Jeanette Rajamaki This summer is filled with lots of travel to Iceland, to the British Isles and London. The eclipse in August, particularly in Europe, we have many folks on the Sun Princess and the Sky Princess. Lots of folks going to Alaska, some short trips out of Seattle and some with land into Fairbanks…
Jeanette Rajamaki Travel news: The Governor of Hawaii signed a tourist tax on hotels and cruise ships recently, saying he wanted to raise $100 million a year. If you are staying at your favorite hotel in the islands, you will see charges now of anywhere from $50 on up a day tourist tax. Ideas for…
Jeanette Rajamaki We had a great meeting on May 8 with Kari Roach of Oceania Cruises. There are currently lots of special promotions and good discounts. The new ship Allura is launching this summer in the Mediterranean. Some things to think about for future travel. The new ships of Explora Journeys! Check them out and…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the Saguaro Room at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Cottonwood Country Club for a Cruise Night with one of your favorites, Princess Cruises—new ships, interesting itineraries. Their package “Princess Plus” includes gratuities, all adult beverages, free wi-fi, two specialty desserts per day, and two fitness classes. Arizona Business…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the Saguaro Room of the Cottonwood Country Club on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for a Cruise Night with one of your favorites, Oceania Cruises. Great unique itineraries. Port intensive. Fabulous small ships. Their new program called “Simply MORE” includes on-board credit for shore excursions from $300 per person…
Jeanette Rajamaki A busy summer of travel for Sun Lakers: lots of Land Tours to Portugal, Britain, Ireland, Iceland, and Turkey. Cruisers are traveling the world: Greece seems the most popular, with Italy and Spain also popular. A group of 22 traveled from Turkey to Israel for three days, then into Greece for five ports,…
Jeanette Rajamaki Savvy Travelers are traveling this summer to get out of the heat. Many are in Germany and Vienna on the Danube River. Lots of folks are visiting my favorite place, Iceland. A group of folks left Sun Lakes the first week in June for Turkey, the Greek Isles, and Israel where the heat…
Scott Horn, business manager for Celebrity Cruises who lives here in Phoenix, will be hosting Sun Lakers and friends on May 18 to a cruise night event to update on all current Celebrity Cruises Adventures, including the Galapagos and their amazing ships in that part of the world. Join us in the Saguaro Room at…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us on March 23 in the Saguaro Room at 6:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Country Club for a Cruise Night. Great unique itineraries. Fabulous small ships. Specialty dining included. The best value is shore excursions, normally three to four per person. But you can always opt for shipboard credit or a lunch and…
Jeanette Rajamaki Join us in the San Tan Ballroom at Sun Lakes Country Club on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Viking Cruises will have a special presentation on ocean, expedition, and river cruising. Great itineraries, many with free air and on-board credit. On-board credit for individual booking Jan. 10 to 20. Also, extra credit if…