Caribbean Deals, Carnival Imagination, and Specials

Save big at Antigua’s Jolly Beach Resort & Spa! 4 Night land-only All-Inclusive stays from $539:
Book Early for '09 Travel & Receive Reduced Room Rates!
Book by: 12/20/2008
Travel Dates: 1/5/2009 - 4/15/2009

Or if you can’t wait until 2009 take advantage of this promotion:
Jolly Fall - Get the 4th night free and the 1st child stays free.
Book by: 8/31/2008
Travel Dates: Now - 12/20/2008
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Great Deals to St. Martin/St. Maarten: The Dutch and French Side of Paradise:
One island. Two nations with equally appealing charm and natural beauty. On the Dutch side, you'll find St. Maarten with its extinct volcano, Mount Flagstaff. And on the French side, you'll find St. Martin and the very French town of Marigot. And on both sides, you'll enjoy a colorful Caribbean paradise with sunny days, pristine beaches, open-air seaside restaurants, calypso-filled carnivals and great duty-free shopping.

Current promotions:
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort (D) - Receive up to 2 nts FREE & More
Grand Case Beach Club (F) - Receive 5th or 7th night FREE
Hotel Beach Plaza (F) - Receive up to 2 nts FREE
Le Flamboyant Hotel & Resort (F) - Receive up to 4 nts FREE
Oyster Bay Beach Resort (D) - Receive up to 2 nts FREE
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort (D) -Receive up to 2 nts FREE
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino (D)-Receive up to 2 nts FREE
Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa (D) - Save up to 40%

Other properties offered in our St. Martin/St. Maarten program:
Green Cay Villas (F)
La Samanna (F)
Princess Heights (D)

(F) French side, (D) Dutch side
Contact me for more information or to book these vacations.
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Cruise Special: Carnival Imagination - 3 & 4 Day Cruises from Miami
The newly refurbished Carnival Imagination has already undergone phase one of “Evolutions of Fun,” which includes a nine-hole miniature golf course, expanded children’s facilities, an atrium lobby bar, and renovated staterooms and spas. She will undergo an extensive renovation this fall with the addition of resort-style pool areas and the new Carnival WaterWorkssm aqua parks on the Veranda Deck. The 3-day Friday cruise sails to Nassau where you’ll stay overnight so you can enjoy the Bahamas nightlife, in addition to beaches and shopping. The 4-day Monday cruise stops at Key West and Cozumel where you can visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichén-Itza, officially on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Starting Monday, September 22
3-day Cruise
Interior from $229
Oveanview from $309

4-day Cruise
Interior from $219
Oceanview from $309

Contact me for more details and sailing dates.
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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

El Cid Riviera Maya, Cancun - Fall Sale!
Receive up to 35% discount; stay 5 nights and receive a $300 Mega Pass; kids 12 & under stay free
Book by July 31, 2008
Travel by Dec. 20, 2008

Occidental Grand Aruba - Early Booking Bonus '08
Receive a 20% discount
Book by July 31, 2008
Travel by Dec. 22, 2008

Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Fall Sale
Receive up to 35% off
Book by July 31, 2008
Travel by Dec. 23, 2008

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Deals, Deals and MORE Deals! Part 2

Still haven’t planned your summer vacation? Here’s a low-down on more travel promotions to get you on your way to more fun in the sun:

Great Deals on Tropical Getaways: Save big on land-only packages to the Caribbean. 3-nights land-only stays including all taxes and airport transfers from:

Puerto Rico
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino $419 - Up to 25% off
Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort $419 - 20% off, VIP Value Card & Daily Breakfast Buffet in Marbell
El San Juan Hotel & Casino $439 - 20% off on Sunday - Wednesday stays
Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino $469
El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa $589

St. Lucia
The Village Inn & Spa $489 - One or Two Nights Free depending on length of stay
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, All-Inclusive $1049

St. Maarten
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort $399 - Up to 2 Nights Free, $50 or $100 in St. Maarten Bucks and Kids Eat and Stay Free
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, All-Inclusive $599 - Up to 2 Nights Free, plus $50 or $100 in St. Maarten Bucks

La Romana, Dominican Republic
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, All-Inclusive $289 - 15% off
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, All-Inclusive $279 - 15% off
Casa De Campo $409 - 4th Night Free

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Riu Bambu, All-Inclusive $279 - 19% off
Riu Palace Punta Cana, All-Inclusive $369 - 22% off

General Conditions: Rates shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Rates and offers may be restricted to specific dates, days of travel, hotel and room categories. Valid for bookings made thru 6/30/08, for travel 6/15/08 – 8/30/08. Availability is Limited.

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Big Deals in the Big Easy: Enjoy incredible food & entertainment while saving on stays in New Orleans. 3-nights land-only stays including all taxes from:

Holiday Inn French Quarter $169
Hotel Provincial $189
Ramada Plaza Hotel The Inn on Bourbon $169
Chateau LeMoyne $189
New Orleans Marriott $179
Hotel Monteleone $209
JW Marriott $219
InterContinental New Orleans $309
Staybridge Suites $259
Hilton New Orleans Riverside $359
Windsor Court Hotel $379

Packages also include 1-day street-car pass!

Upcoming events not to be missed:
2nd Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival, June 7 - 10
French Market Creole Tomato Festival, June 13 - 15
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, June 13 - 15
Essence Festival, July 3 – 5

General Conditions: Rates shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Rates may be restricted to specific dates, days of travel, hotel and room categories. Valid for bookings made thru 6/30/08, for travel 6/22/08 – 8/30/08. Availability is Limited.

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Cruise Spotlight: Disney Cruise Lines

Full Steam Ahead to Summer: Guests can discover the wonders of Nassau and Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay, on this wonder-filled long weekend – perfect for first-time cruisers and anyone who wants a magical getaway. On a Disney Cruise, everyone of every age finds a special kind of magic created just for them.

Be one of the first to enjoy the new stage show, “Toy Story – The Musical.” Disney Cruise Line transforms one of the most beloved animated features of all time into a stage spectacular at the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Wonder®.

Take advantage of rates from $669* per person, double occupancy on 3-night cruises for sailings commencing July 10 – August 7, 2008. Plus, book online and you will receive a $25 onboard credit (one per stateroom).

*Rate valid for Category 12 stateroom (standard inside stateroom). Children’s rates are available for Guests ages 3-12 traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. Fuel Charges, Government Taxes and Fees and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions for details. Rates in U.S. dollars.

Also available are Disney’s Magical Rates, updated weekly to identify early booking savings on selected cruises. Contact me for more info.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

ME Cancun - Early Bird Special '08
Rates start at $86.25 pp/nt
Children 12 & under stay free
Book by July 7, 2008
Travel by Dec. 22, 2008

Catalonia Hotels, Dominican Republic - Summer Specials 2008
Up to 25% discount off All Inclusive Rates
Book by July 15, 2008
Travel by Oct. 31, 2008

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, Mexico - Best Deal of the Year
All Inclusive Rates start at $142.00 per person per night
Kids 3-12 pay $25.00 per night
$80 Resort credit per room per stay
Book by July 15, 2008
Travel by Dec. 24, 2008

Visit VastVoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.

Deals, Deals and MORE Deals!

Jump-start your summer travel and check out these promotions going on RIGHT NOW:

EXPLORE CANADA:
Canada is a country filled with natural wonder, and one of the most diverse vacation spots in the world. Here you can watch whales breaching from in the deep blue waters of the Pacific, kayak amidst amazing rock formations or walk through a thriving multicultural city like Quebec.

Some properties offered in this Canada program include:

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - 3rd or 4th night FREE
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - 3rd or 4th night FREE
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
Marriott Residence Inn, Mont Tremblant
The Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto - Save 10%
The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto - 3rd night FREE
Listel Whistler Hotel, Vancouver

Contact me for a complete list of participating hotels.

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USVI’S SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SAMPLER- HOT SAVINGS! NO PASSPORT REQUIRED!
Book by July 31st, for travel through August 15th, 2008 and be eligible to receive
- 5th night Free
- $50 VISA Gift Card - Provided upon arrival at the hotel
- Entry Coupons for activities and attractions for up to two persons per booking. Coupons provided upon arrival at the hotel, Plus Resort Credits at participating hotels!

Divi Carina Bay Resort & Casino, St. Croix - $50 Resort Credit
The Buccaneer Hotel, St. Croix - $50 Resort Credit
Carambola Beach Resort, St. Croix - $100 Resort Credit
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas - $100 Resort Credit
Bolongo Bay Beach Club, St. Thomas - $50 Resort Credit
Holiday Inn Windward Passage, St. Thomas - $50 Resort Credit
Marriott Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas - $100 Food & Beverage Credit
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas - $100 Resort Credit

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Cruise Spotlight: Carnival Splendor

BRAND NEW and waiting for you! Beginning in July 2008, Carnival’s newest, largest and most innovative ship ever, CARNIVAL SPLENDOR will dazzle all cruisers with a host of new features, including: staterooms with flat screen TVs, a spectacular 21,000 sq foot, two-level spa and gym facility, 5,500-square-foot children's playroom and a mid-ship pool covered with a two-deck-high Sliding Sky Dome. Experience a variety of itineraries including Europe, South America and the Exotic Eastern Caribbean.

Celebrate now but joining their Inaugural 7-day “Fun Ship” cruises to the Exotic Eastern Caribbean. Departing from Ft. Lauderdale, the ship will be making stops at San Juan, St. Thomas, La Romana and Nassau. Sail from November 29, 2008 through January 24, 2009 and enjoy these low prices:

Interior from $599
Oceanview from $849
Balcony from $1029
Restrictions apply. Contact me for more details.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

Real Playa del Carmen, Cancun - Special Rates
All Inclusive Rates start at $61.25 per person per night; special rates for children
Book by June 30, 2008
Travel by Dec. 23, 2008

Oasis Hotels, Dominican Republic - Summer Sale
All Inclusive Rates start at $66.25 per person per night
Choose from 3 Oasis Resorts
Book by June 30, 2008
Travel by Dec. 21, 2008

Nassau Palm Hotel, Bahamas - Sizzling Spring Summer Fall Sale
Receive up to 35% off
Book by June 30, 2008
Travel by Dec. 19, 2008

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Stop and Smell the Roses (or lilies, or orchids, or…)

Ahhh… Spring has certainly sprung. The grass really is getting greener and the buds are starting to sprout. What better way to literally stop and smell the roses, than to visit the vast museum-garden exhibits around the U.S. Check out the Gardens That Bloom With Art article on MSN. Don’t forget, right here in New York City, Macy’s is holding their 34th Annual Flower Show at Herald Square from March 16 through March 30.

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Week 3 of Carnival’s Funtennial Celebration is offering TWO specials! In the first special, customers can save up to $400 per stateroom and receive $200 onboard credit on Europe sailings. The second offer includes savings of up to $200 per stateroom and customers can receive $100 onboard credit on Alaska sailings. These specials open March 15th and are available until March 21th. Be sure to book early for best price and availability.

Remember: Each week, one lucky guest -- who books any “Fun Ship” cruise -- will be automatically entered to win the Grand Prize of a cruise for two in the Owner’s Suite aboard either the Carnival Inspiration or Carnival Imagination! Ten second-place winners will receive a Fuji digital camera to capture and immortalize all the wonderful moments and memories of their Funtennial celebration.

Visit VastVoyages.com to find the right cruise for you and your family.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

The Reef Playacar, Cancun* - Summer Early Booking Bonus '08
All Inclusive Rates start at $93.75 per person/night
Book by April 10, 2008
Travel by October 31, 2008
* Family-friendly

Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic* - After Easter Sale
Receive up to 20% Off
Book Now
Travel from March 23 - April 11, 2008
* All-inclusive resort, great for couples

Grand Case Beach Club, St. Martin* - Last Minute Special
Receive up to 20% off
Book Now
Travel by April 12, 2008
* Family-friendly

Visit www.vastvoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.

Carnival Cruise Lines' Funtennial Celebration

Carnival’s Funtennial Celebration is well on its way. Throughout the month of March, Carnival is celebrating its anniversary by giving YOU super specials and prizes! Plus, each week, one lucky guest -- who books any “Fun Ship” cruise -- will be automatically entered to win the Grand Prize of a cruise for two in the Owner’s Suite aboard either the Carnival Inspiration or Carnival Imagination! Ten second-place winners will receive a Fuji digital camera to capture and immortalize all the wonderful moments and memories of their Funtennial celebration.

Week 2 of Carnival’s Funtennial Celebration is offering $300 in family savings on 3-7 day summer sailings. This extra-special offer opens March 8th and is available until March 14th. Be sure to book early for best price and availability.

Visit VastVoyages.com to find the right cruise for you and your family.

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Golf season is in full swing! Book your tee times at VastVoyages/Golf today!

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

Excellence Resorts, Cancun, Mexico - Spring Special
30% Off at Playa Mujeres
20% Off at Riviera Cancun
Book Now
Travel by April 11, 2008
* All-Inclusive Resorts, Adults Only

Nassau Palm Resort, Bahamas - Winter Sale '08
Rates Start at $46.88 Per person/per night; kids 17 & under stay Free
Book by March 31, 2008
Travel by April 14, 2008
* Budget and family friendly

Oasis Hamaca & Oasis Canoa, Dominican Republic
All Inclusive Rates start at $75.00 per person/night
Book Now
Travel by April 30, 2008
* All-Inclusive Resorts

Visit www.vastvoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.

Honeymoon Trends and Hot Spots

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javitz Center. Over 500 exhibitors gathered for the public and trade to offer information about their destination and products. Some exhibitors included Homeric Tours, specialists in travel to Greece; Tourism Turkey; and Carnival Cruise Lines. Nearly all the islands of the Caribbean had a presence. SpaFinder.com had a long line of patrons waiting to receive a complimentary massage. For a special treat, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove presented "Wild Survivors," an entertaining show with penguins, a sloth, and a lynx.

I decided to attend The Knot’s Travel Seminar: Honeymoon Hot Spots: Trends in Honeymoon Travel from The Knot. The panel had representatives from Jamaica, St. Lucia and South Africa. Yes! South Africa. It may be hard to believe but it looks like honeymooners are really splurging on their romantic getaway and looking for something adventurous as well. There are very few places in the world where you can go on a jungle safari one day and have dinner under the stars the next (with park rangers standing guard of course). Couples are looking for more than just sand and surf at ultra-mega resorts. They are looking for a more personalized vacation where they can do the activities they enjoy (or thought of trying) or just enjoy each others’ company away from overcrowded pools and restaurants.

Speaking of enjoying each other’s company, couples are also looking at ultra-romantic spa getaways. According to SpaFinder, many couples want to able to take a massage together or book a lavish suite, complete with a Jacuzzi and spa room for a more private massage encounter. SpaFinder notes that when booking the hotel stay couples should also book spa treatments at the same time. Although there are many types of massages, many spas have simplified their spa menu as not to confuse clients. Couples can talk to their therapists and develop a personalized spa treatment based on certain pressure points, music, and spa products. But don’t fret: if you don’t see a watsu massage (that’s a water and shiatsu combination), that doesn’t mean it’s not offered. Most spa therapists are trained in a variety of techniques so just ask. Many hotels are also offering massage classes so that the spa/massage experience doesn’t end when the honeymoon does.

Looking for something more in tuned with Mother Earth? Opt for a “green” honeymoon. Hotels are beginning to make eco-friendly changes such as using recycled materials for pools, restaurants and furniture. Some hotels only offer bicycles as the mode of transportation in and around the property. Others are using alternative fuel options such as coconut oil to power their vehicles. Couples may also engage in charity work during their honeymoon to help the local community.

Whatever the option is, couples are urged to really research your interests, costs and activities to define the honeymoon that suits your wants and needs.

Note: www.vastvoyages.com offers a spa search with available online specials. Click on the Extras Tab and then click on Spa Finder to find your next spa getaway.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, USVI* - Book a 5 Night Stay in April and Receive $700 in Activities Incl. All Day Sail Outing, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Scuba Lesson, Parasailing
Book by Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by April 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resort. Great for families!

Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico* - 4th & 7th Night Free
Book 4 Nights get 1 Nt. Free or Book 7 Nights get 2 Nts. Free
Book by March 30, 2008
Travel April 14 - Dec. 20, 2008
*Perfect for a destination wedding or honeymoon.

AMHSA Resorts, Dominican Republic* - Spring Sale, up to 35% off
Choose From 3 Resorts: Casa Marina Beach, Casa Marina Reef or Grand Paradise Bavaro & The Club Beach Resort Spa
Book Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by Sept. 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resorts.


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Winter Wonderland

All winter, not one snow-storm and this weekend, basically the entire northeast gets pummeled! I’m a summer baby so I’m definitely wishing it would go away and FAST! But there are those who live for the powdery white stuff, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, or racing down a snow-filled mountain in a tire! Ski Magazine readers listed the top 10 Resorts in the East for 2007, which include Stowe, Vermont; Sugarloaf, Maine; and Whiteface, located right here in New York that includes Lake Placid, home of two Olympic Winter Games. There’s still plenty of time to hit the slopes on a weekend getaway and get lift tickets at your favorite ski resort so visit www.vastvoyages.com today!

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Last week’s Norwegian Cruise Lines Freestyle Resolution Sale has been extended for another week! From February 25 through February 29, you can receive up to $250 onboard credit on Bermuda and Caribbean sailings. This offer ends February 29 so visit NCL/VastVoyages to learn more and to book your cruise.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

SuperClubs Breezes Puerto Plata - VIP Summer Sale
Super Inclusive rates in the Oceanview room start at $92.00 per person per night, based on double occupancy.
VIP Includes: *Special rates on Upgraded rooms
Book by March 23, 2008
Travel June 1 to August 31, 2008
Minimum 5-night stay required.

Wyndham Sugar Bay, St. Thomas - SUNsational Savings
Receive up to 45% OFF on All Inclusive rates and up to 35% OFF on Room Only rates.
Book by March 31, 2008
Travel January 2 to March 31, 2009

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood - 2008 Rockin' Summer Promotion
Buy 3 nights and enjoy 4. Guest who stay three consecutive nights will receive the fourth night free.
Added Value: 2 x 1 breakfast coupon at Blue Plate Restaurant or Constant Grind per room per stay. Buy one entrance and get on free to enjoy an "Airboat Ride in the Everglades". Spend $35 at Hard Rock Store and get a FREE gift. Buy one get one free (burgers, salads and/or sandwiches) at Hard Rock Cafe, Mon. thru Thurs. only 11am to 4pm.
Book Feb 1, 2008 to July 30, 2008
Travel June 1 thru September 30, 2008
(This offer is valid on European Plan rates. Taxes will apply).

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