West Indies Travels in 2009 by Crictours
August 1, 2008 on 8:46 am | In Africa, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, China, Cuba, Czech, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Europe, French West Indies, Germany, Grenada, Haiti, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, London, Mexico, Middle East, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, New South Wales, Nigeria, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, South America, Sports Travel, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Sydney, Tanzania, Thailand, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, USA, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Wales, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Comments Off
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK, - Crictours announces England Supporters Cricket Travel Packages for 2009 West Indies Tour
Following the ECB’s announcement of the 2009 England-West Indies tour, The Cricket Tour Company has launched their tour itineraries. The combination of beautiful beaches, exotic locales and exceptional cricket assure that the West Indies tour packages are in high demand by England supporters.
The dates for the West Indies tour have now been released, as follows:
04-08 Feb - 1st Test, Jamaica
13-17 Feb - 2nd Test, Antigua
26 Feb-02 Mar - 3rd Test, Barbados
06-10 Mar - 4th Test, Trinidad
Sun 15 Mar - Twenty20 International, Trinidad
Fri 20 Mar - 1st One-Day International, Guyana
Sun 22 Mar - 2nd One-Day International, Guyana
Fri 27 Mar - 3rd One-Day International, Barbados
Sun 29 Mar - 4th One-Day International, Barbados
Fri 03 April - 5th One-Day International, St Lucia - Day/Night
Crictours offers following tour itineraries:
Jamaica: Sat 31st Jan - Tue 10th Feb (12 days)
Enjoy 3 days of relaxation on a gorgeous North coast all-inclusive beach resort before heading down to the Hilton, Kingston for the 1st Test at the pulsating Sabina Park - scene of Steve Harmison’s stunning 7 for 12 in 2004!
Antigua: Wed 11th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb (12 days)
Kick back on one of Antigua’s 365 beaches at the stunning all-inclusive Verandah Resort & Spa. See the 2nd Test at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium - newly opened for the 2007 World Cup.
Barbados: Sat 21st Feb - Wed 4th Mar (12 days) or Sun 8th Mar (16 days)
With thousands of English fans expected, the atmosphere at Kensington Oval is sure to be fantastic for the pivotal 3rd Test. Join us for a 12 day tour or one of our 2 x 16 day tours - one at an all-inclusive resort, the other on B&B basis.
Trinidad & Tobago: Thu 5th Mar - Fri 13th Mar (9 days +)
There’s no beach in Port of Spain, but there is a fantastic atmosphere at the wonderful Queen’s Park Oval and a great music scene in the home of calypso & soca (soul-calypso) music! Stay at the Hilton Trinidad. Extend your stay with a beach holiday on Tobago and pop back for the Twenty/20 match!
ODI Tour: Sat 21st Mar - Sun 05th Apr (16 days) or Wed 18th Mar - Sun 05th Apr (19 days)
Our main tour will take in the last 3 ODI’s on Barbados & St Lucia. However, we will also be offering a pre-tour extension for those wanting to go to Guyana to see the first 2 ODI’s.
Combo Tours
For England supporters that need a bigger dose of sun, sea and/or cricket, itineraries can combine any or all the tours above!
Flights will be with Virgin Atlantic from London and BMI from Manchester to Barbados, both with the option to upgrade to Premium Economy & Business Class.
Brochures and information can be obtained:
Via email sue@crictours.com or
Phone call on 01494 713 007.or on http://www.crictours.com
Windstar 2009 & Winter 2010 Sailing Atlas
August 1, 2008 on 8:13 am | In Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Argentina, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cruise Boats, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Coast, Egypt, Florida, France, French West Indies, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, London, Mexico, Miami, Monaco, Montenegro, Montserrat, Netherlands, New England, New York City, Panama, Paris, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Rome, South America, Spain, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Sydney, The Keys, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands | Comments Off
Windstar Cruises released its 2009 and Winter 2010 Sailing Atlas, which features a new Signature Collection Host Series, Venice roundtrip sailings, and new ports of call in Rovinj, Croatia; L’lle Rousse, France; and Ischia, Italy.
The Signature Collection Host Series returns and offers the opportunity to cruise with wine makers Greg Lill of DeLille Cellars and Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery, Canadian artist Jody Hewgill, chef and culinary expert David Shalleck, and gold medalist Rafer Johnson of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Due to frequent requests, a new Venice roundtrip sailing will feature the Croatian destinations of Rovinj, Split and Dubrovnik as well as Koper, Slovenia. Also debuting in 2009 on Wind Surf itineraries is the port of L’lle Rousse on the island of Corisca and Ischia Island, Italy. In summer through early fall, Wind Star and Wind Spirit return to the Greek Isles.
In late fall, the ships depart Europe for the Caribbean and Central America, where they will remain until early spring.
Wind Surf offers seven-day roundtrips from Barbados with on northbound and southbound itineraries. Wind Spirit offers seven-day roundtrips from St. Thomas and seven-day Costa Rican sailings from Puerto Caldera.
Wind Star’s 14-day cruises feature a transit through the Panama Canal and visits to ports in Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands.
The Connoisseur Collection offers back-to-back itineraries that allow guests to take one two-week sailing that rarely repeats a port. Windstar also offers 14-day transatlantic voyages.
American Airlines Vacations Bonus Miles
July 29, 2008 on 8:51 am | In Airlines, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Baja, Barbados, Beachbooker, Bermuda, Cabo, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French West Indies, Grenada, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Hotels, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Surfing Resorts, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Virgin Islands | Comments Off
American Airlines Vacations is offering customers the opportunity to earn up to 5,000 AAdvantage bonus miles by booking select vacations to destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii.
During the promotion, customers who book a selected vacation package of four nights or longer by Aug. 15, will earn 4,000 AAdvantage bonus miles. If customers book their vacation online at www.aavacations.com by Aug.15, they will earn an additional 1,000 AAdvantage bonus miles for a total of 5,000 AAdvantage bonus miles.
American Airlines Vacations worked with a number of hotel and resort partners to design vacation package deals at more than 35 properties in top locations around the world.
Customers will be able to choose from a range of properties suitable for any budget in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe and the United States.
For more information, call 800-321-2121 or visit
United Vacations Puts Mexico & Caribbean on Sale
July 23, 2008 on 9:33 am | In Airlines, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Baja, Barbados, Beachbooker, Bermuda, Cabo, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French West Indies, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Virgin Islands | Comments Off
United Vacations is discounting packages of four nights or more to Mexico and the Caribbean booked by Sept. 30.
Save up to $300 on your package, depending on when you depart. For example, depart in the next 60-119 days and save 5 percent, up to $150. Use promotion code SAVEFIVE.
Depart in more than 120 days and save 10 percent, up to $300.
Use promotion code SAVETEN.
Holland America Cruises New Pan-Asian Restaurant
July 17, 2008 on 7:31 am | In Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Costa Rica, Cruise Boats, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French West Indies, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Labrador, Montserrat, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, Panama, Puerto Rico, Quebec, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Virgin Islands | Comments OffHolland America Line’s new Eurodam features a new Pan-Asian restaurant called Tamarind. The 144-seat restaurant will serve reservations-only lunch and dinner. The complimentary lunch menu will feature dim sum, an assortment of Asian dumplings and fusion sauces for dipping.
Soup and salad, as well as desserts-such as green tea tiramisu and mango sorbet-will also be included on the lunch menu.
For dinner, guests can order Asian-inspired cuisine off of the menu or choose Rijsttafel, a Dutch adaptation of the traditional Indonesia dinner. To complement the traditional offerings at Tamarind, Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has created Asian-inspired entrees.
The Silk Den, a new lounge adjacent to Tamarind, will overlook the magradome, offering guests a view of a new, poolside water feature. A full menu of Asian-themed specialty cocktails including Sakétinis will be served.
Dinner at Tamarind will cost $15 per person with the Rijsttafel costing $20 per person. Lunch is complimentary.
The 2,104-guest Eurodam was christened July 1 in Rotterdam with Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, followed by a maiden voyage in the Baltic region.
The ship will offer its first trans-Atlantic cruise and sail Canada/New England in the fall, followed by Caribbean itineraries for the remainder of 2008.
Future Vacations New Price Match Policy
July 15, 2008 on 11:26 am | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Alberta, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Argentina, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Columbia, Cabo, California, Canada, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Chicago, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Dubai, East Coast, Ecuador, El Salvador, Europe, Finland, Florida, France, French West Indies, Germany, Great Lakes, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Labrador, Las Vegas, Lichtenstein, London, Los Angeles, Luxwmbourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Manitoba, Mauritania, Mexico, Miami, Middle East, Midwest, Monaco, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, NWT, Namibia, Netherlands, New Brunswick, New England, New York City, Newfoundland, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Orlando, PEI, Pacific Northwest, Panama, Paraguay, Paris, Peru, Plains States, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Rockies, Rome, Russia, Rwanda, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Saudia Arabia, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, South America, Southwest, Spain, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Texas, The Keys, The South, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks Caicos, USA, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Wales, Yugoslavia, Yukon, Zaire, Zambia, Zanzibar | Comments Off
Future Vacations launched a new Price Match policy. Under terms of the new policy that will match any competitor’s price on comparable vacation packages within three hours, ensuring that travelers always receive the best value for their vacation dollar.
Travel agents or consumers who book a Future Vacations package and find a lower price on a comparable package elsewhere can call Future Vacations’ new Price Match Hotline – 800-373-7801 – and speak directly to a Price Match Specialist for immediate service.
Comparable packages must feature the same airline, hotel, room category, travel dates and inclusions (e.g.: rental car, ground transfers, theme park/show tickets, etc.). For the fastest service, calls must be made during the following Price Match business hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm EST and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm EST.
Calls made outside of these hours will receive a return call the following business day. If Future Vacations is unable to match the price of a package, travelers will receive a $25 travel credit for future use.
The Price Match Policy is effective now and until further notice on all packages in the Future Vacations portfolio, which spans the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
For telephone reservations, call 800-456-2323.
YEAR OF THE REEF WITH SPECIAL CONTEST
July 7, 2008 on 11:06 am | In Adventure Travel, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Florida, French West Indies, Grenada, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Miami, Montserrat, Outdoors, Panama, Puerto Rico, Sailing, Scuba Diving, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, The Keys, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Virgin Islands | Comments Off
Explorer Ventures announces “Ventures into the Reef,” a series of competitions in recognition of International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2008). They are inviting people to share their underwater adventures in celebration of the beauty and excitement that reefs provide. There are three categories in which people can participate; best underwater photo, best topside photo and best trip commentary.
To enter the Explorer Ventures “Ventures into the Reef” contests, participants need to fill out a simple entry form and submit their photo(s) and/or trip commentary electronically.
The competition is free. Photos must have been taken between August 31, 2007 and August 31, 2008 and the trip commentary must be from a trip taken within the same dates. The winning entries will be showcased online and will be included in a 2009 Explorer Ventures “Ventures into the Reef” calendar.
The winners of each competition will receive a $500 credit* towards a future trip on any Explorer Ventures boat in Australia or the Caribbean as well as five copies of the 2009 Explorer Ventures calendar.
There are prizes for the runners up as well. For entry forms and complete information, visit this website or email contest@explorerventures.com
*$500 credit can be used on Caribbean Explorer I, Caribbean Explorer II, Turks and Caicos Explorer II, or Nimrod Explorer.
The credit must be used before December 31, 2009, is non-transferable and cannot be substituted.
AGGRESSOR FLEET AIRLINE DEPARTMENT
July 7, 2008 on 11:01 am | In Adventure Travel, Airlines, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Baja, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, Cabo, California, Canada, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cook Islands, Crete, Cruise Boats, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji Islands, Florida, French West Indies, Grenada, Guam, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Indonesia, Jamaica, Los Angeles, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Melanesia, Mexico, Miami, Micronesia, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Northern, Orlando, Outdoors, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Sailing, Samoa, San Diego, San Francisco, Scuba Diving, Solomon Islands, South America, South Australia, Sports Travel, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Surfing Resorts, Sydney, Tahiti, Tasmania, Thailand, The Keys, The South, Tonga, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, USA, Vanuatu, Victoria, Virgin Islands, Western | Comments OffBooking international flights to exotic destinations is now easier with the help of Aggressor Fleet’s own Airline Department and newest travel expert specialist, Katharina (Kathy) Walker, who boasts over 28 years of airline reservations experience.
Kathy has extensive knowledge and training in airline ticketing software networks including Pars, System 1, Data’s, Worldspan, Delta Term and CMS. As an international airline specialist and travel agency manager,
Kathy knows all aspects of airline travel and the extensive needs of international and group travelers. Aggressor Fleet’s European clients will appreciate her fluency in the German and Croatian languages.
To book your next flight through the Aggressor Fleet Airline Department, you may contact Kathy at airtravel@aggressor.com or by phone at 800-348-2628 or (985) 385-2628.
BECOME A PLATINUM PRO 5000 DIVER
July 7, 2008 on 10:53 am | In Adventure Travel, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, California, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cook Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji Islands, Florida, French West Indies, Grenada, Guam, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Jamaica, Los Angeles, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Melanesia, Miami, Micronesia, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Northern, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Sailing, Samoa, San Diego, San Francisco, Scuba Diving, Solomon Islands, South Australia, Spring Break, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Surfing Resorts, Sydney, Tahiti, Tasmania, The Keys, Tonga, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Vanuatu, Victoria, Virgin Islands, Western | Comments OffBeing honored with the Platinum Pro5000 Diver Award places you among the world’s most experienced water explorers. The list of cardholders is a “who’s who” of diving, containing the world’s most prominent dive leaders, scientists, photographers, manufacturers, retailers and resort operators. This honor cannot be purchased. Individuals must apply for the award and be recommended in writing by two Platinum Pros.
What makes the SSI Platinum Pro5000 award so special is that it’s all about diving. The unsung dive master on any island and Jacques Cousteau earned their cards the same way–by diving 5,000 times, or diving 2,500 times and making a significant contribution to the diving industry.
Since 1993, the Platinum Pros have been recognized at a party held during the annual DEMA trade show. The party has become one of the signature events at DEMA. At the annual party, Platinum Pro 5000 Divers get to meet one another and are recognized for their achievements. Divers and dealers from around the world come together to honor those who have become Platinum Pro 5000 Divers, and congratulate them on their entrance into this exclusive, historical group.
Divers from any certification agency may apply. This is a non-affiliation award. This award is truly about your achievements and nothing else.
For more information and to download an application visit www.diveSSI.com/platinumpro or call 970.482.0883.
2008 GUIDE TO UNDERWATER IMAGING
July 7, 2008 on 10:44 am | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, California, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cook Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Coast, Europe, Fiji Islands, Florida, French West Indies, Grenada, Guam, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Jamaica, Los Angeles, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Melanesia, Mexico, Miami, Micronesia, Middle East, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Northern, Outdoors, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Sailing, Samoa, San Diego, San Francisco, Scuba Diving, Solomon Islands, South Australia, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Sydney, Tahiti, Tasmania, Texas, The Keys, The South, Tonga, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Vanuatu, Victoria, Virgin Islands, Western | Comments Off
Written for both the novice and those with a little more experience, this will be the ultimate guide to the tools and techniques for capturing better dive photos and videos.
This special, first-of-its-kind publication by the editors of Scuba Diving will go directly to underwater photo and video enthusiasts, making it the perfect vehicle for advertisers who want to reach this targeted market.
15,000 copies will be sent to a pre-determined list of underwater photo enthusiasts.
It will be mailed in October or polybagged with Scuba Diving’s November 08 issue.
A downloadable pdf of the Guide to Underwater Imaging, including all advertisements, will also be offered on
A special underwater imaging microsite within ScubaDiving.com will go live when the publication is delivered.