Princess sets record bookings

Princess Cruises have happily announced that they have just set a booking for the most number of cabins booked ever in 1 day! On the same day, they set a record for the most number of Alaska CruiseTours booked in 1 day!

The economy may be slow and media are pushing out doom and gloom, but people are still travelling.

Of course part of the reason Princess has set this new record is all the great promotions they have on to entice consumers to travel. Princess has some great fare and in particular, unprecedented rates for their Alaska Cruise and Cruise Tours on right now.

As a traveller what does it mean to you? Take advantage of the rates while you can! When the economy picks up again the prices are sure to climb so grab the deals while they are available!

Carnival Cruises Launches Early Booking Fares

Carnival is excited to announce that on Monday, January 12, they will launch a new cruise pricing option called Early Saver, which will offer fares as much as 25 percent lower than our best generally available rates! Early Saver also provides rate protection for passengers if rates later drop below what was originally paid.

The Early Saver rate protection feature provides that if a lower Carnival advertised rate becomes available after the booking is made, a rate adjustment can be requested and Carnival will issue the difference in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit. The lower fare must be for the same ship, sailing date, stateroom category and number of guests. You can now book in advance with confidence that you are locking in the absolute best rates by booking early!

Early Saver rates will be offered up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months prior to sailing date for longer length voyages, subject to availability. Early Saver fares include all stateroom types, including suites and allow you to choose a specific stateroom at the time of booking. Early Saver bookings require a non-refundable deposit compared to the usual refundable deposit.

The Early Saver program will be available on virtually all Carnival ships and itineraries.

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Travel Trends for 2009

In a time when most countries in the world have had their economies hit hard, one has to wonder what that will be for travellers and the travel industry in 2009. Studies are showing that people are still planning on travelling, but cutting back perhaps on the frequency, length of trip and the more lavish expenditures during their original booking and when in destination.

Definitely for those that are travelling their are some great deals out there too with hotels, resorts and cruise lines.

Travel & Leisure Magazine has put together their list of their top travel trends for 2009. Ranging from Flash Packers to High Speed Trains to Luxury Hotels In Africa click on the link below to watch their slide show of the biggest travel trends for the year to come:

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