http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/oberammergauhttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/oberammergauWould like to hear from anyone who has been to the Passion Play of Christ 2010 or from 2000.  This was an experience that our group will never forget.  We had the best tour from Globus with an exceptional Tour Director.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:55:07 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/oktoberfest-2010http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/oktoberfest-2010This is the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest in Munich.  Having been there in 2009, can't imagine how much more fun it could be, but it will for sure!  We were surprised by the people in their local costumes, enjoying all the festivities and huge biergartens.  There were carnival rides that are unbelievable!  Interestingly enough, with all the beer being consumed, this was the most well-behaved...Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:11:42 -0500http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/walt-disney-worldhttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/walt-disney-worldDid you do a package with one of their resort properties, the Hopper passes, Meal packages?  Epcot has always been a favorite of mine! Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:02:10 -0500http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/ama-waterwayshttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/ama-waterwaysWe just returned from an exciting river cruise along the Rhine, Main & Mosel rivers aboard the beautiful AMA Waterways Amacello.  If you have not experienced a river cruise, you owe it to yourself to do it!  Navigating along these rivers, seeing castles and visiting historical towns is something a large cruise ship will never be able to do.  Our accommodations were spacious, and we loved having...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:31:14 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/wow-mega-rccl-salehttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/wow-mega-rccl-saleRoyal Caribbean joined the Cruisitude movement. You should too!  We’ve teamed up with Royal Caribbean to deliver you an exclusive offer that is valid through August 15, 2009. You can get a 50% reduced deposit, pre-paid gratuities plus an onboard spending booklet, not to mention another wonderful add-on such as free spa treatment or specialty dining. Why not book now? There are many incredible s...Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:48:16 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-splendourhttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-splendourThis ship offers an indoor pool in an atrium-style setting.  Retractable roof, huge movie screen....just swim and watch a movie or concert at the same time!  We just returned from a reinaugural of this ship now positioned on the W. Coast.  We found the food very, very good.  The wait staff was attentive and well-trained.  And that new Carnival bedding will make you want to sleep in very late!!...Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:32:08 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/the-ease-of-family-cruisinghttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/the-ease-of-family-cruisingIf you’ve vacationed with your children you know the look - a couple of bleary-eyed, bedraggled parents returning back to the hotel at 6 p.m.  In tow, are 2 hyper-active offspring wearing mouse hats or whale t-shirts sporting cotton candy hair extensions.  Next it’s the big choice:  wash them up and suffer through another dinner or collapse in the hotel room with another room service or take-ou...Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:23:14 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-voyagerhttp://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-voyager The cruise was really great...and I THANK YOU SO MUCH for the Portofino's credit...we took it and upgraded to their wine tasting dinner for the four of us...so worth it.  We wouldn't have done this if it hadn't been for you.  It was really so good, I'd do it again.  Mom enjoyed the cruise...she was more wobbly and fragile this time, but she had a great time, and that's what counts. Really love...Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:04:27 -0500http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/new-ships-for-2009http://www.cruiseplannersonline.com/blogPosts/view/new-ships-for-2009            This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project....Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:33:49 -0500