Carnival Early Saver Fare vs Guaranteed Rate

Hello fellow travelers,

IrSabio Travel Consultants have been asked on numerous occasions if there is any real value in specially promoted rates such as Carnival Cruise Lines "Early Saver Fares". We would assume they would not be called "Early Saver Fares" for nothing, but there are still those who question the validity of such fares.

We, at IrSabio Travel Consultants, can not blame our clientele for being skeptical, after all, these are some tough financial times, and desires are beginning to give way to a little thing known as value. We honestly appreciate our clients concerns, and decided to perform a little side by side compare.

For this project, we are going to consider the beautiful Carnival Splendor home ported in Los Angeles, Ca. We have six (6) people who are considering a seven (7) day New Years cruise. Two of our guest requested an Interior Stateroom, two requested an Ocean View Stateroom, and the final couple requested a Balcony. All couples elected to pre-pay their gratuities. Now, let us take a look at their prices.

                                   Guaranteed Rates            Early Saver

Interior Stateroom:             $469 pp-do                  $409 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees                 $70.03 pp-do               $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd)       $70.00 pp-do               $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers:     $1218.06                      $1098.06
Savings:                                                  $120.00

Ocean View Stateroom:     $569 pp-do                    $529 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees               $70.03 pp-do                 $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd)       $70.00 pp-do                $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers:      $1418.06                       $1338.06
Savings:                                                    $80.00

Balcony Stateroom:           $679 pp-do                    $649 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees               $70.03  pp-do                $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd)      $70.00 pp-do                $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers:     $1638.06                        $1578.06
Savings:                                                    $60.00

Overall Average Savings:                          $87 Per Couple

Now we realize that $87 per couple may not seem like a lot of money, but when you consider that the Early Saver Fare were quoted based on Interior Stateroom 4B, Ocean View Stateroom 6B, and Balcony Stateroom 8B, where the Guaranteed Rate is pretty much luck of the draw, it really makes a big difference. The 4B, 6B, and 8B Staterooms are located on either the Riveria or Main decks, which is very close to just about everything on the ship. You do not have to worry about climbing flights of stairs or waiting on elevators to get to where the action is, and believe me, you want to be close to the action onboard Carnival Cruise Lines.

Basically fellow travelers, promotional rates such as the Carnival Early Saver fare are more than just worth the price of admission. Here we have three couples who saved an average total of $87 per couple. $87 dollars will buy 2 fountain drink cards and still leave a few dollars worth of pocket change. Those fountain drinks are not free, so that drink card which allows the customer unlimited fountain and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise is an excellent value. What are we saying? Well, in layman's terms, with the Early Saver Fare you will end up saving on more than just the cost of the stateroom.

If you would like to find out more about Carnival Cruise Lines Early Saver Fares, please visit us online at http://cruises.irsabio.com, or email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com.

Stay tuned in for more tips and tid bits of information designed to help you make the most informed decision when it comes to travel. Remember, we are IrSabio Travel Consultants, and we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.

February Is A Great Time To Experience The Big Easy

Everyone experiences a little something known as "Cabin Fever" every now and then. Without a doubt, the best cure for "Cabin Fever" is to plan an escape to someplace you may have considered traveling to before, but could never find the time or resources to do so.

Time and Resources, the greatest common denominators in vacation planning. Well, your friends at IrSabio Travel Consultants have introduced variables which may reduce the impact of those two denominators. Consider a trip to New Orleans, LA.

One of the best times of the year to visit New Orleans is during the month of February because that is typically the time of the year when New Orleans host their annual festival known as Mardi Gras.

IrSabio Travel Consultants put together a five (5) day / four (4) night escape to the "Big Easy" from Jacksonville Fl at a cost of less than $119 per person per night based on double occupancy. Now, let us tell you what you get for $119 per person per night.

The excursion includes round trip air fare from Jacksonville FL to New Orleans FL on AirTran Airlines. Also included is deluxe accomodations for two at La Richelieu which is situated in the heart of the French Quarter. Nothing better than being able to watch the Mardi Gras parade from high above in the privacy of your own hotel room. We are also including the Grey Lines Ghost & Spirits Walking Tour, The Voodoo Cemetary Tour, and Grey Steamboat Natchez Harbour Lunch Cruise. By the way, these tours are optional, you may choose to do them all, or remove the one(s) you are not interested in, just let us know. Finally the cost of the airport transportation and all taxes and fees are included. That's right, I said all taxes and fees, so when I say $119 per person per night, I mean $119 per person per night for a 5 day / 4 night adventure in the "Big Easy". Prices are based on double occupancy, thus this escape is idea for couples who are looking to just get away for a weekend.

THe price quoted is based on current rates as of November 14, 2009, and may differ slightly based on the date you request your quote. As with all vacations, advance planning is highly recommended, as New Orleans has a tendacy to sell out pretty quickly, especially during Mardi Gras season.

If you are interested in obtaining a quote for a getaway to New Orleans, please feel free to contact us either by email at irsabioravel@yahoo.com, or by phone (904) 221-5985 or (904) 239-0676.


At IrSabio Travel Consultants, we are dedicated to being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency. Anything less is simply not good enough.

YTB Introduces A Brand New Design

For those who may not be aware, IrSabio Travel Consultants is a franchise of the YTB Travel Network, and a proud one indeed.

IrSabio Travel Consultants elected the YTB Travel Network as their host agency for a few reasons, but the primary driver behind our decision was the actual cost to franchise with YTB.

Travel is a big business, it is a more than 7 Trillion Dollars industry, and it is growing. Most host agencies are offering franchise opportunities starting at $4500 to $15000 to sign up. In fact, one enterprising individual bought a well known agency for 5 Billion Dollars to purchase on the more highly advertised travel sites. That's a lot of money. Well, what YTB allowed IrSabio Travel Consultants to do is open a profitable travel franchise for less than $500. Quite a big difference from 5 Billion Dollars.

You can also take advantage of the YTB Travel Network Franchise Opportunity as well by simply visiting our marketing website located at http://www.irsabio.biz. Evaluate the opportunity and take advantage of one of two unique opportunities.

Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Certificates Are Available

- The Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise Gift Certificates are back and available until December 31, 2009. The best part of all is they are right in time for Christmas, and make the perfect gift for those hard to please people in the family.

These Gift Certificates are available in a variety of formats including:
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Extra Special: Offering either a 3 day cruise for two people from Miami FL, or a 4 day cruise for two people from Long Beach CA.
- Special: Offering a 3 - 8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Only valid during the fall season.
- Choice: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Also only valid during the fall season. Price of the Choice Gift Certificates includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
-Superior: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Ports of Departure. Valid year round with certain black out dates. Price of the Superior Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
- Premium: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Port of Departure. Valid year round with the last two weeks of December being the only black out period. Price of the Premium Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.

Sounds like some great values, do they not? Well it gets better, oh so much better.

All Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Certificates are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase, and they are all fully upgradable (upgrades incur a slight additional charge). Prices for the gift certificates start as low as $358. Now that is not bad for a 3 or 4 day cruise for two people.

A business owner in Richmond Virginia was looking for a was to reward his top performers for the year. Each year, at his annual Christmas Party, he would announce the names of two top performers and award them with a bonus of $400 a piece. We all know that after taxes, $400 turns into $280 very quickly, and it quickly became an after thought. In 2008, the business owner decided to do something a little different. Instead of giving 2 $400 bonuses, he gave 2 Extra Special Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. In 2009, the business owner reported a 110% increase in productivity and revenue during the first and second quarters of the year. Coincidence? You be the judge.

Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise Gift Certificates are on sale now, but will only be available for a limited time. To purchase your gift certificates visit the IrSabio Travel Consultants Main Site and click on the banner for Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. Give those you love and admire a gift they will remember for many years to come.

What Will Disney's Dream Bring To The Cruise Industry?

The Disney Dream™ will introduce a number of cruise-industry firsts and family-friendly innovations designed to make your Client's experience even more magical. Among the highlights:

* AquaDuck — Disney Cruise Line® debuts the first-ever shipboard water coaster! This exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill acceleration and river rapids — all while traversing the upper decks of the ship. This innovation takes a real water park experience onto the open sea, giving Disney Cruisers a one of a kind experience.

* Virtual Porthole – A cruise-industry first for all inside staterooms! Virtual Portholes offer a "window" to the world with a real-time view outside the ship using high-definition cameras. As Guests observe the view, they may glimpse a magical surprise: animated characters like Mickey Mouse may pop by the Virtual Porthole. Now even interior staterooms can feel like ocean view staterooms.


* Enchanted Art — Around the atrium lobby and throughout the ship, Enchanted Art will immerse your Clients in Disney storytelling in a completely new way. Enchanted Art magically comes alive as Guests pause to admire individual pieces. Mirror, Mirror on the wall gives way to portrait or sculpture, talk to me. After all, this is the world of Disney.


* Living Characters — In youth spaces, Disney Characters come to life and interact with children in one-of-a-kind experiences. Crush, the animated sea turtle from the Disney•Pixar motion picture "Finding Nemo," or the mischievous animated alien Stitch make scheduled appearances to chat, play and joke with kids in live, unrehearsed conversations.

The Disney Dream is scheduled to make her maiden voyage in January 2011, and Disney is expecting space to fill quickly. Booking for the Maiden Voyage is expected to begin in November 2009, and the deposits are expected to be $400 per person. IrSabio Travel Consultants is a licensed and registered Disney Travel Agent. Visit us at http://www.irsabio.com, or email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com for more information, or to reserve your family's place on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Dream.