Tuesday, May 31

ESCAPADE EXPERIENCES

Pacific Delight Tours' Off-The-Beaten Path tours offer you a memorable opportunity to experience exotic Tibet landscapes, authentic Thailand culture, traditional Vietnamese entertainment, and the world's largest religious citadel (Angkor Wat) in Cambodia. The land tours include sumptuous meals at leading hotels and restaurants, spectacular shows and entertainment, deluxe hotels, intra-country air & land transportation and historical sightseeing. We want your vacation to be carefree and memorable from start to finish!


Angkor Wat, Cambodia

3 in 1 - Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

12 Day Southeast Asia Vista Escapade from $2,299* Highlights of Southeast Asian cultures, including Cambodia's resplendent Angkor Wat, Vietnam's scenic Halong Bay and colorful Bangkok. - Learn More

Thailand & The Golden Triangle

11 Day Thailand & The Golden Triangle Escapade
from $
1,599*
Featuring the splendor of Bangkok, ancient Ayutthaya (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), northern Thailand's hill tribes, an Elephant sanctuary and the Golden Triangle - Learn More

Spirit of Japan

10 Day Spirit of Japan Escapade from $3,499*
An in-depth exploration of the "land of the rising sun", including a special visit to Shirakawago Village - Learn More

Tibet & Yangtze River

15 Day Tibet & Yangtze River Escapade from$3,359*
Visit Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World", and take a relaxing three night cruise on board Victoria Cruises in a stateroom with a private balcony. See the historical highlights in Beijing, Xi'an and cosmopolitan Shanghai - Learn More

*Land only rates based on per person, double occupancy and do not include transpacific air or initial arrival and final departure transfers. Preferred accommodations subject to change to similar class accommodations. All prices are subject to change without notice. CST2001314-20

Saturday, May 28

Princess Cruises Welcomes Guide Dogs

Princess Welcomes Guide Dogs for the Blind Group
Potential Passengers and Their Canine Companions Tour Sea Princess

A guide dog tries on a special life jacket.

Even guide dogs can relax by the pool.


SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 27, 2011) - Sea Princess recently hosted a group of 25 new graduates from Guide Dogs for the Blind and their owners for the day in San Francisco, to familiarize them with how Princess Cruises can accommodate visually impaired travelers and their canine companions.

The group was able to enjoy a tour of the ship and lunch in the dining room, while learning how Princess can provide for their needs and those of their dogs. The event was hosted in association with Dimensions in Travel, a travel agency that regularly organizes travel for Guide Dogs for the Blind clients, to give new guide dog users a feel for what to expect if they join one of the agency's group cruises, or travel independently. Since 2004, Princess has hosted 11 Guide Dogs for the Blind groups on cruises to destinations such as Mexico and Alaska.

"Working with these clients has changed the way we travel," said Diana Saint James, owner of Dimensions in Travel. "It's not all about what we see when we travel anymore – it's all of our senses. That's what our relationship with our blind travelers has taught us. It's a different way to see the world."

Aboard Sea Princess guests were able to test out many of the special features offered for visually impaired travelers and their dogs. For the dogs, the ships provide special life jackets, bowls of water in the dining room, and relieving boxes with favored cedar chips. Passengers also have specially translated menus and can enjoy reserved seating in the Princess Theater with room for their dogs. During a cruise, passengers and crew are also invited to meet the dogs during a designated play time.

"These dogs are canine heroes," said Brian Rademacher, Princess Cruises district sales manager. "It's truly a labor of love for us to work with this wonderful organization."

A more detailed video of this guide dog familiarization day is available on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/tHm3CpXc1wg. A photo album is also available on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/princesscruises/sets/72157626819027374/.

Friday, May 27

Hot Promos for the week of 5/29/2011

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


  • 7 Night Spanish Mediterranean on Grandeur of the Seas departs June 5 from $599* Outside/ $600* Balcony! (Must be booked on May 31) [Crown & Anchor Society members can book this from May 27 to May 31]

  • 7 Night Alaska (Inside Passage) on Sapphire Princess departs June 12 from $499* Inside/ $799* Balcony!

  • 12 Night Scandinavia/Russia on Emerald Princess departs June 4 from $799* Inside/ $1699* Balcony!

  • 12 Night British Isles with Iceland on Crown Princess departs June 3 from $799* Inside/ $1099* Outisde/ $1499* Balcony!

  • 12 Night Mediterranean on Ruby Princess departs June 9 & 21 from $799* Inside/ $1099* Outside/ $1799* Balcony!

  • 12 Night Scandinavia/Russia on Jewel of the Seas departs July 5, 17, 29 & August 10 from $799* Inside/ $1089* Outside/ $1179* Balcony! (Must be booked on May 31) [Crown & Anchor Society Members can book this from May 27 to May 31]

  • 12 Night Artic Cricle on Celebrity Constellation departs July 9 from $1149* Inside/ $1799* Veranda (Must be booked on May 31)

  • 14 Night Mediterranean Rhapsody (Istanbul to Barcelona) on Oceania Insignia departs Oct 15 from $3499* with free air available!

  • 20 Night Australia/Asia on Ocean Princess departs Nov 12 from $1999* Inside/ $2199* Outside/ $2799* Balcony!

  • Celebrity Suite Sale: May 25 to June 30, book a Suite on select Celebrity departures through September 30 and receive shipboard credits and reduced rates. Inquire for details!

  • A Unique Opportunity! Jewish Themed Blue Danube Cruise on Avalon Waterways! One departure only: October 29, 2012. Includes Jewish touring. Inquire about Sand & C Group Space! Book early, this special departure is selling fast!

*Sand & C Travel will be closed on Monday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a great holiday weekend!
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*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-commisionable 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 seperately, 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 well as respective ship's registry, if applicable. All offersbased upon faxes or e-mails received by Sand & C Travel, Inc. during the period May 21-27, 2011 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 cateogories. Sand & C Travel is not responsible for mis-prints or typographical erros. 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, May 23

The Celebrity Suite Life


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†CELEBRITY CRUISES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE A FUEL SUPPLEMENT OF UP TO $10 PER GUEST PER DAY ON ALL GUESTS IF THE PRICE OF WEST TEXAS INTERMEDIATE FUEL EXCEEDS $65.00 PER BARREL.

* Prices are per person, cruise only, based on double occupancy. Government taxes and fees are additional. The Onboard Credit ("OBC") and Prepaid Gratuities Offer is applicable to the following select sailings and suite categories, which must be booked between May 25 – June 25, 2011: 10-night and longer Europe sailings departing June 15–Sept. 30, 2011, and the OBC amount is $1,000 for Penthouse, Royal and Celebrity suites, and $500 for Sky suites; and Alaska and Bermuda sailings departing June 15-Sep. 30, 2011, and the OBC amount is $500 for Penthouse, Royal, and Celebrity suites, and $250 for Sky suites and Century suites. Single occupancy guests paying 200% cruise fare qualify for Offer. OBC is per stateroom, applicable to cruise only, has no cash value, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the final night of the cruise. Prepaid Gratuities Offer includes stateroom and main dining gratuities in the standard recommended amounts; and applies to first and second guests in the stateroom. Offer in US dollars, valid only for new individual bookings, not applicable to category W guarantee, are capacity controlled, subject to availability, subject to change without notice, may be withdrawn at any time, not combinable with any other offer, and will be applied to qualified bookings by Celebrity Cruises within two weeks after booking is made.

Friday, May 20

Hot Promos for the week of 5/22/2011

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


  • 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean on Navigator of the Seas departs July 17, 24, or 31 from $749* Inside/ $1349* Balcony! (Must be booked on May 24 [Crown & Anchor Society members can book this on May 23])

  • 7 Night Adriatic Sea Coastal Cruise on Voyager of the Seas departs June 11 from $399* Inside/ $549* Outside/ $699* Balcony! (Must be booked on May 24 [Crown & Anchor Society members can book this on May 23]). Ask about other dates at similar savings!

  • 7 Night Southbound Alaska on Celebrity Millennium departs June 24 from $499* Inside/ $799* Outside/ $999* Veranda (Must be booked on May 24)

  • 7 Night Alaska on Golden Princess departs June 4 from $549* Inside/ $699* Outside/ $1049* Balcony!

  • 11 Night Scandinavia/Russia on Emerald Princess departs June 4 from $899* Inside/ $1699* Balcony!

  • 12 Night British Isles with Iceland on Crown Princess departs June 3 from $799* Inside/ $1099* Outside/ $1499* Balcony!

  • 18 Night Land of the Midnight Sun (Copenhagen to London) on Oceania Insignia departs June 23 from $5999* with free air available!

  • Celebrity Suite Sale: May 25 to June 30- Book a Suite on Celebrity departures through September 30 and receive shipboard credits and reduced rates. Inquire for details!

  • Rates reduced on various Celebrity Caribbean group departures for Winter 2011-12. Contact your Sand & C Travel Consultant to take advantage of the savings!

  • A Unique Opportunity! Jewish Themed Blue Danube Cruise on Avalon Waterways! One departure only- October 29, 2012 with Jewish touring included. Inquire about Sand & C Group Space! Book early! This special departure is selling fast!
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*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-commisionable 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 seperately, 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 well as respective ship's registry, if applicable. All offersbased upon faxes or e-mails received by Sand & C Travel, Inc. during the period May 13-20, 2011 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 cateogories. Sand & C Travel is not responsible for mis-prints or typographical erros. 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.

Thursday, May 19

Seabourn: Europe Suite Sale

Europe Suite Sale

There's no better way to spend the long days of summer than lingering along the coasts of Europe aboard the World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line. With our Europe Suite Sale, now's the time to make summer plans.
Spacious, all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views - many with verandas
Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured at lunch and dinner
All dining venues are complimentary - dine where, when and with whom you wish
Complimentary welcome champagne and in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
Tipping is neither required nor expected - service simply to delight you
SAVE 50% OR MORE. FARES FROM $2,499.*



























EUROPE SUITE SALE

ITINERARY
DAYS
SHIP
FARES FROM
DATES
St. Petersburg & The Baltic
Copenhagen, Denmark to Stockholm, Sweden
7
Seabourn
Sojourn
$3,299
JUL 31, 2011
Norwegian Fjords
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark
9
Seabourn
Sojourn
$3,995
AUG 14, 2011
Greek Isles & Dalmatian Coast
Piraeus (Athens), Greece to Venice, Italy
7
Seabourn
Odyssey
$2,499
JUL 18, 2011
AUG 15, 2011
OCT 10, 2011

NOV 7, 2011

Dalmatian Coast & Greek Isles
Venice, Italy to Piraeus (Athens), Greece
7
Seabourn
Odyssey
$2,499
JUL 25, 2011
AUG 22, 2011
SEP 19, 2011

OCT 17, 2011

Greek Isles & Turkish Delights
Piraeus (Athens), Greece to Istanbul, Turkey
7
Seabourn
Odyssey
$2,499
AUG 1, 2011
AUG 29, 2011
SEP 26, 2011

OCT 24, 2011

Turkish Delights & Greek Isles
Istanbul, Turkey to Piraeus (Athens), Greece
7
Seabourn
Odyssey
$2,499
AUG 8, 2011
SEP 5, 2011
OCT 3, 2011

OCT 31, 2011

Yachtsman's Riviera
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to
Monte Carlo, Monaco
7
Seabourn
Legend
$2,499
JUL 15, 2011
OCT 7, 2011
NOV 4, 2011
Riviera & Spanish Splendours
Round-trip Monte Carlo, Monaco
7
Seabourn
Legend
$2,499
OCT 14, 2011
NOV 11, 2011**
Italian Idyll
Round-trip Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
7
Seabourn
Legend
$2,499
OCT 28, 2011
Gems of the Adriatic
Round-trip Venice, Italy
7
Seabourn
Spirit
$2,499
AUG 5, 2011
AUG 19, 2011
SEP 2, 2011
OCT 28, 2011
Dalmatian Discoveries
Round-trip Venice, Italy
7
Seabourn
Spirit
$2,499
NOV 4, 2011
Aegean Autumn
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to Istanbul, Turkey
12
Seabourn
Pride
$3,999
OCT 15, 2011
Greek Isles & Dalmatian Coast
Piraeus (Athens), Greece to Venice, Italy
7
Seabourn
Quest
$2,599
JUL 25, 2011
AUG 1, 2011**
AUG 22, 2011
AUG 29, 2011**
SEP 19, 2011

OCT 17, 2011

Dalmatian Coast & Greek Isles
Venice, Italy to Piraeus (Athens), Greece
7
Seabourn
Quest
$2,599
SEP 26, 2011

OCT 24, 2011

Greek Isles & Turkish Delights
Piraeus (Athens), Greece to Istanbul, Turkey
7
Seabourn
Quest
$2,599
AUG 8, 2011
SEP 5, 2011
OCT 3, 2011
Turkish Delights & Greek Isles
Istanbul, Turkey to Piraeus (Athens), Greece




**November 11th sailing on Seabourn Legend is from Monte Carlo, Monaco, to Nice, France. August 1st and August 29th sailings on Seabourn Quest are from Venice, Italy, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
*Fares are in U.S. dollars, cruise-only, for new bookings only, per guest, double occupancy and subject to availability. Some suite categories may not be available. Fares are not combinable with any other offer, may vary by sailing date, are capacity controlled, subject to change without notice, and are only available to residents of the Americas. Government fees and taxes of $51.61 to $111.60 per person are additional. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. Information herein is accurate at time of publication. Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors. Seabourn reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement for all guests, without prior notice, if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70.00USD per barrel, and may collect such a supplement even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. Ships' registry: Bahamas. ©2011 Seabourn.
7
Seabourn
Quest
$2,599
AUG 15, 2011
SEP 12, 2011
OCT 10, 2011