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Question by Jill McClain: How would a cruise like this work?
I live in Illinois and want to take a cruise ship to the pier of Florida to get to the Bahamas.

My question is, if i buy the “Cruise deal” is my air fair included? Or..? Do i have to buy a ticket for air fair to Florida as well? How does this work!? Its my 1st time and i am confused!

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http://cruises.priceline.com/sc.do?d=02/20/2011&d2=04/29/2012&i=852432&c=1&v=46&dsc=y&refid=PRCLNCRITEO#ballead

Best answer:

Answer by Mary
Sorry, I couldn’t follow the link you provided. Sometimes air fare is included as part of the total vacation price, and sometimes it is not. You need to be absolutely sure about this before you book, because if the air is not included, that is a rather large extra cost, and something you need to book separately! I am not bashing Priceline, but I always suggest that people use a local travel agent who books a lot of cruises. It costs nothing to use a travel agent, and you have the benefit of a real person who can answer all your questions and help you find and book the cruise that best meets your budget and your expectations. A travel agent can also explain the pros and cons of having your air handled through the cruise line, whether it would be good to fly down a day early (and help you get the hotel reservation), advise you about transfers, and have several excellent choices of travel insurance. I am not a travel agent, but mine always does a great job for me.

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Galveston, TX (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

As Galveston becomes the homeport of Carnival Cruise Lines? newest ship this weekend, officials on the island are celebrating what is expected to be a tremendous economic contributor to the island?s tourism industry.

The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic ? a brand new ship that will receive a celebrity-style U.S. debut from the GRAMMY Award-winning band Maroon 5 Sunday in Galveston ? has the potential to drastically increase the number of visitors to the island each year. Based on double occupancy, the ship can carry 24 percent more passengers than its predecessor, the Carnival Conquest.

If you add that to the increased capacity created by the arrival of the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph in Galveston last month, Carnival Cruise Lines has the potential to bring approximately 100,000 more visitors to the island in 2012, creating a potential $ 10 million or more in direct economic impact to the island?s tourism industry.

?Quality cruise lines attract tourists, which spend millions of dollars at our hotels, attractions, restaurants and shops,? said Leah Cast, public relations manager for the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. ?We are coming off the best summer tourism season on record for Galveston and we believe the exposure and added value we?ll receive from the Carnival Magic being here is only going to help keep that momentum going.?

An economic impact study conducted by Angelou Economics in 2008 showed that, on average, visitors to Galveston spend $ 103 per person per day. For that reason, the island?s tourism industry for years has been working to capture the attention of cruise passengers by selling the island as a pre- or post-cruise destination.

Those efforts will continue during Carnival Magic?s debut weekend as the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, its tourism partners and Carnival host a plethora of activities for national travel media, travel agents, group tour operators and other stakeholders in an effort to increase exposure of the cruise line and Galveston?s many attractions, Cast said.

?Already, the response has been overwhelmingly positive because the national and international travel industry is realizing what Galveston has to offer,? Cast said. ?That can be a major selling point for a cruise line or travel agent because Galveston offers cruise passengers the chance to start their vacations a few days early or continue the vacation after their cruise.?

It?s not just Carnival bringing new cruise ships to island. This Friday, Royal Caribbean?s Mariner of the Seas will arrive to the Port of Galveston for seasonal cruises. The ship, built in 2003, will replace the Voyager of the Seas that has sailed from Galveston for several years. The ships have the same passenger capacity.

Next year, Disney Cruise Line will begin sailing from Galveston with the 2,400-passenger Disney Magic that arrives in September. Also next year, Princess Cruises will return to Texas for the first time since 2007 with its 3,080-passenger Crown Princess sailing out of Galveston beginning in December.

About the Port of Galveston

The Port of Galveston is Texas? gateway for cruise sailings and international trade. The port serves as the primary point of embarkation for cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean and is a self-supporting enterprise fund with operating revenues of approximately $ 21 million. It does not rely on tax dollars for operations. In 2010, the port welcomed 869, 347 passengers. For more information please visit http://www.portofgalveston.com.

About Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a historic beach town located just 50 miles from Houston, TX. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas? premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is home to popular amusements such as, Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island visit http://www.galveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.

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Waynesboro, VA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

There’s no place like home for the holidays, unless of course that place is Cabin Creekwood. After all, spending time with family is what makes the holidays special, and Cabin Creekwood offers family friendly getaways in the Virginia mountains near Charlottesville to make it even more special.

Getting away from the normal distractions of life provides the perfect setting to help families focus on each other. There is nothing like laying down the phone, putting the computer away, and playing a few games or talking around a campfire to reconnect. Cabin Creekwood was established in 1982 with the mission statement of “building strong marriages and healthy, close-knit families. Today, that focus can still be seen in the families that visit and in the family oriented atmosphere.

Cabin Creekwood provides nine fully furnished cabins, from one to three bedrooms in size. Each cabin is located in a private wooded area close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cabins are complete with full kitchens and bathrooms, and comfortable furnishings. Linens and towels are provided.

To find out more about these family vacation getaways at Cabin Creekwood, visit their website at http://www.cabincreekwood.com.

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

The CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort ? Orlando?s has announced a new Shop, Stay & Play Holiday Package ? one of the best hotel deals Orlando has to offer this holiday season.

Starting at just $ 109.95 per night for a family of four, the holiday package includes vouchers on the I-Ride Trolley, which takes you to two of Orlando?s premium shopping centers – The Premium Outlets International Drive and The Premium Outlets Vineland Ave ? plus a VIP coupon book giving you exclusive discounts at both shopping centers. After shopping, guests can relax in one of Coco Key?s spacious guest rooms with a $ 25 food and beverage credit for dinner at one of three restaurants. The next day, the entire family will love the four passes to CoCo Key?s 54,000 square-foot canopy-covered and heated outdoor water park, which features 14 adventure water slides, the interactive Parrot?s Perch Play Island, the Minnow Lagoon zero-entry pool for younger children and the Coral Reef Cove teen pool.

The CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort is also a convenient launching point for families that want to experience Orlando?s other world-famous attractions, offering free shuttle service to Universal Studios, Aquatica, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild. Walt Disney World and the downtown Orlando Business District are just minutes away.

To book your family holiday getaway to the CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort, please visit http://www.cocokeyorlando.com/holidayshopperspackage/

The Shop, Stay & Play Holiday package is available until Dec. 24, 2011, based on availability. A two night minimum stay is required.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call 877-875-4681 or visit http://www.cocokeywaterresort.com/orlando.

About the CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort ? Orlando:

The CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort comes fully equipped for a fantastic vacation. Hotel stays include complimentary parking, transportation to all area theme parks, heated pools, wireless high-speed internet access and three dining options at Tradewinds Restaurant, Callaloo Grill and Pizza Hut. CoCo Key combines a casual ?tropical? hotel setting with 391 guest rooms and an exciting water park that features slides, rides and fun. The park hosts three heated pools, 14 water slides, poolside entertainment, and splashing good times all specially designed for kids in a safe and friendly environment. The hotel offers 3,600 sq. ft. of meeting space for events of all kinds. Guests can book packages that include overnight stays and passes to the water resort for the ultimate hotel stay. To learn more about the CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort ? Orlando visit: http://www.cocokeywaterresort.com/Locations/orlando/index.aspx.

About Sage Hospitality

Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality has strategically grown into one of the largest privately held hotel management and ownership companies in the nation operating a variety of large, full-service hotels as well as extended stay and select-service properties. Sage Hospitality’s comprehensive portfolio includes major international brands such as Marriott, Sheraton, Renaissance, Hilton and Westin, as well as independent boutique hotels. Sage Hospitality has further differentiated with the creation of the Sage Restaurant Group, which has created and is managing 10 unique restaurant concepts including the acclaimed Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago. For more information, please visit http://www.sagehospitality.com/

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