Drawing for Prizes, Harbour Club May 20th Event

The Harbour Club is hosting A Cruise To A More Exciting Life! informational evening beginning with a Happy Hour 5PM-6PM (Drinks $3, Buffet $5) a time to meet and mingle.

At 6pm the charities we are donating for from the proceeds of our cruise/workshop sailing January 7, 2011, Pet Helpers and Charleston Breast Center will give information on their services. Saks Fifth Avenue and Cottage Aroma Bella Spa will also speak on how to continue your new life with changing your look to caring for your face and body.

Group Space on Fantasy to Bermuda

We are holding group space.  Book 8 cabins and you get one cruise fare back.  Great time for friends and family to get on a cruise from Charleston!!!

Cruises to Bermuda from Charleston

Carnival has just announced cruises from Charleston to Bermuda. 

• Charleston (6-day voyages on the Carnival Fantasy) - April 23, May 19, June 16, August 25, September 15 and October 6.

Call now these will go fast. 

DOT has fined US Airways

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined US Airways $40,000 for violating rules that require airline price advertisements to disclose the full price consumers must pay for air transportation.

Cruise Planners Donates $18,000 to Fisher House Foundation

MIAMI, FL – February 24, 2010 –Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, donated $18,000 to the Fisher House Foundation as part of its CP Cares initiative. The funds were collected at the company’s annual convention late last year through Cruise Planners t-shirt sales and a silent auction.

Facebook Cruise Planner Page

I am currently in limbo with our Cruise Planner Facebook.  My individual site was compromised today and a dear friend tried to help me out.  There is a scam that has bee around for over a year.  IM message came up to a dear friend saying I was in London at a hotel and was mugged please send money.  He was so worried about me that he did and it turned out to be a scam.  My FB site is disabled and I am not sure if I will active it again or not.

Cruise Planners Home Based Travel Partner with RCCL

We are fortunate to have a good working relationship with Royal Caribbean.  Our company is being recognized as Home-Based Partner of the Year for 2009 for the third year in a row.

This relationship can only benefit our clients with special deals and special treatment.  If there are problems Royal Caribbean listens..

"Voyages for Veterans"

Royal Caribbean and Cruise Planners

Veteran’s Day Special, November 9-15,

Book any of the designated Royal Caribbean “Voyages for Veterans” sailings during November 9-15, 2009 and you will receive a Cruise Planners logo items such as:

¬  Tote Bag

¬  2 Passport Cases

¬  Clock/currency convertor

¬  And other travel related items

Disclaimer: 2 items per booking. Items will be sent after final payment.

Celebrity Super Sale August 24 to 31st

Have you been watching all the sales that have been going on.  We now have Celebrity and Azamara with a  super sale from August 24-31st.

SURVEY REVEALS TOP 2009 SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS

Using Credit Card Rewards Points and Frequent Flyer Miles, Taking Advantage of Last Minute Travel Deals, and Booking Closer-to-Home Trips Top the List of Money-Saving Strategies NEW YORK, May 18, 2009

Cruise Lines Cancel Mexico Port Calls

Carnival: Carnival Cruise Lines is canceling calls at Mexican ports for all current sailings. In addition, the line is canceling calls in Mexico for all voyages departing Thursday, April 30 through Monday, May 4.

Europe Sees Drop in Passenger Numbers from U.S.

As European tourism leaders gather in New York City today for the annual Trans-Atlantic Marketing Conference, a monthly report on travel to Europe is once again reporting a decline in passenger numbers. According to the report, which is compiled for the E

Princess Has Biggest Booking Day

Princess Cruises had the biggest booking day in its history on Jan. 12, with volume up 17 percent over the best previous day. “Travel agents have been working hard to deliver the value message in these challenging times, and there’s no more exciting o

13 Fun Reasons to Set Sail

13 Fun Reasons to Set Sail Never been on a cruise before? There are lots of reasons why you should. Cruises are one of the most economical ways of taking a vacation these days, and great deals are abundant. But they’re also exceptional values, especial

Cruise Industry, Travel Agents Bullish on 2009 Outlook

Cruise Industry, Travel Agents Bullish on 2009 Outlook Wed Jan 14 2009, by Dori Saltzman The cruise industry expects that its nearly 20-year string of annual growth will continue this year, as the extraordinary values on the market are spurring reco

We Do More Than Cruises

You might not be aware of the fact that we do land vacation packages as well as cruises. I guess with the name Cruise Planner I can see how that may happen.

Third Cruise Seminar Brought Dozens Closer To A River Cruise In Europe

Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners held their third educational cruise seminar at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center on Thursday, May 22nd, featuring Amadeus Waterways, the leader in the European River Cruise industry.

“Freestyle Cruising” Scores High Marks At Cruise Seminar

CHARLESTON, SC- On Thursday, April 3rd cruise experts Mike & Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners hosted their second of three educational cruise nights at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center in Charleston, SC.

First In A Series Of Cruise Planners Educational Seminars A Huge Success

On Thursday February 21st, cruise experts Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners hosted the first in a series of educational seminars featuring Azamara and Celebrity Cruises at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center.

CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN

Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 travel professionals, recently received the first-ever "Home-Based Partner of the Year" award from Royal Caribbean International. The honor wa

Freestyle Surfing was Yesterday – Freestyle Cruising is Today!

As part of the continuing education series Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners present a second informative cruise night featuring Norwegian Cruise Line and their concept of setting a new milestone with freestyle cruising at the Holiday Inn Airport a

Continuing Education Programs Combined with Family Vacations

Florida based Cruise Planners are going into their second year of partnership with International Conferences to offer physicians, dentists, nurses, and attorneys an opportunity to participate in an accredited continuing education program in conjunction wi

Cruise Nights in Charleston

Our goal this year is to help education the public in a few areas. One would be all the cruise choices available. Not every ship is for everyone. We will be having several cruise nights in the Charleston area in the next few months.