Saturday, September 25, 2010

Cruise News - Tampa, FL

Norwegian Cruise Line

Tampa, Florida –

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), will base their liner the Norwegian Star in Tampa, Florida -- a first for this cruise line.

Norwegian says the 2,240-passenger Star will sail seven-day Western Caribbean voyages out of Tampa on a seasonal basis starting on Oct. 16, 2011 through April 8, 2012.

The Star will edge out the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend as the largest cruise ship sailing out of Tampa.

Norwegian's new Tampa-based voyages will begin on Sundays and include stops in Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; along with two days at sea.

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NCL at other Florida Ports:

Port Canaveral -

Norwegian also announced the Norwegian Sun will return to Port Canaveral for the winter of 2011/2012, offering alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.

Miami -

Norwegian says it will position three ships in Miami for the winter of 2011/2012: The Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Dawn.

The Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises out of Miami. Norwegian Pearl will sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises to Great Stirrup Cay; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel. The Norwegian Dawn will operate 10- and 11-day Southern Caribbean voyages.

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http://www2.ncl.com/

Monday, September 13, 2010

New Sweepstakes! All US Vacations (Disney) --

All of the sweeps/contest listed below are Disney/Florida and Disney Land/California related.

Good Luck! :)



Hanes Magical Golf Getaway Sweepstakes
Win one of six Grand Prizes of a Walt Disney World vacation for 4 people, including airfare, 4 nights accommodations, ground transportation, Park Hopper tickets, Mickey Mouse Ear hats, a $500 gift card and a round of golf for 3 people. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person per 24-hour period. Expires 9/26/10.


Get Animated with 'Phineas and Ferb' and Build Your Own Vacation Sweepstakes.
Win a Grand Prize of a trip for 4 to the winner's choice of destinations (in the form of a check for $10,000) and the opportunity to be animated into an episode of Phineas & Ferb. Open to those age 16 and UNDER. Requires registration with Disney.com. You can enter online, on-air or by SMS (text message). See official rules for details about entry requirements. Maximum of one online, one on-air and one SMS entry per person per day. Expires 9/26/10.


Phineas and Ferb Destination Investigation Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of Visa Gift Cards for $6,000 and a Guilty Party Video Game, or one of 75 First Prizes of a video game. Open to those age 8 and OVER. Requires registration with Disney.com. You can enter online or by SMS (text message). See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person per day. Expires 10/2/10.


Fashion Bug Ultimate Accessory Sweepstakes 
Win one of 102 Prizes of a 3-night trip for 4 people to Walt Disney World, including hotel accommodations and four 2-day Magic Your Way tickets with Park Hopper option OR a 2010 VW New Beetle OR one of 100 $70 Fashion Bug gift cards. Void in Puerto Rico and all other US territories. There are 4 ways to enter: online, in store, by mail or via Facebook; see Rule #3. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per entry method per person. Unlimited referral entries via Facebook. Expires 9/30/10.


Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL Getaway Giveaway
Win a prize of a 2-night stay for 4 people at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, including complimentary champagne or sparkling cider upon arrival, free kids' meals for children 12 and under per paid adult entree, a family-friendly movie and a 10% discount at neu lotus spa. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person per day. Expires at NOON on 9/30/10.


Scotties $10,000 Family Field Trip Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of winner's choice of a 4-night trip for 5 people to Washington, DC; Orlando, FL or the Grand Canyon, AZ. All trips include hotel accommodations, 5-day minivan rental, $500 and tours, park passes and/or excursions. Win one of 5 First Prizes of a notebook computer. Win one of 50 Second Prizes of a $50 gift card. Win one of 25 Third Prizes of a case of Scottie Facial Tissues.
One entry per person per day. You can receive up to 10 additional entries for each friend you invite who then enters the sweepstakes. To receive up to 10 additional entries for free see official rules. See official rules for details about entry requirements. Expires 9/30/10.


Disney Cruise Traveler Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of a Disney Cruise Line vacation for 4 people, winner's choice of a Mexican Riviera Cruise, an Eastern Caribbean Cruise or a Western Caribbean Cruise. See Rule #7 for cruise details. Void in Quebec and Puerto Rico. Game play not required to enter sweepstakes. Potential Canadian winners see Rule #6 about the required skill question. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person. Expires 9/30/10.


Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam "Rock Your Lunch" Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of a 3-night trip for 4 people to Los Angeles, CA to have lunch with cast members of Camp Rock 2 (must be 8 years and up to attend lunch), including hotel accommodations, 1-day Park Hopper tickets and $3,000 awarded to parent. Win one of 5 First Prizes of a lunch box autographed by Camp Rock 2 cast members. Win one of 12 Second Prizes of an autographed Camp Rock 2 soundtrack.
Entry codes are available on specially-marked packages of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Bakery products or you can request them by mail. See Rule #3 for details. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person per day. Expires 10/31/10.


Best You 4,000 Prize Giveaway Sweepstakes 
Win a Prize of a 4-night trip for 4 people to Orlando, including hotel accommodations and 4 tickets to an area theme park OR a $4,000 gift card to a grocery store near winner's home. See official rules for details about entry requirements. One entry per person. Expires 11/1/10 at 10 am EST.


Win a Trip to Orlando 2010 Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of a 3-night trip for 4 people to Orlando, including round trip airfare from Indiana only, hotel accommodations, a rental car and four passes to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center and Hollywood Studios. Win one of 15 Second Prizes of $10 merchant gift certificates. Win one of 20 Third Prizes of a 2011 Discover Indy Savings Book.
Enter online, use the entry form in your Discover Indy Savings Book or pick up a form at the address provided in the official rules. Limit of one entry form per visit. See official rules for details about entry requirements. Number of entries per person not specified in the official rules. Expires 11/15/10.


Choose Your Own Adventure Sweepstakes
Win a Grand Prize of winner's choice of any Delta Vacations Destination trip for 4 people.Open to ages 13 and up. Void in Quebec. You may redeem Disney Movie Rewards points for up to 19 additional entries; each additional entry costs 5 Disney Movie Rewards points. To receive up to 19 additional entries for free see Rule #6. See official rules for details about entry requirements. Up to 20 entries per person. Expires 12/31/10.
 
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Thank You, and Good Luck! :)