Princess Reinstates Calls to Egypt

Princess Cruises Reinstates Calls to Egypt on Upcoming Sailings

All Modified Cruises Return to Original Itineraries

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 18, 2011) - Princess Cruises has reinstated calls to Egyptian ports on all itineraries where they were previously removed. In February due to political unrest, Princess modified itineraries for 18 sailings scheduled to call in Egypt through November. The cruises aboard Star Princess, Dawn Princess, Ocean Princess and Pacific Princess have now returned to their originally published itineraries. Princess' first Egypt call is scheduled for May 15. "The situation in Egypt has calmed considerably since wide-spread protests earlier this year, and the tourist areas aren't currently being affected," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "So we're pleased to tell passengers they can once again plan to experience this country's iconic pyramids and other ancient wonders. The Egyptian ports of Alexandria and Port Said are part of the two-day Egypt experience included on the line's 12-day Holy Land sailings. Sailings depart from May 7 through November 15, 2011. Passengers currently booked on Holy Land sailings are being contacted with the revised itinerary information. Princess will continue to monitor the situation in Egypt and consult with various authorities to obtain the latest information and advice.

Breathtaking Morocco

Morocco likes to celebrate its arts and share its cultural wealth with its visitors, which is why so many festivals flourish in Morocco all year around. Cinema, music, dance, sports... there is something for everyone!
IMPERIAL CITIES OF MOROCCO $100 discount per person | Prices from $1429* Small group guaranteed departures. A 6 night journey through the majestic cities of Rabat, Fez & Marrakesh with $100 discount per person on select dates if booked by April 30. Guaranteed to operate on a minimum of 2 passengers. EXOTIC MARRAKESH Exotic Marrakesh in Ultra Luxury $100 discount per person plus free lunch | Prices from $1889* 5 nights at the ultra luxurious Naoura Barriere, located in the heart of exotic Marrakesh. Package includes private transfers from airport to hotel, 3 days privately escorted tours and free access to the Spa. $100 discount plus a Free lunch per person if booked by April 30. THE MAGIC OF MOROCCO A privately escorted journey $100 discount per person plus a free cooking class | Prices from $2359* A private journey through the majestic cities of Morocco – Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh. Package includes private transfers, deluxe accommodation and six full days of privately escorted tours. $100 discount plus a free cooking lesson at a luxury Riad if booked by April 30.
*All prices are per person sharing double occupancy. Supplements and mandatory dinners may apply for Easter/Special Fairs/Christmas & New Year‘s Eve. Single price available. Package prices valid through October 31, 2011. Privately escorted tours are with an English-speaking Escort/driver and English-speaking local guides.

China: World's 3rd Most Popular Destination

China - The land of emperors, empresses, and dynasties with more than 5,000 years of history, China is a place of cultural insights, historical adventures, temples, shrines, and pagodas. Breathtaking landscapes and sites, include The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Shanghai museum, The Bund, and many other important historical sites. From modern cities to remote regions of the Yangtze River, guests will experience the journey of a lifetime. According to a recent study by the UN, China has overtaken Spain for the title of the world's third most popular tourist destination, preceded by France with 78.95 million foreign tourists and the United States with 60.88 million. Read the full story here!

Hot Promos for the Week of 4/10/2010

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

-7 Night Gulf of Alaska on Island Princess departs Jun 8 from $699* Inside/$799* Outside/$1399* Balcony!

-8 Night Wine Cruise (from San Diego) on Celebrity Century departs May 14 from $449* Inside/$687* Outside (must be booked on Apr 12)

-11 Night Scandinavia/Russia on Emerald Princess departs May 24 from $1499* Inside/$1599* Outside/$1799* Balcony!

-12 Night Holy Land on Pacific Princess departs May 19 from $999* Inside/$1099* Outside/$1999* Balcony!

-28 Day Asia Explorer Collectors on Zaandam departs Feb 5 from $3299* Inside/$3699* Outside/$7699* Suite!

-Book an Azamara Voyage that features one or more overnight stay Apr 11-14 in an oceanview stateroom or higher, departing Oct 2011-Mar 2012 and receive $500 per cabin shipboard credit!*

-Book an inside cabin on select April departures on Oasis of the Seas or Allure of the Seas by Apr 14 and get a complimentary upgrade to a Neighborhood Balcony cabin!*

-Book a 2011 Globus Europe Land Only Vacation by April 30 and save $200 per person**!

-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!

-CRUISES SAILING 2012-2013 ARE NOW OPEN FOR SALE ….FOR THE BEST PRICING & AVAILABILITY BOOK EARLY! If you are planning a dream cruise this is the time to book…..to get exactly what you want!

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May 4, 2011 -- Viking River Cruises

June 2, 2011 -- Oceania Cruises

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January 4, 2012 - Azamara Club Cruises

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^**-Book a 2011 Globus Europe land only vacation to receive $200 off per person. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and discount applied between March 23 and April 30, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2011. Not combinable with other offers, EXCEPT Journeys Club coupon and child discounts. Applies to new 2011 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. . 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.

Effects of Gov't Shutdown on Travel

Travelers may soon feel the effects of the government shutdown, especially in Washington D.C. The two main effects on travel will be the possibility of hundreds of thousands of people being turned away from national parks and government-run museums such as the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, Smithsonian, National Zoo, as well as 400 other museums, monuments, and parks. Click here to view a full list of of the National Park Services facilities. The other issue regards passport and visa processing, which may halt should the government shutdown.

Travelers should be aware that all "essential" services will continue to operate, such as the Air Traffic Control, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection. All travel to, from, and within the United States should continue to operate smoothly.

What Will Stay Open? What Will Close? via @HuffPost

Will I get paid? What will be open? What can I expect? via @WashingtonPost

Japan suffers fresh quake

On April 7, 2011 at 11:32pm Japan time, the ravaged northeastern coast of Japan experienced a magnitude 7.4 aftershock, the first major quake in the three weeks since Japan's most devasting disaster in decades. This is the biggest aftershock since the March 11 earthquake. Immediately after, a tsunami alert was issued. According to TEPCO, there has been no changes in radiation levels around the nuclear plants. No trouble has been reported at the plants. Power has been lost in some areas and some injuries have been reported. As of 12:55am Japan time (11:55am EST), all tsunami alerts and advisories have been lifted. For the full story from CNN, click here.

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