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 DISNEY TO OFFER ALASKA CRUISES
Disney Cruise Line is headed to Alaska for the first time in 2011, operating 7-day cruises roundtrip from Vancouver on the Disney Wonder. A total of 18 departures will include the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and visit Tracy Arm Fjord.

In preparation of the Alaska sailings, Disney will add a venue to the Disney Wonder - Outlook Cafe, a 2,500-square-foot area atop deck 10 that will allow guests to view the marvelous Alaska scenery through floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows. A spiral staircase will connect Outlook Cafe to the existing Cove Cafe one deck below. The 65-seat lounge will be added to the Wonder during a renovation in October.

Before and after the summer season in Alaska, the Wonder will sail 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises out of Los Angeles to Los Cabos, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. We will be able to book the 2011 Alaska cruises beginning Sept 28, 2009.

GOLDEN PRINCESS EMERGES TRANSFORMED FROM DRYDOCK
 After the most extensive drydock ever undertaken by Princess Cruises, the Golden Princess has emerged a transformed spectacular "new" ship. The transformation begins immediately in the atrium which features a new Piazza with a street cafe atmosphere and two new fun food and drink options. The International Cafe serves specialty coffees, fresh baked cookies, pastries, panini sandwiches and tapas. Vines, a new wine bar offers a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass, plus a selection of seafood, artisan meats and cheeses, plus a wine shop where guests can purchase their new favorite bottle.
 
 Aah, finally a sophisticated retreat for adults. Tranquility and relaxation await adults at the Sanctuary, Princess' signature retreat featuring plush padded lounge chairs and the services of dedicated Serenity Stewards. Visitors to the Sanctuary can enjoy beverages, light snacks, and even a massage in of the the private cabanas.
 
 A new 300-square-foot Movies Under the Stars poolside LED screen now features evening movies and a variety of daytime programming. In addition to family cinema and first run hits, it showcases major sporting events, and concerts - up to 50 different offerings each week.
 
 The transformed ship also features a new relocated casino on Dec 7, a new sports court, new Internet Cafe and library, a refurbished fitness center, a new Crown Grill restaurant, and newly constructed suites. Every cabin was fitted with new flat screen TV's.
 
 We are not kidding when we say there are some fantastic cruise deals available to you today. Princess does a magnificent job in Alaska with both cruise and cruisetours. And don't forget about the Caribbean, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, and even world cruises. Our own Justin French has achieved the highest level of specialist certification available to travel professionals from Princess. When you call ULTIMATE CRUISE & VACATION for your Princess cruise you will receive the best deals, upgrades, onboard credits, and professional assistance available!


LUXURY SAILINGS ON SALE
Sometimes this crazy economy of ours actually produces surprising benefits, and we are seeing them in our industry nearly daily. Case in point, WINDSTAR CRUISES normally has costs out of the average cruisers budget. Not anymore. First, Windstar is not an average cruise. These luxury yachts accommodate 148 to 312 privileged guests per sailing on their three luxury sailing yachts.
 
 Yachts, yes; pompous, no. No formal attire here. Resort casual is the dress code. These yachts anchor at the world's most exclusive and exotic ports, right next to the private yachts, in some cases where larger ships can not dock. Anyway you can read all about Windstar from the link above. The point is, they, like everyone else have to fill their rooms. We are finding romantic Mediterranean itineraries from as low as $1,299 per week per person. Take a look for yourself and call ULTIMATE CRUISE & VACATION for specific details on Windstar Cruises.


JUSTIN IS CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN THIS WEEK.
Justin French has escaped the cold Midwest weather this week and is as far south today as you can get and still be in the Caribbean. Justin departed out of San Juan Sunday for a 7-Night Southern Caribbean Explorer itinerary on the Caribbean Princess. After spending Monday at sea he is in Aruba today, a mere 15 miles off the coast of South America. Tomorrow will be Bonaire, followed by Grenada, Dominica, and St. Thomas before returning to San Juan.
 
 This exploration is part of Justin's continuing education process of being an original Commodore member with Princess, the highest classification for Princess Cruises travel agent specialists. In addition to experiencing the latest enhancements on this marvelous ship, Justin will visit several islands in the deep Caribbean that are normally off the popular radar screens. We will look forward to his reports and posting his findings on our web site soon after his return.
 
 If we can send you somewhere warm just let us know. I know I wish I was somewhere warm. St. Somewhere sounds good as I watch the snow fall.