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By Sandy Fenton
AAA CENTRAL PENN 2019 CRUISE SALE
Give the Gift of Travel This Holiday Season
Sandy Fenton & granddaughters Ava & Leah Stubbs – Carnival Sunrise July 2019
It’s that time of the year again and if you still haven’t decided what to get your family, or that special someone, how about the gift of travel this holiday season?
Statistics prove we would rather see and explore the world creating lifelong memories with the people who matter most to us. Current trends confirm that 78% of millennials to baby boomers prefer spending their money on desirable travel experiences rather than buying something. And let’s be honest, do any of us really need anymore “stuff ”? So, with that said, here are a few vacations I recommend to help create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Regent Seven Seas Explorer – Observation Lounge
at a high energy Rock & Glow deck party. The kids will love the Dr. Seuss WaterWorks Park, SkyRide, Ropes Course and Sky Course. If you’re looking for a big, casual ship with action-packed, round- the-clock activities with loud music, overflowing buffets and tons of people, Carnival may be your perfect match. Enjoy homeport cruising from New York and Baltimore.
Disney Cruise Line – What can I say, Disney is Disney and perfect for families with younger children. Although there’s lots to do for tweens and teens, Disney really caters to children ages 3 to 10, and does a great job accommodating kids
while offering adults-only areas and activities. For many, Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, is a dream come true and the highlight of a Bahamas/Caribbean cruise. There is nothing that has been overlooked – trust me. Although Disney is a higher price point, their cruises always sell out quickly.
LUXURY ADULTS-ONLY CRUISE
We covered the family, now it’s time to give the ultimate splurge gift to your special someone. How about a luxurious voyage aboard Regent Seven Seas, the most all-inclusive cruise line in the luxury market. No detail is overlooked, and you are never nickel and dimed – ever. Everything is included. Most guests
walk off a Regent ship with a zero balance. And if
that’s not enough, if you book a Regent Seven Seas transcontinental cruise, business class air is included. (Look up the cost of business class airfare to Europe. It’s crazy expensive – and it’s included!) All Regent Seven Seas ships feature suite accommodations; round-trip air; highly personalized, gracious and expert service; outstanding cuisine in all dining venues; unlimited internet; complimentary fine wines and spirits; immersive and exclusive excursions in every port; all gratuities; ground transfers and so much more.
Talk to your favorite AAA travel agent today and ask about all sales, promotions and AAA member benefits going on now. Merry Christmas, happy holidays and happy travels!
BEST CRUISE LINES FOR FAMILIES
If you want to see (and hear) your family scream for joy, give them an exciting, action-packed cruise as their big gift this holiday season. Many cruise lines are family friendly, but some are better than others when it comes to appealing to young children, tweens and teenagers. Ships vary greatly, even within their own fleet, and the newer ships (which are also the bigger ships)
offer more space for fun and
many more options for dining,
large family cabins and over-the-
top bells and whistles.
Royal Caribbean International
These ships are ideal for kids of
all ages, including those hard-
to-please teens. The onboard
activities and off-ship excursions
are mind-blowing, including the first skydiving attraction at sea plus the North Star, a London Eye-
type ride taking passengers in a glass-enclosed capsule 300 feet above the ocean. With an onboard ice-skating rink (I never thought that could be topped!), Flow-Rider surfing and a zipline, many Royal Caribbean cruisers never leave the ship. I’m not sure
if this is a good or bad thing, but I do know you won’t believe how much there is to do onboard. Enjoy homeport cruising from Baltimore and New Jersey.
Carnival Cruise Line – Aboard these ships, enjoy a gigantic floating playground offering a crazy-busy, laugh-out-loud, diverse and fun onboard atmosphere. Carnival
offers some of the lowest prices in the industry and is designed for families on a budget with young kids, teenagers, and everything in between. There is literally something to do (and eat) every hour of the
day and night. Adults can check out the specialty restaurants, go to a show, and dance the night away
Regent Seven Seas Navigator – Penthouse Suite
"Let’s Talk Travel with AAA," hosted by Sandy Fenton, is broadcast Saturdays 11:00AM to 12:00PM on iHeartMedia’s WHP580. For more information, go to whp580.com and click on the link to "Let’s Talk Travel."
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