Christmas 2008 deals?

[MissBehaving]

Hi Guys

Other half has decided that next christmas he doesnt want to do the whole 'family and in-laws' thing... which i am happy to oblidge!!
I have suggested a cruise (will 'hopefully' be our 2nd), but, I now have to find a really good deal for the two of us and our 5 year old daughter. wallsmi
Reason for tight spending - we are going to South Africa in April for 2 weeks!!!foxes_279

Anyways, I have checked Gills Cruises, CompleteCruises, Cruisedirect, DirectCruises, The CruiseKings and a couple of others. Does anyone have a really good website that we can use?

Thanks for any help! confusedsmi

[Michelle T]

Hi MissBehaving smileysmi

Just wanted to say that i've already decided that next year, i'm staying home! This year we rushed our 3 year old daughter from one house to another and it wasn't fair on her (bless). She couldn't play with any of her toys before we whisked her away to the next place to visit. So, i'm wth you both there foxes_279

Re: your cruise, i'm sorry - I cant help there as i'm probably the only registered user on this forum that has not cruised (yet)! But, I hope you find something. Have you taken your daughter on a cruise before?

Michelle T

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[sueB]

I keep saying that one year I'll go on a Christmas/ New Year cruise! smilesmi
It sounds a wonderful idea! foxes_279

I don't know of any website where you can compare prices but if you're prepared to research I'm sure you'll find what you want!!

Some sites you can automatically get quotes on line. Others you need to email etc.

Have you any idea of where you want to go or with which cruise line or aren't you fussed?

I've found the smaller independent firms to be most helpful. Apparently they often offer cheaper quotes when you enquire than what they advertise so as to keep their rivals at bay!!!!.......

Remember too to look for offers such as on board credit or free parking etc

Hope that's been of some help! whistlesmi

[millyman]

oh you lucky thing...i'd love to go on a cruise at christmas/new year....don't think it will ever happen though.

Have you looked at the cruise store & cruise uk. Sue's right about the prices always being cheaper than advertised on the web. Whenever i've phoned the cruise store their prices are lower than the web.

[MissBehaving]

Thanks for your replies! :) We only went on our first cruise last September and visited part of the Caribbean. It was only Gary and I becuase we didnt know if a cruise was suitable for a child of Hayleys age.
However, now that we have seen how much fun children have on board we are really keen for her to experience such a lovely holiday.

Thanks for your advise about phoning, I will certainly give that a try. For some stupid reason I feel slightly embarressed about phoning... stupid I guess, when you consider that I am a Sales Manager anyway!

I cant think of a nicer holiday for Christmas - having to do nothing for the ENTIRE duration... Of course, we will have to have a christmas with the grandparents, but that wont be as stressful I am sure...
Will let you knwo what I find!! :)

Oh, and Michelle - Cruising is awesome!!!

[Michelle T]

A caribbean cruise sounds delightful smilesmi

My dd is 3 years old and she is often referred to on Wakies Forum as Lil Chubbas.

I will get to cruise one day but for now, taking her abroad seems such a headache! We have holidayed in the UK this year and planning to do the same again in 2008. Id love to cruise on the Genesis in 2009 but we'll see. I'm expecting again so will have small baby too. I will do it - one day smilesmi

[sueB]

I'm glad we've been able to give you a few helpful pointers! smilesmi

Which cruise line did you sail with in the Caribbean?

Remember the market is very competative so nearly everyone out there will be eager to please!!

Happy hunting!! foxes_279

[sueB]

A caribbean cruise sounds delightful smilesmi

I will get to cruise one day but for now, taking her abroad seems such a headache! We have holidayed in the UK this year and planning to do the same again in 2008. Id love to cruise on the Genesis in 2009 but we'll see. I'm expecting again so will have small baby too. I will do it - one day smilesmi

I do hope you do very soon Michelle!! smileysmi

[MissBehaving]

We cruised with Royal Carribean - Adventure of the Seas. AND, we managed to get a good deal on a balcony stateroom so now I dont want to settle for anything less than that ...which adds to the price of course!

[sueB]

We cruised with Royal Carribean - Adventure of the Seas. AND, we managed to get a good deal on a balcony stateroom so now I dont want to settle for anything less than that ...which adds to the price of course!

I haven't sailed RCI yet but off on Navigator next summer....we've got a balcony too!! smilesmi

[Chubbas Nanny]

Hi Missbehaving

This is the email address for the travel agent that Wakie and I use:-

amanda.cunliffe@thecruisestore.co.uk

So far I must say that Mandy has always provided the best price and service for our cruise bookings.

Hope this helps smileysmi

Chubbas XX

[millyman]

Hi Missbehaving

This is the email address for the travel agent that Wakie and I use:-

amanda.cunliffe@thecruisestore.co.uk

So far I must say that Mandy has always provided the best price and service for our cruise bookings.

Hope this helps smileysmi

Chubbas XX


I've always found the cruise store give the best prices. Whenever i've phoned around they've always beaten everyone else.

[MissBehaving]

Thanks so much for the replies Chubbas and Millyman... I am going to give them a call... They really seems to be a popular company to deal with :) Last time we did it alone... put it all together ourselves.. we were lucky becuase it was just the two of us, but with a child, I would rather not take chances.

[sueB]

Just noticed you're from Kent too! foxes_279 Don't forget to get a few quotes....it's always interesting to see the difference in price! whistlesmi

[MissBehaving]

Just noticed you're from Kent too! foxes_279 Don't forget to get a few quotes....it's always interesting to see the difference in price! whistlesmi

Arn't the best people from Kent??foxes_27924smi

[sueB]

Arn't the best people from Kent??foxes_27924smi

Well I like to think so! 24smi

Wendy and Bill (chickh) are from Kent too.....there may be one or two more.....apologies if I've left them out! shysmi

Have you phoned or emailed anyone yet to get quotes etc? whistlesmi

[Chubbas Nanny]

Miss Behaving

I would also give Going Places a try, they were very competitive with the price and even offered to price match any price I got elsewhere.

Good luck with your booking, my brother is booking to cruise to see the northern lights next Christmas....Im already asking if theres room in the suitcase for me 24smi

Chubbas XX

[sparkieplug24]

Dont know if this sites been recommened to you havent used it myself but know of others who have and have been happy with what they got http://***********************************************************************************************/

Hope this is of help

[nanny]

Hi I have had a great brochure from ***********************************************************************************************

Also Bolsover Cruise Club is reported to be good?

We are also just into town to browse around the travel agents to see what they have in.

[nanny]

Dont know if this sites been recommened to you havent used it myself but know of others who have and have been happy with what they got http://***********************************************************************************************/

Hope this is of help


Sorry foxes_279 I didn't see your post must be post Christmas/ New Year syndrome!!

[sparkieplug24]

Sorry foxes_279 I didn't see your post must be post Christmas/ New Year syndrome!!

Hey Im supposed to be the dopey one around here I have always fancied booking with them dont know why I havent ??? Been a member of their forum/site for ages but never booked with them

[nanny]

Hey Im supposed to be the dopey one around here I have always fancied booking with them dont know why I havent ??? Been a member of their forum/site for ages but never booked with them


Ok you can be dopey - I will be!!! sleepy eeksmi

[sparkieplug24]

Well I like to think so! 24smi

Wendy and Bill (chickh) are from Kent too.....there may be one or two more.....apologies if I've left them out! shysmi

Have you phoned or emailed anyone yet to get quotes etc? whistlesmi

Excuse me but I think all the best people are from Kent and Scotland. I am currently not speaking to Sue until I get an appology crysmicrysmismacksmi.

In fact I think all the best people are members of this forum whistlesmi

[sueB]

All members Donna ....are you sure? eeksmi

I apologise smileysmi

[sparkieplug24]

All members Donna ....are you sure? eeksmi

I apologise smileysmi

You know its funny great minds thats exactly what I was just thinking I will say nothing further on this dont want to fall out with anybody. ALthough technically to fall out with someone you have to been friends in the first place i think is how it works confusedsmi.

[sueB]

You know its funny great minds thats exactly what I was just thinking I will say nothing further on this dont want to fall out with anybody. ALthough technically to fall out with someone you have to been friends in the first place i think is how it works confusedsmi.

Who's New Year's Resoulution was to find the good in people?

Everyone on here is lovely whistlesmi

[sparkieplug24]

Who's New Year's Resoulution was to find the good in people?

Everyone on here is lovely whistlesmi

Dunnoe but it wasnt mewhistlesmi

[Jim]

http://www.connoisseur-travel.co.uk/ beat any prices I've seen so far.We are booked with them again this year.You find good and bad people anywhere in the world but some of the best here on Wakies smilesmismilesmi

[sparkieplug24]

http://www.connoisseur-travel.co.uk/ beat any prices I've seen so far.We are booked with them again this year.You find good and bad people anywhere in the world but some of the best here on Wakies smilesmismilesmi


Jim

We know that I was just winding Sue up againsmacksmi (so uncharcterisic of me dont you think24smi).

Anyway hope you find something to Suit your needs let us know if you do so we can all be jealous foxes_279