http://www.cruisersparadise.com/http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/announcing-a-new-destination-familysm-partnership-for-families-traveling-with-young-childrenhttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/announcing-a-new-destination-familysm-partnership-for-families-traveling-with-young-children  ANNOUNCING A NEW DESTINATION FAMILYSM PARTNERSHIPFOR FAMILIES TRAVELING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Babies Travel Lite is the perfect solution!Now save 10% on orders over $100!* Vacations with infants and toddlers are easier than ever, thanks to American Express Vacations’ new online service partner, Babies Travel Lite.  Simply place your order with Babies Travel Lite and the company will make sure a...Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:20:54 -0500http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-announces-price-increasehttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-announces-price-increase    MIAMI - Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting record wave season bookings, with strong reservations activity for 2010 departures. As a result of the strong booking volumes, a general price increase will be implemented effective March 22 for all summer sailings in June, July and August.For the period of Jan. 1 through Feb. 21, 2010, bookings were at unprecedented levels for the line’s 22 ships ...Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:22:37 -0500http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/solo-travelers-have-a-reason-to-cruise-on-norwegian-epichttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/solo-travelers-have-a-reason-to-cruise-on-norwegian-epic Cruise Planners wants to share BREAKING NEWS with YOU... Solo Travelers Have A Reason To Cruise On Norwegian Epic NEW YORK – January 13, 2010 – Continuing its history of innovation, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a completely new concept to make cruising more attractive to solo travelers on the company’s largest and most exciting Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, launchin...Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:39:57 -0500http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/cruisersparadise-com-s-resort-of-the-month-for-december-2009http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/cruisersparadise-com-s-resort-of-the-month-for-december-2009Gstaad Palace ~ SwitzerlandBuilt in 1913 the Gstaad Palace has earned an unrivalled reputation for discreet, refined hospitality over the years and has always welcomed the most discerning international clientele.Set on a hill overlooking the beautiful town of Gstaad, the resort is privileged to offer a breathtaking view of the majestic Swiss Alps. The 104 tastefully decorated rooms include 29 j...Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:43:30 -0500http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-makes-a-difference-via-veteran-s-fund-raising-programhttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-makes-a-difference-via-veteran-s-fund-raising-program CONTACT:Eileen Tener, ACC813-333-6878ETener@CruisersParadise.comwww.CruisersParadise.com  For Immediate Release:Cruise Planners Makes a Difference Via Veteran’s Fund Raising Program, November 2, 2009 – Eileen Tener, owner of a Cruise Planners franchise located in Tampa loves to help people plan their perfect cruise vacation.  Her customers come from all walks of life and interests and seek inf...Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:19:38 -0500http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/travel-the-economy-and-recoveryhttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/travel-the-economy-and-recoveryTravel, The Economy, and Recovery Travel market is much like the Dow...up and down.  This hotel’s profits are up while that one is not doing as well.  Cruise vacations are up flying to destinations down.  I looked at the Dow today and it is still hovering just below the 10,000 mark which is decent really, but layoffs are still looming which affects the vacation plans of many.  So why is it that...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:36:30 -0400http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/8-essential-tips-for-your-next-flighthttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/8-essential-tips-for-your-next-flight8 essential tips for your next flight By HARRY R. WEBER, AP Airlines Writer Harry R. Weber, Ap Airlines Writer Wed Sep 23, 1:18 pm ETATLANTA – Ever get thirsty during your flight and wished you didn't have to wait an hour or so for the beverage cart to come down the aisle?You may not have realized you could bring a bottled drink onboard. You can — your best bet is to buy it after you go through...Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:40:26 -0400http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/10-must-have-phone-apps-for-the-tech-and-not-so-tech-savvy-travellerhttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/10-must-have-phone-apps-for-the-tech-and-not-so-tech-savvy-traveller  Below are some apps for your smart phone. I recommend having these if you travel frequently or if you are just going away on vacation. Check them out.Babelingo: Contains 300 useful phrases in 11 different languages—so you can ask, “Where’s the bathroom?” no matter where you are.Zagat To Go 09: The world’s most reliable restaurant review guide offers opinions on 40,000 restaurants in more than...Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:25:45 -0400http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/hawaii-answers-to-common-visitor-questionshttp://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/hawaii-answers-to-common-visitor-questionsAs your Hawaii Destination Specialist, I thought I'd provide you with a few Hawaii FAQ: Answers to Common Visitor Questions: 1. What types of clothing should I take with me? Do I have to dress up at night for dinner?Almost everywhere in Hawaii the dress is informal. Even in the most upscale places, a casual dress or a polo shirt and khakis is normally considered acceptable attire. Aloha wear is...Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:06:34 -0400http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-may-2009-norwegian-star-part-4http://www.cruisersparadise.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-may-2009-norwegian-star-part-4SaturdayToday finds us back in Seattle.  With chose the “Easy Walk Off Dismbarkation” so we kept all our bags in our room Friday night.  Spent the morning packing and when the ship was cleared, we walked right off the ship.  It was all so very easy.NCL agents could not tell me before our trip if the cruise line offered an easy walk off disembarkation or not, so we planned to spend the night in ...Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:55:05 -0400