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Now is the time to travel With the economy down, prices on almost any kind of travel are also way down. However, the deals won't last. The economy is starting turn the corner and prices will start going up. So, get your deposits in now!

Reminder: Passport Rules change June 1, 2009 If you have not gotten your passports yet, now is the time to do so. The new passport rules go into effect June 1st. With certain exceptions, you now need a passport or passport card to leave the country at all. For complete details, please visit the State Dept. web page. Norwegian Epic coming soon! See this special website devoted to the Epic NCL's latest ship, the NCL EPIC, will be here before you know it. Go take a look at her using this special website. Holland America doubles amenities for groups! Book your group soon, offer ends in August Thinking about a family reunion? How about a class reunion? Does you club want to do a group trip? Now is a great time to get your group together. Holland America is doubling the number of amenity points available for its 2009 Holiday sailings and most 2010 sailings. You need only 5 cabins to get these benefits which can range from cash back to on-board credits, to special parties and more. If you get 8 cabins or more, you also earn some free berths. Please get your group together now. Contact us for more details. Visit Cruising Nation New online forum replaces Cruise Freek Forum If you were a member of the Cruise Freek Forum, you are aware that the owner of the forum did not follow through on her promise of free cruises for contest winners. As a result, the board is basically no longer in business. The Vacation Stop, in conjunction with a few other agents, has started a new board called Cruising Nation. I hope you visit and decide to contribute to the discussions. we promise not to have any contests with prizes that cannot be paid for! Cash back from Carnival Still time to book summer cruise and get up to $240 per cabin in on-board credits! We've got good news and great savings to share. Carnival's Cash Back offering has been extended just for you! Book a "Fun Ship" vacation now through May 31st and Carnival will load your Sail & Sign® Card with up to $50* per guest for 3-4 day cruises, up to $75* per guest for 5 day cruises, or up to $120* per guest for 6-8 day cruises. Use them anywhere on board or on a shore excursion. And at the end of your cruise, you'll get back whatever credit you don't use. How great is that? To make your booking, call us or email today. Help Steve earn his Master Cruise Counselor certification Get a VISA gift card with each new booking Steve Mencik, the owner of The Vacation Stop, is already an Accredited Cruise Counselor and is working on his MCC certification. He needs your help to make it. One of the requirements is to books a certain number of cabins within a set time period. As an incentive, on top of all the specials already out there, he'll give you a $25 VISA gift card for any cruise cabin booked between now and the end of June 2009, for a 7-day or longer cruise. If you book a suite, he'll give you the gift card even on shorter cruises. Call Steve today at 1-888-228-9113 or email him today.

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Travel News and Deals from The Vacation Stop

The Vacation Stop 1002 Red Harvest Road Gambrills, MD 21054 410-672-5859 888-228-9113 http://thevacationstop.com
	Top 10 Reasons to Travel Now As you know, the economy is in pretty bad shape. You've probably hunkered down and are buying only what you absolutely need. Why would you even think of traveling now. Well, a column in The Independent Traveler gives you the top 10 reasons for why you should travel now. (Click here for more) Choosing the aisle seat could keep you healthy Mulling over the window or the aisle seat on your next flight? Pick the aisle to help avoid dangerous blood clots — and flying business class will make no difference, according to a U.S. study. See complete article at MSNBC. Spring Arts Roundup The best of the spring season in arts and culture in New York, London, Mexico City, and beyond... Travel and Leisure Carnival One-Day Sale Carnival is having a one-day sale tomorrow, February 26th. Get a free upgrade to the best available cabin within a category. For instance, Book a 4A inside cabin, get a free upgrade to the best available inside cabin. Same for Oceanview and Balcony. Offer valid on new bookings only on most sailings through December 18th, 2009. Contact us for details today, as we can access these rates during today's preview for preferred agents. Carnival Past Guest Deals Have you cruised on Carnival in the past? If so, you should look at these great offers. Oceania Cruises 2 for 1 Fares, On Board credits and more! Amazing voyages to exotic destinations in Asia and South America with up to $1,500 off 2 for 1 Cruise Fares with Complimentary Airfare and more, per stateroom. See here for details. Luxor Las Vegas Now is a great time to visit Las Vegas. No passport needed for travel within the U.S., and prices at the Luxor as low as $109 per night. See here for details. Travel For Charity The Vacation Stop will donate 50% of its commissions to the charity of your choice for any travel booking that you make with us. There is no cost to you for using this option. See our special charity webpage for details.

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The Vacation Stop 1002 Red Harvest Road Gambrills, MD 21054 (888) 228-9113 sales@thevacationstop.com http://www.thevacationstop.com The travel industry has heard your pleas for a stimulus. The deals here are too good to pass up! If you don't see what you are looking for in these specials, contact us and let us know what you do want. We will work with you to help you find the perfect cruise for you! Your Travel Stimulus from The Vacation Stop Cruising Close to Home Past Guest Specials from $219.00 (USD) Nothing makes us happier than to see our past guests back on a "Fun Ship" cruise. 10 Night Caribbean Cruise from $979.00 (USD) $300 Air Credit for Bermuda's 400th Birthday! from $329.00 (USD) $300 Air Credit @ The Fairmont Hamilton 34-DAY AUSTRALIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION Copenhagen - Copenhagen 2009-10 Winter Collection Price Reduction - Up to $1,500 off Plus $500 SBC & More from $1,849.00 (USD) Save up to $1,500 off 2 for 1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare, plus Free Pre-Paid Gratuities & $500 Shipboard Credit per stateroom on 2009-2010 Winter Collection voyages*. Offer expires 3/31/09! Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa from $2,217.00 (USD) Vacation includes: Two FREE nights, roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) on Air Tahiti Nui, 5 nights hotel accommodation in Bora Bora, round trip inter-island air on Air Tahiti and round trip airport transfers. The Legendary Danube : Amadante from $1,899.00 (USD) Start your voyage with historic Prague, also called "the City of a hundred Spires." 2009 Irish Classic Cruising the Yangtze River 9212 - Athens to Rome - New Lower Fares Savings up to $1010 per stateroom GLOBUS 2009: FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL (TP) Shrines of Southern Italy and Rome from $2,598.00 (USD) Gaze on the Bay of Naples traveling the Amalfi Coast to beautiful Sorrento. Save up to 50% on a 21 day SILVER SPIRIT South America cruise leaving from Barbados from $9,547.00 (USD) Baltic Capitals from $3,795.00 (USD) Double Early Booking Fares + FREE - $199 Air More IMPORTANT! These offers may be time-sensitive and capacity controlled. All promotions/pricing are subject to availability at the time of booking. All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise stated. To ensure the best price please contact us today for a firm quote: The Vacation Stop - sales@thevacationstop.com Online Agency and The Vacation Stop do not control these offers and cannot be held responsible for changes in price or terms.

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