ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail round-trip from Miami aboard the Norwegian Joy on this 4-night Bahamas cruise. You'll visit Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, and Nassau, with a relaxing day at sea in between. Enjoy the ship's dining, entertainment, pools, and the Free at Sea package, which includes an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip sailing from Miami
- Stops at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Joy
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits
- Onboard pools, spa, shopping, dining, and entertainment
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Cruise from Barcelona to Rome aboard the Norwegian Epic on this 7-night Mediterranean sailing. Along the way you'll visit Provence (Marseille), Cannes, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Messina in Sicily, and Salerno, your gateway to the Amalfi Coast, before disembarking in Rome (Civitavecchia). While at sea, enjoy the ship's pools, water slides, entertainment, dining, and the Free at Sea package, which includes an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona to Rome
- Ports include Marseille, Cannes, Florence/Pisa, Messina, and Salerno
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Epic
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits
- Onboard pools, water slides, dining, spa, shopping, and entertainment
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail round-trip from Seattle aboard the Norwegian Encore on this 7-night Alaska cruise. The itinerary includes Juneau, Skagway, scenic cruising through Glacier Bay, Ketchikan (Ward Cove), and Victoria, British Columbia. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Glacier Bay scenic cruising
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $3,598 for 2 $4,108
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Sail from Vancouver to San Diego aboard Koningsdam on this 17-night Circle Hawaii cruise from Holland America. This Oct. 3, 2026 sailing visits Hilo, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Kona, and Avalon. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Koningsdam
- October 3, 2026 departure
- Vancouver to San Diego
- Hilo
- Kahului
- Nawiliwili
- Honolulu
- Kona
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
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Stay four nights at Impressive Premium Punta Cana All Inclusive with this Dominican Republic vacation from Trips2Belize. The package includes private transfers, taxes, hotel accommodations, and all-inclusive meals. Spend your days on Bavaro Beach, enjoy unlimited dining and drinks, and consider optional excursions like Saona Island, dune buggy adventures, zip-lining, and snorkeling. Travel is available through 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Private transfers
- All-inclusive meals
- Taxes included
- Optional Saona Island excursion
- Optional dune buggy adventure
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail round-trip from Boston aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on this 7-night Canada and New England cruise. The itinerary includes Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, and Halifax, along with two days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from Boston
- Stops in Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John, and Halifax
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Breakaway
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
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Sail from Venice (Ravenna) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Norwegian Gem on this 7-night Greek Isles cruise from Norwegian Cruise Line. This itinerary visits Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, and Salerno. The Free at Sea package includes an unlimited open bar, three specialty dining meals, a Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Norwegian Gem
- Venice (Ravenna) to Rome
- Split and Dubrovnik
- Kotor
- Corfu
- Messina and Salerno
- Free at Sea package
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail round-trip from Los Angeles aboard the Norwegian Encore on this 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise. The itinerary includes Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas, along with three days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from Los Angeles
- Stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Encore
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $1,798 for 2 $2,098
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Take a 7-night self-drive trip through Ireland with roundtrip airfare to Dublin, hotels, and a manual economy rental car included. This itinerary includes Kilkenny, Kerry, Galway, Donegal, and Dublin. Explore Kilkenny Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Galway’s Latin Quarter, Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way, and Dublin’s pubs and attractions. Travel is available on select dates through June. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip airfare to Dublin
- Manual economy rental car
- 1 night in Kilkenny
- 2 nights in County Kerry
- 1 night in County Galway
- 2 nights in County Donegal
- 1 night in Dublin
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Set sail round-trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral) aboard the Norwegian Epic on this 7-night Caribbean cruise. You'll visit Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, with relaxing days at sea in between. Enjoy the ship's pools, waterslides, entertainment, dining, and the Free at Sea package, which includes an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
- Ports include Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Epic
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits
- Onboard pools, waterslides, spa, shopping, dining, and entertainment
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $1,688 for 2 $2,568
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Eurodam on this 7-night Eastern Caribbean holiday cruise from Holland America. This December 19, 2026 sailing visits Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- December 19, 2026 departure
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Grand Turk
- San Juan
- St. Thomas
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail from Vancouver to Los Angeles aboard the Norwegian Encore on this 6-night Pacific Coast cruise. The itinerary includes Victoria, Astoria, and San Francisco, along with two days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- One-way sailing from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Stops in Victoria, Astoria, and San Francisco
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Encore
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Two specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 1 day ago
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Sail round-trip from New York aboard the Norwegian Bliss on this 7-night Bermuda cruise. The itinerary includes three days at the Royal Naval Dockyard, with two overnights in port, giving you extra time to explore Bermuda’s beaches, caves, shops, and historic sights. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from New York
- Three days at the Royal Naval Dockyard
- Two overnights in Bermuda
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Bliss
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $2,088 for 2 $2,358
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Sail roundtrip from San Diego aboard Koningsdam on this 7-night Baja Peninsula cruise from Holland America. This March 20, 2027 sailing visits Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue, and Loreto, with days at sea to enjoy the ship. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Koningsdam
- March 20, 2027 departure
- San Diego roundtrip
- Cabo San Lucas
- Pichilingue
- Loreto
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $2,108 for 2 $2,348
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Holland America. This October 30, 2026 sailing visits Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- October 30, 2026 departure
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Cabo Rojo
- Willemstad
- Oranjestad
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
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Choose from all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and Playa Mujeres with this flexible Mexico vacation from Trips2Belize. The package includes private round-trip airport transfers and a stay at the resort of your choice. All-inclusive perks include dining and drinks, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi, room service at participating resorts, beach access, pools, and entertainment. Travel is available through 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Private airport transfers
- All-inclusive dining and drinks
- Beach access and swimming pools
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $5,388 for 2 $6,578
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Sail from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 21-night Panama Canal cruise from Holland America. This Sept. 27, 2026 sailing visits San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Cartagena, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, plus a full Panama Canal transit. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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- Nieuw Amsterdam
- September 27, 2026 departure
- Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale
- Full Panama Canal transit
- Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador & Colombia ports
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $5,148 for 2 $5,348
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Sail from Lisbon to Piraeus aboard Oosterdam on this 13-night Mediterranean solar eclipse cruise from Holland America. This August 9, 2026 sailing visits Alicante, Barcelona, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia, Bari, Kotor, and Piraeus, with scenic cruising in the Bay of Kotor and a solar eclipse viewing at sea. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, 24-Hour Room Service, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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- August 9, 2026 departure
- Lisbon to Piraeus
- Solar eclipse at sea
- Barcelona overnight
- Spain, France, Italy, Montenegro, and Greece ports
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
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Travel from Helsinki to Lapland on this 7-night Finland vacation from Avia Travel & Tour. The trip includes accommodations in Helsinki, Levi, and Rovaniemi, compact rental cars for portions of the trip, unlimited mileage, and an economy-class domestic flight. Explore Helsinki, Porvoo, Hamina, Kotka, Levi, and Rovaniemi, with route suggestions and recommended stops along the way. Travel is available through January. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Scandic Hakaniemi
- Hotel Levi Panorama
- GuestHouse Arctic Heart
- Compact rental cars
- Domestic economy flight
- 24/7 emergency assistance contact
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Shifting Traveler Priorities: Experiences, Authenticity, and Family
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