Need a Vaction? - Cruise Around Europe

The 12 day European trip on board the Norwegian Cruise Lines Ship - the Sun, sails to the Baltic Capitals begins and ends at London.

The itinerary includes embarkation at London (Dover), Copenhagen, Berlin (Warnemuende), Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm (Nynashamn) back to London.

At Dover you see the White Cliffs of Limestone, and then take a trip to the Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, London's West End and Westminster Abbey. Then visit the River Thames and Windsor Castle.

Visit the Chief Cathedral of the United Kingdom in the ancient city of Canterbury, and then visit Kent - the Garden of the Kingdom.

Drive through London to see the Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the 11th century Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, and Piccadilly Circus.

The cruise docks at Copenhagen, where you see the 'Little Mermaid' the fairytale character, the symbol of Denmark. Walk or cycle past the water fountain of the Goddess Gefion, the Gothic Church outside Amalienborg - the winter abode of the royal family.

Visit the Medieval part of town and the Christinsborg Palace - the Danish Parliament. If you travel across the Oresund Bridge you enter Sweden.

In Malmo you'll visit the 14th Century Sankt Petri Church, into the main square where the royal statue of King Karl Gustav looking on to the City Hall.

You will visit Lund, the oldest town in Sweden and the Lund Cathedral founded around 1103. Then Norwegian Cruise Lines takes you into Berlin, Germany.

By : David_Patullo

How to Get the Best Deal on a Disney Cruise

Disney cruises are some of the best and most sought after cruises in the world. There is a reason that they call their theme park The Magic Kingdom - they truly put give their guests a magical experience that they will never forget.

Unfortunately, the one thing that isn't quite so magical about Disney's cruises in the price. They can often cost as much as $1200 per person. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can save money on one of these cruises.

1. Use a Disney Rewards Visa credit card. If you make your purchase with this card, you'll automatically receive a credit for $50 to spend on your cruise. Since you're going to have to pay for the trip somehow, why not get a little bonus?

2. Work with an authorized Disney travel agent. Disney's travel agents have access to special deals and discounts that aren't available to other travel agents. All Season Travel is one such agency that you might try.

3. Buy Online. If you book your cruise online, you can get a $25 credit to use on your cruise. If you go through a travel agent, you can still request that they place the final order online.

4. Book two cruises. If you book two cruises at once, you will get 10% off the second cruise. You can also receive up to $200 onboard credit. This is an obvious option if you're planning on taking more than one Disney cruise, but what if you're not? Find someone who is. If you can find a friend, neighbor, or relative who is also planning on taking a Disney cruise - even at a different time - you could buy your cruises together and split the bonuses.

5. Find last minute deals. Sometimes people cancel their plans, and that leaves open spots on a cruise. Rather than leaving port with empty beds, Disney would rather sell them at a discounted rate. You might try checking sites like Expedia a month or two ahead of time to see if there are any last minute deals.

6. Combine them all! For maximum savings, you should combine all these methods. That would mean waiting for a last minute deal, calling up the authorized travel agent, buying 2 cruises at once, using your Disney Rewards card, and making sure your agent places the order online. Whew!

By : Chris_Pine