http://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/http://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/myths-why-use-a-travel-agenthttp://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/myths-why-use-a-travel-agentMyth:  It is more expensive to book travel through a Travel Agent…                                  … And 9 other reasons to use a Travel Agent Travel Agents see the same rates as the agents at the Cruise and Tour Companies.  But more importantly, in addition, they also have access to unique rates, such as exclusive group fares, regional specials and other special rate programs.  An Agent can a...Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:59:53 -0500http://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/travel-insurancehttp://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/travel-insuranceTravel Insurance – Is It Worth It? It seems as though there are as many travelers who are proponents of purchasing travel insurance, also called travel protection, as there are those who think it is a huge scheme by the travel industry to make more money.I, for one, am a proponent of purchasing travel insurance, although there was a time when I wasn’t convinced it was worth it.   Of course duri...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:17:45 -0400http://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/alaskahttp://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/alaskaAlaska – “The Last Frontier” With Alaska being larger than Texas, California and Montana combined, it is easy to understand how someone could become overwhelmed trying to plan a trip to see it all.  Luckily for most travelers, other than the extremely adventuresome, it can be done in one to three weeks, depending on one’s interests.  Following is some information about Alaska which will hopeful...Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:05:19 -0400http://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/travel-costshttp://www.cruiseandvacationescapes.com/blogPosts/view/travel-costs  How low can Travel Prices Go???? Ask anyone who’s been in the travel industry for several years about the low prices being promoted right now and they will probably agree that 2009 has seen some of the lowest prices ever for destinations that have previously commanded premium pricing.   Not only are the prices low, but many resorts and cruise lines are also giving guests credits for purchases...Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:28:45 -0400