Cruise Notes from Mary
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
August 26, 2011
Happy Friday Everyone
Carnival building a cruise port in Dominican Republic
Carnival Corp. will finance and build a $65 million cruise port on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, just west of Puerto Plata
Royal Caribbean, Universal will offer Tampa, Fla., cruises
Royal Caribbean and Universal Orlando have expanded their two-year old deal to offer cruises out of Tampa, Fla. The companies, which are trying to compete with Disney's family cruises, will start selling packages that include accommodations at Universal and cruises on Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas
Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane-related Travel Insurance
Q - When do I need to buy travel insurance for my trip to be protected against a hurricane?
A Travel Insured plan must be purchased not later than the day before a tropical storm or hurricane is identified and named by the U.S. National Weather Service in order for the insured trip to be protected against that storm and the effects of its resulting weather pattern. Once named, the storm is no longer "unforeseen" as required for coverage.
Q - What are the covered reasons for Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption that can be caused by a hurricane?
All of Travel Insured's plans under the Worldwide Trip Protector brand umbrella can provide Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption coverage when:
• Weather causes complete cessation of common carrier services for at least 24 consecutive hours.
• The traveler's primary residence is made uninhabitable by hurricane, flood or other natural disaster.
• The destination accommodations are made uninhabitable by hurricane, flood or other natural disaster.
Additionally, Travel Insured's Worldwide Trip Protector plan and Worldwide Trip Protector Gold plan can provide Trip Interruption coverage when:
• Mandatory evacuation is ordered by local authorities in the destination due to a natural disaster or hurricane. There must be 50 percent or less of the total trip length remaining after the evacuation ends for Trip Cancellation coverage to apply.
• When the insured's arrival at the destination is delayed and causes the loss of 50 percent or more of the scheduled trip duration due to reasons covered by the Trip Delay benefit (described below).
Q - What are the covered reasons for Trip Delay that can be caused by a hurricane?
All Travel Insured's plans under the Worldwide Trip Protector brand umbrella can provide Trip Delay coverage when:
• A weather-caused delay of the insured's common carrier occurs for either six or more hours, or for 12 or more hours, depending upon the specific plan selected.
• A delay is caused by a documented traffic accident when the insured or his or her travel companion was en route to a departure, whether they are directly or not directly involved.
Q - Is any coverage provided when the cruise line or tour operator changes my travel itinerary due to a hurricane?
Yes. Travel Insured's Worldwide Trip Protector and Worldwide Trip Protector Gold plans include a coverage called Change of Itinerary / Missed Port of Call. It can provide coverage when the insured passenger who prepays for a non-refundable shore activity in a cruise port of call, or a scheduled non-refundable stop on a tour, misses the prepaid activity due to a change of itinerary. The passenger can be reimbursed up to $300 with the Worldwide Trip Protector plan, or up to $750 with the Worldwide Trip Protector Gold plan, unless the missed activity is rescheduled during the course of the trip.
Q - Is any coverage provided when a common carrier travel delay due to a hurricane causes me to miss my scheduled cruise or tour departure?
Yes. Missed connection coverage is included in several plans. The Worldwide Trip Protector and Worldwide Trip Protector Gold plans can provide coverage when as a result of a common carrier delay of three or more hours due to weather the insured traveler misses his or her cruise or tour departure. The same coverage in the Trip Protector Lite Expanded plan can apply for a common carrier delay of six or more hours due to weather causes the missed departure. Each plan, up to the maximum plan-specific limits, reimburses costs to rejoin the trip as well as meal and accommodation expenses, and non-refundable payments for the unused portion of the tour or cruise.
Q - When is the Cancel for Any Reason upgrade a good option to buy for hurricane-related coverage?
Cancel for Any Reason coverage is a good option for travelers to buy who want the ability to cancel their vacation when a hurricane is threatening, but not yet arrived, at their travel destination. It is also valuable for those who want the ability to cancel their travel in adverse weather conditions even when their common carrier is able to transport them to their destinations. These reasons, not covered within the standard Travel Insured policies, are covered with the Cancel for Any Reason option
Thought for the Month – Mary Engram is out of the Office
I will out of the office August 26 - September 6 doing a training seminar with Celebrity Cruises. So during that time I will only be checking emails twice a day. So even when I am on vacation, I am not on vacation because I have to attend mandatory training session to maintain by cruise certification.
Wishing you a great weekend
Mary Engram,
Your Personal Travel Consultant
Like my Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryEngramTravelConsultant
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
August 19 - Cruise Note from Mary
Cruise Notes from Mary
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
August 19, 2011
Happy Friday Everyone
Mandatory Documents Needed to Go On a Cruise
Passport or
Original birth certificate or
Certified copy of birth certificate
Visa, if applicable
Failure to provide proper documentation may result in refusal of entry onto the ship. In addition, a valid passport must expire no less than 6 month from the date of debarkation
Visa for Panama Canal Cruise
U.S. citizens transiting the Panama Canal as passengers, regardless of their intention to disembark from the ship or not do not need to obtain visas, or pay any fees. For more information visit this website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_994.html
Ask me about the February 3, 2012 Panama Canal cruise sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. I have some great prices, but cabin availability is limited.
Effective Aug. 28, 2011 a Tourist Tax applies to all visitors staying in Venice.
Hotel guests are required to pay the tax directly to the hotel. The charges must be paid directly by the guest and cannot be "covered" or pre-paid by the tour operator.
The tax does not apply to children 9 and younger and the maximum number of taxed nights per stay is 5. Children 10 - 16 receive a 50% discount. The amount of tax varies according to the category of hotel along with some other parameters.
Cash Accounts on Cruise Ships
If you set up a cash account, it is your responsibility to monitor the remaining balance as the cruise line may not send you notification until the morning of debarkation. As a general rule, regardless of whether you set up a cash or credit card account, it is a good idea to check your account balance every couple of days to resolve errors when they occur.
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012, $900 deposit
For full details on this vacation highlight the blue text, click Ctrl key, and re-click the blue text:
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012.
UPDATE- The good cabins are beginning to sell out. Secure your space with a $900 per cabin deposit by September 9, 2011. In addition, ask me about cruise air from your particular airport.
January 15-22, 2012 – The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 ... Everyone Will Be There
Join Bill and I on this cruise. We went last year and in one word “FANTASTIC”. There is a reason why The Smooth Jazz Cruise has been dubbed "The Greatest Party at Sea."
Where else in this world can you see these stars, all on the same stage: Attached is a link (http://youtu.be/7naZfuzyMAo) to a video to give you an idea of the entertainment included.
David Sanborn Marcus Miller Jonathan Butler
Gerald Albright Candy Dulfer Boney James
Alonzo Bodden Larry Braggs Rick Braun
Brian Culbertson Eric Darius DW3
Jeff Golub Euge Groove Rahsaan Patterson
Patrice Rushen Joe Sample Brian Simpson
Kirk Whalum Peter White Ellis Hall
Chance Howard Tom Braxton Andre Berry
Randy Jacobs Nate Phillips Ron Reinhardt
Dwight Sills Patches Stewart Jay Williams
Ramon Yslas Selina Albright Jodie Butler
Randy Butler Dane Butcher Pat Prescott
This is an unprecedented list of A-list artists and top-drawer musicians and singers. And they are each on the ship for multiple performances, personal meet-and-greets and other activities! Hope you will join Bill and I onboard Holland America Ms. Westerdam
Thought for the Month
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." - Innocents Abroad
Wishing you a great weekend
Mary Engram,
Your Personal Travel Consultant
Like my Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryEngramTravelConsultant
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
August 19, 2011
Happy Friday Everyone
Mandatory Documents Needed to Go On a Cruise
Passport or
Original birth certificate or
Certified copy of birth certificate
Visa, if applicable
Failure to provide proper documentation may result in refusal of entry onto the ship. In addition, a valid passport must expire no less than 6 month from the date of debarkation
Visa for Panama Canal Cruise
U.S. citizens transiting the Panama Canal as passengers, regardless of their intention to disembark from the ship or not do not need to obtain visas, or pay any fees. For more information visit this website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_994.html
Ask me about the February 3, 2012 Panama Canal cruise sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. I have some great prices, but cabin availability is limited.
Effective Aug. 28, 2011 a Tourist Tax applies to all visitors staying in Venice.
Hotel guests are required to pay the tax directly to the hotel. The charges must be paid directly by the guest and cannot be "covered" or pre-paid by the tour operator.
The tax does not apply to children 9 and younger and the maximum number of taxed nights per stay is 5. Children 10 - 16 receive a 50% discount. The amount of tax varies according to the category of hotel along with some other parameters.
Cash Accounts on Cruise Ships
If you set up a cash account, it is your responsibility to monitor the remaining balance as the cruise line may not send you notification until the morning of debarkation. As a general rule, regardless of whether you set up a cash or credit card account, it is a good idea to check your account balance every couple of days to resolve errors when they occur.
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012, $900 deposit
For full details on this vacation highlight the blue text, click Ctrl key, and re-click the blue text:
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012.
UPDATE- The good cabins are beginning to sell out. Secure your space with a $900 per cabin deposit by September 9, 2011. In addition, ask me about cruise air from your particular airport.
January 15-22, 2012 – The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 ... Everyone Will Be There
Join Bill and I on this cruise. We went last year and in one word “FANTASTIC”. There is a reason why The Smooth Jazz Cruise has been dubbed "The Greatest Party at Sea."
Where else in this world can you see these stars, all on the same stage: Attached is a link (http://youtu.be/7naZfuzyMAo) to a video to give you an idea of the entertainment included.
David Sanborn Marcus Miller Jonathan Butler
Gerald Albright Candy Dulfer Boney James
Alonzo Bodden Larry Braggs Rick Braun
Brian Culbertson Eric Darius DW3
Jeff Golub Euge Groove Rahsaan Patterson
Patrice Rushen Joe Sample Brian Simpson
Kirk Whalum Peter White Ellis Hall
Chance Howard Tom Braxton Andre Berry
Randy Jacobs Nate Phillips Ron Reinhardt
Dwight Sills Patches Stewart Jay Williams
Ramon Yslas Selina Albright Jodie Butler
Randy Butler Dane Butcher Pat Prescott
This is an unprecedented list of A-list artists and top-drawer musicians and singers. And they are each on the ship for multiple performances, personal meet-and-greets and other activities! Hope you will join Bill and I onboard Holland America Ms. Westerdam
Thought for the Month
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." - Innocents Abroad
Wishing you a great weekend
Mary Engram,
Your Personal Travel Consultant
Like my Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryEngramTravelConsultant
Friday, August 12, 2011
Aug 12, 2012 Cruise Notes from Mary
Cruise Notes from Mary
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
August 12, 2011
Happy Friday Everyone
Crystal Cruises is pleased to announce our 2013 Winter/Spring sailings are open for sale!
Fares for January through May cruises are now available online along with itinerary details, savings and amenities. Choose from 19 diverse itineraries ranging from 7- to 24-days in length visiting 109 ports across 42 countries.
Explore the exotic Amazon, sultry Rio de Janeiro and the wilds of Patagonia. Delight in the tranquil temples of Bali, Singapore’s botanic gardens, or Sydney’s Opera House and world-class harbor. Treat yourself to the legendary Crystal Experience on world-wide journeys to Australia & New Zealand, the Caribbean, South America, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and the Pacific Coast and you’ll discover that with Crystal Cruises, you've made the perfect choice.
Book by February 28, 2012 and you’ll receive up to $1,000 per person additional savings on every voyage! Enjoy World's Best combination of all-inclusive value and award-winning luxury:
• 2-for-1 Fares
• Free Air
• Free fine wines, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining and Penthouse butler staff and so much more.
I just want to be sure you are aware of the Crystal cruises currently ON $ALE!
Caribbean - 10/25/2011 - 12 days - New York to Miami $2,995
Mediterranean - 10/17/2011 - 7 days - Monte Carlo to Athens $2,750
Mediterranean - 11/10/2011 - 6 days - Athens to Venice $2,195
Mediterranean - 11/16/2011 - 7 days - Venice to Rome $2,400
Holiday Pacific Coast - 11/20/2011 - 7 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $2,000
Pacific Coast - 12/4/2011 – 7 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $2,000
Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez - 12/11/2011 - 10 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $1,995* (FLAT RATE)
Holiday Hawaiian Islands - 12/21/2011 - 14 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $ 6,650
Azamara Club Cruises 50% off Land Discoveries in 2012
50% savings on 2012 Land Discoveries (LDS) is valid for full fare bookings on all 2012 voyages if pre-booked online at AzamaraClubCruises.com/LandDiscoveries, and is not available once onboard ship. LDS offers 50% savings on most Azamara Land Discoveries; but excludes tours including a flight and/or hotel, special ticketed events such as the Monaco Grand Prix, Rio Carnival, concerts and other ticketed performances, as well as private arrangements. Once guests have made at least one payment toward their voyage, Land Discoveries tours can be booked online beginning four months prior to each season. Booking number, ship name and sail date are required when booking online, and bookings can be made until 4 days prior to sailing date. LDS reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis, and are subject to availability. LDS is not available for chartered voyages . Cancellation penalties apply to Land Discoveries reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to day of shore excursion. This program is subject to change, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior written notice.
Celebrity raises prices for alternate dining
Celebrity Cruises is raising cover charges for dining in specialty restaurants, starting Sept. 1. The per-person price will rise from $35 to $40 at Murano, Qsine, and the Lawn Club Grill. According to Celebrity, any dining reservations made prior to Sept. 1 will remain at the current rate, unless changes to the reservations are made, in which case the new rates will apply.
Carnival Holiday Cash Back Sale
Carnival will be hosting a Holiday sale starting on August 8th thru August 21st, 2011 featuring up to $150 cash back per stateroom. Below please find additional details for the offer and advise if you have any questions or comments.
Offer: Up to $150 per stateroom cash back
3 & 4 day sailings: $25 per person, up to $50 per stateroom
5 day sailings: $50 per person, up to $100 per stateroom
6, 7, 8 & 9 day sailings: $75 per person, up to $150 per stateroom
Booking window: 8/8/11-8/21/11
Applicable Sailings: 12/18/11 – 12/31/11
Terms & Conditions
Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. No name changes allowed. Onboard credit offer is non-transferable. Onboard credit is provided as a refundable credit to your Sail & Sign account of $25 per person up to a maximum of $50 per stateroom for 3 and 4 day sailings, $50 per person up to a maximum of $100 per stateroom for 5 day sailings and $75 per person up to a maximum of $150 per stateroom for 6, 7, 8, and 9 day sailings. If your Sail & Sign account has a cash balance at the end of the cruise after all authorized purchases have been applied to the account, any remaining unused portion of the onboard credit will be delivered in check form to your stateroom on the morning of debarkation with your final Sail & Sign statement. Onboard credit may not be applied to cruise fare or government taxes and fees. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Combinable with Fun Select rates only. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Minimum purchase of category 4A is required. Valid on new bookings. Offer is applicable to sailings between 12/18/11- 12/31/11. Must book between 8/8/11 and 8/21/11. Please request fare code OCB. Ships’ Registry: Panama
4 Things you might not have known about your Cell Phone
For all the folks with cell phones. One of my clients shared this with me and I got her permission to share it with you. I am not endorsing anything nor do I guarantee that it will work. Just sharing information so please take it as such.
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival.
FIRST (Emergency)
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
SECOND (Hidden Battery Power)
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.
THIRD (How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? )
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone: *#06#.
A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset.
If your phone is stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.
FOURTH (Free Directory Service for Cells)
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:
(800) FREE411 or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all.
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012, $900 deposit
Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain - Cannes, France - Livorno, Italy - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Salerno, Italy - At Sea - Venice, Italy - Venice, Italy - Ravenna, Italy - Split, Croatia - At Sea - At Sea - Barcelona, Spain.
For full details on this vacation highlight the blue text, click Ctrl key, and re-click the blue text:
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012.
UPDATE- The good cabins are beginning to sell out so need a deposit as soon as possible. In addition, ask me about cruise air from your particular airport.
February 3-6, 2012 – Super Bowl Cruise - Carnival Inspiration, roundtrip Long Beach
Arrive Depart
Friday, Feb 03 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA 5:30pm
Saturday, Feb 04 Ensenada, Mexico 9:00am 6:00pm
Sunday, Feb 05 Fun Day at Sea
Monday, Feb 06 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA 8:00am
UPDATE: Availability is very limited for the least expensive cabins. Also please remember that the Early Saver Rate is non-refundable and non-transferable rate and may no longer be available as the cruise is 6 months away. Also remember that the least expensive cabins sell out first and there is currently limited availability. I would recommend securing your cabin with a $100 per person deposit as soon as possible.
Hotel Pick of the Week: Marriott unveils plan to build tallest hotel in NYC
Marriott International and Granite Broadway Development have signed a franchise deal to build a 68-story hotel with more than 600 rooms in New York City. The hotel project, which will be managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts, will include Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels.
Dancing With the Stars' pros to sail on Freedom of the Seas
Professional dancers from ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" will sail aboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas for a seven-day Caribbean cruise departing Jan. 15.
Dancers Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower and Elena Grinenko will dance with passengers on the cruise, which sails from Port Canaveral, Fla. The ship will call at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean private Bahamaian island; St. Thomas; and St. Maarten.
Thought for the Month
"I have found out there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." - Tom Sawyer Abroad
Wishing you a great weekend
Mary Engram,
Your Personal Travel Consultant
Like my Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryEngramTravelConsultant
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
August 12, 2011
Happy Friday Everyone
Crystal Cruises is pleased to announce our 2013 Winter/Spring sailings are open for sale!
Fares for January through May cruises are now available online along with itinerary details, savings and amenities. Choose from 19 diverse itineraries ranging from 7- to 24-days in length visiting 109 ports across 42 countries.
Explore the exotic Amazon, sultry Rio de Janeiro and the wilds of Patagonia. Delight in the tranquil temples of Bali, Singapore’s botanic gardens, or Sydney’s Opera House and world-class harbor. Treat yourself to the legendary Crystal Experience on world-wide journeys to Australia & New Zealand, the Caribbean, South America, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and the Pacific Coast and you’ll discover that with Crystal Cruises, you've made the perfect choice.
Book by February 28, 2012 and you’ll receive up to $1,000 per person additional savings on every voyage! Enjoy World's Best combination of all-inclusive value and award-winning luxury:
• 2-for-1 Fares
• Free Air
• Free fine wines, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining and Penthouse butler staff and so much more.
I just want to be sure you are aware of the Crystal cruises currently ON $ALE!
Caribbean - 10/25/2011 - 12 days - New York to Miami $2,995
Mediterranean - 10/17/2011 - 7 days - Monte Carlo to Athens $2,750
Mediterranean - 11/10/2011 - 6 days - Athens to Venice $2,195
Mediterranean - 11/16/2011 - 7 days - Venice to Rome $2,400
Holiday Pacific Coast - 11/20/2011 - 7 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $2,000
Pacific Coast - 12/4/2011 – 7 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $2,000
Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez - 12/11/2011 - 10 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $1,995* (FLAT RATE)
Holiday Hawaiian Islands - 12/21/2011 - 14 days - Round-trip Los Angeles $ 6,650
Azamara Club Cruises 50% off Land Discoveries in 2012
50% savings on 2012 Land Discoveries (LDS) is valid for full fare bookings on all 2012 voyages if pre-booked online at AzamaraClubCruises.com/LandDiscoveries, and is not available once onboard ship. LDS offers 50% savings on most Azamara Land Discoveries; but excludes tours including a flight and/or hotel, special ticketed events such as the Monaco Grand Prix, Rio Carnival, concerts and other ticketed performances, as well as private arrangements. Once guests have made at least one payment toward their voyage, Land Discoveries tours can be booked online beginning four months prior to each season. Booking number, ship name and sail date are required when booking online, and bookings can be made until 4 days prior to sailing date. LDS reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis, and are subject to availability. LDS is not available for chartered voyages . Cancellation penalties apply to Land Discoveries reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to day of shore excursion. This program is subject to change, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior written notice.
Celebrity raises prices for alternate dining
Celebrity Cruises is raising cover charges for dining in specialty restaurants, starting Sept. 1. The per-person price will rise from $35 to $40 at Murano, Qsine, and the Lawn Club Grill. According to Celebrity, any dining reservations made prior to Sept. 1 will remain at the current rate, unless changes to the reservations are made, in which case the new rates will apply.
Carnival Holiday Cash Back Sale
Carnival will be hosting a Holiday sale starting on August 8th thru August 21st, 2011 featuring up to $150 cash back per stateroom. Below please find additional details for the offer and advise if you have any questions or comments.
Offer: Up to $150 per stateroom cash back
3 & 4 day sailings: $25 per person, up to $50 per stateroom
5 day sailings: $50 per person, up to $100 per stateroom
6, 7, 8 & 9 day sailings: $75 per person, up to $150 per stateroom
Booking window: 8/8/11-8/21/11
Applicable Sailings: 12/18/11 – 12/31/11
Terms & Conditions
Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. No name changes allowed. Onboard credit offer is non-transferable. Onboard credit is provided as a refundable credit to your Sail & Sign account of $25 per person up to a maximum of $50 per stateroom for 3 and 4 day sailings, $50 per person up to a maximum of $100 per stateroom for 5 day sailings and $75 per person up to a maximum of $150 per stateroom for 6, 7, 8, and 9 day sailings. If your Sail & Sign account has a cash balance at the end of the cruise after all authorized purchases have been applied to the account, any remaining unused portion of the onboard credit will be delivered in check form to your stateroom on the morning of debarkation with your final Sail & Sign statement. Onboard credit may not be applied to cruise fare or government taxes and fees. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Combinable with Fun Select rates only. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Minimum purchase of category 4A is required. Valid on new bookings. Offer is applicable to sailings between 12/18/11- 12/31/11. Must book between 8/8/11 and 8/21/11. Please request fare code OCB. Ships’ Registry: Panama
4 Things you might not have known about your Cell Phone
For all the folks with cell phones. One of my clients shared this with me and I got her permission to share it with you. I am not endorsing anything nor do I guarantee that it will work. Just sharing information so please take it as such.
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival.
FIRST (Emergency)
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
SECOND (Hidden Battery Power)
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.
THIRD (How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? )
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone: *#06#.
A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset.
If your phone is stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.
FOURTH (Free Directory Service for Cells)
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:
(800) FREE411 or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all.
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012, $900 deposit
Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain - Cannes, France - Livorno, Italy - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Salerno, Italy - At Sea - Venice, Italy - Venice, Italy - Ravenna, Italy - Split, Croatia - At Sea - At Sea - Barcelona, Spain.
For full details on this vacation highlight the blue text, click Ctrl key, and re-click the blue text:
12 days Europe Mediterranean cruise sailing Oct 15, 2012.
UPDATE- The good cabins are beginning to sell out so need a deposit as soon as possible. In addition, ask me about cruise air from your particular airport.
February 3-6, 2012 – Super Bowl Cruise - Carnival Inspiration, roundtrip Long Beach
Arrive Depart
Friday, Feb 03 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA 5:30pm
Saturday, Feb 04 Ensenada, Mexico 9:00am 6:00pm
Sunday, Feb 05 Fun Day at Sea
Monday, Feb 06 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA 8:00am
UPDATE: Availability is very limited for the least expensive cabins. Also please remember that the Early Saver Rate is non-refundable and non-transferable rate and may no longer be available as the cruise is 6 months away. Also remember that the least expensive cabins sell out first and there is currently limited availability. I would recommend securing your cabin with a $100 per person deposit as soon as possible.
Hotel Pick of the Week: Marriott unveils plan to build tallest hotel in NYC
Marriott International and Granite Broadway Development have signed a franchise deal to build a 68-story hotel with more than 600 rooms in New York City. The hotel project, which will be managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts, will include Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels.
Dancing With the Stars' pros to sail on Freedom of the Seas
Professional dancers from ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" will sail aboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas for a seven-day Caribbean cruise departing Jan. 15.
Dancers Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower and Elena Grinenko will dance with passengers on the cruise, which sails from Port Canaveral, Fla. The ship will call at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean private Bahamaian island; St. Thomas; and St. Maarten.
Thought for the Month
"I have found out there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." - Tom Sawyer Abroad
Wishing you a great weekend
Mary Engram,
Your Personal Travel Consultant
Like my Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryEngramTravelConsultant
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