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Exclusive Royal Caribbean Europe Sale with Prepaid Gratuities, Reduced Deposit, up to $200 Onboard Credit Per Cabin and Many Extras

VIPCruisePlanner.com announcing an exclusive sale February 15 – March 15, 2013 on all Royal Caribbean International Europe sailings, offering Prepaid Gratuities and Complimentary Specialty Dinner. The sale is combinable with Royal Caribbean 3 Day Wow Sale, offering 50% reduced deposit and up to $200 Onboard credit.

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Family Cruising

      If you’ve vacationed with your children you know the look - a couple of bleary-eyed, bedraggled parents returning back to the hotel at 6 p.m..  In tow, are 2 hyper-active offspring wearing mouse hats or whale t-shirts sporting cotton candy hair extensions.  Next it’s the big choice:  wash them up and suffer through another dinner or collapse in the hotel room with another room service or take-out pizza meal.  And today’s receipts for all this fun?  Well,  let’s just say it cost more than your first car did?If t...Read More...

Choosing your cabin...

  All cabins are created the same, right?  Not so fast, world traveler. Experienced cruisers have learned a few secrets about determining the best stateroom choices.  It’s true that most  contemporary and premium class ships being built today offer “cookie cutter” cabins that are very similar in dimension and layout.  But even if they all appear to be the same according to the deck plan, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the best bang for your buck.  The prime consideration is location, location, location.   Carefull...Read More...

Are all-inclusives worth it? Yes! More than ever.

The all-inclusive resort used to be considered the “budget inn” of travel. Images of a rowdy crowd drinking in the Jacuzzi, bland food, forced group activities and limited entertainment was the norm. Today, the all-inclusive concept has expanded to unlimited activities such as golf on a championship golf course, gourmet meals, and more upscale and intimate resorts.   More and more vacationers are looking into all-inclusives and the industry is listening. The reasons for the popularity of all-inclusive resorts are time and value. Travel experts say that pre-paying for all ...Read More...

Lights, Action, Frozen Margarita?

Cruise ship entertainment continues to reach new heights so it is no surprise that when the world’s largest ship, Oasis of the Seas,  enters service this fall, the shows on board will also be “super-sized”.  While the ship will feature multiple entertainment venues, the current buzz is about “Hairspray” and not the kind available in the gift shop.  Royal Caribbean recently announced that it has signed an exclusive 3 year arrangement with the producers of the musical for presentation in the ship’s Grand Opal lounge.  "We are thrilled t...Read More...