Sand & C Travel: January 2011

Monday, January 31

Egypt

To our valued customers,

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sand & C Travel. I wanted to send out a quick note to all of our clients about the current situation in Egypt. As I am sure you are well aware, the situation has deteriorated quickly in this tourist destination, with the State Department now assisting US citizens in leaving the country. (See the State Department’s Website for more details.) We are fortunate that we do not currently have any clients in Egypt as this situation is unfolding. However, we have many clients booked to go to this part of the world in the upcoming months. Egypt has become a very popular destination for tours, river cruises and ocean cruises.

If you are currently booked on a trip to this part of the world or are considering a trip to the Middle East, I would recommend you sit tight and see how things play out. I can assure you that the tour operators and cruise lines are monitoring the situation very closely, and will not operate tours to the area as long as it remains dangerous. If the primary purpose of your trip is to visit Egypt, and you are scheduled to depart in the next few months, then I would recommend that you consider canceling. Your Sand & C Travel consultant can assist in working with the operator to secure any possible refunds, given the situation. If Egypt is just a component of your trip, then I would expect the operator to change the itinerary accordingly. However, it is too early for any specifics at this point. We will need to give the travel operators time to assess the situation and make the necessary changes.

Your Sand & C Travel Consultant is here to assist you through this process. For any questions, please feel free to call at any time.

Alan Rosen

President

Sand & C Travel

9851 S. Military Trail

Suite F

Boynton Beach, FL 33436

(561) 736-3880

www.sandctravel.com

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Sunday, January 30

Hot Promos for the week of 1/30/11

Last night we had our annual Travel Night. Many of our clients came, and if you attended we hope that you enjoyed meeting with the cruise lines and tour operators and found it informative. We were delighted that the top travel suppliers were able to attend and make it a great show!

In conjunction with the show, the suppliers are currently offering special promotions for booking throughSand & C Travel. So, if you are considering booking your vacation for 2011, now is the perfect time! Whether you came to our event last night or not, you can take advantage of these great offers. So if you are considering booking a trip, please review the offers and make an appointment to meet with your Sand & C Travel consultant to plan that great trip!

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sand & C Travel. We appreciate it!

Alan Rosen

President

Sand & C Travel

Friday, January 21

Royal Caribbean upgrades loyalty program

Royal Caribbean has updated their Crown & Anchor membership program and so far, we've found that it will be beneficial to all. All enhancements are effective as of January 21, 2011. Click here to read further.

Highlights include:

Two additional tiers
Altered point system
Upgraded web site
Bring a friend promo

Further Reading:
Cruise Critic's review of the updated Loyalty Program

Tuesday, January 18

Hot Promos for the week of 1/15/11

Here are this week's hot promotions from Sand & C Travel^®!

-4 Night Bahamas on Majesty of the Seas departs Feb 21 or 28 from 199* Inside/$239* Outside! (must be booked on Jan 18 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Jan 17])

-5 Night Western Caribbean on Celebrity Century departs Jan 31 from $399* Concierge! (must be booked on Jan 18)

-7 Night Western Caribbean on Allure of the Seas departs Feb 27 from $849* Outside/$1099* Balcony! (must be booked on Jan 18 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Jan 17])

-10 Night Ultimate Caribbean on Celebrity Equinox departs Mar 11 from $849* Inside/ $999* Outside! (must be booked on Jan 18)

-10 Night Realm of the Romanovs (Stockholm to Copenhagen) on Regent 7 Seas Voyager from $8299* including free roundtrip air, unlimited shore excursions, luxury hotel package and pre-paid gratuities!

-14 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean on Celebrity Constellation departs Mar 12 from $999* Inside/$1199* Outside! (must be booked on Jan 18)

-Princess Cruises Med & Greek Isles Cruise Sale… book select 2011 sailings between Jan 19 & 22-savings up to $1000* per person, free balcony upgrades* and up to $100 per cabin shipboard credit!

Sand & C Travel Show!

Tuesday, January 26

Temple Torah of Boynton Beach, 8600 Jog Road

Visit with the top cruise lines and tour operators…door prizes and refreshments!

Last Names beginning A-M 6:15PM-7:15PM

Last Names beginning N-Z 7:15PM-8:15PM

RSVP Required with name, phone number, e-mail address and time to attend toinfo@sandctravel.com by January 18.

FOLLOW Sand & C Travel ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR LINKED-IN! Join the conversation with Sand & C and other travelers at our blog!
The Sand & C Travel ®Presentation Series
Your opportunity to learn more about the destinations, cruise lines and tour operators that offer the vacation that you desire.
February 16, 2011 ---Celebrity Cruises
March 2, 2011 --------Princess Cruises
April 6, 2011 --------- Isram World of Travel
May 4, 2011 --------- Viking River Cruises
June 2, 2011 --------- Oceania Cruises

All presentations begin at 7:00PM and will take place in our office.
PLEASE RSVP AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION BY CALLING OUR OFFICE OR E-MAILING US AT INFO@SANDCTRAVEL.COM AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER,
E-MAIL ADDRESS AND DATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.
Space is limited and guests will be limited to attending 2 of the above events.
Contact Sand & C Travel^® for more information today!
(561) 736-3880 or (877) 736-3880
9851-F Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
info@sandctravel.com www.sandctravel.com
*-All rates are per person, cruise only, no air, based upon double occupancy, and subject to availability at time of booking. Offers are subject to immediate withdrawal at any time by the respective cruise line or tour operator. Significant restrictions apply. Rates include non-commissionable cruise fare. Government taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees are additional. When air booking is processed through Sand & C Travel, either through the tour operator, cruise line or separately, an agency service fee will apply. Gratuities, which are mandatory with certain cruise lines, are also additional. Optional insurance is strongly recommended for an additional charge. Offers are for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other promotion, including groups, shipboard credits, etc. See respective cruise line or tour operator's brochure for complete terms and conditions, as we ll as respective ship's registry, if applicable. All offers based upon faxes or e-mails received by Sand & C Travel, Inc. during the period Nov 26-Dec 3, 2010 from the respective cruise line or tour operator. Note that outside and/or balcony cabin pricing may include obstructed view cabins. Offers may apply to limited or categories. Sand & C Travel is not responsible for mis-prints or typographical errors. All passengers are required to carry proper proof of citizenship. For cruises or tours with a total cabin commissionable cruise fare of under $500, a Sand & C Travel booking fee will apply in addition to the cruise line or tour operator charges.

Hot Promos for the week of 12/13/10

Here are this week's hot promotions from Sand & C Travel^®!

Cruise Promotions

-5 Night Western Caribbean on Celebrity Century departs Jan 3 from $239* Outside/$329* Concierge! (must be booked on Dec 14)

-7 Night Holiday Western Caribbean on Liberty of the Seas departs Dec 19 from $629* Inside/$749*Outside/$1149* Balcony! (must be booked on Dec 14 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Dec 13])

-7 Night Western Caribbean on Oasis of the Seas departs Jan 8 from $799* Inside/$899* Outside/$999* Balcony! (must be booked on Dec 14 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Dec 13])

-7 Night Western Caribbean on Crown Princess departs Feb 12 from $399* Inside/$429* Outside/$649* Balcony!

-12 Night Portugal Passage (Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon) on Seabourn Odyssey departs Mar 18 from $2499* for Florida Residents!

-14 Night Exotic Caribbean on Celebrity Constellation departs Jan 29 from $899* Inside! (must be booked on Dec 14)

-14 Night Southern Treasures on Oceania Regatta departs Apr 12 from $2499*!

Tour & River Cruise Promotions

-Book a 2011 Globus Europe Air-Inclusive vacation by January 4 and save $800 per couple*!

-Book a select 2011 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise and save up to $3400 per couple*!

-Attention Singles! Book a select 2011 Cosmos Europe or North America vacation by January 4 and the single supplement will be waived*!

-Attention Singles! Book a select 2011 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise by January 4 and the single supplement will be waived*!

Monday, January 10

Why I cruise

Everyone will tell you, once you take your first cruise, you'll be planning your next one before you ever disembark to go home. It's addicting. Cruising is a unique and convenient way to spend a vacation. You unpack once and visit multiple world famous destinations that you may not have been able to otherwise- either because the cost of putting together hotel, transportation, etc would be too costly or the destination is unreachable by land transportation (think, Juneau!). The value of a cruise is obvious as a virtually all-inclusive package. Why else do I cruise? It's undeniably relaxing. You're fed, entertained, delivered to each new destination, and someone else is doing all the cleanup.

Cruises offer so much to any traveler. Every demographic cruises. A cruise ship can take you to any destination your heart desires. There are always optional shore excursions or you may choose to explore a new destination individually. For me, the highlight of taking a cruise was that for an entire week, the most important decision I had to make was how to relax- I didnt have to cook dinner, clean the bathroom, or do the laundry. And I saved a bunch of money than had I put together my own tour of the Caribbean islands.

"Ignore the conventional wisdom. If everybody else is doing it one way, there's a good chance you can find your own niche by going in exactly the opposite direction" ~ Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart

Saturday, January 8

Hot Promos for the week of 1/8/11

Here are this week's hot promotions from Sand & C Travel^®!

-5 Night Western Caribbean on Celebrity Century departs Jan 22 from $209* Inside/ $249* Outside/$529* Suite! (must be booked on Jan 11)

-5 Night Eastern Caribbean on Navigator of the Seas departs Feb 12 from &399* Balcony/$779* Deluxe! (must be booked on Jan 11 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Jan 10])

-7 Night Western Caribbean on Allure of the Seas departs Feb 13 from $999* Outside/$1249* Balcony! (must be booked on Jan 11 [Crown & Anchor members can book this on Jan 10])

-10 Night Ultimate Caribbean on Celebrity Equinox departs Feb 18 from $949* Inside/ $1049* Outside! (must be booked on Jan 11)

-12 Night China & Japan Explorer on Ocean Princess departs Feb 24 from $799* Inside/$899* Outside/$1299* Balcony/$1599* Mini-Suite!

-15 Night Brazilian Adventure on Star Princess departs Mar 9 from $999* Inside/$1199* Outside/$1599* Balcony!

-Ask about waived Single Supplements on select Avalon Waterways river cruises!

Sand & C Travel Show!

Tuesday, January 26

Temple Torah of Boynton Beach, 8600 Jog Road

Visit with the top cruise lines and tour operators…door prizes and refreshments!

Last Names beginning A-M 6:15PM-7:15PM

Last Names beginning N-Z 7:15PM-8:15PM

RSVP Required with name, phone number, e-mail address and time to attend toinfo@sandctravel.com by January 18.

FOLLOW Sand & C Travel ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR LINKED-IN! Join the conversation with Sand & C and other travelers at our blog!
The Sand & C Travel ®Presentation Series
Your opportunity to learn more about the destinations, cruise lines and tour operators that offer the vacation that you desire.
February 16, 2011 ---Celebrity Cruises
March 2, 2011 --------Princess Cruises
April 6, 2011 --------- Isram World of Travel
May 4, 2011 --------- Viking River Cruises
June 2, 2011 --------- Oceania Cruises
All presentations begin at 7:00PM and will take place in our office.
PLEASE RSVP AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION BY CALLING OUR OFFICE OR E-MAILING US AT INFO@SANDCTRAVEL.COM AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER,
E-MAIL ADDRESS AND DATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.
Space is limited and guests will be limited to attending 2 of the above events.
Contact Sand & C Travel^® for more information today!
(561) 736-3880 or (877) 736-3880
9851-F Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
info@sandctravel.com www.sandctravel.com
*-All rates are per person, cruise only, no air, based upon double occupancy, and subject to availability at time of booking. Offers are subject to immediate withdrawal at any time by the respective cruise line or tour operator. Significant restrictions apply. Rates include non-commissionable cruise fare. Government taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees are additional. When air booking is processed through Sand & C Travel, either through the tour operator, cruise line or separately, an agency service fee will apply. Gratuities, which are mandatory with certain cruise lines, are also additional. Optional insurance is strongly recommended for an additional charge. Offers are for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other promotion, including groups, shipboard credits, etc. See respective cruise line or tour operator's brochure for complete terms and conditions, as we ll as respective ship's registry, if applicable. All offers based upon faxes or e-mails received by Sand & C Travel, Inc. during the period Nov 26-Dec 3, 2010 from the respective cruise line or tour operator. Note that outside and/or balcony cabin pricing may include obstructed view cabins. Offers may apply to limited or categories. Sand & C Travel is not responsible for mis-prints or typographical errors. All passengers are required to carry proper proof of citizenship. For cruises or tours with a total cabin commissionable cruise fare of under $500, a Sand & C Travel booking fee will apply in addition to the cruise line or tour operator charges.

Monday, January 3

National Park Tours

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War as well as the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Many will be commemorating these anniversaries with trips to our majestic national parks. Here are a few of our favorites for such excursions:

Globus: America's National Parks

Globus: America's Historic East

Tauck: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

Tauck Bridges: Patriots of America

Brendan Vacations: Scenic Parks Explorer
Brendan Vacations: Historic Highlights

Caravan: Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons, & Yellowstone

Undercover Boss: Norwegian Cruise Line

Did you see the latest episode of Undercover Boss? Aired Sunday January 2, 2011, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO Kevin Sheehan boarded two of his ships- one of which was the Norwegian Epic.

Watch the full episode here: Undercover Boss

Changes for Norwegian ships after CEO goes undercover: USA Today