It's time to book your 2010 travel!!!!
Cruise
Weekend Get Away
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Make a New Years resolution and plan an adventure!
Contact me runyasimon@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL VIETNAM
I just got home after a 3 week work trip in Vung Tau, Vietnam. We stayed at the beautiful Imperial Hotel beach resort!
The food was remarkable, the staff was most hospitable and the people in Vietnam are warm and friendly!
Vung Tau is 1.5 hours by boat from Ho Chi Mihn.
I would recommend this hotel for a few nights while touring Vietnam!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Winter Vacations
TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT YOUR WINTER TRAVEL PLANS!
LET ME BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL TODAY!
310-466-5550
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
LA COSTA SALE!!!!
5-Day Sale Now in ProgressSave Big With Sale Rates From Just $179*
Play or Relax-- the choice is yours this fall at La Costa Resort and Spa. Escaping the everyday has never been easier and the value has never been better.Rooms from only $179*, a 40% savings off regular rates (rate does not include taxes and $22 daily resort charge)
Sale rate IS available Labor Day Weekend
Reserve Now & Stay by Dec 31, 2009
Sale ends 08/22/09 at 6pm pst
RESERVE NOW
(310) 466-5550 RUNYA
Play or Relax-- the choice is yours this fall at La Costa Resort and Spa. Escaping the everyday has never been easier and the value has never been better.Rooms from only $179*, a 40% savings off regular rates (rate does not include taxes and $22 daily resort charge)
Sale rate IS available Labor Day Weekend
Reserve Now & Stay by Dec 31, 2009
Sale ends 08/22/09 at 6pm pst
RESERVE NOW
(310) 466-5550 RUNYA
Thanks for booking us a great trip to Casa Dorada!!
"Casa Dorada in Cabo was AMAZING! Thank you so much for booking our trip! We could not have had a better time! I recommend Casa Dorada to anyone who goes to Cabo!"
Photos to follow!
--Jennifer Robben
Photos to follow!
--Jennifer Robben
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
ARE TRAVEL AGENTS MAKING A COME BACK?
CNN
(CNN) -- If you've booked travel online, you may have been there.
Nancy Cutter, a travel agent in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses vacation options with a client.
Online travel sites flooded with overwhelming options, all claiming the best deals. Extra fees nestled into the fine print amid blaring advertisements. Pounding 16 digits into the telephone after you've booked the wrong flight before finally getting a human voice.
A few weeks ago, Darin Kaplan, a tech-savvy 27-year-old California restaurant manager, clicked his mouse hundreds of times, surfing the vast choices offered by online travel booking Web sites like Expedia.com and Orbitz.com to plan his 28th birthday cruise to Mexico before he gave up in frustration.
"It's a cut-and-paste experience when you're booking online. None of these sites are going to tell me what I can do with different options," said Kaplan, who uses the Internet for many purchases, including his basketball shorts and music tickets. "Travel agents know what they are talking about. It's more comforting to hand my money to someone who has the knowledge and experience."
Some travelers like Kaplan are finding themselves defecting from travel booking sites like Travelocity.com or airline sites like Delta.com. They are going back the travel agent, an industry that many industry experts once thought to be passé with the advent of online booking.
Fewer travelers are enjoying using the Web to plan and buy trips, according to a study last week by Forrester Research, a market research company. About 46 percent of U.S. leisure travelers enjoyed using the Internet to book travel this year, down from 53 percent in 2007.
Difficult site navigation and presentation on travel company sites and hotel and airline sites are causing a growing number of travelers to shift away from the Web and consider using alternative methods of booking travel.
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"People are saying 'I don't understand my options, and I would like to talk to someone who can do all the searching and tell me what's available,' " said Henry Hartevelt, the analyst who wrote the Forrester study. "Major travel agencies have absolutely failed in their responsibility to innovate and think of creative new ways to help their customers shop."
In the brick-and-mortar travel agent model, a trained agent meets with the traveler in person or establishes a relationship over the phone. For a fee, they discuss the travel options they have researched.
These travel agencies began losing their monopoly on the industry during the late 1990s, when airlines began to sell tickets online and travel giants like Expedia.com exploded onto the scene, quickly gobbling market share by introducing the quick, do-it- yourself model.
In 1995, there were 37,000 brick-and-mortar travel agencies, according to the American Society of Travel Agents. Now, only 18,000 exist after many merged or folded.
"What the Internet has done is given us a nation that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing," said Bill Maloney, CEO of the American Society of Travel Agents. "How do you know if a hotel is actually a good value or if it's overpriced? You have these online generalists and these individual specialists."
Travel agent Nancy Cutter of Court Travel Ltd. in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a half-dozen other agencies across the country say they have experienced a surge in returning clients, who said travel Web sites were confusing and unhelpful.
In several instances, brick-and-mortar agents say they were able to offer deals at the same price as, and even undercut, the travel agent models, dispelling the belief that the cheapest rate is online.
Travel agents have deals with suppliers that can sometimes enable them to offer lower prices than on the Web. They also have time to cancel tickets for free, compared with some non-refundable tickets sold on the Web. Expedia.com said it recently waived the fee for travelers changing certain flights.
"Just because you can go out and buy Turbo Tax doesn't mean it's the best answer for everyone," Cutter said. "Some people will still go to an accountant. Booking travel can get complicated, and it's just not as easy as it looks."
Travel agents don't discount the value of online travel agencies, which can be useful for booking simple, short trips, but they say complex itineraries require more expertise from a professional. Many online travel companies agree that an agent may be valuable in planning a detailed honeymoon that includes a tour of vineyards in France or a family excursion to top snorkeling and kangaroo-watching destinations in Australia.
"If you're the type of traveler who needs hand-holding up front, then sure, a travel agent would be great, but you can usually find that same information on the Web," said Brian Ek, a spokesman for Priceline.com, a travel company famous for letting bidders set their own price. He said the agents available by phone at his company can help facilitate a sale and customize cruises for travelers.
Online travel companies say they have made functionality improvements on their sites in recent years. For example, Expedia.com, the world's largest online travel agency, offers a tool that can let customers compare seats on an airplane, with ratings on how comfortable a seat is and how much leg room is available. They also have hotel reviews and even Web tours of rooms to help travelers decide.
And, research shows that online travel model is poised to grow. Even in a recession, when companies and individuals are scaling back on travel, Expedia.com saw a 22 percent air transaction growth rate in the last quarter.
But Susan D. Tanzman of Martin's Travel and Tours in California, who has worked as an agent for 35 years, points out that agents follow up with travelers before and after the trip. If the traveler needs help, the agency can offer assistance. They often work 24 hours a day.
JoAnne Kochneff, owner of midsize agency Travel by Gagnon in Michigan, said agents can give the personal attention a site cannot. Kochneff's office provides a homey feel, with agents offering freshly baked cookies for clients who stop by to chat about their trips.
"They have personal experience traveling in the area, so they can give you a personal recommendation," said Frances Mosser, 67, of Kentucky, on her reason why she switched to the travel agent model this summer.
Mosser and her husband booked a trip to St. Melo in France with a travel agent. The agent helped them devise a way to reduce travel time by taking Ryan Air between countries.
"I don't think we could have planned the trip without her," Mosser said.
(CNN) -- If you've booked travel online, you may have been there.
Nancy Cutter, a travel agent in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses vacation options with a client.
Online travel sites flooded with overwhelming options, all claiming the best deals. Extra fees nestled into the fine print amid blaring advertisements. Pounding 16 digits into the telephone after you've booked the wrong flight before finally getting a human voice.
A few weeks ago, Darin Kaplan, a tech-savvy 27-year-old California restaurant manager, clicked his mouse hundreds of times, surfing the vast choices offered by online travel booking Web sites like Expedia.com and Orbitz.com to plan his 28th birthday cruise to Mexico before he gave up in frustration.
"It's a cut-and-paste experience when you're booking online. None of these sites are going to tell me what I can do with different options," said Kaplan, who uses the Internet for many purchases, including his basketball shorts and music tickets. "Travel agents know what they are talking about. It's more comforting to hand my money to someone who has the knowledge and experience."
Some travelers like Kaplan are finding themselves defecting from travel booking sites like Travelocity.com or airline sites like Delta.com. They are going back the travel agent, an industry that many industry experts once thought to be passé with the advent of online booking.
Fewer travelers are enjoying using the Web to plan and buy trips, according to a study last week by Forrester Research, a market research company. About 46 percent of U.S. leisure travelers enjoyed using the Internet to book travel this year, down from 53 percent in 2007.
Difficult site navigation and presentation on travel company sites and hotel and airline sites are causing a growing number of travelers to shift away from the Web and consider using alternative methods of booking travel.
Don't Miss
In Depth: Travel Companion
With right precautions, Americans can visit Iran
Kissing, chewing: the 'germiest ' tourist attractions
More airlines embracing furry travelers
"People are saying 'I don't understand my options, and I would like to talk to someone who can do all the searching and tell me what's available,' " said Henry Hartevelt, the analyst who wrote the Forrester study. "Major travel agencies have absolutely failed in their responsibility to innovate and think of creative new ways to help their customers shop."
In the brick-and-mortar travel agent model, a trained agent meets with the traveler in person or establishes a relationship over the phone. For a fee, they discuss the travel options they have researched.
These travel agencies began losing their monopoly on the industry during the late 1990s, when airlines began to sell tickets online and travel giants like Expedia.com exploded onto the scene, quickly gobbling market share by introducing the quick, do-it- yourself model.
In 1995, there were 37,000 brick-and-mortar travel agencies, according to the American Society of Travel Agents. Now, only 18,000 exist after many merged or folded.
"What the Internet has done is given us a nation that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing," said Bill Maloney, CEO of the American Society of Travel Agents. "How do you know if a hotel is actually a good value or if it's overpriced? You have these online generalists and these individual specialists."
Travel agent Nancy Cutter of Court Travel Ltd. in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a half-dozen other agencies across the country say they have experienced a surge in returning clients, who said travel Web sites were confusing and unhelpful.
In several instances, brick-and-mortar agents say they were able to offer deals at the same price as, and even undercut, the travel agent models, dispelling the belief that the cheapest rate is online.
Travel agents have deals with suppliers that can sometimes enable them to offer lower prices than on the Web. They also have time to cancel tickets for free, compared with some non-refundable tickets sold on the Web. Expedia.com said it recently waived the fee for travelers changing certain flights.
"Just because you can go out and buy Turbo Tax doesn't mean it's the best answer for everyone," Cutter said. "Some people will still go to an accountant. Booking travel can get complicated, and it's just not as easy as it looks."
Travel agents don't discount the value of online travel agencies, which can be useful for booking simple, short trips, but they say complex itineraries require more expertise from a professional. Many online travel companies agree that an agent may be valuable in planning a detailed honeymoon that includes a tour of vineyards in France or a family excursion to top snorkeling and kangaroo-watching destinations in Australia.
"If you're the type of traveler who needs hand-holding up front, then sure, a travel agent would be great, but you can usually find that same information on the Web," said Brian Ek, a spokesman for Priceline.com, a travel company famous for letting bidders set their own price. He said the agents available by phone at his company can help facilitate a sale and customize cruises for travelers.
Online travel companies say they have made functionality improvements on their sites in recent years. For example, Expedia.com, the world's largest online travel agency, offers a tool that can let customers compare seats on an airplane, with ratings on how comfortable a seat is and how much leg room is available. They also have hotel reviews and even Web tours of rooms to help travelers decide.
And, research shows that online travel model is poised to grow. Even in a recession, when companies and individuals are scaling back on travel, Expedia.com saw a 22 percent air transaction growth rate in the last quarter.
But Susan D. Tanzman of Martin's Travel and Tours in California, who has worked as an agent for 35 years, points out that agents follow up with travelers before and after the trip. If the traveler needs help, the agency can offer assistance. They often work 24 hours a day.
JoAnne Kochneff, owner of midsize agency Travel by Gagnon in Michigan, said agents can give the personal attention a site cannot. Kochneff's office provides a homey feel, with agents offering freshly baked cookies for clients who stop by to chat about their trips.
"They have personal experience traveling in the area, so they can give you a personal recommendation," said Frances Mosser, 67, of Kentucky, on her reason why she switched to the travel agent model this summer.
Mosser and her husband booked a trip to St. Melo in France with a travel agent. The agent helped them devise a way to reduce travel time by taking Ryan Air between countries.
"I don't think we could have planned the trip without her," Mosser said.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
GREAT NEWS!!
NEWS:
In the Los Angeles Business Journal
Altour Travel listed as #1
Calig Travel and Cruises #14
Book your next vacation or weekend get away with me!!
(310) 466-5550
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
FAMILY SUMMER GETAWAY
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Rancho Mirage
The perfect package for the family! You can book exactly what you want and enjoy all of the new amenities the resorts has to offer.
Starting at $199*
Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not includedPackage includes overnight accommodations AND your choice of TWO of the following experiences:
Breakfast at bluEmber for two
($50 value, gratuity and tax are not included)
Splash Grill $50 resort credit towards dining
Two Splashtopia inner tubes
CALL ME TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL
runyasimon@gmail.com 310.466.5550
OFFER*Starting rate shown is per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Offer subject to availability, valid through December 30, 2009. Some restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers or packages. Not valid for groups.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
THIRD NIGHT FREE
La Costa Resort and Spa
Carlsbad, California
This summer, the demands of the world can wait while you escape to spend precious time with family and friends.
You'll relax in the lush garden setting of La Costa's 400 acre retreat and you'll play at your favorite pastimes, whether that's spa-going, golfing, tennis, swimming or racing down the exhilarating waterslides of Splash Landing.
CALL ME TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER
(310) 466-5550
**On a space-available basis through September 15, 2009. Purchase a two night stay and receive the third consecutive night for free. Offer subject to availability, some restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers or packages. Not valid for groups.La Costa Resort and Spa
Carlsbad, California
This summer, the demands of the world can wait while you escape to spend precious time with family and friends.
You'll relax in the lush garden setting of La Costa's 400 acre retreat and you'll play at your favorite pastimes, whether that's spa-going, golfing, tennis, swimming or racing down the exhilarating
waterslides of Splash Landing.
CALL ME TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER
(310) 466-5550
** On a space-available basis through September 15, 2009. Purchase a two night stay and receive the third consecutive night for free. Offer subject to availability, some restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers or packages. Not valid for groups.
CLUB MED - WOW
CLUB MED’S $99* WOW SALECHOOSE WHEN YOU'D LIKE TO TRAVEL AND DISCOVER
YOUR WOW RATE
Everything included in one convenient price:
- Premium accommodations - Gourmet dining throughout the day and full open bar- Award winning Children’s Clubs from 4 months** to 17 years-
An endless array of land & water sports
*Sample rate based on select travel dates during Sept/Oct 2009. Price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy in a minimum category room. Offer requires a 3-night minimum stay and does not include airfare. Valid for new individual bookings only for select travel dates from 07/04/09 - 04/24/10 and must be booked by 8/31/09. Offer available for a limited time only, subject to capacity control and may increase at any time. Holiday blackouts may apply. For Turkoise all guests must be 18 and older. Club Med Membership fees of $60 per adult and $30 per child are additional. Reservations must be paid in full at time of booking confirmation. **Available at additional cost. Other restrictions apply including brochure terms and cancellation/change fees. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
There's Still Time to Indulge this Summer!Get away from it all and enjoy $75 toward the indulgence of your choice at
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa!
Book the Invitation to Indulge package starting at just $250 and receive a $75 nightly hotel credit to be used during your stay.
Offer ends September 7, 2009
Hotel HappeningsJazz Concert:
July 4th celebration with the Gary Foster - Putter Smith Quartet
Spa-Tini: Spa services, cocktails & hors d'ourves every Thursday night
Dive-In Movies: Family-friendly movies by the pool on Friday nights, all summer
Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort, in Rancho Palos Verdes
is now open, featuring a variety of restaurants, three sparkling pools, fun children’s activities and a gorgeous Spa and Wellness Center, just 18 Miles South of LAX, all oceanfront, with spectacular views of Catalina and the pristine California Coastline!
From now until Friday, we are offering a few FABULOUS opportunities to your clients, while our Ocean View inventory lasts!!!Due to the limited number of rooms available, we are celebrating the Fourth of July by inviting you to book this AMAZING rate
RIGHT NOW:
Resort View Room at the rate of $ 247.50 – INCLUSIVE of our daily $25 Resort Fee – with a guaranteed upgrade at time of Booking to our Ocean View Room!!! (A $70 Value)
EMAIL: runyasimon@gmail.com to book
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
BEACH VILLAGE AT THE DEL
FOURTH NIGHT FREE
Beach Village at The Del
San Diego, California
Just steps from the gold-flecked sands of Coronado beach, Beach Village at The Del blends enchanting ocean views with an opulent vacation experience. Offering sophistication and elegance, this exclusive enclave is perfect for a romantic rendezvous or an unforgettable family retreat. 78 exclusive cottages adn villas make this an unparalleled destination.
FOURTH NIGHT FREE
Starting at$650
*Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included 4-night minimum stay required
CALL ME TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER
*4-night consecutive minimum stay required.
Starting rate shown is per room, per night, based on double occupancy.
Offer subject to availability, some restrictions apply.
May not be combined with other offers or packages. Not valid for groups.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
DISNEY VACATION - We are all kids at heart!
Let me book your next Disneyland or Disneyworld vacation or Honeymoon!
Gret packages with hopper pass deals such as
5 for 3 Park Hopper souvenir ticket
Take the kids....or be a kid again!!
Book today!
runyasimon@gmail.com
Monday, June 15, 2009
REGENT SEVEN SEAS HONEYMOON OR VACATION
Society Islands
Nested in the warm Pacific waters, Polynesian settlers found a string of emerald islands, fruitful and fertile, carpeted with lush rain forests and vibrant life. French Polynesia is made up of several series of islands, atolls, and archipelagos, independently surrounded by lagoons and barrier reefs that create unique eco-systems and divine respites for the traveler weary of the usual getaway.Explore the Society Islands aboard Paul Gauguin this summer with up to 76% savings,
Third guests sail FREE ---BOOK by June 19, 2009
Roundtrip PapeeteFares from $1,995 per guest: August 15 and August 22Fares from $2,195 per guest: September 12, September 19 and September 26
CRUISE DAYS
1 Papeete, French Polynesia 10pm
2 Raiatea, French Polynesia11am6pm
3 Taha'a (Motu Mahana), French Polynesia9am5pm
4 Bora Bora, French Polynesia8amOvernight
5 Bora Bora, French Polynesia 6pm
6 Moorea, French Polynesia8amOvernight
7 Moorea, French Polynesia 5pm Papeete, French
Polynesia7:30pmOvernight
8 Papeete, French Polynesia
Special Offers
These Tahiti cruises feature the following cruise ONLY offers:
August 15, 2009Fares from $1,995
These Tahiti cruises feature the following cruise ONLY offers:
August 15, 2009Fares from $1,995
August 22, 2009Fares from $1,995
September 12, 2009Fares from $2,195
September 19, 2009Fares from $2,195
September 26, 2009Fares from $2,195
CONTACT ME runyasimon@gmail.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
RANCHO LAS PALMAS
RANCHO LAS PALMAS is A GEM IN THE DESERT!!!!
The coolest feature:
Splashtopia is the spot to float along a lazy river, plunge down 100 foot waterslides, soak in the whirlpool, dodge pop jets, and dig your toes into cool sand! Or retreat to the oasis-like ambiance of the adults only Tranquility pool for a more serene swim!!
This resort awaits you and your family or you and your sweetheart!
Book now and enjoy a fabulous weekend thats close to home!!
BEAUTIFUL VAIL
Vail Mountain Lodge & SpaVail's perfect retreat has recently completed a $25 million dollar transformation! Located just steps away from the heart of Vail Village on Gore Creek, the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa offers 20 of the area's largest lodge rooms, featuring gas fireplaces, soaking tubs, and feather beds. Guests enjoy complementary breakfast and access to the state of the art fitness facility!
Book now for summer, fall or winter!!
runyasimon@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
KSL Resorts
I attended a presentation last night from KSL Resorts and I must say you should all book your summer trips now!!The properties are fabulous with so many extras offered!!
I just got home from a weekend at La Costa and it is a marvelous Resort with so much to offer families or couples wanting to escape for a relaxing trip!
The resorts below are not to be missed so please contact me to book your get away today!!
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
Hotel Del Coronado
Beach Village at the Del
La Costa Resort and Spa
Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa
The Homestead
Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Paradise at the St. Regis
St. Regis Punta Mita
Offeres you 3rd night free
Guests have the opportunity to book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night free in the Deluxe Ocean View category and above, rates start at $585 USD per night, excluding 18% tax and 10% service charge.
Reservations must be booked by June 30, 2009 and consumed before August 31, 2009. Daily breakfast included!
Bring your family to the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, the best address in Riviera Nayarit.
While you enjoy each moment as it unfolds in this tropical paradise, the little guests discover the Family Pool and the Children’s Club “La Tortuga”, where they will find an array of recreational games and activities. With the special “Welcome to the Family” take pleasure in the following:·
When booking one of our seductive Suites, the connecting room for the children receives a 50% discount. (max. age 18)·
Access to Children’s Club “La Tortuga” for children between 5 and 12·
The St. Regis Butler Service ·
Valid July 1 – September 30
Monday, May 11, 2009
DISNEY AT SEA!!!
Disney Channel Summer at Sea
Eight special sailings include exclusive fan experienceSail awatl with popular Disney Channel stars this summer aboard the Disney Wonder® Cruise Ship during the first-ever "Disney Channel Summer at Sea," presented by Kodak.
Popular stars from Disney Channel shows like "Hannah Montana," "Sonny With a Chance," "JONAS," "The Suite Life on Deck, " "Camp Rock," "High School Musical" and "Hatching Pete" and more will join Guests on 3- and 4-night cruises beginning July 9 through Aug. 2, 2009.
Special sailings feature onboard deck parties, autograph sessions, preview screenings, live musical performances and ship-to-shore fun for the entire family — all included in the prevailing cruise rate!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Carnival Bachelorette Fun
This weekend I was on the Carnival Paradise Funship with 12 girls for a Bachelorette party!
The cruise normally goes to Ensenada however due to various reasons we went to Catalina Island instead!
Catalina is the new Mexico! We had an absolute fabulous time! It is such a quaint and lovely place to visit! There are so many cute shops and cafes and if you are adventurous you can snorkel or scuba dive or just take a fun ride on the famous glass bottom boat!
This weekend cruise is perfect for the party animal! It was filled with bachelor and bachelorette parties and special birthday groups!
It is a weekend of dancing, eating, drinking and laying out on the pool deck while listening to a reggae band.
It is a wonderful way to spend the weekend with your friends to celebrate whatever the occasion may be!
To book your Carnival Cruise contact me runyasimon@gmail.com
Monday, April 20, 2009
ROYAL CARIBBEAN MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISES
Mariner of The Seas
7 Night Mexican Riviera
Sailing Year Round
Starting from $549
Radiance of the Seas
4 Night Mexican Riviera
Sept 30th, Oct 29, Nov 12 2009
Starting from $449
5 Night Mexican Riviera
Sept 25th, Oct 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, Nov 2, 7, 16 2009
Starting from $329
9 Night Mexican Riviera
Nov 21, Jan 2 2009
Starting from $619
10 Night Mexican Riviera
Dec 11, March 12, April 2, 23 2010
Starting from $649
11 Night Mexican Riviera
Nov 30th 2009, Jan 11 2010, March 22, April 12
Starting from $699
12 Night Mexican Riviera
Dec 21st
Starting from $1699
Contact me!! runyasimon@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
SUN & SAND HOTEL/ RESORT DEALS
ANY OF THESE OF INTEREST??
CONTACT ME
Caribbean and Mexico - Save $100 per Reservation Between now and April 30, 2009! 7 nights from only $400 - includes airfare!
U.S. Virgin Islands - $300 Savings on Airfare, 4th night FREE and $50 Dining and Attraction Coupons!
Tahiti - Kids Fly, Stay and Eat FREE! 5 nights from only $1598.
Beaches Caribbean Resorts - Save up to 60% and MORE! 3 nights from only $777
Sandals Caribbean Resorts - Save up to 60% and MORE! 3 nights Jamaica from $570.
Disneyland Resort - Two Free Hotel Nights and Two Extra Days of Admission!
Walt Disney World - FREE Dining Plan! $1390 for a Family of 4. That's like paying $58 per person per day!
EUROPE
Escorted Vacations - Companion Airfare for just $99!! Guided vacations from only $799.
CARIBBEAN
4-Nights Montego Bay, Coyoba Beach Resort & Club from $341.
4-Nights St. Thomas, Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas from $631.
6-Nights Aruba, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino from $521.
MEXICO
3-Nights Cabo San Lucas from $399 and Cancun from $449, plus $200 Resort Credit for travel in April and May!
4-Nights Puerto Vallarta, Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa from $515.
4-Nights All-inclusive Resort in Riviera Nayarit from $1,260.
COSTA RICA
4-Nights Papagayo, Occidental Grand Papagayo from $524.
HAWAII
3-Nights Oahu, Outrigger Reef on the Beach from $325.
3-Nights Kauai, Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation from $367.
4-Nights Oahu, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa from $413.
4-Nights Big Island of Hawaii, Aston Shores at Waikoloa from $444.
4-Nights Maui, Aston Kaanapali Shores from $467.
4-Nights Maui, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa from $681.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Encore Las Vegas
A STAY AT THE ENCORE
Wynn has done it again! The Encore is a hip sister hotel to the Wynn!
My husband and I stayed there this past weekend and really loved the hotel and all it had to offer!
The rooms are all suites with beds and linens that are so fabulous that they are all for purchase!
We really enjoyed staying here because it is not a massive hotel. Access to the pool, casino, shops and restaurants are all a short walk and also leads you right into the Wynn for further shopping and dining enjoyment!
We ate at Botero, which is a wonderful steak house that over looks the pool. My husband put it in his top 4 steak eateries!!!
The Encore or the Wynn are both wonderful places for an anniversary or birthday trip, or just a quick weekend get away!
Rates are all reasonable for Vegas .....and there are some great deals out there!!
Contact me for further information!
runyasimon@gmail.com
Thursday, March 19, 2009
LA COSTA SALE!!!!
LA COSTA 48 hour sale tomorrow 3/19 and again Friday 3/20 for all new bookings at La Costa for travel completed by June 30th.
Kids Eat free promotion is combinable with this promo as are the Signature amenities, and the KSL Premier 1 category upgrade excluding suites and villas.
These are the special rates, LA COSTA SUITE --$270 That’s a WOW rate.
Plaza$192
Resort$204
Spa$222
La Costa Suite$270
Villa Room$300
Villa Studio$360
One Bedroom
Villa Suite$405
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Unveiling Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line Unveils
Queen Elizabeth
With the Debut of its Third New Ocean Liner in Six Years, One of the Oldest Names In Ocean Travel will Operate the Industry’s Youngest Fleet
Bookings Open for Sale on April 2
Queen Elizabeth’s Maiden Voyage Season
Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2010 season will consist of six voyages, calling on 32 distinct ports in 18 countries. Her Maiden Voyage will depart from Cunard’s homeport of Southampton on 12 October 2010, en route to the Atlantic Isles. The 13-night voyage will call at Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira (Funchal). Fares start from $2,995 per person.
The ship will then embark on five celebratory inaugural voyages:
Mediterranean Premiere – A 14-day voyage departing Southampton on 25 October 2010 with maiden calls to Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), Cartagena and Gibraltar. Fares start from $2,795 per person.
Aegean Introduction – An 18-day voyage departing Southampton on 8 November 2010 calling on Malaga (for Granada), Malta (Valletta), Venice, Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Athens (Piraeus) and Alicante. Fares from $3,295 per person.
Gallic Debut – A five-day voyage departing Southampton on 26 November 2010 with maiden calls to Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (for Zeebrugge) and Cherbourg. Fares start from $1,195 per person.
Iberian Discovery – A 13-day voyage departing Southampton on 1 December 2010 with calls to Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira. Fares start from $2,395 per person.
Festive Debut – A 22-day holiday voyage departing Southampton on 14 December 2010 with calls in the Caribbean, including Madeira (Funchal), Tortola, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua and Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada). Fares start from $4,795 per person.
Contact me: runyasimon@gmail.com for more information
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TRIP DEALS
PLEASANT HOLIDAYS
Hawaii
50% off companion airfare to Hawaii for travel
1/2/09-5/31/09 & 8/24/09-12/15/09
Roundtrip airfare on United From LAX to SFO to Oahu and a 3 night stay starting from $299 a person Book now through 6/4/09
50% off Kids (17 years and younger) airfare to Hawaii
6/1/09-8/23/09
Hertz Double Category upgrade
Mexico
Riviera Nayarit
Save 40% at Grand Velas All Suites and Spa (ALL inclusive). Book now through 12/18/09
Free economy car in Cancun and Riviera Maya
Tahiti
$500 off Tahiti Vacations
Caribbean
Save up to 60% Plus free nights at select Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Book now through 3/31/09 for travel not through 12/15/09
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
ASIA RITZ CARLTON
Altour Calig is Preferred with the Ritz Carlton!
Receive special offers and rates!
Explore Asia with The Ritz-Carlton
You travel the world. You crave the serenity, the vibrancy and the exotic. Experience the authenticity of a distant culture. Explore everything the region has to offer with TheRitz-Carlton hotels and resorts throughout Asia.
Beijing
Beijing, Financial Street
Guangzhou
Jakarta
Jakarta, Pacific Place
Kuala Lumpur
Osaka
Sanya
Shanghai
Seoul
Singapore
Tokyo
Beijing
Beijing, Financial Street
Guangzhou
Jakarta
Jakarta, Pacific Place
Kuala Lumpur
Osaka
Sanya
Shanghai
Seoul
Singapore
Tokyo
Please contact me about Ritz Carlton packages and promotions at luxury destinations worldwide!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
CLUB MED
DISCOVER the new CLUB MED with a Couple Escape
7 night all-inclusive vacations
from $849 per person
*80 resorts worldwide in the most beautiful locations Mexico, Caribbean, USA, Europe & Asia
*Enhanced accomodations- Ocean View, Delux Rooms, Suits & Family Suits
*10 to 15 activities per resort - land & water sports, discovery, relaxation
*Gourmet dining throughout the day and full open bar
Available at:
Turkoise, Turks & Caicos
Cancun, Yucatan, Mexico,
Columbus Isle, Bahamas, Ixtapa Pacific, Dominican Republic
Columbus Isle, Bahamas, Ixtapa Pacific, Dominican Republic
Sandpiper, Florida, Buccaneer's Creek, Martinique
Contact runyasimon@gmail.com to book
Friday, March 6, 2009
Cruising in Cool
DEALS OF THE WEEK ON PRINCESS
APRIL, MAY, JUNE CRUISE DEALS!
CARIBBEAN
ALASKA
SOUTH AMERICA
SCANDINAVIA/RUSSIA
PANAMA CANAL
AND MORE!!!
EMAIL ME NOW FOR MORE INFO, DATES & RATES!!!
runyasimon@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
ALASKA OR BUST
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR WILD SIDEAND TAKE YOUR KIDS TO ALASKA FOR ONLY $1,999
Radiance of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska
Southbound/Northbound
Departing from Vancouver/Seattle
June through August 2009
Inside stateroom pricing starting at
$1,999* FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR!
For only $1,999 a family of four can sail aside glaciers for one simple summer price, on any of our Alaska
cruises during June, July and August! And, for adventurers, receive up to a $200 ONBOARD CREDIT
when you book an Alaska cruisetour!* As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also reduced Alaska cruisetour
pricing on Radiance of the Seas®! These deals are so great you might just think you’ve struck oil!
cruises during June, July and August! And, for adventurers, receive up to a $200 ONBOARD CREDIT
when you book an Alaska cruisetour!* As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also reduced Alaska cruisetour
pricing on Radiance of the Seas®! These deals are so great you might just think you’ve struck oil!
Serenade of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier
Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia
Rhapsody of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier
Departing from Seattle,Washington
For Reservations or Information, Please
Contact Your Professional Travel Agent at: runyasimon@gmail.com
Contact Your Professional Travel Agent at: runyasimon@gmail.com
*Pricing is applicable on all new reservations booked starting February 26, 2009. Applicable for Individual only, not applicable to groups. Prices are based on quadoccupancy in interior category N, cruise only and in U.S. dollars. Pricing is applicable for Radiance of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas® & Serenade of the Seas® on allAlaska sailings from June through August 2009. Offer is based on availability and may be withdrawn at anytime without prior notice. $200 onboard credit is in U.S.dollars, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, is not transferable and will expire if not used by 10:00 pm on the last evening of the cruise. Onboard credit is$200 maximum per stateroom; singles paying 200% receive a $200 onboard credit. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictionsmay apply. Government taxes and fees are additional. ©2009 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 09014168 •
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES 3rd Guests Travels Free!!!
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
TAHITI & SOUTH PACIFIC
TAHITI & SOUTH PACIFIC
Nested in the cool Pacific waters, Polynesian settlers found a string of emerald islands, fruitful and fertile, carpeted with lush rain forests and vibrant life. Scattered over a vast, 2.5 million square kilometers area in the South Pacific, French Polynesia is made up of several series of islands, atolls, and archipelagoes, independently surrounded by lagoons and barrier reefs that create unique eco-systems and divine respites for the traveler weary of the usual getaway.
3rd Guests Travels Free!!!
Book by April 30th
The intimate Paul Gauguin offers a pure, authentic experience of Tahiti.
For a limited time, a third guest sails with you for FREE in Tahiti!
For a limited time, a third guest sails with you for FREE in Tahiti!
Cruise Papeete to Papeete
May 26th 11 nights $2,795
June 13th 11 nights $2,195
June 20th 7 nights $2,295
June 27th 7 nights $2,295
July 4th 11 nights $2795
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Gal Getaways
Enjoy a weekend away from the guys and have some time with your friends. Your two night stay begins with accommodation in a Fireplace Room with breakfast each morning, and a special
"Girlfriends" amenity at turn down.
During your stay, you will enjoy a custom blending class in our Apothecary and a Personal Mandala with your friends. Also included a massage at our famous Spa Ojai or a Golf lesson from one of our golf pros.
As an added bonus for groups of 4, they will include one individual upgrade to a suite at no additional charge.
Starting at $1,005 oer 2 night package, single occupancy
Friday and Saturday
$735.50 per 2 night package double occupancy
Friday and Saturday
To Book A Trip like this: runyasimon@gmail.com
RITZ CARLTON
Around the country or the globe, getting away from it all can lead you to truly unexpected places. Casual elegance and legendary service just add to the experience. Begin your journey with our Reconnect® package and your accommodations, breakfast for two and up to a $200 daily resort credit all come with you.
Visit a Ritz:
Maui
Puerto Rico
Bali
Grand Cayman
Spain
United Kingdom
Turkey
St. Thomas
Cancun
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
and much more.....
book now runyasimon@gmail.com
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
This Weeks Specials
Mexico
3 nights at Dreams All-Inclusive in Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta
valid select dates 2/16 - 5/28/09
starting at $496
Caribbean
3 nights at Sandals All-Inclusive, valid select dates 2/23 - 3/28/09 starting at $563
3 nights at Beaches All-Inclusive, valid select dates 5/1 - 5/19/09 starting at $777
3 nights at Paradisus Punta Cana, valid select dates 5/1 - 5/19/09 starting at $1002
3 nights at Paradisus Punta Cana, valid select dates 5/1 - 5/19/09 starting at $1002
The Bahamas
3 nights at Atlantis Paradise Island, valid select dates 2/23 - 3/26/09, starting at $828
3 nights at Atlantis Paradise Island, valid select dates 2/23 - 3/26/09, starting at $828
Costa Rica
3 nights at Allegro Papagayo All-Inclusive in Guanacaste, valid select dates 5/01/09 - 5/28/09, starting at $857
3 nights at Allegro Papagayo All-Inclusive in Guanacaste, valid select dates 5/01/09 - 5/28/09, starting at $857
South Pacific
7 nights in Fiji, valid select dates 2/1 - 3/31/09, starting at $1545
5 nights in Tahiti, valid select dates 1/15 - 12/10/09, starting at $1620
7 nights in Fiji, valid select dates 2/1 - 3/31/09, starting at $1545
5 nights in Tahiti, valid select dates 1/15 - 12/10/09, starting at $1620
email me for more info: runyasimon@gmail.com
Monday, February 16, 2009
A Romantic Mediterranean Honeymoon
Honeymoon Part II
For our honeymoon my husband and I traveled on the Emerald Princess for a 12 day Cruise to the Greek Isles & Mediterranean - Rome to Venice!! It was by far the best way to experience the most magical and beautiful places in Europe...not to mention all on the American Dollar.
We spent 2 nights in Rome before the cruise and actually saw all of it's wonders in one full day! Then it was off to the port to start our journey!
The Emerald Princess was magnificent, the crew impeccable, and the romance factor was a 10! There were many memorable events that occurred during this trip but there are two that stand out. We had been sailing all night and when we awoke we found out our window a glistening golden MONTE CARLO! We stepped onto our balcony and marveled at the beauty! It was the first of the ports and it was the most spectacular way to start our honeymoon. The other was when we sailed down the famous Venice Grand Canal! The sun was setting as the entire ship was out on verandas, and decks, waving to people on boats passing by and the crowds on the shore. We felt like characters out of some Italian love story!
Day 1 Embark
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Day 2
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Day 3
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Day 4
Naples/Capri, Italy
Day 5
At Sea
Day6
Santorini, Greece
Day7
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Day8
Mykonos, Greece
Day 9
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 10
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Day 11
Corfu, Greece
Day 12
Venice, Italy
If you are interested in a Princess Cruise like this or other fabulous Princess Cruises let me know!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
GET INTO THE ALOHA SPIRIT WITH STARWOOD HOTELS
Getting married or having a baby?
Honeymoon or Babymoon in Hawaii!
CHOOSE YOUR LUXURIOUS EXPERIENCE
Let Starwood Hawaii Hotels & Resorts show you the best of Hawaii in ultimate class and comfort. From the Big Island to Kauai, only Starwood Hawaii Hotels and Resorts can offer you the most luxurious experience of a life time.
Call me today to reserve your vacation!
Runya Simon
(310) 466-5550
Sheraton Kauai Resort - Kauai 6 Nights - Garden View
Every third night free
Daily buffet breakfast for two
Guaranteed upgrade to partial ocean view
From $689 per person SAVE up to $2000 per couple
Sheraton Kauai Resort - Kauai 6 Nights - Garden View
Every third night free
Daily buffet breakfast for two
Guaranteed upgrade to partial ocean view
From $689 per person SAVE up to $2000 per couple
Book now through 12/19/09 Travel now through 12/25/09
Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Maui6 Nights - Garden View
Every 3rd night free
Daily buffet breakfast for two
Guaranteed upgrade to partial ocean view
From $879 per person SAVE up to $2000 per couple
Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Maui6 Nights - Garden View
Every 3rd night free
Daily buffet breakfast for two
Guaranteed upgrade to partial ocean view
From $879 per person SAVE up to $2000 per couple
Book now through 12/13/09 Travel now through 12/19/09
The Royal Hawaiian - Oahu 3 Nights - Garden View
Every 3rd night free
One $75 dining credit
Guaranteed upgrade to Royal Grove Category
From $539 per personSAVE up to $900 per couple
The Royal Hawaiian - Oahu 3 Nights - Garden View
Every 3rd night free
One $75 dining credit
Guaranteed upgrade to Royal Grove Category
From $539 per personSAVE up to $900 per couple
Book now through 6/9/09 Travel now through 6/12/09
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa - Oahu 3 Nights -
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa - Oahu 3 Nights -
Vibrant Oahu View
Every third night free
One $75 dining credit
Guaranteed upgrade to Banyan classic city view
From $439 per person SAVE up to $750 per couple
Every third night free
One $75 dining credit
Guaranteed upgrade to Banyan classic city view
From $439 per person SAVE up to $750 per couple
Book now through 12/22/09 Travel now through 12/25/09
OTHER PARTICIPATING STARWOOD PROPERTIES
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
St. Regis Princeville Resort
Sheraton Waikiki
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
OTHER PARTICIPATING STARWOOD PROPERTIES
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
St. Regis Princeville Resort
Sheraton Waikiki
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Crystal Cruises
Featured Crystal Cruises Offers 2009
Book by March 31st to get these special deals
Trans-Atlantic
10 night Miami to Lisbon cruise departing 5/23- 6/2/09 from $3165
10 night Lisbon to Miami cruise departing 11/12 - 11/22/09 from $3165
14 night London to Boston cruise departing 9/3 - 917/09 from $4745
Baltic
7 night Copenhagen to Stockholm cruise departing 8/5 - 8/12/09 from $3240
Northern Europe
11 night Stockholm to Copenhagen cruise departing 6/30 - 7/11/09 from $4245
11 night Stockholm to Copenhagen cruise departing 7/25 - 8/5/09 from $4590
11 night Stockholm to London cruise departing 8/12 - 8/23/09 from $4590
Mediterranean
12 night Venice to Athens cruise departing 9/26 - 10/8/09 from $4700
12 night Athens to Venice cruise departing 10/8 - 10/20/09 from $4940
Personal Enrichment Series - Mediterranean
11 night Barcelona to Lisbon cruise departing 11/1 - 11/12/09 from $4080
12 night Venice to Barcelona cruise departing 10/20 - 11/1/09 from $4515
12 night Istanbul to Venice cruise departing 9/14 - 9/26/09 from $5075
12 night Barcelona to Venice departing 8/21 - 9/2/09 from $5305
Crystal Symphony
The luxurious 50,000-ton, 940-guest Six-Star Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, full-service fitness facility, Crystal casino, Feng Shui-inspired spa, 360° teak Promenade Deck, two pools, Jacuzzi®,award-winning cuisine and entertainment, in addition to, elegantly appointed staterooms most with private verandahs.
Crystal Serenity
At 68,000 tons and capable of serving 1,080 guests, Crystal Serenity is our largest ship. However, like her sister ship, she maintains one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea, so you'll never feel crowded. Featuring many of the same popular public spaces and amenities as Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity serves up innovation in the form of new dining venues like Tastes, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar.
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