacketed waiters who can suggest a perfect pairing of Cognac and Bahiba Reserva cigars.
Saturday
9 a.m.
4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
Avoid the afternoon heat and crowds with an early self-guided tour that avoids the kitschy museums and duty-free shops on Bay Street. A good place to start is the Christ Church Cathedral (George and King Streets) with a stunning interior and impressive stained glass that belies its simple facade. Then head up Market Street to Trinity Place, stopping into Bahamian Kitchen (242-325-0702) for sweetened sour-orange juice “lemonade” before entering the pink colonial buildings of Parliament Square. Walk past the Senate and the Supreme Court building to the square’s north end, where you can climb the stairs in the octagonal former jail, now a public library. Head uphill one block to East Hill Street and veer right toward the grounds of Government House, the official residence of the Bahamas’ governor-general, where you will be greeted by epaulet-decorated guards. Continue on West Hill Street to Graycliff Cigar Company and find a dozen or so industrious hand-rollers and a dimly lighted, well air-conditioned smoking lounge.
10:30 a.m.
5) SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS
One museum worth your time is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (West Hill Street; 242-328-5800; www.nagb.org.bs; $5), set in the serene former home of the first chief justice of the Bahamas. An impressive, eclectic collection of local art includes photos from the late 1800s of Nassau streets you just explored; Stanley Burnside’s bold and vivid “Solomon”; and Blue Curry’s “Potcake,” a found object and digital film meditation on homelessness.
12:30 p.m.
6) SWIMMING WITH SHARKS
A man aptly named Stuart Cove found in the original set of the 1996 Elijah Wood film “Flipper” an attractive base for his Dive Bahamas operation (South Ocean Boulevard; 242-362-4171; www.stuartcove.com). The company, which will pick you up from your hotel, offers snorkeling ($55), underwater scooters ($110) and dives (starting at $99). Dives that put you in touch with reef sharks start at $145.
4 p.m.
7) JOLLY GOOD SHOW
One of the few reminders that the Bahamas are still part of the British Empire can be found at the Cricket Club (242-326-4720) at Haynes Oval cricket field between British-built Fort Charlotte and Arawak Cay. Grab a seat on the balcony and ask the excited Indian and British expatriate fans to explain the rules. As an amusing bonus, take the 5:15 p.m. Segway tour led by Aaron Matecki (242-466-7696; $65) that begins and ends at the clubhouse and spins through the fort and nearby Botanical Gardens.
8 p.m.
NAUTICAL NOSH
Across the bridge from Paradise Island is the popular Poop Deck (East Bay Street; 242-393-8175; www.thepoopdeck.com) where the food is fresh and the view of the harbor idyllic. Try the lightly battered cracked conch ($23.75) or conch chowder topped with peppered sherry by request ($7.50 for a bowl). End with the rich guava duff ($8.75), a local specialty. To eat like, and with, locals, head to the row of glorified seafood shacks on Arawak Cay collectively known as the fish fry. The leader of the pack is Twin Brothers (242-328-5033), where you’ll want to forgo the cramped interior and find a palm-covered spot out front by the stands serving fluffy, spicy conch fritters (six for $2.50), milkshake-thick daiquiris ($2 to $6) and a sweet, high-octane cocktail of condensed milk, coconut water and gin known as sky juice ($6).
10 p.m.
9) SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
Change from your beach shirt into a tailored jacket for cocktails at Paradise Island’s cinematic One & Only Ocean Club Resort (242-363-2501; www.oneandonlyresorts.com), with a lobby and bar that was transformed into the title setting for the latest James Bond film, “Casino Royale.” But why drink among the plush couches inside when you can stroll across the lawn to the open-air bar perched on the sea cliff? Dune restaurant’s outdoor bar and natural wave soundtrack feels more like the set of a sexy spy thriller. Bond purists should skip the fruity “Casino Royale” cocktail and get a martini the way 007 likes it — three measures (ounces) gin, one of vodka and half a measure of vermouth with a lemon twist.
Sunday
10 a.m.
10) SAY ‘I DO’
It’s not difficult to imagine why Paradise Island’s manicured Versailles Gardens and pretty waterside Cloisters gazebo (off Paradise Drive) are the sites of about 150 weddings a year. Once you’ve walked up a sweat, take the first road west of the One & Only resort until you reach the unmarked path that leads to the powdered-sugar sands and teal expanse of Cabbage Beach.
2 p.m.
11) PRIVATE ISLAND
If you really want to escape the clamor, there’s one last option: Rose Island, nine miles east, and best reached by a privately chartered boat. Join the “bootleg run” on a “Miami Vice”-style boat piloted by a pair of Bahamian brothers named Ryan and Brooks Russell (242-393-3501; www.highseasbahamas.com), who will take you to their private stretch of the island where you can snorkel, drink, lounge and feast on fresh conch salad and more. The half-day rate of $1,800 covers up to 16 of your favorite fabulous friends.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Several airlines, among them Delta, Continental and JetBlue, fly between the New York area and Nassau, with round-trip fares starting at around $250 for travel in November, according to a recent Web search. A rental car is not necessary unless you want to explore the southern side of New Providence. The stretch between Compass Point and Nassau is served by the No. 10 jitney ($1). Take cabs to and from the airport and Paradise Island.
Inexpensive accommodation abounds, but with it can come dirty carpets and loud neighbors. One of the most peaceful bed-and-breakfasts is A Stone’s Throw Away (Tropical Gardens Road; 242-327-7030; www.astonesthrowaway.com). The name describes its proximity to the airport and the beach. Rooms start at $200 in the winter.
The British Colonial Hilton (1 Bay Street; 242-322-3301; www.hilton.com) is a landmark hotel, featured in “Thunderball” and “Never Say Never Again” with a “Double O” suite available. It towers over downtown Nassau and offers large beds and a private beach. Rooms start at $199.
Comfort Suites Paradise Island (Paradise Island Drive; 242-363-3680; www.choicehotels.com) is significantly cheaper than its hyped neighbor, Atlantis, yet offers its guests the same free access to Atlantis’s extensive water park rides, pools and beach — all just a casino’s length away. Rates start at $208.
Enjoy!!! Have Fun…..Be Safe and Happy Traveling….
MSK MK Travel Club……..
This just in from Budget Travel!!!
By Erik Torkells
Too many people believe that you have to be rich to visit the world’s most alluring destinations. But they’re wrong.
When I became editor of Budget Travel in 2003, I was certain that the magazine could corner the market on what I thought of as Secret Hotels. I meant the kind of properties that don’t show up on big online booking engines, or get written about in fussy travel magazines—the kind of hotels you hear about from your friends.
Our first Secret Hotels feature was on Provence, and one look at the pictures (stone farmhouses, flaky croissants, lots of smiling owners) proved what we already knew: Keeping an eye on value doesn’t have to mean cutting corners. We went on to assign more Secret Hotels stories, the best of which have been expanded into this book.
The truth is, every gorgeous destination has people who want to live there, and they open a hotel in order to make a living. They put their heart and soul into it, doing everything they can to make certain that their guests receive the warmest welcome.
And that’s why Secret Hotels are the sweetest kind of hotels. They’re run by real people for real people, and they’re run with love. Even if they’re secrets no more.
To learn more about unique “Secret Hotels” go to amazon.com and check: Secret Hotels by Michael Kraus.
Happy Traveling… And may you find your Secret an amazing Hotels/Cruises in all your travels.
MSK MK Travel Club!!!
Europe is the perfect setting for a festive holiday season. Here are some ideas that may make your Holidays more festive, from American Express Travel and the Visit Europe commission;
1)Austrian Splendor
The New Year’s Eve Ball, also known to many as the Imperial Ball, is the highlight of a week-long celebration of the arts, music and Imperial splendor of Vienna.
2)Christmas in Killarney, Ireland
This holiday season be sure to stop at the Christmas in Killarney Festival, inspired by Bing Crosby’s classic “Christmas in Killarney.”
3)Hungarian Christmas Market
Come to Budapest and enjoy the festive holiday season.
4)Christmas in Belgium
As the year’s end draws near, the Christmas markets and other festivities blossom in many cities and towns throughout Belgium.
5)The Holidays Light up Britain
Britain always offers visitors plenty of centuries-old holiday tradition to celebrate the season.
6)Ring in New Year’s in Croatia
Every New Year, main squares and central plazas of Croatian cities and towns become the stage for a collective celebration of rich entertaining programs that last until the early morning hours.
7)Christmas Traditions in Malta
The dry and mild weather of the holiday season makes for a perfect time to tour the Maltese Islands and experience their Christmas cheer.
8)Swiss Paradise
Stop over in Switzerland this winter and visit one of the many fairytale Christmas markets that enlighten the streets, and the hearts, of their visitors.
9)Christmas Tables of Denmark
Visit Denmark this Christmas, as seven of Royal Copenhagen’s own artists and designers will decorate the magnificent Christmas tables.
10)Welcome the New Year in Germany
Take a trip to Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate this New Year’s for a party you won’t soon forget.
11)Feel the Magic of Cyprus
The Christmas spirit can be felt all over Cyprus through a range of Christmas festivities.
12)St. Nicholas in Turkey
For those seeking an exotic oasis with an abundance of historical culture, the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is an ideal location to spend the holidays.
13)Festive Sweden
Come to Sweden, which offers something for every Christmas-time visitor.
14)A Portuguese Holiday
Spend a magical Christmas and New Year’s in Portugal, and experience the country’s unique holiday traditions.
15)Finnish Spirit
From cosmopolitan Helsinki to the winter wonderland of Lapland, Finland is abuzz with holiday spirit.
16)Holiday Rejuvenation in Slovenia
When it comes to holiday travels, Slovenia has something for everyone.
17)Festive Holland
This holiday season view the wonders of the hidden church in an attic - the ‘Our Lord in the Attic’ museum in Amsterdam.
18)Czech Music for Advent
The Czech Republic is the ultimate destination for those seeking to fulfill their love for holiday music.
More Holiday Celebrations in Europe
Celebrate the season at European Christmas Markets!
The tradition of Christmas markets began in the 14th century, principally in Germany and the Alsace region of France. In the 21st century, this festive tradition continues in many villages and cities i …
For more information about traveling to Europe, go to: visiteurope.com or contact your travel agent, e-mail mkirsten@mktravelclub.com
I hope all of you have a Happy Holiday Season and whatever you do, enjoy each other, your families and have lots of love, health and happiness.
I recently ran across this guide on a website / forum dedicated to service personnel here in the US.
It pretty much covers all those who help make your vacation in the US more enjoyable and is a good basic guide.
Tipping Standards - United States
Note: There are no hard and fast rules about tipping, nor are there laws requiring tipping in the United States. The list below are generally accepted guidelines.
Waiters/Waitresses: 15% - 20% for average - good service
More for exceptional service.
Headwaiter/captain: May get a cut of table server’s tip; so tip your server extra to reward captain, or tip captain separately.
Bartenders: $1 - $2 a round -or- 15% to 20% of the tab, with a minimum of 50 cents per soft drink, $1 per alcoholic drink
Cocktail Waitresses: $1 - $2 per drink
Sommelier or wine steward: 15% of cost of the bottle
Buffet Servers: At least $1 per head if you get your own beverages. If you order beverages (or more) from the server, then you should tip 10-20% of the bill based on service quality.
Coatroom attendant: $1 per coat
Room Service: 15% - 20%
Valet Attendant: $2 - $5 average for each trip to the car, more may be appropriate given conditions. (Like weather or location)
Pool Attendant: $1 - $2 for each service (providing towels or lounge chairs)
Showroom Maitre d’: $1 - $2 for preassigned seats
For unassigned seating, you may tip according to where you want to sit (usually a tip over $50 will guarantee your seat)
Washroom attendant: 50 cents to $1
Taxi driver: Varies depending on locality. Assume 15% will be enough; an extra $1 to $2 for help with bags.
Food delivery person: The Greater of 10% of the bill or $2.00. Should tip 15%-20% for a difficult delivery.
Grocery loader: Check with store policy if tips are accepted. If so, $1 for bringing bags to car; $1.50 to $3 if you have more than 3 bags.
Barber: 15% to 20%, minimum $1, for a haircut. For other services (shampoo, shave or manicure) tip $1 to $2 to service provider.
Hairdresser: 15% to 20%. (It is acceptable to tip owner, unless he or she says otherwise.)
Shampoo person: $2
Manicurist: 15%
Spa service: 15% to 20%. If service is provided by owner, no tip.
Coffee/food retailers w/ tip jars: Tip is optional.
Handyman: Tip is optional.
Gas attendant: Tip is optional.
Skycap at airport: $1 per bag if you check-in curbside; $2 per bag if skycap takes bags to check-in counter.
Hotel doorman: $1 per bag for help with luggage; $1 per person for hailing a cab
Hotel bellhop: $1 per bag for bringing luggage to your room (but a $2 minimum if you have just one bag)
Hotel housekeeper: $2 to $5 per night
Hotel concierge: $5 for getting you tickets or reservations ($10-plus if they’re hard to get). No tip required when you ask for directions.
Cruise: Varies. Ask cruise line about customary gratuities.
The general rule is that you do not need to tip on tax. It has been our experience however, that most people just look at the bottom line (tax included) and just tip on that.
What ever you do, have a great day. Be Safe…..Happy Traveling!!!
Many folks say cell phones are the ultimate invention and have gotten them out of jams plenty of times. We’ve probably all thought about what would happen if say I didn’t have a cell phone? Here’s some popular rumors about cell phones that have been passing throughout the web.
The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112 - This is absolute fiction, there’s no single number that will get you an emergency line wherever you might be in the world. In fact your cell phone might not even work in other parts of the world. That’s why most travel experts recommend buying or renting a temporary phone should you need one during travel.
You Can Unlock Your Car Remotely Through a Cell Phone - This is another work of fiction. The rumor is related to keyless entry systems for cars. The rumor states that should you lock your keys in your car you can just call someone with a spare and have them press the unlock button while you hold the phone up to the car. This is almost stupid sounding. Keyless entries for cars work on radio signals, it has nothing to do with the sounds made. If this were true then car thieves would be stealing cars with tape players playing back recordings of keyless entry systems.
There may be hidden battery power in your cell phone - Yet another work of fiction. Wouldn’t the cell phone companies be telling people about this? Selling it as some sort of added feature? The folks over at Truth or Fiction contacted Nokia about this, Nokia’s response is that they have no phones with this feature. If you have an issue with keeping your cell phone charged, buy a second battery or something like this.
Free 411 service from Google - This one is the real deal, Google is now offering a 411 directory service for free. Just dial 1-800-466-4411 (visit the Google 411 website for more information) to get free directory information. Obviously standard rates would apply if your phone company is into that sort of thing.
Until next time…..Keep safe……Happy traveling!!!
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Hello readers!! I hope you are all well and are planning a Fall get away. I just received the article below, and I thought you would enjoy it and get some ideas. Happy Traveling!!!
On the road again: Many autumn vacations tied to leaf-watching…
Published: 9/22/07, 4:39 PM EDT
By Joy Campbell
Sure, some vacationers already are sighing at the slipping away of summertime, but others are glad to see the calendar signal the closeness of colorful fall foliage and cool temperatures.
Fall vacations — whether they’re long weekends or extended days — are popular. And some are tied to leaf-watching, travel coordinators say.
“Most of the calls for fall travel this year have been for the Smoky Mountain area,” said Stacy Allen, auto travel counselor at AAA Kentucky Travel Agency. “We’ve had a lot more fall travel in recent years because of (schools’) fall breaks.”
Vacationers usually start planning their fall trips at the start of September. For foliage fans who are visiting the Northeast, the vacations likely start at the end of September or early October. “We’ve always had retirees who travel to the Northeast — to Maine, Massachusetts and even Cape Cod,” Allen said. “Those are usually two- or three-week vacations.”
Owensboro Medical Health System’s Golden Partners group took about 90 people to Gatlinburg, Tenn., for its Smoky Mountain Autumn trip this month.
“Fall travel is a major part of our programming; seniors love to travel,” said Jean Julius, one of Golden Partners’ two coordinators. “As a matter of fact, we have a group in Gatlinburg now.”
Melinda Cornell, the organization’s other coordinator, was with the seniors’ group this year. The trip includes lodging at The Christmas Place and a scenic route called Top of the Mountain.
Golden Partners also has had autumn trips to Brown County, Ind., and New England.
“The New England trip was lovely,” Julius said. “We traveled along the coast.”
Another fall vacation the group has featured was a Twilight River Cruise on the Mississippi River that spotlighted nature.
The vacations combine beautiful scenery with activities and history of the destination points, Julius said.
Golden Partners takes about 12 trips per year that may also include international travel.
Good morning fellow travelers!! Well the Summer is almost over and Fall and Winter are coming fast, if you are like me, once again the travel bug is biting and you are once more ready to go and find new places to enjoy or old places to revisit. While looking in my travel information, I came across some more travel tips that I think you will enjoy.
From Travel Worm today I received the following:
Best Buffet Places in Las Vegas:
Paris Hotel & Casino
Le Village Buffet
Set inside a remarkable French Village setting, this buffet takes Las Vegas dining to a new level. Featuring live-action stations & dishes cooked to order, bringing French culinary to life with its expertise and visual attention to detail.
Hours: Breakfast: 7AM - 11AM; Mon - Sun
Lunch: 11:00AM - 3:30PM; Mon - Fri
Champagne Brunch: 11:00AM - 3:30PM; Sat-Sun
Dinner: 3:30PM - 10PM; Mon - TH; Sun
Dinner: 3:30PM - 11PM; Fri-Sat
Rio Suites Hotel & Casino
Carnival World & Village Seafood Buffets
These buffets are often voted by locals as the best in town. Both concepts were the first of their kind. Carnival World was first to offer fair from around the globe, which is now industry standard, as was Village Seafood first to offer quality Seafood dishes.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am - 10pm; Sat. - Sun. 7:30am - 10pm
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Spice Market Buffet
With its combination of American traditional, authentic middle-eastern, original seafood dishes, and rounding out the diversity with quality sushi, it’s sure to be the hottest new buffet in town. I promise that you won’t know where to start!
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
French Market Buffet
A sensational action buffet featuring Mongolian, Italian, American BBQ, Mexican, Seafood and Chinese cooking stations. You won’t want to forget about the oversized dessert bar! If you’re looking for finger-licking-good food, it’s all here!
Hours:
Monday - Saturday
Breakfast 7am - 10am
Lunch 11am - 3pm
Dinner 4pm - 9 pm
Sunday
Brunch 8am - 3pm
Dinner 4pm - 9pm
Flamingo Hotel & Casino
Paradise Garden Buffet
Watch the playful antics of live flamingos while enjoying a fresh feast at the Paradise Garden Buffet. The all new buffet includes mounds of shrimp on ice, Alaskan crab legs, seafood salads, prime rib and an ice cream sundae station!
Hours: Brunch: 7AM - 2:30PM Mon-Fri
Champagne Brunch 7AM - 3PM Sat-Sun
Dinner: 4:30PM - 10PM Daily
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
THE Buffet
Be seated in one of the many plush booths and explore every possibility of your ultimate food fantasy. Most lavish is the Sunday champagne brunch, which adds such dishes as eggs Benedict, blintzes & smoked fish with bagels n’ cream cheese
Hours:
Monday through Thursday:
Breakfast (7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) $8.99
Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) $9.99
Dinner (3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) $16.99
Friday:
Breakfast (7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) $8.99
Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) $9.99
Seafood & More Dinner
(3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) $19.99
Saturday:
Brunch (8:00am -3:30pm) $15.99
Seafood & More Dinner
(3:30 pm – 10:00 pm) $19.99
Sunday:
Champagne Brunch (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) $16.99
Seafood & More Dinner
(3:30 pm – 10:00 pm) $19.99
Station Casinos
The Feast Gourmet Buffet
What is Vegas without a great buffet and the Feast Buffet is a huge part of that legend. Each of the properties features a Feast Buffet, each overflowing with culinary delights from around the world & offering their own style to each hotel.
Hours:
Breakfast
Monday - Friday
8am - 11am $6.99 $7.99
Lunch
Monday - Friday
11am -4pm $8.99 $9.99
Dinner
Monday - Friday
4pm - 10pm $11.99 $13.99
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday
8am - 4pm
This just in from Smarter Travel.com:
Book a stay at the Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing, California, and you’ll receive a 10 percent discount at Sanctuary Cruises for a whale-watch tour. Room rates range from $130 to $245 per night, depending on room class, with a full breakfast and evening cookies included.
If you’re planning on taking in a whale watch while visiting the Monterey Bay area, the Captain’s Inn discount offers a good value. As whale-watch tickets cost $42, you’ll pay roughly $38 per person with the 10-percent discount . Add in a night in the inn’s least-expensive room for a total price of $206 for two people. Without the discount, your total would be $214.
For more information on this charming inn, visit:www.captainsinn.com
I’m always looking for unusual places to go, I think this INN would be a great Fall get away. If you need assistance with this or any other reservation issues, contact me @: mkirsten@mktravelclub.com
Until next time….Keep Safe….Happy Traveling!!!!
Dear readers: I have been away for a while, but I have not forgotten my obligation to keep you inform about the best travel deals available. I went away to Tampa, it is a great place to visit. From Ybor City to the Lowry Park Zoo, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Port, near by Pensacola and the beaches, I recommend you visit it and enjoy. I also visited Chicago, what a city!! I seen clean places, but Chicago is one of the best kept places I have visited (second only to San Francisco). There are flowers and trees everywhere, in pots, on the ground, on window sills, and in every possible available place. Millenium Park, The Pier, Lake Michigan, Michigan avenue with extraordinary buildings, dating back to the 1900’s and kept in pristine condition true to their architectural origins. Malls within these buildings that are 7-10 stories. Macy’s have no less than 8 floors of merchandise. Crate and Barrel is housed in a 4 story building that have from pots and pans to furniture and more. I could go on and on about Chicago, but really you must visit to experience it all for yourself. There are restaurants in every corner. Chicago style Pizza is the norm, as well as Chicago’s hot dogs. Free trolleys take you for a tour of the city, so you can get a taste and feel of the place and then decide what to do. Subway cars and buses abound, taxis are plentiful too and very affordable. It you like to walk, shop, eat and see all the wonders, Chicago is the place for you. I recommend to visit in the Spring or Summer, although if you love Winter, lots of wind, freezing temperature and wearing lots of heavy clothes, by all means, visit in the Winter. If you are interested in visiting Chicago or any of the many wonderful places this country have to offer, please contact me, I will be very happy to guide you to the right place and the right time to visit and enjoy a wonderful time away. For information or reservations: E-mail: mkirsten@mktravelclub.com or call: (407) 913-8345
I just came across the following cruise promotions, enjoy:
September 6, 2007
Sail away with a great deal! Act now—these offers are only available for a limited time.
Date Itinerary Cruise line & Ship Cabin From
9/7/07 7-night Alaska
(Seward to Vancouver) Celebrity Summit Inside ($499.00)
9/21/07 3-night Bahamas
(Miami roundtrip) Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Inside $259
9/22/07 7-night W. Caribbean
(Cape Canaveral roundtrip) Carnival Carnival Glory Inside $679
10/1/07 4-night Bahamas
(Cape Canaveral roundtrip) Royal Caribbean Sovereign of the Seas Inside $259
9/10/07 5-night W. Caribbean
(Fort Lauderdale roundtrip) Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas Inside $589
9/27/07 3-night Bahamas
(Cape Canaveral roundtrip) Carnival Sensation Inside ($289.00)
Oceanview
$339
9/28/07 3-night Bahamas
(Cape Canaveral roundtrip) Carnival Fascination Inside ($269.00)
Oceanview
$289
11/4/07 7-night Mexico
(San Diego roundtrip) Princess Dawn Princess Inside ($449.00)
Oceanview
$549
10/8/07 5-night W. Caribbean
(Fort Lauderdale roundtrip) Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas Inside $399
10/21/07-10/28/07 7-night W. Caribbean
(Tampa roundtrip) Holland America Line Veendam Inside $699
10/21/07 7-night Mediterranean
(Barcelona roundtrip) Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Gem Inside $849
11/21/07 10-night E. Caribbean
(New York roundtrip) Holland America Line Noordam Inside $899
Oceanview
$949
11/17/07 7-night Mexico
(San Diego roundtrip) Holland America Line Oosterdam Inside $479
11/10/07 7-night Mediterranean
(Barcelona roundtrip) Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Inside $799
11/11/07 5-night W. Caribbean
(Houston roundtrip) Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Pearl Inside $369
12/10/07 5-night Mexico
(San Diego roundtrip) Carnival Elation Inside $339
12/20/07 5-night W. Caribbean
(Miami roundtrip) Celebrity Century Inside $389
4/27/07 6-night Alaska
(Vancouver to Seattle) Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Star Inside $574
2008 Sailings
9/8/08 4-night W. Caribbean
(Miami roundtrip) Carnival Fascination Inside $199
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Until next time…Keep Safe…Happy Traveling!!!
