Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

There's more good news on the Covid-19 front as new cases in the U.S. are down 73% since the peak on January 11 and cases in Canada are down 67% since the peak on January 9. Click here to see numbers for the U.S. and click here to see numbers for Canada.

The new, one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson was approved by the FDA this past weekend and will be put to use immediately alongside the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Merck will help produce the J&J vaccine and the expectation now is that every American adult who wants a vaccine will be able to get it by the end of May. Prime Minister Trudeau has said that every Canadian who wants the vaccine will be able to get it by the end of September.

Half of Americans age 65 and older have already received at least one dose of a vaccine and that segment of the population is helping to fuel a surge in cruise and resort and river cruise bookings at Vacations To Go.

I apologize to anyone who waited on hold to speak to one of our amazing cruise specialists in the past 10 days.

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This week, we've arranged money-saving offers with 11 different cruise lines, including deep discounts and free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare, like shore excursions and Internet packages. Please note that some rates on our site may not be eligible for free amenities or shipboard credits.

Celebrity has slashed rates by up to 86%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $850 per cabin and all of the following additional perks on select sailings: 1) prepaid gratuities for two, 2) a free Classic beverage package, and 3) unlimited Internet access for two. See dates and prices.

Oceania has reduced rates exclusively for Vacations To Go customers, offering discounts of up to 84% and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Regent has provided exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings -- save up to 76%. In addition, get shipboard credits of up to $800 per cabin and free upgrades on select sailings. The upfront price of a luxury Regent cruise includes unlimited shore excursions, gratuities, unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits and unlimited Wi-Fi. Book by March 31. See dates and prices.

Cunard is offering our customers newly reduced exclusive pricing on select cruises, for savings of up to 40%. In addition, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $1,600 per cabin on select sailings. Select suites receive free drinks and free gratuities. Book by March 16. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers discounts of up to 67% 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. Book by March 8. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 84%. Also receive exclusive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on a variety voyages. Book by March 31. See dates and prices.

Seabourn is offering our customers discounts of up to 41%, with exclusive pricing on select voyages. Also, on select sailings receive shipboard credits of up to $1,550 per cabin and free Wi-Fi. The upfront rate includes fine wines, premium spirits and gratuities. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 76%. In addition, receive exclusive pricing, free Wi-Fi and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin. Azamara schedules longer stays and more overnights in port so that guests can experience more of the destination. Rates include gratuities, drinks and, on most cruises, a nighttime shore excursion called "AzAmazing Evening." Book by March 15. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 69%, with special pricing plus onboard credits of up to $50 per cabin. Plus, on select sailings receive the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) a 50% reduced deposit, 2) free drinks, 3) free gratuities, and 4) free specialty dining. Book by March 31. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 75%, as well as exclusive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on select departures. Plus, on select sailings 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.

MSC has reduced rates by up to 80% for our customers, with new discounts on a variety of sailings, including new Caribbean voyages departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Plus get free onboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on select sailings. Book by March 31. See dates and prices.

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Since cruises are not yet operating, hotels and resorts are great alternatives for customers looking for a tropical getaway.

To make it easier for travelers to take the required Covid-19 test before returning to the U.S., a wide selection of all-inclusive resort companies in Mexico have arranged for tests to be administered to guests, at no charge, at the hotel. Many companies are even covering the cost of quarantining at the hotel (including accommodations, meals and nonalcoholic beverages) if a guest tests positive. For more information about the CDC's testing requirement, click here.

Below is a list of popular Mexico resorts that are offering these helpful services. Click any link for more information, our fast and friendly travel counselors are standing by to assist.

Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, a 5-star resort
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya, a 5-star resort in Playa del Carmen
Now Jade Riviera Cancun, a 5-star resort
Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, a 5-star, no-kids resort
Ocean Coral & Turquesa, a 4.5-star resort in Cancun
Dreams Tulum, a 5-star resort
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, a 5-star resort
TRS Coral Hotel, a 5-star, no-kids resort in Cancun
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel, a 4-star resort
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, a 5-star resort
Paradisus Los Cabos, a 5-star resort
Royalton Riviera Cancun, a 5-star resort
El Dorado Seaside Suites, a 5-star, no-kids resort in Puerto Aventuras
Grand Palladium Vallarta, a 4.5-star resort
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, a 5-star, no-kids resort

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Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines departing early 2021. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Galveston Oct 31, starting at $459, save 58%, FastDeal # 11166

2) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Nov 13, starting at $549, save 13%, FastDeal # 20824

3) Caribbean, 10 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Port Canaveral Nov 11, starting at $629, save 50%, FastDeal # 31269

4) Greek Islands, 8 nights on Norwegian, departs Venice Aug 27, starting at $587, save 41%, FastDeal # 15047

5) Asia, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Shanghai Nov 13, starting at $766, save 74%, FastDeal # 17858

6) Bahamas, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Bayonne Nov 14, starting at $544, save 60%, FastDeal # 33389

7) Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Miami Oct 10, starting at $510, save 42%, FastDeal # 25101

8) Mediterranean, 9 nights on Azamara, departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Nov 21, starting at $1,679, save 70%, FastDeal # 15110

9) Asia, 7 nights on Star Clippers, departs Ko Samui Oct 30, starting at $1,520, save 65%, FastDeal # 36061

10) Panama Canal, 7 nights on Windstar, departs Puerto Caldera Dec 11, oceanview starting at $2,199, save 52%, FastDeal # 11230

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