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02/10/2025

Happy Monday!

You’ve been dreaming about it. This is the year you book it. 😎

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02/09/2025

🌴 Willemstad, Curaçao
A Day to Remember! 🚢💙

Our unforgettable stop on the Celebrity Beyond took us to the vibrant heart of Curaçao! This is such a beautiful port with the colored buildings and Dutch ancestry.

🌈 Here's how to soaked up the fun:

🛡️ Strolled through the historic RIF Fort – a blend of history and modern charm!

🌉 Crossed the iconic floating bridge – a must-see with picture-perfect views! 📸

🏖️ Relaxed at Mambo Beach – crystal-clear waters, shops, and the perfect beach vibe! 🐚

🍴 Don’t forget to try the local bitterballen – a savory treat you’ll fall in love with! 🤤

✨ Ready for your Curaçao adventure? Paradise Cruises & Travel plan the perfect trip for you! 🌊 🛳 ✈

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02/09/2025

Good Morning 💙


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02/08/2025

Good Morning 💙

The best days begin like this.


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02/08/2025

Let the weekend begin.
How's your weekend looking!?

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02/07/2025

Visitax updates:
-the cost has gone up and is now 283MXN per person (approx $13.76 USD)
-When you pay VISITAX at the airport utilizing a SATQ agent via their device (they are using iPads and a 3rd party platform), there is an extra $2 USD fee and they are charging an additional IVA tax of 16% because the tax is being collected locally. I recommend my clients pay ahead of time so you do not encounter this.

Visitax is the State Government application for the payment of contributions from foreign tourists. To complete the process, provide the requested information and proceed to the corresponding payment.

02/07/2025

Curacao

Curacao is the perfect paradise for scuba drivers and nature lovers since its rugged landscape provides endless activities. Adventure through the island’s open spaces and enjoy the outdoors with hiking, biking, and ATV tours. Or dive into the mysterious underwater worlds at more than 60 diving locations. You don’t have to be an adventurer to enjoy Curacao though—explore Curaçao’s capital Willemstad where you’ve got the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a port full of upscale shopping, delicious restaurants and nightlife hotspots. Whatever you’re looking for, Curacao’s got it.

A Taste of the Old World: Willemstad

Residents of Willemstad boast that they’ve got the features of a large city but the demeanor of a warm and inviting small town. Here, visitors will be able to take advantage of a number of shops, restaurants and bars amongst the unforgettable features of the “old town.”

Due to its varied nature, Willemstad is a popular stop for large cruise ships and other tourists.

Citrus and Economy

Like Aruba and Bonaire, the island of Curacao was once home to the indigenous Arawaks who populated the island until the beginning of the Spanish colonization in 1499. When the Dutch West India Company arrived in 1634, Curacao’s economy focused on plantation farming for fruits like oranges, coconuts and bananas before becoming focused on the boom of the oil industry.

Today visitors can enjoy tours of former plantations and experience the rich culture of the island.

Explore Christoffel National Park

Christoffel National Park was pieced together during the early 1970s from three former plantations. While visitors can tour the park by car, the best way is to jump right in and explore the park on foot.

Easily navigable, the Christoffel National Park is connected via an intricate network of trails where you can admire the views of limestone terraces, Ameridian petroglyphs and the “landhuisen,” or plantation houses of yesteryear.

Tour the Famous Museum Kura Hulanda

Rated as one of the best museums in the entire Caribbean, Kura Hulanda is located in the remnants of the sensational hotel from which it received its name. Travel through a vast collection of exhibits which features Arawak and European artifacts.

After passing through the museum, guests can tour a 19th-century slaves quarters and explore exhibits that document the slave trade from West Africa to the Americas.

Booming Curacao

Curacao is the largest and most industrialized island in the Netherland Antilles. Topping out at over 182 square miles, Curacao is an independent entity within the Netherlands. In recent years, Curacao has become a major tourist destination due to its white sand beaches, crystalline waters and casinos.

However, Curacao is also a major producer of oil shipping out over 320,000 barrels per day. With such varied characteristics, Curacao is said to be a center for multiculturalism and industry.

Mapping Out Curacao

Curacao is a large, flat island that stretches 40 miles across and about 10 miles wide. The coastline along the southern portion of the island is filled with small bays and inlets that are perfect for watching sunsets. The largest bay is located on the eastern portion of the island. This is also where the capital is located along with the majority of the island’s residents and tourist activities. The western part of the island features Christoffel Park and contains the highest elevation in Curacao. Upon on the north coast, it’s less inhabited but you’ll still find small villages and old plantations here.

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02/07/2025

Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, and more ports await.

Nothing like a Southern Caribbean Cruise!

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02/07/2025

Happy Friday 💙

Get busy doing a whole lotta nothing.


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02/06/2025

Deal to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!

RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas 5*
All-inclusive Resort
Rate includes airfare on American Airlines flying out of DFW

Roundtrip Airport Transfers

Junior Suite
Rate based on double occupancy.
April 01-08 (7nts) $2002.18 per person
May 04-11 (7nts) $1867.32 per person
June 03-10 (7nts) 1863.31 per person
July 06-13 (7nts) 1977.06 per person

Contact me today to get this booked!
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02/05/2025

🌴💕 Surprise Your Valentine 💕
Ultimate Gift: A Romantic Getaway

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to say "I love you" than with a luxurious adults-only, all-inclusive escape!

Secrets Moxché – Riviera Maya
📅 June 22-27, 2025
🛫 Non-stop flights from DFW
🏝 5 nights in a Junior Suite

Upgrade: Additional Per Stay
Junior Suite Oceanview + $114.43
Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View + $196.98
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front + $633.75

🚗 Round trip direct ground transfers

Total for 2: $2,701.68

What’s Included?

• Luxurious accommodations in a stunning tropical setting

• Unlimited gourmet dining and top-shelf drinks

• Beautiful pools, white-sand beaches, and world-class service

• Daily activities, live entertainment, and upgraded Preferred Club status

This isn’t just a trip—it’s an unforgettable experience. Lock in this deal now and give the gift of travel.

Contact us ASAP! Deals like this and the availability won’t last long.

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02/05/2025

What's better than a week long cruise?

Call 360-687-3421 to Book Now!
Up to $200 Onboard Credit + Up to 40% Off

Plus, get a FREE room upgrade and FREE 3rd & 4th guests on select voyages. Reserve now with reduced $99 deposits.†

Available on select sailings.

11-Day Southern Caribbean Islander
From $937 pp Sailing October 2025
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico 7 Ports

12-Day Southern Caribbean Islander
From $999 pp Sailing March 2025
Galveston, Texas to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Ports

12-Day Southern Caribbean Islander
From $1047 pp Sailing October 2026
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 6 Ports

14-Day Circle Caribbean
From $1167 pp Sailing Dec 2025
Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Ports

13-Day Southern Caribbean Islander
From $1167 pp Sailing April 2026
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida 8 Ports

14-Day Circle Caribbean
From $1197 pp Sailing Dec 2026
Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Ports

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02/05/2025

Cruise to the ABC Islands

Caribbean & Bahamas, 10 nights
MSC Divina from $949 pp
Mar 14, '25 - Mar 24, '25

Caribbean & Bahamas, 10 nights
MSC Divina from $999 pp
Nov 20, '25 - Nov 30, '25

Caribbean & Bahamas, 11 nights
MSC Divina from $1046 pp
Dec 7, '25 - Dec 18, '25

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02/05/2025

Explore Bonaire breathtaking beauty

🏘️ Rincon
➡️ Step into Bonaire's oldest town! Discover the charm of historic Rincon.

🦩 Goto Lake
➡️ Witness flamingos in their nesting grounds! A serene and picturesque experience.

🌈 Kralendijk (Pass By)
➡️ Drive through the vibrant downtown, famous for its colorful architecture!

💦 1000 Steps
➡️ Enjoy the crystal-clear blue waters of Bonaire! Spot iguanas and sea turtles in their natural habitat.

🌵 The Cadushy Distillery
➡️ Savor unique cactus liqueurs in various flavors at this iconic distillery

🧂 Salt Pier
➡️ Marvel at the salt hills, pink waters, and learn about Bonaire’s salt production and export process.

🏠 Slave Huts at White Pan
➡️ Discover the poignant history of salt transportation and the lives of the slaves who worked there.

Call 📞 360-687-3421
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02/05/2025

Happy Wednesday! We can do this...


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02/05/2025

Set Sail on the Carnival Magic to the Southern Caribbean!

Escape to paradise and bask in the sun-drenched islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao on a Carnival Magic adventure!

This is your ticket to turquoise waters, vibrant cultures, and endless fun. Explore the stunning white-sand beaches of Aruba, dive into the coral reefs of Bonaire, and stroll the colorful streets of Curaçao.

Right now, take advantage of amazing pricing and free room upgrades on this 8-night cruise in May 2025 on the Carnival Magic - rates from just $849 per person including taxes and fees. Call our agency to save on these great rates - hurry book now for a limited-time!

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Here's a great rate farther out January, September, October 2026 from just $686 pp

August 2026 from just $726 pp

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02/05/2025

Tag someone who needs a vacation to Comfort Suites Paradise Island! 🌴

As a guest of Comfort Suites, you’ll enjoy access to all of the remarkable adventures at Atlantis, including the 141-acre waterscape at Aquaventure, 11 swimming pools, dozens of restaurants, bars, and lounges, Atlantis Casino, and more.

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02/04/2025

Warning "Misleading Information" For Trips To Venice And Paris

Slowly but surely, we are starting to see fewer ports available for major cruise lines. American Cruise just got banned by the Belfast, Maine port, following a 5-0 vote to ban cruise ships with more than 50 passengers.

Royal Caribbean saw a similar situation, also on the verge of being banned from a popular port. Nice, France wants to put a ban on large cruise ships as early as July 1st.

Cruise lines continue to adapt. However, cruisers need to know that some information might be misleading. For example, if a cruiser sees "Ravenna (Venice)," they may think that's the name of the port or an area close by. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid future complications.

Travelers headed to Venice, Paris or other hot spots around the world, beware of selecting a port for this destination, travelers are at times mistaken when choosing a port near Venice.

When cruise lines advertise a cruise to Venice, they will often put in parenthesis, connected with Ravenna, Italy. Ravenna is 144 km south of Venice, a 2 hour and 11-minute drive each way."

This can leaves little time to see Venice for travelers that are docked at Ravenna for a limited time.

Of course, Venice banned all cruise ships from entering the city back in 2021 following a pre-ban. The decision was made in an effort to preserve Venice and its cultural heritage.

Paris, France, is another misleading destinations for cruisers. Cruise lines advertise "Le Havre (Paris)" on 7-day voyages that include Portugal as well. However, once again, Le Havre is quite the drive to Paris.

The port is actually 198 kilometers west of Paris. Depending on traffic, a bus ride will take 2 and a half, to three hours each way. You'll need to book a river cruise if you want a cruise that gets you closer to the city.

France is continuing on with restrictions. Similar to Venice a couple of years ago, Nice, France just banned cruise ships with more than 900 passengers and longer than 623 feet.

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