Page 2 of Cruising: The best Vacation Value! by CruisesOnly

dear cruise shopper as we approach the spring and summer months many people are looking forward to planning their next vacation ­ but an increasingly weak u.s dollar particularly overseas means many shoppers will be interested in maximizing their travel budget so this year more than ever it s important to remember that cruising remains your absolute best vacation value that s true no matter which destination you re thinking of visiting and it s especially true if you re considering a cruise to either europe or alaska booking a land trip to alaska or europe can be incredibly expensive especially in europe where one euro currently costs you nearly $1.50 and the pound costs $2.00 but booking a cruise remains a relative bargain ­ your accommodations most meals onboard activities/entertainment and transportation from port to port are all locked in at one exceptional price and this year nearly all of the top cruise lines have repositioned ships to alaska and europe expanded existing sailings and added all-new itineraries as a result terrific deals remain available to customers that reserve their 2008 alaskan or european voyage now these deals won t last long however alaska and europe s popularity continues to soar and more and more travelers are realizing that cruising is the single most affordable way to explore each destination s colorful coastlines but if you truly want to appreciate alaska and europe your exploration shouldn t end there further inland you ll discover the extraordinary cities charming small towns and unspoiled landscapes that are an important part of any alaskan or european vacation experience and a cruisetour can take you there a cruisetour is the best of both worlds ­ an unforgettable cruise vacation that s been expanded to include a fully escorted adventure on land featuring deluxe accommodations select meals luxury transportation and the services of highly knowledgeable tour guides cruisetours are almost infinitely customizable your land stay can take place either before or after you ve cruised and a wide variety of hotel choices and tour options are available for a sampling of alaskan and european voyages that can be customized to include a pre or post-cruise land stay please turn to pages 4 and 6 of this issue we re also pleased to announce that ralph grizzle editor/publisher of the avid cruiser will now be sharing his nearly 20 years of travel writing experience with our readers beginning with this edition ralph will help cruisesonly customers make informed decisions about which cruise ships to sail on and which destinations to visit his articles on alaskan cruisetours and european cruising appear on pages 5 and 7 of this issue respectively on the following pages you ll also find dozens of great deals on cruises to alaska europe and destinations across the globe for a limited time only customers that reserve select staterooms aboard virtually any 2008 sailing during our you cruise you choose promotion will receive up to a $500 dining gift card redeemable online or at more than 8,500 restaurants nationwide see the grid appearing on the back cover for more details we re also offering our customers a 15 discount on an unlimited number of shore excursions ­ an excellent opportunity for travelers headed to alaska europe or the caribbean to save big on adventures in every port of call remember ­ when it s time to book we re always here to help please give us a call 24/7 at 1-800-cruises or visit us online today at www.cruisesonly.com sincerely cruise categories what kind of cruise vacation are you looking for when it comes to cruising no two voyages ­ and no two cruise lines ­ are exactly alike generally speaking however your cruise vacation will fall into one of five major categories contemporary/multi-generational premium deluxe luxury or cruisetour below we ve provided an overview of the differences between each when you re ready to book please contact our experts for more details senior vice president cruisesonly® jeffrey sherota contemporary multi-generational cruising america s largest cruise agency cruising s most popular category providing excellent overall value for family members of all ages couples singles first-timers and experienced cruisers alike contemporary cruise lines include carnival disney msc cruises norwegian princess and royal caribbean the best prices guaranteed ala ska ba a ham s b uda erm ca destination guide an overview of the major destinations visited by each cruise line interested in deals to destinations not included in this catalog call 1-800-cruises or browse online at www.cruisesonly.com page 8&9 cruise line norwegian cruise line bea rib n ean e rran ii wa rop edite eu m ha d ours o orte iset xic esc cru me pa ana ac nam l r wo ru ld c s ise premium cruising a five-star experience exceptional service gourmet dining etc that combines the excitement of large-ship cruising with the intimacy you d expect from a mid-sized vessel premium cruise lines include celebrity costa and holland america 10 11 carnival cruise lines 12 13 royal caribbean 14 15 18 19 website website website website website website website website website website website disney cruise line princess cruises holland america line azamara cruises costa cruises crystal cruises cunard line msc cruises oceania cruises orient lines regent seven seas silversea cruises uniworld river cruises windstar cruises yachts of seabourn deluxe cruising premium-grade and then some the smaller ships in the azamara and oceania fleets are excellent examples of vessels in this category highlights include butler service in all staterooms and personal enrichment programs 16 17 celebrity cruises luxury cruising the crème de la crème luxury cruising equals the ultimate in elegance and comfort including lavish all-suite/all-balcony accommodations and the industry s most attentive service luxury cruise lines include crystal cunard orient regent seven seas silversea and the yachts of seabourn cruisetours a voyage at sea combined with an extended journey inland either before or after you cruise exploring local landmarks and attractions cruisetours include deluxe transportation and hotel accommodations available aboard several top-brand cruise lines 2 prices shown are quoted in u.s dollars per person cruise only based on double occupancy and do not include u.s government taxes and fees prices are based on specific stateroom categories aboard select cruise lines as indicated and include non-commissionable fares price does not include a non-refundable $19.99 processing fee airfare is additional prices shown are minimum fares for select departure dates other dates are higher exact price depends upon selected date of departure departure city ship and stateroom category selected promotional offers are valid for select departure dates only capacity controlled by the cruise line limited and subject to availability offers apply to new individual bookings only may not be combinable 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