With the last name “Griswold”, like in the “Vacation” Movies I love to travel. We have had some great adventures and Lisa, Amber (9), and Brooke (5) are always right there with me on our Griswold Family road trips and vacations. The one thing I love even more than going on Vacation, is a great deal. I bought my shoes from Costco for $12 for years because they were well made and a great value. Now that does not mean a great vacation deal is always the cheapest price but I look for good value for my vacation dollar and time. So I have combined my love for the perfect vacation, with my love for getting an awesome deal in my Griswold Getaways Newsletter.
I have classified my travel picks into a few different categories and I will always try and find a great deal for you in each. The first category is my Griswold Vacation Family Pick. These are vacation deals just right for your family summer vacation or quick family getaway.
Next I want to share a cruise pick or two with you in each newsletter. I LOVE to Cruise. It offers something for all of us and hey they have Kids Clubs that are open almost all day long :). So I will be sure to post a cruise deal in each Griswold Getaway newsletter for you.
Then I have tossed in a Griswold Luxury Pick. Now these are top shelf vacations, a once in a lifetime trip, maybe an anniversary, or special occasion. These luxury picks are amazing dream vacations.
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My Griswold Family Pick
– Aulani a Disney Resort & Spa
Welcome to a whole new world of family fun in Hawai’i. Welcome to Aulani, winner of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2014 for Top Family Hotel in the U.S. This marketing copy I took from the offer because it’s much better than what I could write.
Most people don’t know that Disney, yeas Disney, has a family friendly resort with their amazing service record in Hawaii. There are a few Disney Characters here and there to keep your kids happy, Mickey and Minnie are on Vacation in Hawaii too. But while your kids are playing and exploring the salt water reef and lazy river, you can realx and get a massage. Aulani was the winner of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2014 for Top Family Hotel in the U.S.
With this Griswold Getaways Pick you can make the most of your time at Aulani. Because the longer you stay, the more you save – with up to 30% off your stay*. Book now for stays most nights April 6 through June 15, 2015. Book early and get more – an extra $50 Resort credit for every night of your stay – when you reserve by January 8, 2015*.
Ask about how to receive free airport transportation
plus a one-day car rental with your stay!
Here are the small print on this offer:
*Save 10% offer for stays of three (3) consecutive nights. Save 20% offer for stays of four (4) consecutive nights. Save 30% offer for stays of five (5) or more consecutive nights. All stays must be booked between now and 3/23/15 inclusive, with all nights between 4/6/15 and 6/15/15 inclusive. Resort credit of $50 per room per consecutive night applied to reservations booked between now and 1/8/15 only. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, and room availability may vary by dates of stay. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same room. Savings excludes Resort fees and taxes. All Resort credits expire at 11:59 p.m. on departure date. Free transport between Honolulu Int’l Airport and resort and one-day mid-size car rental available for stays of four (4) or more consecutive nights and must be booked through Walt Disney Travel Co. Not valid in combination with any other discounts or offers. Offer excludes suites and 3-bedroom Grand Villas. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and subject to room occupancy limitations. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two (2) adults per room. Advance reservations required. Subject to additional restrictions and change without notice.
My Griswold Luxury Pick – Windstar Cruises, Tahiti
THE DEAL: Receive a $500 Instant Booking Credit with a 7 night cruise to Tahiti
Pricing From: $6259 – $500 Instant booking credit = $5,759 per couple!
When I think of a luxury vacation, the first thing that comes to mind is taking a cruise on one of these amazing sailing yachts to Bora Bora. I can’t even imagine telling my friends about going on this once in a lifetime trip. There is something about saying Bora Bora that is just plain cool. So my Luxury Griswold Vacation Pick is this Windstar Cruise to Tahiti. I like to bring you the best deals out there and there are ONLY TEN of these packages available and this deal expires January 4, 2015, so if you are interested in this vacation package or any others please click here for a quote on this amazing deal.
Very Exclusive Luxury Deal, Only 10 of these are available!
The Wind Spirit Sailing Yacht: The Wind Spirit is a sleek, four-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,736, Wind Spirit feels like your own private yacht. Wind Spirit features wide open, teak decks—quite unusual for small ships. Guests will find hidden nooks for private moments giving them a feeling of being on their own private veranda. All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods. The Owner’s Suite includes a sitting area. Wind Spirit offers two primary dining venues. AmphorA Restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation for Candles which features steaks and skewers. Wind Spirit amenities include: WindSpa, Watersports Platform, Casino, Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub.
Location: Papeete, French Polynesia
Categories Available: Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms
ITINERARY
Wind Spirit, 7 Nights
Friday – Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Saturday – Moorea, French Polynesia
Sunday – Tahaa, French Polynesia
Monday – Raiatea, French Polynesia
Tuesday – Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Wednesday – Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Thursday – Huahine, French Polynesia
Friday – Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Offer Inclusions: All meals in all venues at all times, including 24 hour room service, All non-alcoholic beverages, including cappuccino, espresso and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks, Welcome cocktails at reception, All onboard entertainment, Unlimited use of Fitness Center, Unlimited use of all water sports equipment, Informative port lectures and destination briefings
Terms and Conditions: Only 10 Packages Available. Applicable to the 7 night itinerary departing Papeete on Fridays between May 22nd and November 6th 2015. Receive $500 USD Instant Booking Credit when confirming an Oceanview Stateroom. All rooms are subject to availability at time of booking. Cruise line deposit, final payment and cancellation policies apply. Pricing offered is based on 2 adults sharing 1 cabin. Travel 05/22/15-11/06/15. Black out dates may apply. Offer expires January 4, 2015.
The Fine Print: Offers valid on new bookings only. Prices shown are based on double occupancy only. Actual savings may vary based on individual bookings. Final sale price may vary due to currency exchange fluctuations. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking and may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Blackout dates, minimum night stays, and other restrictions may also apply. Cruise line deposit, final payment and cancellation policies apply. Offers are not valid for Group Travel. Some booking and travel dates may vary. Customer may be responsible for hotel taxes and fees where applicable.
My Griswold Cruise Pick
– Celebrity Cruise Line 123 GO
Celebrity Cruise Line has a great deal right now to kick off WAVE season, the Big Cruise Line industry sales event starting in January. There are loads of Cruise Deals and I have more on the way in the coming weeks. I picked this cruise deal as my Griswold Getaways cruise pick because of how much you can save, just look at all these extras. Also Celebrity Cruise Line is not a shabby Cruise Line, it’s top notch. The Celebrity ships are beautiful, the service, food entertainment all get high marks.
123GO! Celebrity Cruise All Inclusive!
For the first time ever, the popular Celebrity 123go! offer is ALL INCLUSIVE. Go from your choice of 3 incredible offers to getting it all.
1. FREE Classic Beverage Packages for two, per stateroom: Receive a Classic Beverage Package for two, including spirits, valued at $98 per day, with beverage gratuities covered by Celebrity, a 12-night sailing has a total value of $1,056.
2. FREE Gratuities for two, per stateroom: Receive pre-paid gratuities for two, a value of up to $30 per day.
3. Up to $300 to spend on board:
- Receive $100 for 3- to 5-night sailings
- Receive $200 for 6- to 9-night sailings
- Receive $300 for 10-night or more sailings
Enjoy all 3 offers – Get 123go! ALL INCLUSIVE when you book a Concierge Class stateroom or higher, OR Choose 1 of 3 offers – Book an ocean view or veranda stateroom and choose 1 of 3 offers. Book Europe and choose 2 offers.
Plus, FREE companion airfare for suites on 2015 Alaska and Europe cruises – second guest receives free air from top US and Canadian gateways.
Traveling with family or friends? Celebrity has something for each additional guest, beyond the first two, in your stateroom-free Classic Non-Alcoholic Beverage Packages and 40-minute Internet Packages.
If you’re a Captain’s Club member, Classic level or above, you’ll also enjoy 50% reduced deposits.
Offer valid on sailings departing February 2015 – April 2017.
Book by January 4, 2015.
My Griswold Cruise Pick #2
– Norwegian Cruise Line Deal
Here is another Cruise Deal for you. This one is on Norwegian Cruise Lines and
Choose One, Two or Three of the following offers*:
- The Ultimate Dining Package
- The Ultimate Beverage Package
- Onboard Credit
Book any destination in an Oceanview Stateroom or higher and choose one offer. Book Europe or Hawaii in an Oceanview Stateroom or higher and choose any two offers. Book a Suite or The Haven and get all three offers, valued at up to $2,000!
Norwegians are Free to Do Whatever
Norwegian offers Freestyle Cruising. Here is what that means, gives you the freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want, but if you like having the same servers every night then this might not be for you. Now if you have kids, Norwegian has Nickelodeon activities.
Norwegian Getaway
There’s plenty to fall in love with on the Norwegian Getaway, the newest ship in the Freestyle fleet. Like the charming Waterfront promenade, live performances by GRAMMY-nominated artists, a dazzling fireworks display, Broadway musical Legally Blonde, and a three-story sports complex with a challenging ropes course. So let your emotions get the best of you when you book your Caribbean vacation.
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
February 14 – October 24, 2015
Balcony from $959
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
November 22 – December 20, 2015
Balcony from $929
Norwegian Breakaway
The Norwegian Breakaway combines the best of New York City with the most magnificent amenities at sea. Breathe in the fresh ocean air along the Waterfront, an oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars and spectacular views. Indulge in 29 dining experiences, including three new venues by celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian. And enjoy dazzling Broadway performances such as Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams & Dinner Jungle Fantasy.
BERMUDA (I LOVE BERMUDA, Go if you can!!)
April 26 – October 18, 2015
Balcony from $1,069
BAHAMAS/FLORIDA
February 15 – April 19;
October 25 – December 13, 2015
Balcony from $1,059
Pride of America
With more than 100 hours in port, including one or two overnight stays, you’ll have plenty of time ashore to discover the world- famous beaches, culture and volcanoes of America’s island paradise. On a ship featuring 18 restaurants and nine bars and lounges, \ spacious suites and more balconies than any other that cruises Hawaii, this is how you aloha like a Norwegian.
HAWAI’I*
February 21 – December 26, 2015
Balcony from $2,299
*For all Pride of America,air credit will replace the ultimate beverage package.
Norwegian Escape
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
November 14 – December 19, 2015
Balcony from $1,029
Norwegian Epic
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
February 8 – April 12, 2015
Balcony from $779
WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
May 3 – November 22, 2015
Balcony from $1,169
** Ultimate Beverage Package will be substituted for an Air Credit.
I have also created several Griswold Getaway Websites so you can find your perfect vacation anytime:
Check Out These Griswold Getaways Vacation Websites
| Alaska: | http://griswold.alaska.yourtrip.co |
| Caribbean Cruises: | http://griswold.caribbean.yourtrip.co |
| European Cruising: | http://griswold.europe.yourtrip.co |
| European Vacations: | http://griswold.europevacations.yourtrip.co |
| Exotic Destinations: | http://griswold.exotic.yourtrip.co |
| Luxury Vacations: | http://griswold.luxury.yourtrip.co |
How to Get one of these Griswold Getaway Deals and others…
All of these Griswold Getaway vacation deals expire quickly so if you are interested in any of these please contact our friends at Pixie Vacations, yes my wife owns Pixie Vacations and will probably be the one you talk to when you call. I have to pay the bills somehow. I have to get the kids braces soon. You know that almost everyone one of Amber’s baby teeth did not come out on their own. I had to get them pulled at $200 each. That’s a darn expensive tooth fairy trip to the dentist every time. Anyway, call or email Pixie Vacations, they will actually talk with you on the telephone, or over email if you prefer, yes imagine that, they will get to know you and your family personally to plan the vacation and activities that are just right for YOU! That kind of personal service is hard to find in an age of call centers and online booking sites. Hey and and it’s FREE, my favorite price.
Or call a Pixie at Pixie Vacations at: 678-815-1584
