17.07.2008 20:01:00
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Another Priceline Travel Tip - Try A Cruise Or An All-Inclusive Resort To Stretch Those Vacation Dollars
Consumers who want to make their vacation dollars go further this year
should consider a cruise, or stay at an all-inclusive resort, according
to priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN). The two options have long been value
favorites among budget-conscious travelers because they include all the
basics of a vacation in one bargain price.
This year is no different. Priceline said it has cruises currently
available for as little as $47 a night, per person, based on double
occupancy. The price of a cruise includes stateroom, unlimited food in
the main dining areas, entertainment and most onboard activities. Visits
to local ports are also free. Expect to pay extra for alcoholic drinks,
spa treatments, shore tours and excursions, tips, reservations at a ship’s
gourmet restaurants and, of course, casino wagering.
Cruise lines also have trimmed the cost of a cruise by expanding to 22
departure ports along the U.S. coast, putting millions of Americans
within easy driving distance of the pier. Now, instead of paying for a
flight, cruisers can drive or even take public transportation to the
ship.
The best way to select the right cruise is to visit Priceline Cruises at www.pricelinecruiseoutlet.com
to browse the cruises, and then have a conversation with a Priceline
Cruise specialist at 1-800-735-8000. "Different
cruise lines and even different cruises tend to attract specific age
groups, singles, families with kids and retirees,”
said Tom Trotta, Priceline’s Senior Vice
President, Vacation Packages and Cruises. Trotta is a veteran of the
cruise and all-inclusive resort industries. "Since
on-board entertainment and activities are centered around these target
groups, it pays to choose a cruise where you know you’re
going to have a good time. Bottom line, there is a cruise to satisfy
every type of traveler.”
Priceline Cruise customers can choose from a broad range of cruises at
great prices covering the Bahamas, the Caribbean, coastal Canada,
Europe, Mexico, the South Pacific, South and Central America, Hawaii and
Alaska. Cruise lengths can be 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, or 12 nights or more.
Priceline Cruise customers can research their ideal cruise according to
several criteria. They can browse the featured best-deal cruises offered
on that day. They can enter a particular month and see all the available
cruises and destinations for that time frame. They can pick a departure
port or destination and see all the cruises being offered. Or they can
pick their favorite cruise line and see its offerings and prices. For
each cruise line, customers can see individual ship statistics, deck
plans, cabin layouts and descriptions of the ship’s
public areas and attractions.
For each cruise, customers can view sailing times, itineraries, off-ship
activities and sightseeing suggestions and maps of the cruise.
Here are some examples of cruises available at Priceline Cruises www.pricelinecruiseoutlet.com
1-800-735-8000:
Cruise from New York
7 night Canada/New England from $549 per person aboard Carnival Cruise
Lines Carnival Victory. $78 per person per day –
67% savings.
Bonus: Ask about FREE upgrades.
Cruise from Miami
4 night Western Caribbean from $189 per person aboard Carnival Cruise
Lines Carnival Imagination. $47 per person per day –
78% savings.
Bonus: Ask about FREE upgrades on select sailings.
Cruise from Port Canaveral
7 night Eastern Caribbean from $549 per person aboard Royal Caribbean’s
Mariner of the Seas. $78 per person per day.
Bonus: Ask about FREE upgrades. $100 Free Onboard Spending on select
holiday sailings.
Cruise from San Diego
5 night Baja Mexico Cruise from $239 per person aboard Carnival Cruise
Lines Carnival Elation. $48 per person per day –
76% savings.
Bonus: Ask about FREE upgrades on select sailings.
For vacationers who like to set down roots and stay put for a long
weekend, or a week, all-inclusive resorts offer another budget-friendly
vacation alternative. All-inclusives are most common in Mexico and the
Caribbean. All-inclusive resorts typically provide accommodations, food,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and sports
equipment (including non-motorized watercraft) in their per-night price.
"Like cruises, all-inclusive resorts come in
many sizes and cater to specific groups and activities, so it’s
important to learn about the resort before booking,”
said Trotta. "Some welcome families with
children of all ages. Others require that children be at least
teenagers. And some are strictly adults-only. Some offer a variety of
sports activities, while the main attraction at others is the nightlife
or the opportunity to stretch out on the beach and do absolutely nothing.”
Trotta pointed out that, while there may be a price difference between a
cruise and an all-inclusive resort, both represent solid vacation
values. "The price of an all-inclusive
vacation package will run higher than a cruise,”
he said.
"Both options include accommodations, food
and entertainment. But unlike a cruise, an all-inclusive vacation will
also include airfare, beverages, tips and more activities in the price.
Both options have a high level of customer satisfaction and help manage
your vacation dollars.”
Priceline.com is currently offering specially priced all-inclusive
vacation packages. Customers who purchase a four- to six-night package
will receive $50 off per package. Customers who book seven or more
nights will receive $100 to $150 off per package. To qualify for the
special offer, packages must be booked by July 31, 2008 and travel must
be completed by December 15, 2008.
Here is a sampling of the all-inclusive package specials. To see full
details of these packages or browse prices from other cities, click on
the accompanying link. NOTE: Some browsers may require pasting of the
link.
Jamaica. Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Montego Bay. $533 per
person. Includes round-trip airfare from Miami and 4 nights at the
3-star all-inclusive resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1599304&DID=7550&DNAME=Jamaica&DAC=MBJ&DEST=Y Cancun. Oasis Palm Beach. $592 per person. Includes round-trip
airfare from Dallas and 4 nights at the 3-star all-inclusive resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1675503&DID=3240&DNAME=Cancun&DAC=CUN&DEST=Y Punta Cana. Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort. $665 per person.
Includes round-trip airfare from New York and 5 nights at the 3-star
all-inclusive resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1324005&DID=3150&DNAME=PuntaCana,D.R.&DAC=PUJ&DEST=Y Bahamas. Breezes Bahamas. $759 per person. Includes round-trip
airfare from Fort Lauderdale and 4 nights at the 3-star all-inclusive
resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1851603&DID=7570&DNAME=Bahamas(Nassau)&DAC=NAS&DEST=Y Cabo San Lucas. Royal Solaris Los Cabos. $805 per person.
Includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles and 5 nights at the
3-star all-inclusive resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1891603&DID=3230&DNAME=CaboSanLucas&DAC=SJD&DEST=Y Puerto Plata. Riu Bachata. $847 per person. Includes round-trip
airfare from Kansas City and 5 nights at the 3-star all-inclusive
resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=8144505&DID=3190&DNAME= PuertoPlata,D.R.&DAC=POP&DEST=Y Cancun. GR Solaris Cancun. $880 per person. Includes round-trip
airfare from Chicago and 5 nights at the 4.5 star all-inclusive resort. www.priceline.com/vacations/lang/en-us/featuredHotel.asp?
FT=Y&HID=1634505&DID=3240&DNAME=Cancun&DAC=CUN&DEST=Y
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time. Quoted prices
include all taxes and fees.
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Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists. About Priceline.com(R) Incorporated
Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: PCLN) www.priceline.com
provides online travel services in 21 languages in over 60 countries in
Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Included in the
priceline.com family of companies is Booking.com, a leading
international online hotel reservation service, priceline.com, a leading
U.S. online travel service for value-conscious leisure travelers, and
Agoda.com, an Asian online hotel reservation service.
Priceline.com believes that Booking.com is Europe’s
largest and fastest growing hotel reservation service, with a network of
affiliated Web sites. Booking.com operates in over 60 countries in 17
languages and offers its customers access to over 45,000 participating
hotels worldwide.
In the U.S., priceline.com gives customers more ways to save on their
airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises
than any other Internet travel service. In addition to getting great
published prices, leisure travelers can narrow their searches using
priceline.com’s TripFilter advanced search
technology, customize their search activity through priceline.com’s
Inside Track features, create packages to save even more money, and take
advantage of priceline.com’s famous Name Your
Own Price® service, which can deliver the
lowest prices available.
Priceline.com also operates the following travel websites:
Travelweb.com, Lowestfare.com, RentalCars.com and BreezeNet.com.
Priceline.com also has a personal finance service that offers home
mortgages, refinancing and home equity loans through an independent
licensee. Priceline.com licenses its business model to independent
licensees, including priceline mortgage and certain international
licensees.
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