http://www.gottacruise.com/http://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/exciting-new-bloghttp://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/exciting-new-blogCheck out this blog for more exciting information:  http://www.norwegian-epic.com/Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:26:57 -0400http://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-wins-another-awardhttp://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-wins-another-awardCruise Planners Wins Another Tour Award Mon Feb 16 2009, by Travel Trade Staff For a cruise retailer, Cruise Planners/American Express is racking up awards for tour sales. Its latest -- the "Premier" Travel Partner Award from the Globus Family of Brands in recognition of Cruise Planners' 2008 sales results with the Globus Family of Brands.Cruise Planners also recently received Travel Impression...Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:02:13 -0400http://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/alternative-dining-costshttp://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/alternative-dining-costsI just had a client return from a Caribbean Cruise in January. She was concerned with the fact that cruise lines charge for alternate dining on board the ship. I started to think about this question... “You should not have to pay for your meals on a ship”. Thinking about this conversation, it became apparent that the comment was not really 100% correct. You do not HAVE to pay for dining on any ...Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:09:19 -0500http://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/hit-mythshttp://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/hit-myths What do the “Abominable Snowman”, the “Loch Ness Monster” and “Booking Cruises Directly with the Cruise Line is Cheaper” all have in common?  Answer: They are all myths.    While we may not be experts on the first two subjects, at Cruise Planners we can certainly shed some light about direct booking myths.   First of all, let’s face it, a sales representative at a cruise line gets paid to sell...Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:24:25 -0500http://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-ships-on-the-horizonhttp://www.gottacruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-ships-on-the-horizon  This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project. The Oasis...Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:05:21 -0500