Saylor Cruises Participated in Royal Caribbean International Familizaration Weekend

As part of my continuing efforts to keep abreast of the best cruise opportunities for my clients, I recently attended Royal Caribbean International Familiarization Weekend, a three day-long training on the award-winning cruise brand. Saylor Cruises was among a select few agencies invited to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to experience the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s groundbreaking ships firsthand. Paula Saylor participated in comprehensive training seminars that imparted in-depth knowledge about Royal Caribbean’s offerings, from the vast array of complimentary onboard experiences to custom shore excursions, specialty dining, and the cruise line’s private beach destinations.

We toured both the Oasis and the Allure of the Seas as well as gaining valuable insight to Royal Caribbean’s continued efforts to not only intrigue but also meet the ever changing needs of our clients.

This experience will definitely enable me to help my clients choose the ship from the Royal Caribbean portfolio, that most suits what my clients are looking for in a cruise vacation.

Agents experienced an intense weekend including both work and play. The weekend included staying in local recommended pre- and post-cruise hotels, and tours of ships including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, and the beautiful sister ship Allure of the Seas. These are two of the most innovative vessels on the market. Seminars interwoven throughout the weekend loaded agents with details on the brand’s newest and most innovative ships, new experiences onboard and on shore, plus new destinations among Royal Caribbean’s roster of more than 280 ports worldwide.

“We rely heavily on travel agents, our valued partners, to showcase the wide range of incredible experiences our ships and destinations offer to their clients,” said Vicki L. Freed, Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support & Services for Royal Caribbean International. “Our Familiarization Weekend is the best way we can build upon their knowledge and grow their expertise, so they can continue to be the go-to resource for clients looking to book a Royal Caribbean cruise.”

In the past year, Royal Caribbean has won accolades including “Best Cruise Line Overall” (from the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, for the eighth consecutive year), “Best Cruise Ships” for Oasis and Allure of the Seas (Frommer’s), and “Best for Families” (Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards). Clients wishing to learn more about a Royal Caribbean cruise with one of Saylor Cruises’s expert-level agents can call 440-779-7032 or email Paula at saylorcruz@aol.com for more information.

Cape Haze vacation rental by owner

The family just returned from Cape Haze, which is located about 30 mile south of Sarasota across from Lemon Bay. I am told that we can just barely see the intra-coastal waterway from our front door. This was a pleasant surprise, because we are across the street from the intra-coastal.

We are also able to walk to Don Pedro State Park, where we can then take a boat across to Don Pedro State Park Beach. Other easy beach alternatives include taking the ferry across the intra-coastal waterway to Palm Island, or driving 3 miles to the Boca Grande causeway. There are three beaches on Boca Grande island. The other beach option is Englewood beach which boasts miles of public beach. Englewood beach is on Manasota Key about 10 minutes from Cape Haze Resort. Along the way you will find all sorts of beach fun stuff, like water skiing and jet skiing.

The Placida public fishing pier is also just about 3 miles away, right next to Fisheries, which is one of everyone's favorite restraunts in the Cape Haze - Placida area.

Cape Haze Resort has all the amenities you could imagine, including on-site tennis courts, basketball courts, a beautiful swimming pool, a putting green complete with sand trap, a state of the art fitness center, and a gorgeous clubhouse. There are nice cooking grills next to the pool area, and miles of hiking trails in our nature preserve just behind the resort property.

For boating enthusiasts, we have our own boat parking lot for guests of Cape Haze Resort, and several marinas within a 10 minute drive. We have a great tackle shop for the fishermen, and boat rentals at Stump Pass marina. We have boat launch at Eldred's at the entrance to Boca Grande.

For photos and more information visit http://www.capehazeresorts.com

Cape Haze Resort

We have a wonderful new Florida Vacation opportunity for our readers. We have access to a luxury vacation rental condo at Cape Haze Resorts Florida. Cape Haze is located about 30 miles south of Sarasota on Lemon Bay. For those familiar with this beautiful area, Cape Haze Resorts is located between Manesota Key (Englewood, Florida) and Boca Grande Florida.

Florida has certainly been efffected by the recession, but winter rentals in Southwest Florida are as strong as ever. If you are looking for a deal, you can get a week at Cape Haze Resorts at 50% off the normal rates. This means you can get a luxurious vacation rental by owner for $375. per week during the month of October 2009. There are also some weeks available at this rate for November 2009.

This Cape Haze condo was built in 2007, and has been newly furnished within the past month. Every amenity you would expect in a Florida condo is included. Cape Haze is part of Englewood, Florida. The condo is just across the street from the Intercoastal Waterway, and only minutes from several beaches. You can walk to Don Pedro State Park, and from there take a ferry over to the beach. You can also take the ferry across to Palm Island Resort and have dinner at Rum Bay, or bicycle on Palm Island.

This area has some of the best Tarpon, Redfish and Snook fishing in Florida. The shallow waters of Charlotte Harbor Estuary, Lemon Bay, Gaspirilla Sound, Pine Island Sound suport dozens of species of game fish year round. The owner will hook you up with one of the best backwater guides in Florida, who uses all artificial jigs, spoons, and jerk baits. Imagine catching a 50 pound Tarpon on light tackle! There is a nice fishing pier just behind Fisheries restaurant, about 3 miles from the Cape Haze Resort condo. You will also find Eldred's Boat Launce a perfect place to launch your fishing boat. Cape Haze Resorts guests can park their boat at the resort's boat parking area. Fishing opportunities abound. You can fish directly from any of the area beaches, or try your hand at deep sea fishing.

If you would like to inquire about this Cape Haze Resort condo you can contact the owner directly:

1-440-457-7209
email: capehazeresorts@yahoo.com

Independence School of Music

Independence School of Music has just announced its introductory holiday special. Three months of weekly private music lessons on any instrument for only $59 per month.

method music books

We have just launched the website www.methodmusicbooks.com which focuses on providing method music books for private music teachers and their students.

Incredible Air Fare Value - Alaska Hawaii Canada Mexico

Through one of our associates in Alaska, we have uncovered a great, cheap air fare value. Our customers can now fly round trip anywhere in the United States, Mexico or Canada, that Alaska Air flys, for the low, low price of only $350 including tax. This includes Alaska, Hawaii, and the continental United States.

The fare is also available on through a partner program on Delta Air.

Some restrictions apply. Contact us here for more information.

Transatlantic Cruise - Rome to Miami - Carnival

Carnival Cruises is offering a great transatlantic cruise starting in Rome, Italy on Sunday, October 28, 2007. This 14 day crossing visits Rome (Civitavecchia), then Lovorno Italy, Malaga Spain, and Funchal (Madeira) Portuagal; and then continues with seven more Carnival Fun Days at sea before arriving in Miami Florida on November 11, 2007.

Saylor Cruises offers our online customers the opportunity to book directly online with Carnival Cruises starting at $799.*, while we continue to offer you all of the great personal service you have become accustomed to when you travel with Saylor Cruises… where we believe every cruise should be the vacation of a lifetime.

• $799 per guest based upon double occupancy. Government taxes/fees, optional air transportation and pre and post cruise vacation packages are additional. Ship registry: Panama

Carnival offers great shore excursions on this crossing. While in Malaga Spain you have several to choose from. One of my favorites is the tour of Marbella and Puerto Banus. Here are some of the highlights.
Visit two of Spain's most prestigious and well known resort towns, experiencing their charm, climate and beautiful landscapes.
On this beautiful excursion you will:
• Board your motor coach and take the panoramic coastal road, for approximately one hour, to Marbella.
• Proceed on foot to the old town where you will see the picturesque narrow streets and houses with typical flowered balconies and many quaint shops.
• View the Plaza de Los Naranjos, one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, along with the City Hall and the Nuestra Senora de la Encarnación church. Be given free time to shop or relax.
• Continue on to Puerto Banus, one of the most famous sporting ports in Spain.
• Opened in 1960, it now has more than 1,000 berths for luxurious yachts, such as the one belonging to the King of Saudi Arabia.
• Have free time here to stroll around the exclusive designer boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended, as most of the streets are cobblestones and uphill climbs. This excursion is therefore not recommended for guests with walking problems.
Due to tour timings, please have a large lunch. Please note that November 1st, 2007, is a public holiday and only some souvenir shops and cafes will be open.