Why Take a Cruise Vacation? Well, with all the cruise lines available, all the cruise destinations, and the range of prices, there exists a cruise to please even the most jaded traveler.If you think about it, it's an extremely cost-effective and time-efficient way to take a holiday. Consider all the time you'd spend driving yourself to several different destinations, packing and unpacking at each hotel, and searching for restaurants and other services. On a cruise you don't drive anywhere for seven, ten, fourteen days or even even more. Even if you were on a bus tour with no driving yourself, you haul your luggage or at least one package and unpack it at every new stop. On a cruise, you check your luggage when you check in and it magically appears in your cabin, stateroom, or even suite. You're at home for the duration of the cruise. And the food! Every ship has several restuarants staffed by world-class chefs, and the cost of the food is included as part of the cruise. At each port, guided tours are available so you won't miss any local attractions. Supervised activities such as snorkeling are available to keep the children occupied. And at the end of your holidy staff will pick up your luggage and place it on shore at the intended pick-up point. Taking a cruise vacation frees you from so many of the hassles of traveling, and leaves you with more time to relax and enjoy your destination.Celebrity Cruise Lines offer some of the best deals in the business. Conde Nast Traveler consistently rates Celebrity Cruises as one of the world's best cruise lines. Services include informative lectures about your location, upscale boutiques, and Las Vegas style entertainment created for Celebrity by Cirque du Soleil. Try your luck in the Casino or collect fine art during an onboad auction. The nightlife spectacular at The Bar At The Edge of the Earth.There's a whole world of pampering waiting for you at the world-famous Aqua-Spa by Elemis. Try a deluxe manicure, a luxurious facial or a relaxing massage. There is even acupuncture by a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine as well. You'll feel renewed and invigorated.Children feel right at home on a Celebrity Cruise. The Celebrity X-Club Youth Program has age-specific activities and entertainment for every child. Science and nature exploration, talent shows, treasure hunts, children's dinner parties, slumber parties and more are all arranged by professional staff. Special areas of the ship are set aside for children only, such as the Shipmates Fun Factory, teen center and pools. When the ship is docked, adults have the option of going on tours by themselves while the children are supervised onboard. What could be more enjoyable or safer?Age or disability are no impediment to cruising. Ships are designed for mobility-impaired passengers, and staff is always ready to assist. Celebrity accommodates those who need dialysis or oxygen, and other medical services can be arranged if requested beforehand. Emergency care is always available on board, saving you the trouble of finding a doctor who speaks your language in a foreign country.Dinner is a vital event in itself on a cruise ship, a tradition dating back to the late 1800's when cruises were for royalty and the wealthy who expected elegant formal dinners. Again, in today's lifestyle the elegant dinner is optional, and for those who like to dine casually, food is available around the clock . However, for those who like a ritzy event where they can show off their best attire and jewelry, there are optional formal dinners where ladies wear long formal gowns or evening dresses and gentlemen have on tuxedos.Did I forget to mention the cruise destination itself? Celebrity Cruises dock at a different port of call every day or two, depending upon distances and sailing time between points of interest. You can stay aboard the ship all day or disembark. You are free to explore every destination on your itinerary as long as you return to the ship before departure time.For a small additional fee, Celebrity offers adventures geared toward the unique features of each destination. As an example, Caribbean cruises offer snorkeling, diving or beach excursions while Alaskan cruises offer helicopter tours or sea kayak trips. For the less adventuresome, commonly there are bus tours or even supervised shopping excursions in the local port. Every single thing, including meals, is prearranged. All you have to do is find the correct line onshore and an experienced guide handles the rest of your tour.
Celebrity Cruise! Opulence Perfectly Staged
Each generation of Celebrity ships has emerged to assume a leadership role in the cruise industry. From the contemporary elegance of Horizon to the stylish and high-tech Century, to the latest epoch, Constellation, Infinity, Millennium and Summit, all are five-star vessels of incomparable allure. In true Celebrity style every conceivable luxury awaits you. Every stateroom is a sanctuary; culinary standards are impeccable, entertainment a masterpiece! There's poetry to be found in the perfect symmetry of grace and strength, which is the hallmark of Celebrity's trim, powerful ships. The ships are designed for your complete fulfillment and beauty is in every detail. In every painting and sculpture, in foyers so grand they resemble Venetian courtyards, in the exotic fabrics tinted to rich jewel tone colors, in the handsome accommodation, and in the sophisticated restaurants and stylish lounges and bars. Polished mahogany, etched glass, soft leather and crisp linen harmonize with immaculately maintained public areas and perfectly prepared staterooms.Celebrity's FleetNo matter which ship you choose, on every Celebrity cruise you will visit enchanting destinations- starting with your ship itself. Ranging in size from approximately 47,000 tons (Horizon, Zenith) right up to 91,000 tons (Millennium, Constellation, Infinity, and Summit) Celebrity offers greater facilities and more accommodation with verandas than ever before. In fact, we'd say the facilities are nothing short of dazzling. For example, the ethereal Olympic Restaurant on Millennium has the intricate, original walnut paneling from White Star Line's ship, the RMS Olympic, covering the walls.The AtmosphereLa dolce vita. Park Avenue elegance. Softly glowing chandeliers. Soothing music. The art of flamb, Aromatic stones, and exotic jasmine flower baths in the spa. A world where all that you wish for is anticipated and all that you expect is exceeded. Imagine one of the most romantic nights of your life, and then multiply it by the length of your Celebrity cruise.The ServiceGrace and civility are not entirely of the past. Expect seamless, professional, sensitive care from ultra-accommodating staff whose adept handling of the minuscule details are the very definition of unobtrusive blue ribbon service. European-trained dining room personnel are to be particularly admired and you can count on the sommelier to provide the perfect cabernet to accompany your chateaubriand.AccommodationsSuites, Celebrity Suites, Sky Suites with veranda, Premium and Deluxe Ocean-view staterooms with veranda, Ocean-view staterooms, Family Ocean-view staterooms, (last year Ocean-view Celebrity Concierge Class was introduced), and Inside Staterooms. Penthouse suites have both a rotunda and vestibule entrances and is among the largest suites at sea (with a baby grand piano if you can imagine)!Naturally bedding varies dependent upon category, although all staterooms have two lower twin beds or a queen-size bed, TV, direct-dial phone and voice mail; individual safe, hair dryer, thermostat-controlled air conditioning, 100% cotton towels, complimentary use of bathrobes, complimentary 24-hour room service, a mini-bar (contents not included). The suites, of course, are unsurpassed 5-star quality, some arriving with the luxury of 24-hour butler service to anticipate your needs from afternoon tea to evening hors d'oeuvres to full in-suite breakfast, lunch and dinner service in some categories.Dependent upon which suite you select, additional amenities can include priority check-in and departure, express luggage delivery on boarding, welcome champagne, dining room seating preference, opportunity to book massages in-suite, a personal computer, printer and internet access, personalized stationery, Celebrity tote bag, oversized bath towels, complimentary use of robes. The Celebrity Network offers an advanced in-room entertainment and information centre where a two-way, user-friendly communications link allows you to view and select shore excursions, order room service and indulge in casino gambling from the comfort of your stateroom.The DiningIn an environment of consummate charm graced with the very best in china, silver, newly pressed white linens and crystal, delicious repasts from world-renowned chef, Michel Roux are exquisitely presented in fetching main dining rooms. Celebrity's pre-eminent cuisine reflects their dedication to providing all guests, including those with particularly educated and discriminating palates, with the finest food that land and sea has to offer.Cuisine is as wholesome as it is imaginative. Every dish is prepared using only the freshest herbs and ingredients, and even breads and sorbets are made from scratch. In addition there's a wonderful variety of lean and light, vegetarian and special children's selections. On occasion, perhaps you'd enjoy a more casual dining experience, in which case you would have the choice of a specialty restaurant, grill or caf where the selection is every bit as tempting as that served in the posh restaurants.The artistry and culinary talents of Celebrity's chefs are also shown to great advantage at theme buffets. On special nights, you can look forward to "Gourmet Bites" a roving late night tour-de-force of succulent treats such as empanadas, mini-Beef Wellington and crispy fish tempura which is hand carried throughout the ship by tuxedoed, white-gloved wait staff. Just-baked scones and tea sandwiches are offered during an elegant afternoon tea service and you simply must have an espresso and warm, buttery croissant in the Cova Caf Milano after your brisk morning walk on deck. The simple joy of a fresh gourmet pizza served in the privacy of your stateroom is another tasty option.It is a source of pride to Celebrity that Michel Roux not only serves as culinary consultant to the line, he also selects the award-winning vintages that transform each meal into a not-to-be-forgotten event.The EntertainmentAs the sun melts into the sea, and the ship is in the spotlight of the moon, the night ignites with fun and frolic of all expressions to be had! Why not start with pre-dinner cocktails, caviar and pate at the Champagne Bar or Martini Bar. Over 20 variations on the martini theme include divine concoctions such as James Bond's "shaken not stirred", Caipirinha and chocolate kiss versions. Then on to dinner, followed by a plush seat in the theatre to enjoy a lavish Broadway-style production.The rustle of cards at the blackjack tables and the ringing of slot machines paying off in Fortunes Casino will be hard to ignore, so pop in for a while (you never know). Then whisk off to one of the nightclubs for some all-night dancing, ending the evening with a nightcap at Michael's Club, or a moonlight serenade for two on the upper deck! Entertainment can also take the form of art auctions, wine tasting and shopping in the smart boutiques for designer labels to mention just a few possibilities.Programs for Kids and youthActivities for children aged 3 to 17 are tiered into four age groups. ShipMates for ages 3-6; Celebrity Cadets for ages 7 to 10; Ensigns for ages 11-13; Admiral T's for teens 14 to 17. This program is available during summer and seasonal sailing periods. On other sailing's, a limited program is offered if 12 or more children are on board.Elemis SpaAn oasis for the mind and body with the most luxurious spa imaginable! We have long recognized the power of water to revive the spirit, and so it is to the Elemis Spa guests' head to visit the state of relaxation and enjoy the latest restorative therapies. Re-nourish with a soothing massage where heated aromatic stones are used to banish tension, or be transported to another time and place through the Egyptian ceremony of milk and ginger, the Tahitian ceremony of flowers, the legendary Hawaiian four hands massage. Spa services can be booked prior to departure.Celebrity EscapesCelebrity Escape cruises is adult only. All guests must be over the age of 21. It is for parents who need a vacation from parenting and for guests who do not like to travel with children on board. There are special events and benefits found only on a Celebrity Escape cruise such as extended hours for the pool and AquaSpa - 11 PM every night, late-night comedy acts including an adult-theme show, dance instruction featuring salsa, merengue, and ballroom dancing, special theme nights in the disco, poolside deck parties, enhanced Golf program using state of the art video and computers and much more.Captains ClubCaptain's Club is Celebrity's past guest program whereby members receive exclusive savings and benefits. The more you cruise, the more you receive. The three levels are Classic Level (1 to 5 cruises), Select Level (6 to 10cruises) and Elite Level (11 or more cruises). You'll automatically receive a new membership card to reflect your status, and you can enjoy your new membership benefits on your next Celebrity cruise. (Please note: Your membership number will remain the same.)Benefits include: category upgrades, pre-sailing reservations at specialty restaurants on Millennium-class ships (priority embarkation (where available). Exclusive Captain's Club party, welcome amenity, gift with purchase at the Aqua Spa(SM) by Elemis, certificates for the casino, golf clinics (where available) and Classic member rates for golf simulator, complimentary wine tasting, reunion cruises, newsletter with exclusive offers, e-newsletters and much more.Celebrity NetworkThe Celebrity Network is the most advanced, in-room entertainment and information center at sea. It is a two-way, user-friendly communications link between the ship and its guests. In addition, guests can view and select shore excursions, order room service and indulge in casino gambling, from the comfort of their stateroom.In the lovely Cova Caf Milano, an evocation of the renowned original near Milan's La Scala Opera House, you can enjoy the signature coffees, teas and chocolates of the historic Pasticceria Confetteria Cova. On Constellation and Millenniumyou can visit The Conservatory, a lovely garden environment inspired by the Emilio Robba flower boutiques in Paris. Always in the avant garde, Celebrity introduced the first cigar bar at sea, and in the warm, intimate milieu of Michael's Club you can sink into a leather chair and contemplate life while enjoying a fine hand-rolled cigar and a warm cognac. On Galaxy and Mercury, the Navigator Club offers a blend of celebration and elegance with opportunities for late night dancing and gazing through floor-to-ceiling windows.The Inclusions, Savings and PromotionsIt is not uncommon for Celebrity to have a selection of money saving promotional offers available to their clientele. Please check for the latest information on the savings offers currently available. Shipboard accommodation, On Board Entertainment, On Board Activities, On Board dining, Port Charges, Local presentation/Transfers, Personnel assist in port except when independent pre/post land packages, air & land deviations or any other deviation is involved. Transfers are not included for cruise only guests (they may be purchased by cruise only guests or those requiring air deviations).
MegaEmart Travel presents Destination New Orleans.
Lafayette, LA. MegaEmart, a local Company that started as a small virtual mall has added yet another service for consumers.In addition to advertising and marketing for local businesses, a free email service, online shopping and auctions to name a few of their services, the ever-growing company has added Travel and lodging to the list.The experienced travel consultants help consumers plan luxury vacations in New Orleans. Ted Tremblay and Levi Landry, the owners of Megaemart, both love the Crescent City and wanted everyone to share that love and have the best times of their lives while visiting New Orleans. "We devote our comprehensive and personalized service to those seriously interested in having a truly memorable stay in New Orleans", Tremblay said. "It's a historic and entertaining destination of spectacular beauty with very friendly people". "Our specialty is making arrangements suited to the interests and needs of our customers, said Landry. "We will provide the BEST PRICES for whatever the budget, and above all, the BEST SERVICE. We want visitors to have the time of their lives in beautiful New Orleans"!From Plantation Mansions and Hidden Courtyards to Haunted History Tours and romantic riverboat cruises. From the exciting nightlife of Dancing and exotic sites to Cajun food and Jazz Music, There seems to be something for everyone, and MegaEmart is there to guide you to the best that New Orleans has to offer. For more information on this service, visit the French Quarter Showcase at www.megaemart.com or call 337-288-8233 to speak with one of their experienced travel representatives.
Last Minute Discount Travel Tips For the Avid Tourist
If you like traveling so much, you may discover that booking at the last minute actually has a number of benefits, especially for your pocket. Several agencies and lines will give discounts and freebies, plus other special features for final visitors. To get the best deals, you need to study the features and determine the rates to stay safe and comfortable.Expensive or Cheap?If you travel or book at the last minute, you may realize that most options are very costly. You can, however, take advantage by traveling at very flexible periods, where you can get better deals. Traveling in the wee hours or before 9 am and after 5 in the afternoon usually gives you some perks, even by just getting a nice seat, since the influx of people usually die down. Unsold seats are usually sold at discount rates 2 to 3 days before departure. You can contact your local agency and ask for possible reductions in price for added savings.You can visit the airline or cruise line's official web site, where last-minute deals may be given. Tuesday and Wednesday are known to be the cheapest days of the week, so try to avail of promos. Staying over the weekend can also help a lot in minimizing costs, since prices tend to rise on Friday and Saturday. There are web sites specifically catering to last-minute travelers. You can simply search for these via popular search engines.Getting InformationYou can actually request your favorite airlines and agencies to send you newsletters and other items through your email or home address regarding last-minute discount travel deals. Web sites are more than willing to send you vital information to save on airfares and other types of transportation. Simply register or subscribe to your chosen airline and begin getting newsletters and other perks and advantages. You may also go to auction web sites and online markets to possibly find very cheap tickets whose owners decided at the last minute to cancel or bail with non-refundable tickets.Availability of FlightsDuring peak seasons like summer or Christmas, last-minute deals are usually not available since all ticket are usually sold out, even during irregular times of the day. Check the flights first if these are available on the dates you wish to travel. If most are already sold out, there is a lesser chance that you can get a good deal. The best deals are usually available in airplanes that have very few passengers. Airlines would wish to increase the number of passengers or payload, to compensate for the cost of traveling. Traveling with so many people will also lead to added expenses, so it is usually rare to get last-minute deals.Tips When PurchasingWhen getting a last-minute ticket, make sure you read the rules and regulations of the airline or cruise line first. There are cases wherein people have had their tickets or trips canceled because they were using a different name or developed a pattern of buying then canceling if they see a potential last-minute deal. If you want to book at the last minute, try to bid about 10% to 15% higher than the advanced purchased fare. You can add to the bid depending on factors like availability of flights on the ideal dates of travel, use of alternative airports for failed bids, weekend trips and red-eye flights.
Lisa McLaughlin is a frequent writer on travel and has a wide collection of articles, news, advice and tips on a wide range of travel types and destinations on her Travel and Vacation Tips site along with some Free Travel Guides.
21 Reasons Why Internet Auctions Are The EASIEST and
Calling internet auctions an Entrepreneur's Dream isn't poetic license or part of the get-rich-quick rhetoric. Net auctions are the simplest, easiest way on this planet for the little guy to make money.1. Consider the normal progression of a home business ...First, the would-be entrepreneur decides on a product or service. He begs, borrows or steals the money to bring his dream into reality.Then, he faces "The Great Uncertainty" - Where are my customers going to come from?With an Internet auction, your customers are already there and they will come to you! Someone else has very obligingly created an entire marketing structure for us. We need to do nothing to find, literally, MILLIONS of customers.Not only that, but they have very obligingly arranged themselves into appropriate categories just for us! Talk about targeted marketing!We don't have to go looking for musicians to buy our guitars, doll collectors for our Barbies or collectors to buy our cars. They will come to us!2. Start up costs? None. Zero. Zip. Nada.Can you name any other business that has no start up costs?Entrepreneur magazine claims that the average franchise costs $70,000! Whoa! And when you buy your franchise, what do you get with it? Oh, employees, rent, government regulations, incredible paperwork, the constant threat of lawsuits, grinding responsibility and twelve hour days.Auction sellers have no overhead, no utilities, no employees, no employee taxes, no rent.3. Risk? What risk?If you start your business wisely, your maximum risk is ... $3.30!On eBay, the absolute queen of the auction sites, the maximum charge to list an item for sale is $3.30. On many of the sites, there is no charge at all.It is prudent to begin with merchandise that you already own (or go rob Mom or Grandma's attic). Therefore, you have no merchandise costs.4. It takes about three minutes to set up your auction business. That is the length of time it takes to register on a site, thereby becoming a full-blown auction trader.5. If you have a business, you have to somehow let people know you are around. Otherwise, your business isn't going to last very long. This makes advertising - of some sort - absolutely critical.Recently, a mail order guru was advising novices on how they should begin. He recommended buying a mailing list of 100,000 (hundreds, perhaps a couple of thousand dollars in cost) - but - the novice should start with only 5,000 people.This same guru recommended a 12 page letter, plus an order blank, for a total of 13 pages. In my neighborhood, unless I am copying massive quantities, it costs me five cents per page, so my letter would cost 65 cents. Throw in a stamp, and the cost of the large, manilla envelope and it's at least $1/person.So, we are looking at an expense of $5,000! And this doesn't include the numerous hours it would take to create such a mailing.And, what if my mailing fails miserably? I don't know about you, but losing $5,000 is not insignificant to me! And if we think about advertising our product or service on TV or radio, our costs escalate dramatically.Contrast this with the price of an internet connection of $15 - $25 a month. And the best part is that you can market to 5,000 or 5,000,000 and it doesn't cost one extra cent.6. The internet is the only place in the world where a small business can be open open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What kind of retail establishment can maintain those kinds of hours, unless it is a giant company?Your buyer has the privilege and opportunity of buying at any hour of the day or night.Those who assume that there is no one awake and interested in buying at 3:00 a.m. are mistaken. Do you want to be awake at this hour to sell? Highly unlikely. But with an auction site, customers can shop at their leisure, on their own schedule and pay you money while you sleep. The first time I woke up and realized that I had made money while I was asleep, it was an incredible thrill!7. If I am selling in my home town my buyers are limited to those people in my geographical area. With the Internet, the entire world is my customer. Ebay, for example, has customers in 90 countries.A merchant can expose his wares to more customers on an internet auction than would see his products in decades in his home town.8. In common with many other internet businesses, geography has become irrelevant. For centuries, humans have had to live in big cities if they wanted to engage in commerce.With auctions, you can live anywhere you please, as long as you have electricity. In fact, with laptops, we don't even need to be home.Want to run your auction business in a Winnebago, on safari, or cruising the Mediterranean? No problem.9. We never have to leave our homes to make as much money as we want. This has to improve family life in a significant way.Want to go to the kids Little League games? Have lunch with your spouse several times a week? Work at 3:00 AM because you are a dedicated night owl?I don't know about your traffic, but in my town it is a total nightmare! Occasionally, I have to travel in rush hour traffic and it makes me realize how blessed I am not to be a member of the Road Rage club.10. WalMart? K-Mart? Piffle!Internet auctions make business a level playing field. Let the big companies worry about payroll, employee theft, absenteeism, product margins and the like.No one knows - - or cares - - how big you or your company is.There is no reason for large companies to ever participate in auction sites, because there isn't enough profit in it for them to bother.I recently saw an article in the paper commenting that one of the giants had made "only miniscule" growth the past year ... $38 million! I would be very appreciate of that kind of tiny profit, myself.11. Sometimes, it seems that my computer is alive, has a definite mind of its own - and that mind can be very devious and troublesome. Nevertheless, the computer gives us tremendous power and freedom.Unlike the giant companies, our employee doesn't need a vacation, it takes no sick leave, and has no family emergencies. In other words, we have a 24 hour, seven day a week slave.12. Starting a business and getting it going, is a full-time job - and then some.Unless ... you choose to be an auction player.Because the Internet will carry on your business without you, you can keep your full-time job until you are ready to quit and become an net auction millionaire. And, I do mean millionaire! There are some people making $50,000 a month in auctions. There are others who are content with a few hundred dollars a month. It all depends on your personal goals.13. Forget about guessing, hoping and praying, lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling and wondering if you are doing the right thing.It is possible to do your market research in advance and have a very clear picture of how well your product will sell before you even put it on the market.14. Net auctions have a mercifully short learning curve.Notice that I didn't say, "No learning curve", but it doesn't take long to begin playing like a champion. It isn't brain surgery, law school or quantum physics. It just takes some observation, attention and time to become a superior auction seller.The greatest hitters in baseball only hit about three out of every ten, meaning they fail 70% of the time! You can do better than that right from the beginning.15. This is a perfect business for those folks who are shut-ins, handicapped, senior citizens or anyone who might have trouble getting a J-O-B.Everything, everything! about an internet auction business can be conducted without ever leaving a room, if you so desire. If you have a computer, that is all the equipment that you need.16. Rejection? There are people who would rather be boiled in oil than try to sell anything - because they are afraid of rejection.That will never happen on an internet auction. The worst result is disappointment that your item didn't sell, but it is impersonal and no one will see you, so the element of fear is totally absent.17. If you so choose, you can make lots of new friends.It is very satisfying to talk with people who share common interests with you. Have you ever been fascinated with a subject, so thrilled that you desperately wanted to share it with someone - and those around you stare in blank incomprehension - or boredom? You can find fellow fanatics on the auction sites.18. When you learn your field, you will automatically, without even trying, become an expert. This is knowledge which may pay off in other ways.For example, a friend who sells jewelry on eBay, recently had the opportunity to buy a large amount of it from the estate of an elderly woman. She sold the entire amount to a local jeweler before she could even get in on the auction site. She made $7,000+ in profit and was asked to help out the store in various ways - for a fee, of course.19. The future of net auctions is absolutely guaranteed! They are just going to grow and grow and grow.For one thing, the ease of Internet Shopping makes it more and more popular as each day goes by. What is more convenient than having your heart's desire ordered in your home and delivered to your front door?For another, security is getting better and better on the internet and so more and more people are becoming comfortable with net shopping. Right now the sites do billions of dollars worth of business and revenues are expected to triple in the next year.Often shoppers turned their attention toward Internet auctions because they can find goods that are much cheaper than they would be in a store or ordering directly from the manufacturer or producer.An example: I recently sold a real estate course to a gentleman be who bought it for $624. At the manufacturer's web site, this same course listed for $1,500.My buyer described his delight, saying that he desperately wanted this course and didn't feel like he could afford the full purchase price. He deliberately looked on it eBay, in the hopes that someone it would have this course for sale at a reduced price. He thought that $600 was an incredible bargain.Buying merchandise off an internet auction is such a terrific time-saver. You can place your bid on the Hummel-figure-to-die-for, and go about your business. In fact, your computer will even bid for you!So, many buyers are thrilled by the fact that they don't have to get in their cars and go anywhere to buy things that they want. The enormous popularity of QVC and the Home Shopping Channel are proof that this is a highly desirable benefit to many of today's shoppers.Sitting in traffic, dealing with crowds and finding a parking place in a crowded mall are very unappealing options to many people. There are many shoppers who value the privilege of sitting at the computer in their pajamas ordering those goodies that they want.Those who analyze modern society always concur that citizens today are very worried about crime and security. Most people feel that home is safe and cozy. Online shopping is just safer than driving all over town.This isn't likely to change, either. Every day our TV screens and newspapers scream horror stories at us ... Columbine! Unabomber! Jon Benet! Waco! We live in an uneasy time.20. Whatever you want to sell, (if it's legal!) someone wants to buy it! Right now my book contains a list of 33 pages of auction sites - with more coming every day.21. The auction sites are pure entertainment! This business is just plain FUN!There are some really incredible items for sale. Here are some examples ...- How about cigarettes to "cure" asthma - A directory from the 1800's listing all the high-class brothels in New Orleans- Petrified dinosaur dung- A (fortunately disarmed) Nike Ajax surface-to-air missile - Elvis' dental records- Seeds from a 933 pound pumpkin! That's a jack-o-lantern worthy of respect!- The skull of a Tyrannosaurus Rex - And my personal favorite ... a 1898 collection of skulls of prostitutes and murderers!Of course, the auction sites do have their limits: - In September of '99, a live kidney was for sale. The bidding began at $25,000 and reached $5,750,100 before eBay pulled the sale.- Another weird listing was from a young man who offered his virginity for sale! The listing was removed in less than 24 hours, so we don't have any idea what that is worth! :-)Don't miss out on the greatest money-making opportunity in history. There absolutely is no easier and safer way to make money. While you read these words, someone is making money on auctions. Why aren't you?- - - - -To learn more about this fabulous auction game, get a free copy of our book, How To Suck Up Hungry Customers Faster Than A Vacuum Cleaner On Steroids, by sending a blank email to: mail to: viral@auctionknowhow.com
Cruise Deals
Cruise deals are specials presented, usually periodically and during the summer months, for vacation trips aboard luxury liners, such as Princess, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Celebrity. These cruise deals are typically provided in a package that includes the ship with all of its amenities, the hotel (should one stay overnight at the ship's destined port), and a discount on the overall total price of the trip. Cruise deals, of course, stimulate business by drawing in those individuals who want to save money on an otherwise expensive trip.Cruise deals can be found at many places, especially online. A multitude of online travel bookers are always ready to provide vacations with a great deal on cruises. Some of the bigger and more well-known online travel agencies offering cruise deals are http://Travelocity.com, http://VacationsToGo.com, http://Travelzoo.com, http://Expedia.com, http://CruisesOnly.com, and http://ecruises.com. Expedia in particular has advertised on Television and has been around for while.The amenities these cruise deals usually provide cover anywhere from three to seven days vacation time, a suite aboard ship, with unlimited access to the facilities, 24/hr restaurants and bars, entertainment including dancing and sports, casinos, shows, spa and fitness, teen clubs, and Internet cafes. The cruise deal package even covers the hotel room in many cases. This is such a long way from the Titanic!Some highlights from certain cruise lines are attractive and distinctive from others. For example, a two-hundred-foot rock tower for climbing is among the amenities included in cruise deals for Royal Caribbean. Princess Cruise Line, on the other hand, provides art galleries and auctions in their cruise deals, and Carnival offers an exciting Camp Carnival for kids 2 to 15. Each cruise line has something special, so each cruise deal is unique and unforgettable!As for cruise deal prices, they vary, depending on the time of year, the agency, the ship, the number of people going on the trip, and the particular cruise. Some can start as low as $290.00, but most average at $400.00+. Cruise deal discounts of up to $100.00 are not uncommon.All in all, cruise deals are available for days and nights of fun--for adults, young adults, and children! Get a great cruise deal and you're certain to have a wonderful vacation.
Cheap Cruise Vacations - You Don't Have to Skip Your Family Vacation
Everyone is talking about how bad the economy is doing and to prepare for tough times ahead, some families are even thinking of skipping the annual family vacation altogether. But having a holiday at least annually is good for the family. It helps everyone bond together better, and improves relationship. The children always look forward to the once a year getaway because it is a time when they can really stop thinking about schoolwork and enjoy themselves.Therefore, it is not necessary to cancel the vacation just because everyone is worried about the future. In fact, this may just be a good time to reconsider your travel options. For sure, if you take a little more effort to find great travel bargains, there will be just one for you and your family round the corner. Here is an example.Have you thought of taking your family on a discount cruise vacation?A cruise vacation is one of the best gift that you can give to your family. You and your family can enjoy all the facilities onboard the cruise ship. A cruise ship is like a self sufficient paradise. You cruise to the sea leaving all your worries behind. Once on the cruise ship, you will be in a totally different world. Well trained cruise crews work hard to pamper you in every possible way. You can dine and wine onboard, and participate in all kinds of activities. For example, you can choose to participate in a painting auction, or watch the show at night.Formal dining is always a big part of the whole cruise experience. Many travellers choose itineraries based on previous dining experiences. This is because if the food isn't of excellent quality, it's difficult to enjoy the stay. Therefore, place dining as one of your priority items when considering cruise packages. If you are unsure, you can always ask the cruise experts at Cruise Vacation World.Depending on how much you spend and schedule, there are several packages that you can choose from. For instance, there are 1 to 5-day trips, 6 to 9 day cruises, and so on and so forth. Of course, the longer the duration of the stay, the higher the price. You can also choose based solely on your available budget. In this case, you just need to browse cruise trips that falls within a certain range. For example, if you have a $1000 budget, simply look for discount cruises that fall within this range. This will help make your decision a whole lot easier.But bear in mind that usually, for longer cruises, there is more in store for you and your family. For instance, you can visit more ports if you sign up for a 7-day cruise vacation. There are many destinations that you can choose from, depending on where you reside, and where you wish to sail to. You can cruise to Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe and many other destinations.Who knows, you may find a cruise vacation so enjoyable that you want to make it an annual affair for the whole family.
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