Thursday, August 7, 2008

CruiseOne Charters New Celebrity Solstice


(Jasper, GA) – 08/07/08 - CruiseOne, the largest independent cruise only franchise agency, has chartered the first exclusive 2-night sailing onboard the brand new Celebrity Solstice. This extraordinary experience is only available through CruiseOne.

Be the first to discover an unparalleled class of ship with features you’ve only dreamed of. This weekend discovery cruise is the perfect way to experience all this new ship has to offer at an amazing price.

This exclusive 2-night sailing will depart Fort Lauderdale on Friday, November 21st and return on Sunday, November 23rd. Prices start at $329 per person. Book by August 31, 2008 and receive an instant upgrade from an Inside stateroom to a Deluxe Veranda. You’ll also receive a free future cruise credit worth up to $300. Groups are welcome and will receive a special offer for ten or more staterooms.


See the NEW "CELEBRITY SOLSTICE" Video Here!

Guests on this exclusive Celebrity Solstice sailing will experience a series of brand-defining, first-in-the-industry features onboard, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a glassblowing show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of Glass. Guests also will experience unrivaled dining venues offering trendsetting cuisine and design, and widely varied entertainment, including new theater productions in partnership with Poet Theatricals. The 2,850-guest vessel also has staterooms 15 percent larger than those on previous Celebrity ships, 90 percent of which will be outside, and 85 percent of all staterooms will have verandas. Celebrity has also added a new stateroom category, the AquaClass stateroom. Sharing a deck with the AquaClass Relaxation room, it incorporates select spa elements into the staterooms, allows for specialized access to spa amenities and the Spa Concierge, and features assigned seating at the deliciously unique Blu.

To book this exclusive 2-night sailing on the brand new Celebrity Solstice please call Mike Ziegenbalg, Your Independent Cruise Specialist, at (706) 579-5005, or toll free (877) CRUISE1, or visit my website at http://www.cruisesbymike.com/ , or click HERE.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Follow-Up: Questions about Hurricanes & Travel Insurance

How can travel insurance cover my vacation investment in the event of a hurricane or other unforeseen severe weather?

In the event of a covered hurricane or other unforeseen severe weather, travel insurance provides coverage under the Trip Cancellation and Interruption benefit. If your trip is cancelled for a covered reason, we will refund the pre-paid, forfeited, non-refundable trip costs trip up to the limit of coverage.

If a hurricane watch or warning is issued that may impact my travel plans, up to what point can I still purchase travel insurance?

Insurance must be purchased 24 hours prior to when the hurricane has been named. Once the hurricane has been named, Trip Cancellation and Interruption losses resulting from the hurricane are excluded from the coverage of the policy.

I'm worried that a predicted storm's path will be too near to the location of my upcoming insured vacation; can I cancel for a refund?

If the storm directly affects your travel arrangements or accommodations, you are entitled to Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption benefits. For example: an airport is closed due to the high winds; you are forced to evacuate your hotel/resort; the road you are traveling is impassable due to high water. On the other hand, if you choose to cancel a trip based on what you think might happen — and not because the inclement weather has directly affected your travel arrangements — that would be considered a matter of choice — not a direct loss to your arrangements.

If my airport is closed due to a hurricane or other weather event, and my vacation is delayed, will I be reimbursed?

Yes, travel insurance will cover the expenses incurred if your trip is delayed and will cover reasonable, additional accommodations and travel expenses until travel becomes possible.

Certain restrictions apply.