I’m leaving Bermuda on a …….cruise?

 

Queen Victoria

You could! How cool would that be? Don’t worry about a plane….don’t worry about liquids in your carry-on…don’t worry about how heavy your bags are!

All those worries can disappear as you step onto the Cunard’s Queen Victoria Ports of Call cruise line leaving from Bermuda on April 30.

Where are you going to go? Start by sailing to Ponta Delgada in the Azores before heading to Lisbon, Portugal and the Cork, Ireland, Le Havre, France and finally Southampton, England.

The entire voyage is 12 days and you’ll be left in England to decide what you want to do! Head home? Sure you could. Or you could continue exploring the continent!

You’re choice and since the cruise only cost you $2,990 per person (the starting rate) you may have some pennies to play with!

Though I remember one of the best ways I have ever returned to Bermuda. It was by boat.

Not any old boat, either. It was on the Italian naval vessel, The Amerigo Vespucci. This stunning vessel was sailing around the Atlantic Ocean and I was lucky enough to join them on the portion that took us from Cadiz, Spain to….home, Bermuda!

Reefs crept around us, the blue water welcomed us and the island snuck over the horizon….it was so good to be home.

And now you could have a similar chance on the Celebrity Summit cruise. Ok, so it’s not a tall ship, but it’s still a beautiful boat that will pick you up in San Juan, Puerto Rico take you to St. Maarten before St. Thomas and then Tortola before finally arriving in….BERMUDA!

Even better? the rates start at $830 per person for this seven day cruise. Of course you’d have to get to San Juan which is why if you book this through CTravel you can get a great deal on your cruise and the flight!

Board a plane!

Of course flights are all the rage if you need a weekend away and there are plenty of flight deals going on now. So maybe you don’t want to go to NYC with the snow they’ve got, but what about visiting Orlando, Florida for just $278?!

Or go to Canada? Well, ok, so it might not be particularly warm there, but at least there’s skiing, right?

Of course CTravel has the agent to help you with that…..Brenda Warwick!

Fly to Toronto for $296 or to Montreal for just $304! An hour from Montreal and you’re into the mountains and on the slopes.

Just remember to either visit CTravel’s website quickertix.com or their main website CTravel!

Ski Vail, Colorado for the price of lunch!

Skiing!

Yep it’s true! You can ski in Vail, Colorado for $14.21 a day! It’s true. Yep. Ok so maybe it’s lunch with a drink and dessert, but it’s not a stretch at Bermuda prices.

It’s the latest deal from Brenda Warwick, our CTravel ski expert! For just $199 you can ski for a week in Vail during the second snowiest month of the year ….. April! Imagine flying through the powder of the top ski vacation destination for the price of lunch in Bermuda!

This crazy deal also covers the period of spring break! Yep, from April 10th until April 24th, Vail is offering great deals on ski lifts.

Not only can  you ski for $14 a day, but you can also experience the parties! I mean really….isn’t apres ski the best part of the day??!

Well make sure you book the ski pass through Brenda Warwick who can also help you find the right resort for your ski trip!

Are you worried about how much it is going to cost you to fly to Colorado? You’re right from Bermuda, traveling further than the East Coast can get costly as well as tricky with combining flights!

Have no fear CTravel is here for you too! Book your vacation by January 13th and you will be able to fly to Denver, Colorado for $372!  From Denver, public transportation is easy, cheap and frequent to Vail so this is perfect!

Ok so these reduced prices are mid-week and depends on your carrier, but if you contact an agent at CTravel you know they’re going to find the best deal for you! And without you having to stress or spend hours negotiating those airline sites (expedia, hotwire, etc…) which have now dropped American Airlines.

Chicago by Sam Strangeways

Or perhaps you’re looking for some more deals?! Well good thing CTravel has some amazing Seat Sales on right now!

Even better? They match Valentine’s Day! Yep, book your tickets to Chicago for just $272 and fly between February 16 and May 24th!

Of course this depends on the carrier you book through and the days of the week you travel so check out prices on quickertix.com and prepare to spoil your loved one for Valentine’s Day.

And read Sam Strangeways’ account (it’s linked to her photo on the left) of her visit to Chicago for tips on where to eat, sleep and enjoy this windy city!

Of course check back here tomorrow for more adventures in Vermont (my latest destination) and enjoy your Thursday! Your CTravel Thursday!

Fall into Africa

Victoria Falls

South Africa that is. We’ve heard about it before. Some people played football (soccer) there this year. It’s a place to touch the noses on Great White sharks.

A plane ride away? If you go with Globus? Falls that are considered one of the seven wonders…..Victoria.

Why not take the chance this holiday and spend 11 days riding a cable car up Table Mountain before visiting

The Globus Tour

Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Then visit Kapama Private Game Reserve and visit Soweto and the Apartheid Museum Livingstone. Finally enjoy a cruise along Zambezi River before visiting the Victoria Falls!!!

Why not enjoy it without stressing about your safety? Or worrying about the organization? Well that’s why Globus, through CTravel, is offering 11-day tours for just $4,269 in December and January this year.

Spend Christmas contemplating the falls!

Or are you seeking a ship for Christmas? Something to explore the seas while enjoying your cocktails on board?

Why not let Celebrity Cruises pull you away from your stress starting on December 19th with their 7-night Western Caribbean cruise for just $1,670?

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Starting from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida your ports of call will be : Labadee, Haiti; Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico.

Or maybe the South of the Caribbean is more your style? For just $955 you can sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico to  Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Basseterre, St. Kitts; St. George’s, Grenada and finally Castries, St. Lucia.

Celebrity Cruises is offering these great deals through their travel agency of choice here on the island – CTravel. Why not visit them today for more information.

Give the Gift

Do you need the gift for someone who has everything? Have a brother, sister, mother who can’t seem to stay on the Rock?

Why not indulge them in their travel spirit with a little Christmas spirit?

CTravel is offering Gift Certificates that are convenient all year round for that someone who has everything.

Visit their website today or their offices on Queen Street today to start your Christmas shopping.

As the weather gets cooler snuggle in your own ski chalet?

Yes it’s truly true. Our summer has come. It’s been fun. It’s been warm. It’s melted more than a few chocolate bars in my bag.

But now it’s starting to turn. Now the weather is starting to cool down and the jeans are starting to sneak their way out of their drawer. Is that a sweater your wearing?

Probably in the evenings. You know….as you ride that motorbike on your way home for work. Why not pretend that cool breeze is what you’re feeling as you fly down the ski slopes?

Good thing CTravel has something for you. Places that combine both the beautiful breeze of the slopes as well as the warm fire (because let’s be honest Bermudians need their warmth) to defrost your toes at the end of the day.

Skiing in the French Alps

Luxury pure luxury. CTravel will help you find it with their private chalets they can help you book in either the French or the Swiss Alps! These beautiful chalets can be found in the villages of Meribel, Courchevel and Val d’Isere in France and Verbier in Switzerland.

They include things like a full staff, breakfast and afternoon tea daily, champagne and canapes every evening and dinners by your private chef every night.

With that kind of luxury you will have to hit the slopes or…..your private gym and pool complex that is attached to some of these beautiful homes.

So check with CTravel and remember what Brenda Warwick said about booking your ski trip now. You don’t want to miss out!

Or maybe you’re looking for something magical? Something brought to you by David Copperfield? Ok maybe

Copperfield's Island: Musha Cay

you don’t like his act, but why not enjoy his island!? Yes he has an island.

And beautiful villas can be rented out on this island for the holidays or basically any time of year. You just need to call or email the helpful representatives at CTravel for more information.

Unfortunately this island is not for the cheap at heart (like myself). Rates start at $37,500 a day and can accommodate 24 people. It includes all of your alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Break that down for your four-day trip (which is what you have to book) and it’s about $1500 a day. So…..win the lottery and enjoy your trip!

Cruising with Sea Dreams

If this is too much for your budget don’t worry. CTravel agents can help you find something more your speed. Why not book a cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico through the various islands that surround it to St. Thomas for seven days?

The price on this adventure? It starts at $2,999……and it’s not a massive cruise ship. These small boats are designed for just over 100 people.

And no amount of luxury is spared. The best part? If you book by October 30 then you will receive a $200 spa credit!

I can’t think of a better way to spend my holidays! If you can’t either make sure you contact CTravel and book your trip today!