Carnival Liberty 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise (2011)

We originally booked Family Travel Gurus client Carole McKeown of Denver on a Royal Caribbean cruise in early June for a special getaway with her niece.  When her niece’s school schedule changed causing them to move their travel date by a week, the Royal Caribbean price jumped significantly.  We recommended this Carnival Liberty cruise instead in the same price range as the original cruise.  “Half Moon Cay is better than any port you would have visited on the RCCL cruise,” we told her.  She was to find out what a special place Half Moon Cay is.  Thanks to Carole for sharing this trip report and pictures with us. ... Read More

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Ben Family 10 Night Mediterranean Cruise Holland America Noordam (2011)

When Susan Ben approached us asking for a Europe cruise vacation for her family (2 adults 2 kids ages 23, 16) we suggested this Holland America Noordam cruise departing from Civitavecchia.  The Bens wanted to see Italy and departing from the port close to Rome allowed them some days in Rome before and after the cruise.  We also set them up in a small family run hotel that was close to the city sights and considerably less in price than the larger hotel options.  Thanks to Susan for providing us this report and pictures: ... Read More

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