Range Best 2024 - Family

Family of 5+

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Families come in all shapes and sizes and traditional hotel rooms don’t always work for a multi-generational getaway. We have sourced some of the best resorts and throughout the sunny south offering accommodations with groups of five or more in mind.

Located on Riviera Maya’s finest beach, the 24-hour allinclusive Barceló Maya Grand Resort is comprised of six resorts. Ideal for all guests with its 27 restaurants, 24 bars, 14 pools, three theatres, three water parks, U-Spa, shopping center and more. Upgrade your stay to Premium Level accommodations which boast spectacular views, unlimited access to specialty restaurants, complimentary room service and more.

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Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen (and a lunch) for a day out at Cala Luna, on the east coast of Sardinia. The secluded beach is only accessible by boat or by walking trail from nearby Cala Gonone.

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Let’s

Family travel is on the rise again, and it’s no wonder: Leaving your comfort zone creates bonding and learning opportunities that just don’t happen at home. In its 2023 survey, the Family Travel Association found that more than 80 percent of parents believe travel brings their family closer — and most say it helps make their children more open to new experiences, improves their outlook on life and helps build social skills, too. The family that goes together, grows together, whether you’re embarking on an ambitious family reunion away (see page 12), a multi-generational trip to Italy or a wildlife-filled adventure in Costa Rica (page 16). Wherever you take off to, you’ll want to bring carry-on-ready items that will simplify your trip — find our list on page 8.

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Better Together

What’s new and noteworthy for traveling families.

By Aimi Mayne

Take the Family on an Eco-adventure

Imagine trekking hand in hand through the rainforests of Belize or taking the kids on safari in Tanzania’s treasured national parks — just two of the new National Geographic Family Journey trips offered by small-group tour operator G Adventures. Four more new itineraries (bringing the total to 16) built around National Geographic’s wildlife, history and cultural storytelling will take off in June to Ireland, Greece, Italy and the American Southwest. Whichever adventure you choose, an initiative with Planeterra sees a tree planted for every day each family member spends on the trip.

PHOTO: MAHER EL ARIDI/UNSPLASH.

Exclusives for Every Age Group in Punta Cana

Families can dive right into the fun at the newly remodeled, 1,059-room Sunscape Coco Punta Cana. This recent addition to Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, on the crystal waters of the Dominican Republic’s east coast, has exclusive clubs for kids aged 3–12 and 13–17, featuring games, sports and sandcastle competitions — no parents allowed. Parents can get their alone time in either of two adults-only pools (there are seven pools in all) and everyone can join beachside activities like scuba diving, water sports, beach soccer and water volleyball.

For Ensemble Exclusive Amenities, from early check-in to hotel credit, contact your Ensemble travel advisor.

Get Creative at CAMP Club

Marriott Bonvoy is reinventing the kids’ club experience for families, starting at the allinclusive Marriott Cancún. Following its renovation, the resort has become the first to welcome toddlers and tweens to CAMP Club, themed to the destination by familyexperience company CAMP. The club keeps kids engaged in sensory, visual and experiential play with arts and crafts workshops (slime-making!), sports, interactive storytelling and disco cabins.

Recreational Fun for All in Utah

Utah’s Park City Mountain got an accessibility boost with the recent opening of a state-of-the-art adaptive recreation center for individuals and families with disabilities. The fully accessible 9,400-square-foot McGrath Mountain Center, home to the National Ability Center’s ski and snowboard programs, offers lessons for people of all ages. Adventure seekers can access winter sports equipment — such as 2-, 3- and 4-track, mono- and bi-ski, snow slider, ski bike, snowboarding, Nordic skiing and fat biking — as well as adaptive gear for other seasonal activities like wakeboarding and mountain biking.

PHOTOS: HYATT (SUNSCAPE COCO PUNTA CANA); MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL (CAMP CLUB);

All Paws on Deck!

Young golden retriever Rover is the newest four-legged crew member on board Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Alongside her fur parent, Allison, who has been a Royal Caribbean crew member for six years, Rover is quickly settling into her new role as the ship’s Chief Dog Officer. Check out her Instagram, @chiefdogrover, for glimpses of Rover at work, where she has an important responsibility — to bring smiles to crew and guests (and the occasional game of fetch).

Things You’ll See on Jubilee

Fresh interactive experiences await kids cruising on Carnival Jubilee. Before spending your day beside the grown-up pool, bring the kids to the Currents zone, where they can draw and display their own sea creatures in a virtual aquarium. Or sign them up for the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, after which an immersive storytelling activity drops kids right into a digital underwater world inspired by Dr. Seuss. And at Camp Ocean, young travelers explore the galaxy in a spaceship experience designed with captivating imagery from NASA and an LED display that looks like the dashboard of a spaceship.

Jump into a Disney Flick at Sea

Come aboard for a big-screen experience on Disney Treasure, setting sail in December, where popular movie scenes will be brought to life all day long. Step into the fantasy world at the Grand Hall, transformed into an Aladdin-inspired palace with surprise entertainment and performances, then visit the Sarabi space (named for the lioness matriarch from The Lion King) for savanna-themed kids’ entertainment (and adult-exclusive shows at night). Come evening, the first theatrical dining experience of Coco features Miguel and his family on a colorful Día de los Muertos journey. Try everything — including Zootopia-themed ice cream from Jumbeaux’s Sweets, and the splashy two-person winding water tube, AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg.

PHOTOS: ANDREW BRANDON PHOTOGRAHY (ROVER); CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE (CAMP OCEAN); DISNEY CRUISE LINE ( DISNEY TREASURE ).

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Small Wonders

Here are 10 small-but-mighty travel accessories to make your next trip that much smoother.

By Truc Nguyen

Convenient carry-on

Recommended for kids ages three to seven, the JetKids ride-on suitcase by Stokke transforms into a seat extender on most planes, trains and ferries — giving your little one a leg up for a comfy journey.

JetKids BedBox

US$229, stokke.com

Beach hoodie

Great for beach days and afternoons by the pool, this soft, hooded poncho features a classic stripe pattern and a pocket for collecting seashells on the seashore.

Kids Poncho

US$35, dockandbay.com

Team player

Designed for kids ages three and up, Yoto’s portable player can pump out music and stories for up to 14 hours on a single charge and works as both a white-noise machine and a Bluetooth speaker.

Yoto Mini

US$70, us.yotoplay.com

Passport control

Where are the passports?!

They’re in this leather case (it holds up to six) along with your cards, boarding passes and a pen. The whole thing zips closed to keep your documents secure.

The Six Person Family Passport Holder

US$127, poppybarley.com

Starter pack

This backpack will organize a wee one’s essentials whether they carry it — or you do. The front pocket doubles as a detachable fanny pack and the bag easily slides over your roller case’s handle to keep you hands-free.

The Kids Backpack, US$68 beistravel.com

Sound plan

These over-ear headphones come in bright colors and offer kid-friendly features, including active noise canceling, a built-in microphone and a safe maximum volume. Use them wirelessly or with the included audio cable.

JR 460NC Headphones

US$80, jbl.com

Kid- (and reef-) friendly SPF

Pipette’s mineral sunscreen offers SPF 50 protection and is fragrancefree, hypoallergenic and made with a reef-friendly zinc oxide, making it a good choice for babies, kids and anyone with sensitive skin.

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 US$14, pipettebaby.com

Vacation record

School-age children can document a family holiday through their own words and images with this interactive, hardcover travel diary available in three colors.

Go! My Adventure Journal

US$15, weesociety.com

Stowable stroller

Perfect for travel or adventures in the city, this stroller is easy to fold and compact enough to fit in the overhead bin on your next flight.

Butterfly Stroller

US$449, bugaboo.com

Zippy packing

Travel cubes can help keep each family member’s items separated and organized on the go, and these stylish ones made from repurposed nylon have mesh side panels so you can see what’s inside.

Cubo Packing Cube Bundle

US$50, cotopaxi.com

The Traveling Family Reunion

From when and where to who’s coming and what you’ll do, here’s a step-by-step guide to planning a memorable group trip.

By Jessica Wynne Lockhart Illustrations by Kelsey Davis

When Beverley Arduini sat down to plan her first family reunion, she knew she wanted to bring three generations together. But rather than hosting it at home in Vancouver, she chose Fort Worden — a historic state park in Washington — as the destination. The location meant everyone wouldn’t just sit in a room and reminisce about the past. Instead, they’d create new memories, playing on the beach and biking through the towering evergreen forest.

That was more than 40 years ago — and it was such a success that her family has returned nearly every year since.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning a one-off event or hoping to establish a new tradition: Destination family reunions are an unparalleled opportunity for your loved ones to reconnect. If you’ve got your guest list in hand, follow this step-by-step guide to make your destination family reunion one for the scrapbooks.

1“To have a travel advisor — an unbiased person — saying, ‘this is the best option’ is very powerful. It will help you offload the bigger decisions.”

Get buy-in and set your budget

It’s fun to fantasize about jetting off to a private Caribbean island or booking out a dude ranch in the High Sierra. But unless there’s just one person or family footing the bill, you’ll need to know how far everyone is willing to go — literally and financially.

Dropping the question in your family WhatsApp chat might seem like the easiest solution, but Seattle-based travel advisor David Hawkraven cautions against this tactic, even if your extended family is tight-knit or small.

“If you’re on a call together or an email thread, you’ll never get the real answers,” says Hawkraven. “The more information you can get individually, the better.”

He recommends starting the planning process at least 12 months in advance by sending out a survey to your guest list. This can help determine the style of trip, budgets and timing, as well as gauge what your family members want to get out of the experience. Working with a travel advisor from the beginning can also help.

“The primary planner is going to have multiple opinions coming at them,” says Hawkraven. This can include everything from your chosen destination to the accommodation you stay in. “To have an advisor — an unbiased person — saying, ‘this is the best option’ is very powerful. It will help you offload some of the bigger decisions that might be contentious.”

2

Choose your style of accommodation

Accommodation isn’t just about a place to sleep at night. It can also influence the format the reunion takes and what the daily agenda might look like — and vice versa.

“It all comes back to one central question: Do you want to be very close together? Or are you all happy to opt into select activities during the reunion, like a signature meal or two?” says Hawkraven.

All-inclusive resorts and cruise ships are well equipped to deal with family groups, with rooms and activities that cater to a broad age range. But they’re not the only solution. Other options include renting out a large house or villa, booking an exclusive lodge or blocking out rooms in hotels.

3

Create an itinerary

The biggest challenge of a multi-generation trip is just that: You’re planning for a group that likely has a range of needs. In addition to considering accessibility — including for young parents of babies or toddlers, and grandparents with limited mobility — you also need to think about what activities will appeal to different age groups.

This is particularly true if traveling to an ancestral destination. While amateur genealogists might delight in visiting gravesites and archival libraries to see original documents, consider activities that will appeal to a broader range of attendees, like cultural performances, walking tours with a historian, or learning to cook a traditional meal with a local family.

Hawkraven suggests soliciting opinions from the youngest, middle and oldest members of your group, which will allow you to plan activities that everyone can get excited about.

“You can’t please everybody completely, but you can please everyone just a little bit,” says Hawkraven.

Most importantly, remember that your hard work and planning will be worth it.

For Arduini, helping to plan her annual family reunion is a labor of love — but it’s one that pays dividends. “It’s very rewarding to look around the table and see everyone’s smiling faces,” she says. 

Escapes for Every Clan

From touring Ireland with toddlers to snapping selfies with teens in Hawai‘i, here’s where to go no matter who’s in tow.

By Jessica Huras

PHOTOS: DELPHINE DUCARUGE/UNSPLASH (THIS PAGE); M-IMAGE/GETTY IMAGES

Ireland

Ireland’s awe-inspiring beauty isn’t just enchanting for parents — the island’s lush landscapes and windswept beaches are perfect for little ones who need to run, explore and generally let loose. The easy-going culture also makes Ireland a welcoming place to travel with a toddler. “It’s a relaxing, go-with-the-flow destination,” says North Carolina-based travel advisor Lauren Doyle.

01 Pubs like Dublin’s Temple Bar welcome families who need to rest weary legs and refuel.

02 Kids love exploring Ireland’s many beaches, like Kilfarrasy Strand in County Waterford.

03 Climb aboard a jaunting car for a tour of Killarney National Park.

OPENING SPREAD

Go with the flow: There’s a destination to suit every family’s tastes.

What to do

Spot free-roaming deer in Dublin’s sprawling Phoenix Park, then visit the conservationminded Dublin Zoo to see almost 100 other species, including Asian elephants and endangered dholes. Go for a ride in a jaunting car (a.k.a. horse-drawn buggy) amid the picturesque lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park or look for pint-sized dwellings along one of County Kerry’s fairy trails.

Where to eat

There’s no better place to experience Irish daily life than in a local pub. Most are kid-friendly until around 9 p.m. and it’s common to see families in the early evening, enjoying a meal along with the casual ambiance and live music. Crowd-pleasing fare like fish and chips is also sure to satisfy toddlers with finicky palates.

Planning tip

Rent a car to discover Ireland’s charming countryside and towns at your own pace — quiet drives on country roads come with naptime included.

PHOTOS: LEONARD NIEDERWIMMER/UNSPLASH (01); WILL FRANCIS/UNSPLASH (02); LUANA NIEMANN/UNSPLASH (03).

WITH TEENS

Hawai‘i

The jaw-dropping natural beauty and warm “aloha” spirit of Hawai‘i are enough to win over even the toughest-toplease teens. “Teenagers can’t deny the beauty of it,” says Doyle. “It’s a great backdrop for their social media videos and photos.”

What to do

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawai‘i will mesmerize the whole family with its otherworldly landscapes and lava fields, as will the dark volcanic sands of Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach. O‘ahu’s famed Waikīkī Beach is a tried-and-true spot for surfing lessons (or watching pros ride the waves), while an ATV tour is an exhilarating way to explore Kaua‘i’s verdant jungle.

Where to eat

Few Hawai‘i experiences are more immersive than a lū‘au, which offers a chance to sample local dishes like poi — mashed taro root — and kālua pig while learning about Hawai‘i’s history and legends. Try the fun, familyfriendly lū‘au at the Polynesian Cultural Center on O‘ahu.

Planning tip

If you’re staying for two weeks or more, make time to visit at least two of Hawai‘i’s eight major islands, whether you prefer a lesser-traveled destination like Moloka‘i or you want the action of O‘ahu.

PHOTOS: PETER THOMAS/UNSPLASH (01); KNUT ROBINSON/UNSPLASH (02).

Italy

Leave it to a beloved destination like Italy to satisfy the varied needs of a multi-generational group. While children romp in lively town piazzas and olive groves, adults can admire the endless iconic sites — and Italy’s famed cuisine appeals to just about everyone. Doyle suggests booking widely available villa accommodation for big groups: “Staying in an Italian villa is a bucket list thing to do and it meets the needs of multigenerational families,” she says.

01 Dining al fresco while the kids play in the piazza — yes, please!

02 Cooking classes, such as pastamaking, involve the whole family.

03 There are more than 200 beaches in Sardinia, like this one in Buggerru.

04 Lombardy’s Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, on Lake Maggiore.

What to do

At Lake Garda in the north, older travelers can lounge by the water as adventure seekers go kayaking, cycling or hiking. In Bologna, the UNESCO-listed architecture may not wow the kids but the Gelato Museum Carpigiani, just outside the city, is a delight for all ages.

Where to eat

Get the whole group in on a cooking class, a hands-on activity that’s also great for bonding. Cooking classes are as ubiquitous throughout Italy as Vespas, but Tuscany is a popular destination for getting a lesson in hand-making pasta or perfecting your pizza-dough toss.

Planning tip

Add separate extensions to the family trip to pursue individual interests: After a week-long villa stay together, grandparents might head to Rome to take in more historic sites, while families with kids seek sunny skies and sands in Sardinia.

PHOTOS: STERLING LANIER/UNSPLASH (01); LORENZO TOMASSETTI/UNSPLASH (02); PAOLO CHIABRANDO/UNSPLASH (03).

PHOTO: JOSÈ MARIA SAVA/UNSPLASH.

WITH YOUNG KIDS

Costa Rica

Mind-expanding levels of biodiversity and thrilling activities like ziplining make Costa Rica a top pick for adventure-seeking young travelers. “Kids of six or seven love animals and love to explore,” says Doyle. The country’s untamed rainforest will capture kids’ imaginations while its well-developed tourism industry puts parents at ease.

01 Get up-close and personal with the Costa Rican rainforest high up on a suspension bridge.

02 Cacao fruit undergoes a magical transformation to become chocolate.

03 The sloth is Costa Rica’s national animal.

What to do

In Alajuela province, walk across hanging bridges looking for rare birds at Arenal Volcano or cruise across stunning Lake Arenal on a paddleboard. A few hours’ drive away, Monteverde Cloud Forest is a magical setting for ziplining, while the sloth sanctuary at nearby Selvatura Park is where families can see Costa Rica’s sweet, slowmoving mascots. Learn about conservation at the Kids Saving the Rainforest sanctuary in Manuel Antonio on the west coast or, farther south, snorkel amongst the parrotfish and puffers at Cano Island Biological Reserve.

Where to eat

Families with a sweet tooth will love discovering how chocolate is harvested and produced on one of Costa Rica’s many familyrun farms. At Two Little Monkeys near La Fortuna, kids can view cacao trees before making their own chocolate drinks and bars.

Planning tip

Plan a few beach days in an action-packed itinerary. For example, follow up a high-octane visit to Manuel Antonio National Park with a side trip to pretty Playa Espadilla Norte.

PHOTOS: JORDAN SIEMANS/GETTY IMAGES (01); ADOBESTOCK.COM (02); COURTESY OF SELVATURA PARK SANCTUARY (03).

Brazil

Best known for Carnival, this fascinating country has a knack for making every day feel like a celebration. “Brazil is slightly off the beaten path, but it’ll blow you out of the water with its scenery and culture,” says Linda Janourova, a San Francisco area-based travel advisor. From secluded stretches of sand and remote rainforests to buzzing cities and high-spirited beaches, Brazil seduces couples who want to get away from it all — and those ready to plunge right into the action.

What to do

Brazil is vast and there’s so much to see and do that it takes careful planning to narrow down your itinerary. Janourova recommends Iguazú Falls, a soul-stirring wonder where more than 250 waterfalls cascade through the dense jungle. Rio de Janeiro is a standout for white-sand beaches, pulsating nightlife and diverse architecture. But don’t miss Salvador, up the coast, to get better acquainted with the African influences that shape Brazil’s food and culture.

Where to eat

In Salvador, book a table at Casa Tereza to taste modern riffs on traditional Bahian fare like feijoada — a black bean, pork and beef stew that is considered Brazil’s national dish — in an eclectic, art-filled space. In Rio, Térèze pairs fresh, locally sourced ingredients with sweeping Guanabara Bay vistas.

02

Planning tip

February is the time to visit to enjoy the electrifying build-up to Carnival, but this is also the peak season for prices and crowds. Travel in March, April, October or November to enjoy warm weather and quieter streets and beaches. 

01 Don’t miss Iguazú Falls, located inland more than 700 miles west of São Paulo.

Revelers samba through the streets during Rio’s Carnival week.

Split

Decision

Why less together time could be the key to a successful family vacation.

By Andrea Karr

With

files from Claire Zlobin

OPPOSITE, TOP TO BOTTOM

Paddling on Emerald Lake, one of Banff’s prettiest; a hiker high above Peyto Lake in Banff National Park.

When Claire Zlobin started planning her family’s trip to Banff National Park, she knew her challenge was to balance the wants and needs of all: an adrenalinejunkie husband who craves adventure, and two kids, ages eight and four, who thrive on slow days with plenty of breaks. The family had taken vacations where they’d imposed a “one-size-fits-all” itinerary, spending every minute together as a unit, which limited their activities. For their trip to Banff, Claire decided they would divide and conquer, splitting up for hours at a time to accommodate everyone’s interests.

Calgary-based travel advisor Shannon Olson is a fan of this approach. “My husband and I recognize that time alone helps us recharge,” she says. “Then when we’re together as a family, we’re more present for our kids.” When her two children were young, the family would often stay in resorts where her husband could book a 6 a.m. tee time while everyone else slept in. When the kids napped in the afternoon, Shannon would head out for a solo spa treatment.

This method works well when only one person in your clan loves a specific activity. For their Banff trip, Claire and her husband Denys chose to split parenting responsibilities on some days, whereby one parent spent the morning on a scenic Rocky Mountain hike or at a mountaintop yoga class, while the other stayed with the kids to explore the Banff townsite or play in their hotel’s pool. They reunited for dinner and swapped bedtime duties.

Sometimes, it can work to split up the kids, too. “My older child enjoys sports,” Shannon says. “When we visited Madrid, my husband took her to a soccer game while my younger one and I went to markets and had gelato.” This type of day may involve negotiation, but it’s often better than forcing the kids to sit through experiences they won’t appreciate.

PHOTOS: JORDAN SIEMENS/GETTY IMAGES (TOP); NIV ROZENBERG/UNSPLASH (BOTTOM).

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT

A soak (or splash) in Banff Upper Hot Springs; Banff has something for every family member, plus a lively town center; petits fours and tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

That said, kids also need to learn to go with the flow, Shannon says, and a family trip should involve some shared events that everyone will enjoy. In the Rockies, Claire’s family took a Mount Assiniboine helicopter tour, went for high tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and soaked in the Banff Upper Hot Springs together. Shannon recommends planning no more than one excursion per day and arranging tickets and bookings in advance for a time slot when your kids are generally in a good mood, like right after breakfast.

For Claire’s family, splitting up for certain activities was the answer to keeping everyone energized and receptive. Her kids weren’t forced to hike for hours, Claire and her husband were able to indulge their outdoorsy sides and both got to see a breathtaking piece of the world through their children’s eyes. Each day culminated in the sharing of their stories and perspectives, she says. Thanks to hours apart, they were able to cherish the moments when they were together. 

Three Tips for Traveling with Kids

Ask an expert

Your hotel concierge will know the ins and outs of local kidfriendly hot spots, says Calgarybased travel advisor Shannon Olson. Call them in advance for recommendations.

Keep it short

When enjoying activities all together, don’t stay too long at one attraction, such as an art gallery. Instead, aim for an hour, pick just one zone to explore and consider visiting twice if you need more time.

Plan a date night

Bring along the grandparents, book a hotel with a babysitting service (Fairmont Banff Springs’ “Kids @ The Castle” allows little ones to enjoy the resort sans parents) or order room service and dine on the balcony once the kids are asleep.

PHOTOS: RAYMOND GEHMAN/GETTY IMAGES (BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS); DEE K/UNSPLASH (DOWNTOWN BANFF); FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE (HIGH TEA).

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Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic

Baja California is for Families

Developed in conjunction with National Geographic Education, our unique explorationbased program provides an unforgettable “smart fun” experience. Kids and teens can learn how to explore the natural world like scientists in Baja California.

Baja California: Among the Great Whales

8 DAYS

DATE : January 12, 2025

SHIP : National Geographic Venture

ITINERARY

Loreto/San Carlos, Mexico  Bahía de Almejas, Mexico  Isla Magdalena, Mexico  Boca de Soledad, Mexico  Cruising Bahía Magdalena  Gorda Banks, Mexico

 Cabo Pulmo, Mexico  Los Islotes, Mexico  La Paz, Mexico  Exploring the Gulf of California  Loreto, Mexico

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$500 credit per person

From US$7,210 per person, including port fees and taxes*

Wild Baja California

Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 DAYS

DATE : February 18, 2025

SHIP : National Geographic Sea Lion

ITINERARY

Loreto/San Carlos, Mexico  Bahía de Almejas, Mexico  Isla Magdalena, Mexico

 Cruising the Hull Canal  Boca de Soledad, Mexico (Overnight)  Loreto, Mexico

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$500 credit per person

From US$3,677 per person, including port fees and taxes*

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

15 DAYS

DATE : March 18, 2025

SHIP : National Geographic Venture

ITINERARY

Loreto/San Carlos, Mexico  Bahía Magdalena, Mexico  Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico (Overnight)  Day At Sea  Islands of the Gulf of California (Nine days)  Loreto, Mexico

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$500 credit per person

From US$6,930 per person, including port fees and taxes*

Spot wildlife in Baja California, Mexico

Carnival Cruise Line

Fun for the Whole Family

The best family vacation is a Carnival cruise. Enjoy incredible destinations, delicious dining, endless onboard fun for everyone, and much more. Save big with 50% reduced deposits and up to US$25 onboard credit!

Baja Mexico

4 DAYS

DATE : December 16, 2024

SHIP : Carnival Firenze™

ITINERARY

Long Beach, Los Angeles  Day At Sea

 Catalina Island  Ensenada  Long Beach, Los Angeles

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to 35% off cruise rates plus 50% reduced deposits and up to $25 onboard credit per stateroom on sailings through April 2026.

Western Caribbean

7 DAYS

DATE : September 7, 2024

SHIP : Carnival Jubilee™

ITINERARY

Galveston, Texas  Days At Sea

 Mahogany Bay, Honduras  Costa Maya, Mexico  Cozumel, Mexico  Day At Sea  Galveston, Texas

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to 35% off cruise rates plus 50% reduced deposits and up to $25 onboard credit per stateroom on sailings through April 2026.

Eastern Caribbean

6 DAYS

DATE : September 1, 2024

SHIP : Carnival Celebration™

ITINERARY

Miami, Florida  Day At Sea  Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands  Amber Cove, Dominican Republic  Day At Sea  Nassau, Bahamas  Miami, Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to 35% off cruise rates plus 50% reduced deposits and up to $25 onboard credit per stateroom on sailings through April 2026.

From US$239 per person (interior), additional taxes and port fees*

From US$759 per person (interior), additional taxes and port fees*

From US$519 per person (interior), additional taxes and port fees*

Family fun at the waterpark

Princess Cruises

Create More Tales to Tell

Princess Cruises® takes families around the world like no one else — offering unique ways to experience the history, culture and excitement of every region they sail to.

Denali Explorer

Cruisetour FA4

11 DAYS

DATE : July 3, 2024

SHIP : Grand Princess®

ITINERARY (CRUISE)

Vancouver, British Columbia  Ketchikan, Alaska  Juneau, Alaska  Skagway, Alaska

 Cruising Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska  Cruising College Fjord, Alaska

 Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

ITINERARY (LAND)

Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

 Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise on the Chena River  Fairbanks (Overnight)

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$400 cruisetour cash and $50 onboard credit per stateroom

From US$2,779

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$313.66 per person are additional.

American Heritage

11 DAYS

DATE : June 14, 2024

SHIP : Island Princess®

ITINERARY

Manhattan/Brooklyn (New York City), New York  Newport, Rhode Island  Day At Sea  Halifax, Nova Scotia  Day At Sea  Boston, Massachusetts  Day At Sea  Yorktown, Virginia  Day At Sea

 Charleston, South Carolina  Day At Sea

 Manhattan/Brooklyn (New York City), New York

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$60 onboard credit per stateroom

From US$1,299

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$410.10 per person are additional.

Western Caribbean with Mexico

7 DAYS

DATE : July 13, 2024

SHIP : Enchanted Princess®

ITINERARY

Fort Lauderdale, Florida  Day At Sea  Cozumel, Mexico  Mahogany Bay, Roatán, Honduras  Belize City, Belize  Mahahual, Costa Maya, Mexico  Day At Sea  Fort Lauderdale, Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$50 onboard credit per stateroom

From US$1,141

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$165 per person are additional.

Family in Naples, Italy

Mediterranean with Greece and Italy

7 DAYS

DATE : July 27, 2024

SHIP : Sun Princess®

ITINERARY

Piraeus (Athens), Greece  Kotor, Montenegro  Corfu, Greece  Messina, Sicily, Italy  Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)  Barcelona, Spain

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$50 onboard credit per stateroom

Sea of Japan

9 DAYS

DATE : July 1, 2024

SHIP : Diamond Princess®

ITINERARY

Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan  Hitachinaka (Nikkō), Japan  Fushiki-Toyama, Japan  Tsuruga, Japan  Sakaiminato, Japan  Busan, South Korea  Kagoshima, Japan  Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$85 onboard credit per stateroom

Inside Passage (Round-trip Seattle) with Jeff Corwin

7 DAYS

DATE : August 11, 2024

SHIP : Majestic Princess®

ITINERARY

Seattle, Washington  Ketchikan, Alaska  Cruising Endicott Arm and Dawes

Glacier, Alaska  Juneau, Alaska  Skagway, Alaska  Victoria, British Columbia  Seattle, Washington

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$50 onboard credit per stateroom

From US$1,599

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$95 per person are additional.

From US$1,637

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$130 per person are additional.

From US$1,337

per person, based on a balcony stateroom. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of US$308.91 per person are additional.

Cherry blossoms in Japan

Boston, Massachusetts

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Norwegian Cruise Line Pack Memories, Not Suitcases

Unpack once and explore multiple destinations as a family with ease. Tropical island, rugged mountains or ancient city by day, kids’ programming at night, and a brand-new destination in the morning.

Bermuda

7 DAYS

DATES : April 21, 2024; May 5, 2024; June 9, 2024; June 23, 2024; June 30, 2024; July 14, 2024; August 11, 2024

SHIP : Norwegian Joy

ITINERARY

New York, New York  Day At Sea  Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda (Three nights)  Day At Sea  New York, New York

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

From US$1,129

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

7 DAYS

DATES : May 26, 2024; July 14, 2024; September 1, 2024; September 20, 2024; November 8, 2024

SHIP : Norwegian Escape

ITINERARY

Barcelona, Spain  Cannes, France

 Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (Overnight)  Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Naples, Italy  Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Palma, Majorca, Spain  Ibiza, Spain  Barcelona, Spain

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$300 onboard credit

From US$ $1,349

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Western Mediterranean from Rome

10 DAYS

DATES : June 4, 2024; September 10, 2024; October 29, 2024

SHIP : Norwegian Viva

ITINERARY

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy  Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy  Villefranche (Nice/Monaco), France  Marseille, Provence, France  Barcelona, Spain  Palma, Majorca, Spain  Ibiza, Spain  Motril, Spain  Cadiz (Seville), Spain  Gibraltar, United Kingdom  Lisbon, Portugal

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$300 onboard credit

From US$1,699

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Rome, Italy

Greek Isles & Italy

10 DAYS

DATES : April 19, 2024; July 8, 2024; August 17, 2024; September 16, 2024

SHIP : Norwegian Epic

ITINERARY

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy  Santorini, Greece  Piraeus (Athens), Greece

 Mykonos, Greece  Corfu, Greece

 Valletta, Malta  Messina, Sicily, Italy

 Naples, Italy  Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy  Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$300 onboard credit

From US$1,912

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Alaska from Seattle

7 DAYS

DATES : August 24, 2024; October 5, 2024; April 12, 2025; May 3, 2025; May 24, 2025; June 14, 2025; June 21, 2024; July 5, 2025; July 26, 2025; August 16, 2024; August 23, 2025; September 13, 2025; September 27, 2025; October 11, 2025

SHIP : Norwegian Bliss

ITINERARY

Seattle, Washington  Sitka, Alaska

 Juneau, Alaska  Icy Strait Point, Alaska  Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

 Victoria, British Columbia

 Seattle, Washington

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

From US$1,294

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Hawaii Inter-island

7 DAYS

DATES : July 6, 2024; July 27, 2024; September 14, 2024;

September 21, 2024; October 12, 2024; November 9, 2024; November 16, 2024; December 14, 2024

SHIP : Pride of America

ITINERARY

Honolulu, O’ahu  Kahului, Maui (Two days)  Hilo, Hawaii  Kona, Hawaii

 Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i (Two days)

 Honolulu, O’ahu

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

From US$2,499

per person (double occupancy on a balcony stateroom), additional port fees and taxes*

Paddle board in Hawaii

Alaska, USA

Lisbon, Portugal

A World of Evolutionary Enchantment

About 600 miles from Ecuador’s coast, the Galápagos Islands are one of the remotest places in the world, and are home to an astonishing 9,000 species of flora and fauna. Discover its treasures aboard our elegant, all-inclusive Silver Origin, purpose-built for the Galápagos. Plus, enjoy up to US$600 shipboard credit per suite.

San Cristóbal Round-trip, Western Itinerary

7 DAYS

DATE : August 24, 2024

SHIP : Silver Origin

ITINERARY

San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands  Kicker Rock  Bartolomé  Buccaneer Cove (Santiago)  Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)  Cruising the Bolívar Canal  Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)  Tagus Cove (Isabela)  Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)  Post Office Bay (Floreana)  Champion Islet (Floreana)  Punta Cormorant (Floreana)

 Santa Cruz Highlands  Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)  Cerro Dragón (Santa Cruz)  Guy Fawkes Island  Bahía Bowditch (Santa Cruz)  San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$600 shipboard credit per suite

From US$11,900 per person, including port fees and taxes*

San Cristóbal Round-trip, North-Central Itinerary

7 DAYS

DATE : August 31, 2024

SHIP : Silver Origin

ITINERARY

San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands

 Kicker Rock  Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa)  Darwin Bay (Genovesa)  North Seymour  Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

 Bolívar Canal Cruising  Punta Mangle (Fernandina)  Punta Moreno (Isabela)

 Santa Cruz Highlands  Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)  Gardner Bay (Española)  Punta Suarez (Española)  San Cristobal (Isla Lobos)  Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal)

 San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$600 shipboard credit per suite

From US$11,900 per person, including port fees and taxes*

San Cristóbal Round-trip, Western Itinerary

7 DAYS

DATE : December 14, 2024

SHIP : Silver Origin

ITINERARY

San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands  Kicker Rock  Bartolomé  Buccaneer Cove (Santiago)  Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)  Cruising the Bolívar Canal  Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)  Tagus Cove (Isabela)  Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)  Post Office Bay (Floreana)  Champion Islet (Floreana)  Punta Cormorant (Floreana)  Santa Cruz Highlands  Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)  Cerro Dragón (Santa Cruz)  Guy Fawkes Island  Bahía Bowditch (Santa Cruz)  San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

US$600 shipboard credit per suite

From US$11,400 per person, including port fees and taxes*

Golden cownose rays in the Galápagos

Boston, Masschussets

Holland America Line

Anniversary Sale

Celebrate Holland America Line’s 151st anniversary with up to 45% off Cruise-only Fares and up to US$300 onboard credit per stateroom!

Canada & New England

7 DAYS

DATE : September 14, 2024

SHIP : Zuiderdam

ITINERARY

Quebec City, Quebec (Overnight)  Cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence  Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island  Sydney, Nova Scotia  Halifax, Nova Scotia  Portland, Maine  Boston, Massachusetts

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$1,949

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$261 (Category VF-Balcony)*

Alaskan Inside Passage

7 DAYS

DATE : September 28, 2024

SHIP : Koningsdam

ITINERARY

Vancouver, British Columbia  Cruising the Inside Passage  Tracy Arm Inlet, Alaska  Juneau, Alaska  Skagway, Alaska  Glacier Bay, Alaska  Ketchikan, Alaska

 Cruising the Inside Passage  Vancouver, British Columbia

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$1,214 per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$266 (Category VF-Balcony)*

Alaskan Explorer

7 DAYS

DATE : August 10, 2024

SHIP : Eurodam

ITINERARY

Seattle, Washington  Cruising Puget Sound  Days At Sea  Cruising Stephens Passage  Juneau, Alaska  Glacier Bay, Alaska  Icy Strait Point, Alaska  Sitka, Alaska  Ketchikan, Alaska  Victoria, British Columbia

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$1,574 per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$364 (Category VF-Balcony)*

Royal Caribbean International

A Memory-making Family Adventure

This is not your average family vacation. No doubt about it — our ships are built for families. Each day and night brings something new to do, see and explore.

Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

7 NIGHTS

DATE : September 22, 2024

SHIP : Wonder of the Seas

ITINERARY

Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

 Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

 Cozumel, Mexico  Roatán, Honduras

 Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico  Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

Bahamas & Perfect Day

3 NIGHTS

DATE : October 4, 2024

SHIP : Utopia of the Seas

ITINERARY

Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida  Nassau, Bahamas  Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas  Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

Western Caribbean

7 NIGHTS

DATE : October 27, 2024

SHIP : Harmony of the Seas

ITINERARY

Galveston, Texas  Roatán, Honduras  Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico  Cozumel, Mexico  Galveston, Texas

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

From US$1,105 per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$151.99*

From US$711

per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$106.51*

From US$752 per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$145.01*

Family lunch at El Loco Fresh

Bahamas & Perfect Day

7 NIGHTS

DATE : December 8, 2024

SHIP : Odyssey of the Seas

ITINERARY

Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey

 Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

 Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

 Nassau, Bahamas  Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

Bahamas & Perfect Day

3 NIGHTS

DATE : June 7, 2024

SHIP : Freedom of the Seas

ITINERARY

Miami, Florida  Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas  Nassau, Bahamas  Miami, Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

Bahamas & Perfect Day

4 NIGHTS

DATE : August 26, 2024

SHIP : Allure of the Seas

ITINERARY

Miami, Florida  Nassau, Bahamas  Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas  Miami, Florida

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$100 onboard credit

From US$836 per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$193.37 *

From US$575 per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$132.53 *

From US$503 per person, additional taxes and port fees of US$133.22 *

Disney

Cruise Line Summer Vacation Wishes Granted

Wish you could show your kids the world? On a Disney Cruise Line vacation this summer, you can! Come be awed and inspired by the beauty and adventure of Alaska, the culture and history of Europe or the fun and relaxation of a 7-night voyage to the Caribbean. On board, thrill to everything from Disney characters and Broadway-style shows to imaginative dining and exclusive spaces for adults and kids alike. All done as only Disney Cruise Line can do.

The Fun and Relaxation of an Eastern Caribbean Sailing

7 NIGHTS

DATES : June 1, 2024; June 22, 2024; July 6, 2024; August 17, 2024; August 31, 2024

SHIP : Disney Fantasy

ITINERARY

Port Canaveral, Florida  Days at Sea  Tortola, British Virgin Islands  Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands  Day at Sea  Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas  Port Canaveral, Florida

The Beauty and Adventure of Alaska

7 NIGHTS

DATES : May 13, 2024; May 27, 2024; June 10, 2024; June 24, 2024; July 8, 2024; August 5, 2024; August 19, 2024; September 2, 2024

SHIP : Disney Wonder

ITINERARY

Vancouver, British Columbia  Day at Sea  Cruising Stikine Icecap, Alaska  Icy Strait Point, Alaska  Juneau, Alaska  Ketchikan, Alaska  Day at Sea  Vancouver, British Columbia

The Culture and History of Europe

7-NIGHTS

DATES : June 10, 2024; June 17, 2024

SHIP : Disney Dream

ITINERARY: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy  Naples (Pompeii), Italy  Day at Sea  Mykonos, Greece  Santorini, Greece  Chania, Greece  Day at Sea  Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Santorini, Greece

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

*Early Saver fare is subject to availability and is capacity-controlled. Onboard credit is provided as a non-transferable/non-refundable credit to your Sail & Sign account of $5 per person up to $10 per stateroom on 2–5-day sailings and $12.50 per person up to $25 per stateroom on 6+ day sailings. 50% Reduced deposit is non-refundable, applicable to sailings outside of final payment due date, and valid for all ships, stateroom types, and sail dates. Deposit is non-refundable, applicable to sailings outside of the final payment due date, and is valid for all ships, stateroom types, and sail dates. Changes made to the reservation may result in the assessment of cancellation penalties or service fees. Full names are required for each guest. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change the offer at any time without prior notice. Price Protection applies to the cruise fare only and does not include taxes, fees and port expenses. Taxes, fees, and port expenses range from $81.62 to $494.65 and are assessed on a per-guest basis for all guests according to the itinerary. Early Saver fare is backed by a unique price protection policy (only available to bookings made in USD currency) that allows you to adjust your cruise fare to the best available fare for a like category stateroom (no downgrades allowed) advertised by Carnival and available to the general public. If applicable, price protection will be subject to the prevailing taxes, fees, port expenses and/or fuel supplement. Carnival will honor your request for price protection if the reduction in the total amount paid for your booking results only from a lower cruise fare and not from the booked ancillary services, such as air, transfers, pre-paid gratuities, or taxes, fees and port expenses. The guest is responsible for increases to ancillary services, such as air, resulting from changes to the ship and/or sail date or adjustments to the cruise fare. Early Saver price protection does not apply to group rates, membership programs, charters, select promotional fares, travel agent rebates, or other travel agent promotions not offered by Carnival to the general public. When re-pricing to a new promotion, the guest assumes all terms and conditions of the new promotion and may forfeit any or all features associated with the original fare, such as cabin assignment, onboard credit, an upgrade, a special deposit and payment terms, etc. A $50 change fee per guest will be assessed for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to the final payment due date. The remaining funds are non-refundable/non-transferable and will be held as a future cruise credit (FCC). FCC is issued in USD and must be used to book a new cruise within 12 months of the cancellation date. Guest may select their stateroom. Offer applies to new bookings made between March 4, 2024 and April 30, 2024. Bookings made as part of a group will include their amenities. Offer is applicable on sailings through April 2026, where Early Saver is available. Request rate code OHB. Ships’ Registry: Bahamas & Panama.

DISNEY CRUISE LINE

As to Disney properties, logos, artwork: ©Disney Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

*Fares are based on Promo(s) DN*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional (may be up to US$945 per person).

Anniversary Sale: Unless otherwise noted, all elements of the Anniversary Sale (collectively, “Offer”) are available only on select May 2024–April 2025 cruises and cruisetours and exclude Grand Voyages and any cruise lasting 3 days or less booked between March 20, 2024, and April 30, 2024 (“Eligible Cruises”). Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled, available on new bookings only, and neither transferable, substitutable, nor redeemable for cash. May not be combinable with other offers. Holland America Line (“HAL”) may modify or withdraw the Offer or any of its elements at any time. HAL is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to the Offer, including technical or printing errors. Exclusions may apply; void where prohibited. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Up to 45% off discount is based off applicable launch fare on a space-available basis. The percentage off discount applies to cruise fare only and does not apply to Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Launch fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Offer ends April 30, 2024. Onboard Credit (“OBC”) will be applied to guest’s folio account and amount varies based on stateroom type as follows: US$25 per person (US$50 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in an Interior or Ocean View stateroom; US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in a Verandah stateroom; US$75 per person (US$150 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 4- to 13-day cruise in a Suite; US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in an Interior or Ocean View stateroom; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in a Verandah stateroom; US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 14+ day cruise in a Suite. Limit: One (1) OBC per guest. OBC is in USD, is neither refundable, transferable, nor redeemable for cash, and has no cash value. OBC may be used only on the Eligible Cruise with which it was awarded in connection and expires at the end of such Eligible Cruise. OBC may not be used in the Casino or on other specified fees or items. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS

*Book by April 30, 2024. Receive $500 savings per guest on select Baja California departures. This offer is based on double occupancy and is combinable with ongoing offers except Flash Sales. Applicable for new bookings only, not combinable with Future Travel Credits, and not retroactive.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars, available on select sailings, and subject to change. Ports of call are subject to change and may vary by ship. 50% off all cruises offer is applicable for ALL Categories including Sailaway Category MX (Club Balcony Suite); BX (Balcony); OX (Oceanview) and IX (Inside) on new bookings made from 3/1/24 through 4/15/2024. Discount applies to all Guests in the stateroom. Rates are in US Dollars. Singles paying 200% of voyage fare qualify. Government taxes, port expenses, and fees, general excise tax (GET) and discretionary onboard service charges/ gratuities are additional. Offer is capacity controlled. Offer and combinability with other promotional offers are subject to change at any time per Norwegian Cruise Line’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply. Offer might be advertised as 2nd guest free, but the promotion will be reflected as 50% off the price of the cruise fare for all guests booked in the stateroom. *Free At Sea choice(s) must be selected at least 24 hours prior to sailing and cannot be changed on board. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to change, and can be canceled and withdrawn at any time. Components included in this offer have no monetary value and are non-refundable and non-transferable. 20% Gratuities

Apply on: Free Unlimited Open Bar; Free Specialty Dining. Free 3rd & 4th Guests on select cruises. Restrictions apply. Air Offer: Buy Air for 1st Guest and receive 2nd guest for free from select Air Gateways/Cities for all categories except Sailaway categories for All Open for Sale 7 night or longer sailings. Onboard credit offer is per stateroom, in U.S. Dollars and will be applied to 1st and 2nd guest on the reservation. Singles paying 200% are entitled to full onboard credit value. Offer is for new individual FIT reservations. Qualifying new individual FIT reservations can be moved into an existing Traditional or FS group and count towards tour conductor credits. This is a cruise only offer. This promotion is not applicable on the land portion of cruise tours. Components included in this offer have no monetary value, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Guests cannot substitute or customize this offer. Anything consumed above the promotional benefit will be the responsibility of the guest at prevailing rates. Government taxes, port expenses & fees, discretionary onboard service charges and/or gratuities are additional. Onboard Credit may be used for all purchases except towards onboard service charges, pre-purchased activities, and foreign exchange transactions. Other restrictions may apply.

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES

*Price listed is per person cruise only, double occupancy and includes promotional discounts, port security and handle fees. Prices and availability of the stateroom category are subject to change until deposit is completed. Amenity dates are combinable with the Paul Gauguin Cruises Group Program, but cannot be combined with cardholder offers, any special promotions or pricing, American Express Platinum or Centurion Cruise Privileges program and cannot be booked by wholesalers. Shipboard credit applies to first and second guest in stateroom only. There is no cash value for unused shipboard credits. Amenities must be requested at time of booking using the appropriate promotional codes. Paul Gauguin Society Members receive additional savings, subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ship’s Registry: Wallis and Futuna.

PRINCESS CRUISES

*Certain restrictions apply, please refer to your travel advisor for full terms, conditions and definitions that apply to Cruisetour CA$H, Onboard Spending Money, Optional Meal Plan, and Princess Plus. Inclusions are subject to change. Server gratuity (15%) and taxes are included in the package price. Alcoholic beverages are not included in meal packages. ©2024, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Princess®, MedallionClass®, and the Princess logo are trademarks of Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Ships of Bermudan and British registry

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

*Price is per person, in USD, cruise only, applies to select sailings, based on double occupancy. Onboard Credit (OBC) offer is valid for new, named group bookings made in Ensemble Headquarter Groups. Individual reservations may be transferred into an existing group, assuming required criteria are met. Offer includes up to $50 USD OBC per stateroom. Bookings will be eligible for an additional $50 OBC when group space is named and deposited 6 months prior to sailing. OBC is in USD, has no cash value, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the last evening of the cruise. OBC will be applied automatically to all eligible reservations. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Refer to your travel advisor for complete terms. ©2024 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: Bahamas.

SILVERSEA

*All fares, savings, offers, programs, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Any fares shown are per guest, based on double-occupancy. Additional restrictions may apply. This document may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors. Silversea reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service, program, reward, savings, credit, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability. Visit www.silversea.com/ terms-and-conditions.html for full offer details and complete Terms and Conditions.

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