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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

I'd like to begin this newsletter by sending our sincerest thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to all the residents of Florida and the Carolinas who were affected by Hurricane Ian. We've had to dig out from a lot of hurricanes in this part of Texas, including Hurricane Harvey five years ago, and we understand the struggle that's in store for the hardest-hit areas. Everyone at Vacations To Go wishes you a speedy recovery.

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Next, I'd like to pass along some late-breaking news. Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will remove all COVID-19 testing, masking, and vaccination requirements for all guests--vaccinated and non-vaccinated, a policy change that will better align their policies with those of other global travel organizations, according to the statement.

Note that there are still a few destinations that have some of these requirements in place, and all visiting cruise lines must follow them. Any such requirements are noted at the FastDeal level of affected sailings.

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This week, I'd like to show you the latest discounts and special offers we've negotiated with 9 popular cruise lines. The deeply discounted offers below may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used for onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare, like spa treatments and shore excursions.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 74%. Plus, receive exclusive pricing, shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin, and on select sailings the 3rd and 4th guest in the cabin sail free. Also, receive free drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities on select sailings booked at eligible rates. Book by October 31. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87%, as well as exclusive shipboard credits of up to $225 per cabin on select departures in Alaska, Europe and more. Plus, receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) unlimited open bar for two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for two guests at select dining venues, 3) up to 250 minutes of internet, 4) a shore excursion credit of $50 per cabin, per excursion and 5) friends and family sail free as third/fourth passengers in the cabin on select departures (port fees and taxes are additional.) See dates and prices.

Seabourn has provided new exclusive pricing on last-minute cruises and shipboard credits of up to $1,050 per cabin on select departures. The upfront price of a six-star Seabourn vacation includes gratuities, open bars and fine wines at lunch and dinner. Book by October 31. See dates and prices.

Celebrity has slashed rates by up to 87%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $1,000 per cabin and all of the following perks on select sailings: 1) prepaid gratuities, 2) a free Classic beverage package and 3) unlimited internet access. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 84%. In addition, receive a free upgrade from an inside cabin to a balcony on select sailings, plus exclusive pricing and shipboard credits of up to $250 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 87%. Also, receive exclusive new pricing on select last-minute cruises, plus shipboard credits of up to $75 per cabin on certain voyages. Children age 12 and under sail FREE on select departures. Book by October 31. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers discounts of up to 76% on select cruises, with exclusive rates on a variety of itineraries. Windstar specializes in casually elegant sailings on intimate power ships and masted sailing vessels. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 72% and shipboard credits of up to $225 per cabin on a variety of popular itineraries visiting Alaska, Mexico, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean and more. Plus, on select sailings, receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) a signature beverage package, including alcoholic drinks, for all guests in the stateroom, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to three meals at select venues, 3) a free Wi-Fi package for two guests and 4) a shore excursion credit of up to $600 per cabin. Book by October 12. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises has reduced rates by up to 80% for our customers. Plus, on select sailings get free shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin, free balcony upgrades and pay a deposit from $99 per person. Also, receive free drinks and Wi-Fi on select sailings booked at eligible rates. Book by November 14. See dates and prices.

Finally, if you're holding a future cruise credit (FCC) from a previous cancellation, you can use it on any sailing offered by Vacations To Go (on the same cruise line that issued the FCC) regardless of whether the original cruise was booked through Vacations To Go.

As always, these offers are for new bookings only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply, and some free amenities and shipboard credits may apply only to eligible rates. Past guests of some cruise lines may see better rates on select sailings.

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The Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions and testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada. Further, travelers will no longer be required to undergo health checks for travel on air and rail or wear masks on planes and trains.

Canada's restrictions caused a significant slowdown in bookings of cruises that called in Canada, particularly cruises sailing from the U.S. to Alaska on the West coast and between Canada & New England on the East coast.

In order to stimulate demand, cruise lines have been offering some of the best deals on 2023 Alaska cruises that I have ever seen. However, now that all COVID restrictions have been eliminated, I expect the most deeply discounted staterooms to sell out quickly.

To see a comprehensive list of the best offers on 2023 cruises to Alaska, click here. To see a list of discounted 2023 Alaska cruises + land tours, click here.

To see the best offers on 2023 Canada & New England cruises, click here. To see the few remaining 2022 Canada & New England cruises, click here.

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To protect from financial loss in the event of an emergency, Vacations To Go strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance with every cruise. Cruise lines impose penalties for canceling or changing a reservation, up to and including loss of the entire cruise price. Cruise lines are very strict about their cancellation policies and do not make exceptions, even under extreme circumstances.

It also is possible for illness or injury to occur during a cruise, resulting in medical bills from the ship's infirmary and/or the early termination of the trip. Most traditional health insurance policies do not cover cruise passengers traveling abroad.

The Go Plan offered by our preferred independent insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance, covers you for trip cancellation and trip interruption due to a variety of reasons, such as a covered illness, an injury, the death of you or a family member or a traveling companion, delayed flights due to inclement weather and the documented theft of passports or visas.

When you are ready to book a cruise, our cruise counselors will explain the insurance options that are available for your trip and answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the Go Plan and its coverage, click here.

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Here are all the best cruise deals worldwide in the next 90 days, organized by region:

Africa
Antarctica
Arctic
Asia
Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand Cruise & Land Tour
Bahamas
Bermuda
Canary Islands
Caribbean
Eastern Canada & New England
Europe
Europe Cruise & Land Tour
Galapagos
Greek Islands
Hawaii
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean
Mediterranean (Eastern)
Mediterranean (Western) & Atlantic Islands
Mexico & Central America
Middle East
Northern Europe
Norway
Pacific U.S. & Canada
Pacific U.S. & Mexico
Panama Canal
Repositioning
River Cruises
South America
South America Cruise & Land Tour
Southeast Asia Islands
Tahiti & South Pacific Islands
Transatlantic
Transpacific
United States (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)
World

Here are all the best cruise deals worldwide in the next 90 days, organized by cruise line:

American Cruise Lines
American Queen Voyages
Azamara
Carnival
Celebrity
Costa Cruises
Cunard
Disney
Emerald Cruises
Holland America
Hurtigruten
MSC Cruises
Norwegian
Oceania Cruises
P&O Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Ponant
Princess
Quark Expeditions
Regent
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Royal Caribbean
Seabourn
SeaDream Yacht Club
Silversea
Star Clippers
Viking Cruises
Windstar

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Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Fort Lauderdale Dec 11, starting at $345, save 78%, FastDeal # 26671

2) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Jan 7, starting at $279, save 72%, FastDeal # 18452

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs New Orleans Dec 10, starting at $346, save 64%, FastDeal # 27155

4) Eastern Canada & New England, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs New York (Manhattan) Oct 23, starting at $399, save 82%, FastDeal # 39957

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Port Canaveral Oct 16, starting at $298, save 64%, FastDeal # 43446

6) Bahamas, 3 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Miami Dec 23, starting at $349, save 63%, FastDeal # 21844

7) Panama Canal, 14 nights on Holland America, departs San Diego Nov 17, starting at $999, save 48%, FastDeal # 10864

8) Central America, 7 nights on Star Clippers, departs Puntarenas Dec 10, starting at $1,404, save 68%, FastDeal # 22086

9) Mediterranean, 8 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Nov 11, balcony starting at $2,499, save 71%, FastDeal # 10058

10) Caribbean, 11 nights on Silversea, departs Barbados Nov 13, suite starting at $4,650, save 79%, FastDeal # 16745

To search for discounts of up to 82% on cruises, use our Find a Bargain tool.

Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. International customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

Please email me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@vacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go