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Princess Cruises? new blog, ?Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday? has chronicled its first five reasons to cruise, offering readers a collection of intriguing passenger stories about what inspired them to vacation at sea.

With tales of rekindling romance, spoiling grandchildren, getting away with a group of ?princesses,? bonding with kids before they leave the nest, and finding a special way to enjoy an anniversary dance, the blog, found at http://inspiredtocruise.com, illustrates the myriad of reasons people take cruise vacations.

Each week during 2012 the blog will explore the celebrations, accomplishments, milestones and other inspired reasons to cruise, each told by a different passenger. This diverse group of contributors ? from long-time cruisers to those who set sail for the first time ? will share a total of 52 stories throughout the life of the blog.

The first five reasons to cruise are:

Story #5: To Dance with My Husband? Susan Galuski of Annapolis, Maryland tells how she had high hopes of dancing with her husband on their 40th anniversary cruise, but her self-conscious spouse kept putting the moment off. Would he ever ask her to dance?

Story #4: Getting Away with Girlfriends? ?The Royal Order of the Grand Princesses? is the ultimate group of girlfriends who cruise to get away from their daily routines so they can enjoy some pampering and fun. Carol Aldy and Mickey Farmer describe how their group finds their inner ?princesses? and embrace the spirit of fun as they dress up in ?royal? attire and flaunt their princess roles to the hilt as they escape on their yearly cruise together.

Story #3: Spoil the Grandkids ? Pam Carlson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a grandmother who has started a family tradition of taking each grandchild on a cruise when they turn 13. In her story, she describes her surprise when granddaughter Catherine picked a cruise to Egypt, and the joy of being able to make memories with her in the land of the pharaohs and throughout their Holy Land cruise in the Mediterranean.

Story #2: Before the Kids Leave the Nest ? Beth Shaw of Dublin, Ohio, is a single mother who cruised to take one last vacation together with her three sons before they ?flew the nest.? She shares her mixed emotions about her sons leaving home and her desire to get away with them one last time before they grew up and moved on. Their Caribbean cruise proved to be the perfect send off for two of the boys, headed to college and the military.

Story #1: Marrying Each Other?Twice ? In the first blog post, Nancy Chamberlain-Fox of Trabuco Canyon, California tells the story of cruising to celebrate the second time she and her husband were married?..after a span of being apart for 27 years. Their love story takes an unexpected turn when they discover that their multi-generational dinner table mates each share the same anniversary date.

Also featured on the blog is a weekly ?Escape Inspiration? video. Each 30-second favorite moment at sea is introduced by a Princess crew member who describes why the scene is meaningful to them. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at Princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World?s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. Visit us at worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

For further information contact:

Karen Candy, kcandy(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1540

Julie Benson, jbenson(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1530

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Holiday destinations like Bali can make your holiday a memorable one. Bali is an Indonesian Island located in between the islands of Java and Lombok. The scenic beauty in the backdrops of natural ambiance like rice paddies, volcanic mountains, lush tropical forests, and fascinating beaches surround the city. If you want to explore the diversity of culture, natural beauty, and the Balinese society, then come to Bali.

In Bali, beach lovers will definitely enjoy the white sandy beaches and warm crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean. Apart from these there are many attractive colourful events that take place in Bali. So, to indulge yourself to its interesting happening events what you need is to fix a perfect hotel to stay. If you are looking for discount Bali hotel then undoubtedly you can find such cheap hotels which are pocket and budget friendly.

Before you select a discount hotels just keep in mind these below mentioned five tips for booking discount Bali hotels.

1. Make a search on the internet search engines by selecting a proper keyword relating booking discount Bali hotels online. A few best search engines must to mention here are Google.com, Yahoo.com, Ask.com, Altavista.com, Msn.com etc.

2. Get confirm about the relevancy and authenticity of the websites which display the search result of booking cheap Bali hotels. For that you can do some research works like domain age. Domain age is nothing but the lease period of that particular website. The trusted website always has a domain age of at least 2 years. If a website offers online booking then you must check whether it has secure SSL service or not. SSL gives you the authenticity and protects you from being victimised by internet frauds.

3. Then search the hotel map and see the location and availability. Location can be determined through encyclopedia or Google maps. You can also search by location and preferred language. For that, you can make changes in settings, every search engines has there own settings.

4. Some of the hotel booking sites promises many facilities and offers. Check them whether they are true or not by browsing the particular hotel website. Always compare the discount hotels rates as every hotel has their own discount offers. Also never forget to check the hotel reviews and facilities. Hotel reviews are very popular way to find out about the hotel and its adeptness’s.

5. Don’t be hurry in selecting discount hotels for you need a little research work because it is advisable to compare and contrast the rates of the hotels which are offering discountable rates. By doing these you can get the lowest discount rate hotels and on the same time reliable as well.

The aforementioned tips can be a useful advice for the travelers and definitely these five tips for booking discount Bali hotels can minimize the worries and hurries of a budget traveler.

We lead hectic lives. Our work demands that we put in as many hours as we can to produce as much as possible. Our families and friends require attention and care as well. This leaves little time for rest and relaxation, which could be just a quiet weekend at home watching TV and sleeping. Rarely do we have the luxury of a true vacation, mainly because of the time and money involved. Fortunately, we have travel deals being offered on the Internet. For your vacations, we recommend cruise travel. You get triple value for your money and the restful combination of sun and sea on a cruise ship, the exciting exploration of the cities in your ports-of-call, and the modern conveniences to ensure maximum comfort and safety during your journey. Indeed, cruises are the best vacations you can take.

DiscountCruiseDeals is an online travel company that offers cruise deals of all kinds to fit your needs, preferences, and budget. It works with first-class cruise lines. DiscountCruiseDeals makes it convenient for online shoppers to choose from a wide array of cruise deals, without the hassle of driving to a travel agent’s office. Their Cruise Express Search allows you to choose the best combination pertaining to your planned destination, preferred cruise line, estimated departure date, and length of time for your intended vacation. DiscountCruiseDeals offers their own discounts, special discounts for certain U.S. state residents, senior citizens discounts, group discounts, seasonal discounts and the DiscountCruiseDeals Cash Reward Program.

The destinations offered range from A to Z, literally. You can go to Asia and Africa, the Bahamas and Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada, to Europe, to Mexico and even take the Cruise to Nowhere. If you are intrepid and adventurous, DiscountCruiseDeals can arrange for your cruises to all the world’s continents, with the exception of Antarctica. But who knows, there might just be one coming! If your ideal vacation is sun, sun, sun, they can arrange a cruise to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean; if it is a view of the majestic mountains and lush forests, they can book you on an Alaskan cruise; if the Old World excites you, then a European cruise is for you; if you want to discover the United States, a tour to the Pacific coast can be yours to take. Indeed, your ideal vacation can be spent in Australia or in New Zealand, and DiscountCruiseDeals can help you achieve it. They have a veritable alphabet of exotic locations to choose from.

You can choose from 17 cruise lines with state-of-the-art cruise ships. You are assured of the utmost comfort and safety from the interior rooms to the luxury suites, from the private areas to the public lounges. The cruise ship offers the luxury of a modern five star hotel and its professional staff. In fact, depending on your available time and budget, you can choose from short cruises which take 1-2 days, or extended cruises for up to 30 days.

Barcelona is known for its great nightlife and it offers some other great attractions. No matter what the reason for your visit to Barcelona, you need a good hotel in Barcelona. The following information on these top Barcelona hotels come from reviews by former guests who have stayed at a hotel in Barcelona. You will find that every hotel in Barcelona offers great hotel stays in addition to its other attractions. The hotels reviewed are Casa Camper Hotel, The Hotel Arts, Neri Hotel, and Hesperia Sarria.

Casa Camper Hotel received some nice comments from guests. It has 25 rooms that are decorated in creative fashions that match the amazing décor of the entire hotel. Extras, like minibar and room service, are included in the base cost so you do not end up with a huge bill at check out. It is a short walk to P. Catalvyna and close to the city. For those that like quiet nights , the Casa Camper Hotel is removed enough from the nightlife so it provides a quite sleeping environment. The Casa Camper hotel in Barcelona received great reviews and was listed as well worth checking out.

The Hotel Arts hotel in Barcelona has 402 rooms and is located on the beach. While not every hotel in Barcelona is not usually known for its beaches, the location does provide beautiful views. It is not quite near the city, so you must travel to get to attractions. The nearby restaurants provide wonderful cuisine that makes the location desirable. They are said to have some of the best beds a hotel in Barcelona can offer. The cost of The Hotel Arts does discourage some guests and extras are not included in this base price. Overall, it was reviewed as a great hotel, but not really worth the price.

The Neri Hotel in Barcelonahas artistic décor that draws you into their 22 room establishment. With the use of stone and wood, the décor is beautiful. The rooms are cozy and they offer you the choice of five different sheet types. It is advised that you get good directions to the hotel because it is hard to find. There are no scenic views, but the attention to detail in all the aspects of this hotel makes up for that. Overall, this hotel was said to have exceptional service and created an amazing experience for visitors, making it a must.

The Hesperia Sarria has 134 rooms and is located in a quiet area of Barcelona. It is within walking distance to the train station (Les Tres Torres) and many other attractions. There are locked minibars and safes provided in the modern and clean rooms. There is a restaurant on site, although guests say you may never try it because of the closeness of so many other great bars and restaurants. This was noted by gests to be a great buy.

These four hotels all received good and bad reviews. The descriptions above were taken from majority opinions. While all provided nice stays, some stuck out in the crowd. There are many, many alterntives for a hotel in Barcelona and these are only just a small sample of the great service you can receive.

Just when I thought we had hit bottom (travel deals, I mean), the rates are getting lower!  I have outlined the best deals I have seen through out the Caribbean, airfare sale and a special Tahiti deal that will blow your mind!

This is a MUST READ if you are thinking of taking the family on vacation between now and next Fall.

There are more kids stay free deals than ever seen before. I also notice the additional costs for upgrading to suites or having connecting rooms are being cut up to 60%!

Another change I notice is the increase in resort and cruise credits.
Cruise ships always made their real profit by what they sell on the ship such as alcohol, clothes, tours, etc. Now more than ever before, the cruise lines are offering up to $300 on board ship credit.

The trend for resorts to also offer credits is growing tremendously. Resort credit used to be something I saw in the low season or an infrequent special. Resort credit can go towards spa, tours, golf, drinks and food if it is not an all inclusive, or simply fun nick knacks.

When you see these credits in the deal, always check what it is for and make sure it is valid on the dates you are going. Once verifies, just think of it like someone handed you cash towards spending money on your vacation.

Here are a few very new amazing deals for families this Spring, Summer & Fall!  Some of these deals have not even been published yet, so take advantage of them and happy traveling!

Caribbean Family Vacations:
I had to check this one a few times because it looked to good to be true, but it is correct:

CheapCaribbean’s 48 hour sale, all inclusive three star resorts for $48 per person, per night. Yes, all inclusive – meals, taxes, drinks, activities, kids activities, etc…many of these resorts allow children under 12 free, so all you have to pay is the airfare!  I would compare the resorts on sale to a nice Holiday Inn, this resort is midway between deluxe and moderate. The deal is for travel from May – June 30, a perfect family trip before summer activites begin.

Check out all of the $48 deals for families! This sale ends 11:59pm Friday, April 3.

Apple Vacations’ Spring Savings Sale! If you do not see your gateway, they may still have it, using the booking engine on the top of the page. It is really cool as you can specify your needs when you begin (airport, amount of people, budget, amount of nights, etc) and that will reflect every deal you click on. This eliminates the irritating task of having to fill out your information over and over to shop around. The lead pricing is $459+: 60% off: All-Inclusives w/Air.

Apple Vacations charters their own planes, so the airfare is very reasonable. The add-ons for different gateways are reasonable as well.  $499 per adult for 3 nights all inclusive five-star resort including airfare, two kids under 12 stay and fly for $199 per child!  Not interested in the all inclusive, ok, there are resort deals for $599.99 including 7 night resort stay and airfare!

Future Vacations is running my favorite kind of deal – up to $300 in Spa and/or Golf Credit! Ahhh, I would have no problem using up that Spa Credit! The resort is Cancun Palace, a Four-Star beachfront, all inclusive. I stayed here years ago and it was ok, a bit run down and a little big for my taste. Now the resort has had a fuill make over, ready to impress.

The make over includes a redesigned pool, modern spa, five fine dining restaurants, six bars including two swim up bars and a Kid’s Club. All rooms have a double Jacuzzi, balcony, first class amenities and 24 hr room service. 24hr room service at an all inclusive is the coolest – you can feed the midnight munchy attack without having to worry about exhorbanent hotel bills!

BookIt.com, one of the best web sites I have found for extra amenities and all sorts of goodies is running a Dominic Republic All Inclusive Sale. All Inclusive start from $59 per person, per night with tons of kids free deals, room upgrades and more.

Airfare sale:

American Airlines has a major sale domestic right now with travel through August 14. Airfares are starting at $49 each way. What is extra special about this sale is tround trip is not required. So if you want to fly somewhere and go back rfom a different gateway, you dont have to deal with all of the extra charges. For a listing of all the gateways and prices, click here.

The top value of the week (drum roll…)

Tahiti – the trip of a life time, suddenly became more affordable. Air Tahiti Nui is also offering slashed rates and free air from Los Angeles for kids! Add-ons from other cities are reasonable.  The feature sale is $1698/per adult+: Air, Breakfast & 5nts Manava Suite Resort Tahiti- there are other options, more nights – this is the lead rate (best deal) and it is specifically designed for family vacations!

Happy traveling!

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Rajasthan is one of the most charming & captivating states of India known for its forts, palaces, temples, culture, tradition, history, fairs & festivals, wildlife, nature, sand dunes, heritage hotels, and historical cities. It is a globally famous tourist destination in India where tourists can savor a lot. It is a destination where vacationers can retire completely at cozy beds in heritage hotels. It is a destination where adventure enthusiasts savor camel safari trip to rippling sand dunes and indulge in wildlife expedition. It is the destination where tourists can explore some of excellent art & architectures of India. In fact, it is a word visit travel and holiday destination in the country.

Here are top five reasons why you should visit Rajasthan:

Forts & Palaces – Legacy of Royal Kingdom

There are many magnificent forts and elegant palaces in the state which are widely acclaimed by tourists and travelers. Tourists from all over the world visit this state especially to explore its magnificent monuments in the forms of forts, palaces, temples and havelis. Almost entire part of the state is dotted with some of architecturally beautiful monuments. The magnificent forts & palaces of the state narrate the legacy of royal kingdom and depict the excellent specimen of fine art & architecture. Perhaps, forts and palaces are among key factors why people prefer for tours and travels in Rajasthan, India.

Culture & Tradition

The culture & tradition of Rajasthan has been appealed tourists and vacationers for long times. The state is culturally and historically rich and attracts a large number of tourists every year from all over the world for an exciting trip to Rajasthan, India. The excellent culture & tradition of the state can be experienced by exploring traditional villages and historic cities of the state. Fairs and festivals are also important to observe the rich tradition and culture of the state.

Sand Dunes – Camel Safari

While in Rajasthan holidays, don’t miss to enjoy exciting camel safari trip to Rajasthan Thar Desert. Sam Village and Khuri Village are ideal places for enjoying the charm of rippling sand dunes in the state.

Wildlife & Nature Tourism

The desert state of Rajasthan is also known for its rich flora and fauna. There are many nature parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state which can be visited, explored and enjoyed on Rajasthan tours and travels. Ranthambhore, Bharatpur, Mount Abu, Sariska, etc are popular destinations in the state which are widely known for fabulous wildlife and nature tourism in India.

Heritage Hotels & Luxury

There are many magnificent forts, palaces and havelis in Rajasthan. Many of them now have been converted into heritage hotels offering world class & luxury accommodation for vacationers and tourists. Heritage hotels in the state are ideal place for celebrating holidays in luxury and comfort. Hotel Lake Palace, Hotel Fateh Prakash Palace & Hotel Jag Mandir Palace in Udaipur; Rambagh Palace, Jal Mahal Palace, Alsisar Haveli & Samode Palace in Jaipur; Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur; Fort Mandawa Castle in Mandawa; Hotel Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner; Hotel Neemrana Fort Palace, etc are some of world famous heritage hotels in Rajasthan, India.

These are some fabulous reasons to make your visit to Rajasthan, India. There is an exciting range of Rajasthan tour packages available to choose from. Just choose your right package and make Rajasthan visit memorable to cherish forever.

Rajesh Kumar is an eminent analyst and writer in India Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Rajasthan tours and Rajasthan holidays. Find more packages at http://www.indianluxurytours.net/

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