Saturday, June 30, 2012

YES!!! The media is killing not only the worldwide economy with doom-and-gloom but making Europe sou




This year's summer has brought the cruise industry to some all-time low pricing due to the possibility of yet another recession and the doom-and-gloom global travel trends realities of the Greek economy and euro! No question, business is down and it is a buyers' market except for the airline industry… Air rates remain high to Europe and even for domestic global travel trends travel.
While pricing is down with Alaska Cruises on Holland America starting at $399pp , Disney Cruise lines offering upgrades from ocean view to balcony (Disney global travel trends never offers sales like this), and many cruise lines traveling to Europe including airfare (bundling this component into their pricing) to add value and get the customer global travel trends to buy, there is one deal I found that stands out and was quite amazing!!!!!
Celebrity Cruises remarkable NEW Silhouette has a 13-day Mediterranean cruise sailing from Rome to Venice visiting global travel trends the Greek Islands and Turkey July 17-30, 2012 from a remarkably low $699 per person-okay that is from $54 a day for a European Cruise including meals and entertainment. For you cruise buffs, you also know this is likely one of the finest ships in the cruise industry-period!!! I cannot go to Venice and have a coffee or snack in St. Mark's Square for $54 USD!!!! On top of this, there is a special added value by my company offering a $50 onboard spending credit and a $100 Shore Excursion Credit!!! Unbelievable? It is real…
YES!!! The media is killing not only the worldwide economy with doom-and-gloom but making Europe sound like it is imploding on itself. Granted there are protests and riots in Greece with occasional strikes, tourism continues amazingly well around it all. I have had dozens of clients in Athens and the Greek Islands so far this year-all without any incident whatsoever. I have personally traveled to Spain, Greece, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland and it is business as usual. I was surprised while  in Barcelona with news of 25% unemployment that this city seemed to be a total "boom" town. I'll be in Istanbul and Athens late next week so will report back but I can tell you assuredly-life is quite good for travelers in Europe… If you can, go now. The buys for cruise vacations are remarkable!!!!!

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