Buy a 5-night, 6 day non-discounted vacation package at any of that U.S. Disney parks and get the Dining plan for free.

You package must include tickets and hotel.

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Happy 50th Birthday Alaska.

Well, I am sure it is older than that, but it was just some land back before we took over.

In a month (May) Alaska season opens. And that means all of the cruise lines are sending their summer Alaskan ships up there for some sweet Alaskan cruising. And with the economy the way it is, there are deals to be had.


NCL, Princess, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, they will all be up there.

Can you afford to miss all of the Hot Chocolate, drinkin, Gold Panning, Amazing Scenery viewing fun?

I make an effort to keep up with all of the deals coming down from the cruise companies. If you interested in, thinking about, or wanna book a trip, lets see if I can save you some money.

Trust me, I have been to Alaska three times so far, you do not want to miss it. And Cruising is the way to go.

Email me to get started: bonbontravel@bellsouth.net

No this is not some weird Shakesphere spin off. I wanted to take a few minutes and talk about cruises and balcony's.

I have bee wrestling with the idea or balcony's for some time. Some of my clients swear by them. They hate the inner confines of a ship and need to be able to open a glass door and step out into the salty ocean breeze.

Then there are people I know (me included) that do not spend that much time in the room to justify the extra cost of a balcony.

So lets take Princess Cruise Line for example. They are on the high end of the cruise line industry, boardering on luxury, while still being main stream. Great Cruise Line, one of my favorites.

Standard room on a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean $799
Balcony $1,299

A $500 per person difference. So a couple on this cruise has to pay $1,000 just for a window with a view.

Is it worth it? Well it is all a matter of personal taste. I went on an Alaskan repositioning cruise that left the Port of Los Angeles and before Alaska, stopped in San Fran. Let me say that going under the Goldenb Gate Bridge and having a balcony was great. But I could have walked up on deck and saw the same thing.

$1,000 is a lot of money, even when we are not in a recession. $1,000 could be your entire state room bill on the cruise. Or that bracelet you just have to have on that shore excursion.

So I guess what I am saying is take your time and think about, the Ship, the Desinations and what kind of Cruisers you are. If you like lounging in your room most of the time then spring for the Balcony, or the Suite even. If you do not like the confines of your state room, then grab a deck chair on the Lido deck and have fun. Both are great.

Email me and we can talk more about this, or if you want to plan your next vacation. Bonbontravel@bellsouth.net

Well after my last post about Disney Naming there two new ships I did some Travel Agent Digging. And it seems like there are a ton (bad pun there sorry) of new ships being built out there.

Disney has two ships coming before 2012
Holland America has a new ship planned for this year.
Royal Caribbean has there Oasis Class launching this year. The largest cruise ship in the world.

And there are plenty more to come. Wow so many choices. From Ice Skating to Fireworks at Sea to Intimate alternative dining, it is a great time to love cruising.

Email me and lets get started on your next vacation.

bonbontravel@bellsouth.net

No this is not a post about the Octuplets.

Disney yesterday has named the two ships they are building for an 2011 and 2012 release.

Welcome the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. These two new ships will join their sisters the Magic and Wonder and bring the Disney fleet up to four amazing ships.

I have heard that Disney has some real innovative, fun things on deck (sorry for the pun) for these two. I cannot wait to sail on them.

2011 is shaping up to be one hell of a year. New ships, a new DCA, new rides in Orlando. WOW

Great, great names, good work Disney.

For more information see this article.

To book your next vacation, let me help, email me at bonbontravel@bellsouth.net.