Disney Cruise offering Ship Board Credit

Disney has never been big on discounting, but they are definitely into providing value added incentives when everyone else is cutting prices. Call it what you want, providing $700 in ship board credit is good news.

Book a Verandah Stateroom, Receive Up to $700 Onboard Credit

This summer, you can escape on an exciting 7-night Caribbean Cruise and receive up to a $700* onboard credit from Disney Cruise Line®! Offer available on most sailings June 20 - Aug. 8, 2009.

Book a verandah stateroom during a 4-night sailing and receive up to a $400* onboard credit on most sailings June 28 to Aug. 9, 2009 - or a 3-night sailing to receive up to a $300* onboard credit on most sailings June 25 - Aug. 6, 2009.

With this special offer, youcan explore a wide range of activities and experiences. For example, they can use onboard credits for shore excursions, souvenirs and more - including rejuvenating spa treatments!

More Details:

This offer is for new bookings only in Categories 3-7.
Must mention booking code RAMA
Not combinable with other offers
Onboard credit is per stateroom and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
*Offer is subject to availability. Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of any offer. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for cruise details and applicable terms and conditions.

You can contact your favorite travel professional for bookings.

Tourists and Locals can take advantage of Connect Pass in SLC

I heard about the Salt Lake Connect Pass and had to have the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau on the show. Most people listening to the show today are either locals or visiting from out of town and wondering what else to do on Memorial Day. Well here you go.... The Salt Lake Connect Pass.

A great way to see it all in Salt Lake. Get ready to see any place, at any pace. The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass lets you set your own schedule with paid access to the Salt Lake area's most famous and fascinating attractions. You provide the transportation. We'll provide the fun AND the savings

The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass allows you to be your own personal tour guide of everything Salt Lake has to offer—just take your pass and go. Available in 1-, 2-, or 3-day increments, your Salt Lake Connect Pass is activated the first time you use it and will remain active for the number of consecutive days purchased, however the pass is limited to one (1) visitation at each participating attraction. (Transportation not included)

REGULAR ATTRACTION PRICES Adults Seniors(65+) Child(3-12) Free Admission

Clark Planetarium - IMAX $8.00 $8.00 $6.00 NONE

Clark Planetarium - Star Show $8.00 $8.00 $6.00 NONE

Discovery Gateway $9.50 $9.50 $9.50 under 1

The Living Planet Aquarium $8.50 $7.50 $6.50 2 & under

Lunch @ The Lion House Pantry $9.95 $9.95 $9.95 NONE

Red Butte Garden $6.00 $4.00 $4.00 3 & under

This Is The Place Heritage Park $8.00 $5.00 $6.00 2 & under

Utah's Hogle Zoo $8.00 $6.00 $6.00 2 & under

Utah Museum of Fine Arts $7.00 $5.00 $5.00 5 & under

Utah Museum of Natural History $6.00 $3.50 $3.50 2 & under

Snowbird Scenic Foot Passenger
Tram Ride $12.00 $10.00 $10.00 6 & under

Thanksgiving Point - Gardens $10.00 $9.00 $6.00 2 & under

Tracey Aviary                $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 2 & under 

Thanksgiving Point -
Museum of Ancient Life $10.00 $8.00 $8.00 2 & under

Utah Olympic Park - Guided Tour $7.00 $5.00 $5.00 2 & under

Combined Attractions Price $122.95 $102.45 $94.45
 
Savings Up to $102.95!

CONNECT PASS PRICING Adults Seniors(65+) Child(3-12)  
1-Day Connect Pass $20 $18 $16  
2-Day Connect Pass $30 $27 $24  
3-Day Connect Pass $40 $36 $32  

See Disneyland Resort in a Whole New Light this Summer

You can see the Disneyland® Resort in a whole new light as SUMMER NIGHTASTIC! generates high-energy excitement, from June 12 – Aug. 23, 2009. This special summertime event features favorite nighttime entertainment re-imagined with spectacular, state-of-the-art effects – plus an all-new fireworks show!

Watch in awe as Fantasmic! ignites the night with awesome new, lifelike creatures – like a 40 ft.-tall, fire-breathing dragon – and amazing HD animation that practically leaps off the giant mist screens!

Brighten the night with a more-dazzling-than-ever Disney’s Electrical Parade, led by Tinker Bell in a brand-new scene, and with two classic scenes making their triumphant return!

Celebrate Disney “magic makers” with Magical, a breathtaking, all-new fireworks spectacular. Bursts of vivid color and brilliant visual effects dance in the sky as beloved Disney songs fill the air.

Get the party on at the TLT Dance Club. From sundown to Park closing, seven nights a week, Tomorrowland is home to one of the summer’s hottest dance venues – hosted by local radio DJs on weekdays, and featuring live bands on the weekends!

Follow the twinkling trail to Pixie Hollow, where every quarter-hour Tinker Bell and her Disney Fairy friends unite their hidden talents in a sparkling, twinkling light show.

Get 2 More Nights FREE, when you buy 3!
Offer: Get 2 More Nights FREE, when you buy 3!
Description: Get 2 extra hotel nights – plus 2 extra days of Theme Park admission –
FREE with the purchase of a 3-night or longer vacation package.
Booking Window: 3/24/09 – 8/11/09
Travel Dates: 4/1/09 – 9/26/09 for Disneyland® Resort Hotel and 5/1/09 – 9/26/09 for
Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel stays
Travel Completed By: 10/1/09

Contact your favorite Travel Agent for more details...

CDC downgrades warning and resorts are promising a Flu-Free Stay

The Center for Disease Control downgrades the travel warning to Mexico. updated May 15, 2009 http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/travel-health-precaution/novel-h1n1-flu-mexico.aspx

Some Resorts in Mexico are offering a Flu-Free vacation. Its a guarantee that in the rare event you do contract H1N1 during your stay at the resort, your next three vacations are free. www.secretsresorts.com/special-offers.asp#flu-free

This weeks KSL Insider Deal

12:20pm and 1:20pm

KSL Insider Deal # 1 is a "Brazil Now" package which is 70% off. The offer is only valid thru the Brazilian Tour Operators Association.

KSL Insider Deal #2 is an À La Carte Package at Red Mountain Resort and Spa including: Accommodations for only $179 per room (single or double occupancy) with High-Speed Internet, use of indoor & seasonal outdoor pools, walking trails & fitness center.

Stealing from the Hotel?

Have you ever taken the amenities; shampoo or soap? A hanger? The letterhead? or maybe something more substantial? Is it stealing or is it a gift from the hotel included with the room rates. Besides wouldn't there be a note that the item is for sale or you will be charged for it?

I think most of the smaller items are OK to take home. The marketing gurus want you to remember what a great time you had at their hotel. But have you ever taken larger items? What about the hanger? Is that a gray area? You don’t really need it, just has a great logo that would look nice in your closet.

Have you ever been to a hotel where you love the key? I don't mean an electronic key, but rather a real key with a logo on the keychain. I love those and quite frankly, cant resist. There was a time when I had to have the match box from every hotel I stayed, it was an obsession. I was able to stop the habit cold turkey after the house almost went up in flames.

Most hotels do want you to take amenities with logos, but some of the more substantial items should stay in the room like ash trays, sheets, pillow cases, umbrellas, silverware, plates, alarm clock, CD/DVD player, towels and bathrobes. These items can be for sale thru the hotel and their websites. www.shopmarriott.com, www.hyattathome.com, and www.whotelsthestore.com are a few that I have used.

I enjoyed the article from our friends at Travel + Leisure Magazine, Stealing Hotel Amenities: Right or Wrong? by Lynn Yaeger. www.travelandleisure.com/articles/stealing-hotel-amenities-right-or-wrong Lynn admits to finding the heavy ivory linen dry cleaning bag irresistible. What do you find irresistible?

KSL Insider Deals

I was in the studio today recording two insider deals for an e-mail blast going out to 90k listeners. One international and one domestic. Red Mountain Spa in Southern Utah and a killer travel deal to Brazil

The Sky Lodge officially makes Park City “Hip”

The location can’t be beat. Just off Park City’s Historic Main Street, The Sky Lodge has been in the making for over 10 years. The Rocky Mountain Loft style brings the Rocky Mountains to Soho.

I thought the bathrooms were great. The free standing tubs being filled from the ceiling, the unique water basins added to the freshness of the hotel. Each suite has a balcony with a hot tub with great views of Old Town or the Park City mountains.

Being a meeting and event planner, I loved the Rooftop Sky Club opening up to a wrap around radiant heated deck with 8 person hot tub. Le Bar Boheme is rich with woods and old world touches located in the historic Utah Coal and Lumber building.

The Amatsu spa adds to the vibe of the Sky Lodge. Organic, Zen-Influenced, Luxuriate, were all descriptions that came to mind while enjoying the traditional Japanese bamboo ofuro tubs.

After staying a night, I can see why this unique property took its time in coming to fruition.

Bill Shoaf, Managing Director talks about the building and design of The Sky Lodge.
http://www.theskylodge.com/video.php