http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-to-take-solstice-class-style-to-austrailiahttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-to-take-solstice-class-style-to-austrailia Get ready for some company, Sydney Opera House. Another thing of beauty will share Sydney Harbour when premium cruise brand Celebrity Cruises sends its award-winning Celebrity Solstice to Australia and New Zealand for the winter of 2012-13. "Celebrity Solstice has satisfied guests around the world since we introduced her in 2008, and the obvious next step is to send her to Australia," said Dan...Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:32:35 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/frommer-s-names-oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas-among-best-cruise-ships-of-2011http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/frommer-s-names-oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas-among-best-cruise-ships-of-2011Frommer's Names Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas among Best Cruise Ships of 2011Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer's Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list.Miami, FL January 18, 2011Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer's Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list. In particular, t...Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:57:36 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/grand-princess-to-undergo-dramatic-transformation-during-spring-drydockhttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/grand-princess-to-undergo-dramatic-transformation-during-spring-drydockGrand Princess to Undergo Dramatic Transformation During Spring Drydock A brand new nightclub called One5, inspired by its deck location, will be created on the top deck of the ship, replacing its iconic Skywalker Nightclub, which has given the ship its distinctive profile. Skywalkers will be removed from its 18th deck perch, with its replacement located on deck 15. This change will significant...Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:44:18 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/disney-s-new-dream-christened-by-dreamgirlhttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/disney-s-new-dream-christened-by-dreamgirlDisney’s New Dream Christened by DreamgirlJennifer Hudson, actor and singer, christened Disney Cruise Line's new 4,000-passenger Disney Dream in Port Canaveral, FL, on Wednesday morning, January 19. The ceremony included a helicopter that lifted a huge champagne bottle emblazoned with a Mickey Mouse logo off a barge that flew alongside the bow of the ship. All the classic Disney characters were...Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:10:17 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-home-based-partner-of-the-year-award-by-royal-caribbean-internationalhttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-home-based-partner-of-the-year-award-by-royal-caribbean-internationalCRUISE PLANNERS Honored with home-based partner of the year award by Royal Caribbean international RCI award is fourth consecutive for the home-based travel agent franchise company  Coral Springs, Fla. – January 21, 2011 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was once again recognized by Royal Caribbean Internat...Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:07:54 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-launches-facebook-contest-for-best-travel-bucket-list-storyhttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-launches-facebook-contest-for-best-travel-bucket-list-storyPrincess Cruises Launches Facebook Contest for Best Travel Bucket List Story;Winner Picks Their Dream Cruise DestinationMost Inspiring Video or Essay Submissions Determined by Popular VoteSANTA CLARITA, Calif. – Princess Cruises is today launching a Facebook contest inviting its fans to share their most essential travel experience for a chance to check another place off  their travel bucket lis...Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:06:45 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/active-personnel-and-veterans-eligible-for-shipboard-credithttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/active-personnel-and-veterans-eligible-for-shipboard-creditActive Personnel and Veterans Eligible for Shipboard Credit In recognition of our Veterans,  Princess Cruises is promoting the line’s military onboard credit program for active and retired military personnel. The credit, which ranges from $50 to $250 per stateroom depending on the length of the cruise, is available to members of the United States and Canadian armed forces with appropriate servi...Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:39:04 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-introduces-two-new-europe-cruisetour-options-for-2011http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-introduces-two-new-europe-cruisetour-options-for-2011Princess Cruises Introduces Two New Europe Cruisetour Options for 2011  Passengers Can Experience the Ancient Wonders of Petra or Cruise by Castles on the Rhine SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – Princess Cruises has unveiled two new cruisetour options for passengers on Europe cruises next year, providing them the opportunity to explore the mysteries of ancient Petra in Jordan or to enjoy a cruise up the ...Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:38:48 -0500http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-ship-to-host-5k-run-for-passengershttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-ship-to-host-5k-run-for-passengersCruise Ship to Host 5k Run for PassengersCalling all runners. Royal Caribbean will host a "Royal 5k" for cruise passengers in St. Maarten on December 16.The run -- basically an unusual version of a shore excursion -- is open to guests on the December 12, eastern Caribbean sailing of the brand new, 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, which debuts next month as the world's largest ship.Passengers...Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:04:05 -0400http://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-to-host-film-critic-leonard-maltin-on-holiday-cruisehttp://www.cruiseplanningbykim.com/blogPosts/view/princess-to-host-film-critic-leonard-maltin-on-holiday-cruisePrincess to Host Film Critic Leonard Maltin on Holiday CruisePrincess Cruises announced that film critic Leonard Maltin will sail aboard Coral Princess' Dec. 15 holiday sailing and will present his favorite films of 2010. During the 15-day Panama Canal cruise, movie fans will be able to view the four films Maltin has dubbed "Leonard's Unsung Favorites of 2010," which he will introduce to the au...Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:03:16 -0400