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Go To marriott.com/globalratebreak1 to Receive 20 Percent Off Weekend Stays at More Than 2,500 Marriott Hotels Around the World Marriott International rings in the New Year and the new decade by offering leisure travelers a Global Rate Break, 20 percent savings on weekend room rates at participating hotels around the world. Select resorts in the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii are offering up to 40 percent off room rates. Time to book is limited. The Global Rate Break is available for booking today through January 22, 2010 for relaxing weekend stays (Thursday - Sunday) with family, friends and loved ones that occur between January 22 and March 21, 2010.* Visit marriott.com/globalratebreak1 and insert promotional code F5X to check availability and book your stay (or call 877-MARRIOTT).

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Cruise onboard Norwegian Jewel. Departures: November 29, 2009. Inside from $709, Oceanview from $709, Balcony from $989, Mini-Suite from $1199…

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Cruise onboard Norwegian Spirit. Explore the ruins of ancient civilizations. Take time to discover the exotic birds, waterfalls and coral reefs that are considered typical fare in the Western Caribbean. Departures: January 24, 2010. Inside from $779, Oceanview from $919, Balcony from $1269, Suite from $2909…

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Royal Caribbean International's cruise from Shanghai places you right in the heart of Asia. Take a thrilling tour onboard Legend of the Seas, from the beautiful bay and misty mountains of Kobe, the incredible sights of vibrant Fukuoka to the pristine beaches, craggy islets and tall mountains of the second-largest city in South Korea, Busan. Departs 4 July 2010. Priced from $3,175 ypur package includes:

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  Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas departs on November 21, 2009 for a 10-night Western Mediterranean sailing,  from $499 per person - just $50 per night.   Depart from Venice, and travel to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cagliari, Malaga and Cadiz before ending your voyage in Lisbon.  Keep in mind that you'll also have to pay for airfare if you're not already planning to be in the Venice and Lisbon areas. Also note that this sailing takes place over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and it will be chilly in Europe.

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Qantas is now offering long-term Premium Economy fares from New Zealand to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Fares are based on travel in the Premium Economy cabin between Australia and Los Angeles, travelling on either a B747 or an A380 aircraft. For travel on Qantas trans-Tasman services, where Premium Economy is not offered, bookings can be held in I class for travel in the Business cabin, and for travel on services within the US, where Premium Economy is not offered, bookings can be held in B class for travel in the Economy cabin.

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You could be splashing about in the warm Caribbean Sea on Christmas Day and swimming in the deep blue Pacific Ocean on New Year's Eve, as they explore the best of Costa Rica - its beautiful beaches, lush jungles and colourful culture. Offer them the 12-day Reef 'n'Jungles (departing San Jose 22 December 09) or 22-day Costa Rica Panama Trail (departing San Jose 12 December 09) small group holiday to experience unique Costa Rica this Christmas.

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Holland America Lines flash specials are:

• Asia Cruises from $1199
• Caribbean Cruises from US$449
• South America Cruises from US$1299
• Mexico Cruises from US$399
• Panama Canal Cruises from $699
• Europe Cruises from US$799
• Australia & NZ Cruises from US$1499
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New reservations for Veranda or Suite accommodation on Azamara Cruises booked and deposited between 6 August and 31 August 09 for selected 2009 Europe, 2009 Transatlantic, 2010 Caribbean and 2010 Asia sailings, come with an onboard credit of US$300 per cabin for Verandas, and US$400 for Suites. Cruise Holidays has specials available in Sunset Veranda staterooms on Azamara Quest, 14 nights Rome to Athens on 14 November 09.

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Silversea Cruises is offering a new, simpler fare structure that provides attractive new low fares plus a credit towards air travel on virtually all voyages in 2010. The company's best-available, capacity-controlled prices are being offered for guests who book early. Following below is a small sampling of voyages in 2010 that feature the new low fares plus special air credits:

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