I always marvel whenever people ask me when is the best time to book a cruise. The answer is, whenever there's a great promotional offer.  Please keep in mind that the lowest rates in the travel industry will always be during low season when the weather is the least desirable - that's why the prices are so low! There are always tradeoffs in life.

If you'd like to travel when the weather is great, and still get a good value (which is NOT the same as price), then taking advantage of promotional offers is the way to go. Gone are the days when booking a trip at the very last minute will guarantee big discounts. It may or may not. What it will guarantee is that you'll be left with whatever no one else wants.

This is the first time ever that Celebrity Cruises has offered this particular promotion, and it has proven to be VERY successful. Below is detailed information about the offer. Please give me a call prior to February 18 if you're interested in your next - or first - Celebrity cruise. Ships and sail dates are filling up quickly. You can always cancel if you decide not to go. However, the promo may not be available at a later date.

Celebrity Cruises 123Go! Wave Season Promo details:

In addition to 50% reduced deposit, choose from three exciting offers including: Free Beverage Package, Free Gratuities, or an Onboard Credit.

Offer 1 - Free Classic Beverage Package: Pair your meals with the perfect beverage by choosing the Beverage Package Offer - a value of $88 per day, plus beverage gratuities are covered by Celebrity Cruises (on a 12-night sailing the total value is more than $1,056).

Offer 3 - Free Onboard Credit: Choose the Onboard Credit Offer and receive up to $300 to spend almost any way you like: specialty dining reservations, spa treatments, Celebrity Shore Excursions. Once again, the choice is yours. Receive $100 for 3- to 5-night sailings; $200 for 6- to 9-night sailings; $300 for 10-night or more sailings. Must be booked in an ocean view category and above.

(Michelle & Keiko Matsui - contemporary jazz pianist)

Michelle grew up in the diplomatic corps and had the privilege at a very early age of traveling all over the world. Living in such diverse places as London-England, Kingston-Jamaica, Mogadiscio-Somalia and Rome-Italy, cemented her love and passion for travel. Michelle's unique background led her to Ticket to Travel in response to the growing demand for knowledgeable travel consultants.

Michelle works with clients who want to celebrate the milestone events in their life with travel, and stay connected with family and friends through memorable adventures, without the stress of planning it all.  Michelle's goal is to always exceed your expectations, and strive to ensure that your travel dollars and hours are spent as wisely as possible.

Celebration Travel Journeys is an online, weekly newsletter written by Michelle Woodson and dedicated to all things travel. You'll be introduced to interesting people and off- the-beaten-path adventures, as she shares a lifetime of traveling the world. She'll show you how you can celebrate and enjoy the special events in your life with travel, with the people who mean the most, and recommend unforgettable trips of a lifetime.

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