Spend some time with the Mouse

Although we rarely like to be serious while we write this bloggish thing, if a terrific deal comes along, we'll take the time to tell you about it. A case in-point......

Book that three-night Disney cruise you've been thinking about, and book it now. Disney Cruise Line has an outstanding (if there's a stronger word, we'll use it - the best we can do right now is "outstanding") vacation product. It's not inexpensive, but we've never had someone come back and tell us it wasn't worth every penny.

Well, here goes.....for many of the upcoming winter and spring sailings, kids sail free when they travel with two full-fare adults. Yes, that's right, we (Mr. Makarma) are not making this up - kids sail free. We recently quoted a family of FOUR a price similar to one we quoted for only ONE person not that long ago.

This promotion represents one of the best values we've seen in our over ten years of being your favorite travel consultants. And this deal's not gonna last forever. Pick up that phone and give us a call, O.K.? (Are you heading to the phone yet?)


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You say poTAto, and I say potaTO

Since millions and millions of people from around the world are contacting us (actually, sending us spam email), we hereby promise to help the many denizens with more frequent (and even sillier) blog entries. Today's not that day, however. Instead, we're going to discuss a very serious subject, our (Mr. Makarma's) favorite new potato chip - Kettle brand "Buffalo Bleu" Krinkle Cut Chips.

First of all, we think they're just some of the tastiest cuisine we've had all afternoon. Secondly, we think the package description also defines us (Mr. Makarma) to a "T":

"BRAZEN spice mellowed by bleu cheese"

Our only disappointment is in the Nutrition Facts statement. We (Mr. Makarma) cannot understand how a five-ounce package of this sheer wonderment can be labeled as anything other than a single-serving......


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What's in a name? We'll tell ya...

Cruise lines, like many other companies, know the importance of product "branding." They show this in a number of ways - some promote active vacations, some exclaim adventure, and still others stress elegance. The naming conventions used by the various companies help get this branding message across. Royal Caribbean ship names, for example, always end in "of the Seas." There's the Liberty of the Seas and next year will bring us the Oasis of the Seas. So far, though, there's no word of a "Chicken of the Seas." (Yes, we know, you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.)

Another favorite is the naming method of the ships of Holland America; they all end in "dam." There's the Noordam and the Westerdam. We're very partial to their newest ship, however, named the "Eurodam." We can't think of a better name to describe the current exchange rate between the Euro and the Dollar.

Not to worry though...we still think cruising is the best way to see spectacular Europe (along with it being a terrific value - now more than ever).


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Confused by the new "rules" of travel? We're happy, as always, to help.

If you're bewildered by all the new fuel-related fees, you're not alone. Some airlines are charging for every piece of checked luggage (though some aren't), and fuel supplements are being charged by many airlines (which normally include them in base fares) and cruise lines (which normally don't include them in base fares).

What to do? Ask us. We're on top of things, and are happy to assist you in every way possible as you plan your summer travel. The high price of fuel is creating (and will continue to create) a lot of confusion in the marketplace, but we'll still help get you to your airplane, cruise ship or resort on-time. Fuel can be expensive, but you still deserve that vacation (don't you?).


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Please fasten your seat belt, O.K. ?

We (Makarma Travel) encourage our friends to take every possible safety precaution while traveling. One of the ways we do this is by passing along important information provided by our travel partners. You'll possibly see the important in-flight safety video below the next time you travel on a Delta Air Lines B737-700, but here's a preview just the same.




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The many pleasures of food, wine and theater

The 1969 movie, "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium", comically portrayed what escorted touring used to be known for - visiting a maximum number of places, in a minimum amount of time.

Fast forward a few years, and you'll discover an amazing renaissance in the organized tour industry. We (Makarma Travel) are constantly asked about Theatre tours of London or New York. Imagine staying in a four or five-star property in the West End or on Broadway and enjoying your choice of hits such as Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Les Misérables (now in its 23rd year in London!)

Not so long ago, one of our clients was interested in a Theatre tour of London AND New York. (Yes, something like that is very easy for us to set-up.)

Speaking of dinner......

Recently, Globus Vacations announced their new Food & Wine Tours. These escorted vacations include a wide range of experiences from touring the Sonoma and Napa Valleys of California's Wine Country to discovering the Tastes of Italy by visiting Rome, the Tuscany Region and Venice.

Dessert, anyone ?


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