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Weekly Cruise Deals from Cruise Guide Network

This week we feature bargains on four cruises departing in April. Take a cruise to Spain, the Bahamas, Bermuda, or the eastern Caribbean. Priced from just $46 per night, these are great deals:

http://www.cruiseguidenetwork.com/bargains.html

 

 

We're at the most popular time of year for a visit to the warmth of Arizona (the historical average high temperature is back to 70 degrees this week). The Phoenix/Scottsdale area is full of resort hotels and golf courses.  Our newest site, TheRealResorts.com, includes a guide to the top resort hotels in Scottsdale.  And you can explore - virtually - the golf courses in Scottsdale at TheGolfNexus.com.

 

 

Holland America Line's 2012 Mediterranean Cruises

Holland America Line's 2012 Mediterranean cruise season includes a broad range of itineraries ranging from 7 to 62 days. The luxury line has seven ships in the region this summer. A highlight is the unique 62-day round-trip Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea cruise. It departs from Fort Lauderdale on March 12, 2012 to visit 32 ports in 14 countries. Overnight stays in Seville (Spain), Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece), Venice (Italy), Barcelona (Spain), and Lisbon (Portugal) give passengers more time to explore and enjoy the nightlife in great cities. Learn more about Holland America's Mediterranean cruises for 2012 at Cool Mediterranean Cruises.


This Week's New (or Improved) Hotels

The Holiday Inn Midtown 31st Street is now accepting guests in the heart of Manhattan.  This new 18-story 122 room hotel is located on 31st Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, a leisurely walk from Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, The Empire State Building, Macy's and much more.

Calling itself a "luxury boutique" hotel, the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown is now open on the north side of downtown Atlanta.  Formerly the Hotel Palomar, the new 4-star Renaissance has 287 guest rooms and 17 suites, the 4,445 square foot High Ballroom and a 442 gallon salt water aquarium in the lobby.