Las Vegas, Caribbean Cruises and African Safaris
What could possibly
be the common thread linking Las Vegas, Caribbean Cruises and African
Safaris? You
could have answered the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas because it has
a Caribbean theme with tigers and elephants, but it wasn’t
what I had in mind. The commonality here is that these are
among the most popular destinations we book at CRUISE and RESORT.
I’ve
been going to Las Vegas since I was a child. I drove there
on my 16th birthday and managed to play blackjack without being
carded. I
arranged for casino credit on my 21st birthday. I believe
that some of the amazing growth in Las Vegas was due to my loyalty
(addiction?) and willingness to spend my money there. Eventually,
I learned to hedge my bets by buying stock in the casino/hotel
companies. That certainly helped, but it was sort of like
betting on both heads and tails when flipping a coin.
Las Vegas has definitely grown up
(and so have I). It is such an exciting town with way more
than just gambling to offer. Some of the best spas, shopping
and entertainment attract millions of visitors each year. We
were just there last month. We stayed at the newly remodeled
MGM Grand. It’s worth a few dollars more to stay in
what they call Bungalow Suites. The extra room is welcome
and the bathroom is much bigger than standard rooms. We took
our kids to the Outlet Shops for great deals on Nautica and Polo
shorts and shirts. Although we had our car on this trip,
we took the new monorail up and down the strip many times. We
can recommend Diego’s, the new Mexican restaurant at the
MGM Grand with unusual twists on Mexican cuisine and wonderful
margaritas. We have special rates at most of the properties,
and we are happy to share with you our knowledge of each property. My
personal favorites include the MGM Grand, Signature at MGM Grand
for larger suites, The Wynn, and Four Seasons.
We love cruising. We
have recently sailed to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. In
fact, our managers have been on over 100 cruises! Our rates
are competitive and nobody can compete with our knowledge and experience. We
actually LIKE talking to our clients! This Thanksgiving,
we are going to the Mexican Riviera again. It is not just
that we like Mexico; we just enjoy the whole cruise experience. Packing
and unpacking just once is highly valued in our family. No
restaurant decisions and easy availability of spas, casinos, and
various other leisure activities are real plusses.
OK, I admit that I was surprised
that we sell so many African safaris and vacations. It is
not a short trip, and most people want to stay at least a few weeks
once they commit to traveling so far. It is precisely because
it is such a unique destination that so many seek our expertise
and advice. We
custom create unbelievable adventures. Most of our trips
are with Micato Safaris and Abercrombie and Kent. Our clients
are well taken care of, and most of our safaris are more about
pampering than roughing it. This isn’t pitch-a-tent
camping! The bush lodges and tented camps are luxurious and
romantic. Our Micato Safaris are fully escorted with preferred
accommodations, all meals included, a no tipping policy and interesting
guest lecturers. We help you choose from safaris that visit
South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania and more! We have
never had a client return without being in awe of what they saw
in Africa – the totally amazing wildlife, the friendly people,
and the joy of fulfilling a lifetime dream. We book singles,
couples, families and multi-generational reunions. We hope
you get to experience this adventure that will be forever embedded
in your memory!
Thanks to all who have called about
our Hawaii trips. Many were surprised by our Hawaii bargains
that included airfare, car rentals and some of the best hotels. We
have access to so many different companies which allows us to compare
and find the best deals for our valued clients. It is often
about much more than price. We tell you exactly what we think
of the hotels, the tour companies and any other component of your
trip. We don’t make enough on any one sale to have
any incentive to lie to you. We make money by creating repeat
customers. It’s a simple concept, but it works!
Remember CRUISE and RESORT can help
you with short weekends to extended vacations; hotels and villas
to cruises, tours and spas. How about a weekend golf outing
in the desert? We hope you call or e-mail us for any travel
plans.
