ShermansTravel · 4 days 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 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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Features
- Private transfers
- All-inclusive meals
- Taxes included
- Optional Saona Island excursion
- Optional dune buggy adventure
ShermansTravel · 4 days ago
From $1,738 for 2
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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 · 22 hrs ago
From $1,038 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Jacksonville aboard the Norwegian Dawn on a 4-night Bahamas cruise with stops at Grand Bahama Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island. Spend a day relaxing at sea before returning to Florida, with opportunities to enjoy white-sand beaches, snorkeling, water parks, and island excursions. The ship's Free at Sea package includes perks like an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from Jacksonville aboard Norwegian Dawn
- Visits Grand Bahama Island and Great Stirrup Cay
- One day at sea
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
- Ship amenities include restaurants, bars, entertainment, spa, and shopping
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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Features
- 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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Features
- 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
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