15 January 2009 by Don.

It’s been over a month since I’ve posted a note to the blog.  Most of the time has been busy with Christmas, not cruises.  But now Christmas is over and WAVE season has started.

I heard a lot of talk about cruises before Christmas but now people are doing more than just talking.  The Cruise lines are making some fantastic deals and they’ve got the people’s attention.  Last Monday, Princess Cruise Line had their busiest booking day ever.  I haven’t seen numbers from other cruise lines but by the number of phone calls I received today, I’m predicting that most of the cruise for the next several months will fill up quickly.

My advice:  Book now, before the prices start going back up.

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20 November 2008 by Don.

I heard a song the other day that’s stuck in my mind - “Blue skies smilin’ at me, Nothin’ but blue skies do I see”.  You probably know the words and can hear Willie Nelson singing it.  I love the song but I’ll spare you the pain and me the embarrassment, and not try to sing it myself.

If you are in need of some warm weather and blue skies, come on down to the Caribbean.  That’s where they are and I can put you on a cruise ship under those blue skies for less than you think.

There are some great deals out there and now is the time to act.
I’m Don Vore with BuyCruises and I’ve got Blue Skies to smile on you.

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12 November 2008 by Don.

I hope that you were paying attention when you saw that big yellow Low Shoulder sign.  I assume that you safely got past that spot in the road.   You may not see a warning sign right now, but you still need to watch of those shoulders.  It’s important that you pay attention because right now, I’m talking about cruises.  What do low shoulders have to do with cruises?

Well, people are always asking me when they can get the best price on a cruise.  The simple answer is the Shoulder-Season - that brief period between Prime-Season and Off-Season.  If the price is the most important factor and you have some flexibility in your schedule, the Shoulder-Season is the place to look.

The Shoulder-Season may not have the warmest weather and you may need to schedule your vacation around the school calendar, but it’s the time to get some of the best prices.
One of the most obvious examples is an Alaska Cruise in May or September. If you don’t have children in school, it’s a great time for you to get a bargain on a fantastic cruise.  It may be a little cooler, but just bring another sweater and enjoy the savings.

The Mediterranean cruise season tends to start a little earlier and last a little longer than Alaska with the best prices generally in early April and late October.  The weather won’t be as warm but the crowds will be smaller.

South America and Antarctica have a short season during our winter (there summer).   Prices ramp up quickly with the highest prices will be over Christmas and New-Years holidays. Early November and late February are considered the Shoulder-Season in the southern hemisphere.

The Caribbean has an extended year-round popularity with no off-season. The large number of cruise ships sailing the Caribbean keep the prices steady for most of the year.   Predictably, the prices go up for cruises during a few extremely popular periods.  The Christmas and New-year holiday, Spring Break week, and mid-summer are always in high demand and you need to book early to get the best stateroom on your first choice of cruise ships.

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16 October 2008 by Don.

The Distinguished Cruiser hasn’t been off on a cruise.  It’s just that other things have kept me from the keyboard.

I’m back now and it’s the WLCN (World’s Largest Cruise Night).  This event is put on each year by CLIA and all the cruise lines are making great deals on selected cruises.  Most of the sales run through October 17th.  If you know what you want and can make decisions this week, you should take advantage of the special pricing and on-board credits.

Go to WLCN.cruising.org/davore to see some great video’s of several the cruise lines that I recommend, then call or email me - I’ll be around all evening (and tomorrow too).

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