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Weekly Cruise Deals from Cruise Guide Network

This week we feature great deals on Mediterranean and Transatlantic cruises. Vacation in Europe the easy way, on a cruise. Priced from just $37 per night per person, these bargains are easy on the wallet too:

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

 

 

Pink Palace of the Pacific

The 5-star Royal Hawaiian Waikiki is now offering a new level of beachfront luxury after the completion of a $70 million renovation project.  The hotel's "Historic Wing" got an upgrade in 2009 and now the rooms in the "Royal Beach Tower" have been completely redone with new beach and island-themed furnishings.  The Royal Hawaiian is the ultimate Honolulu luxury hotel.

 

 

More Europe Cruises for 2012

Celebrity and Princess announced they will offer more Europe cruises in 2012. Celebrity's five ships in Europe will include all of their newest vessels - the Silhouette, Solstice, Eclipse and Equinox. They'll sail 19 intineraries from 6 departure ports. Not to be outdone, Princess will have 7 of its ships in Europe, with 57 distinct itineraries. But don't let plans for 2012 distract you from this year's cruise opportunities. Learn all about the 2011 Mediterranean cruises.

This Week's New (or Improved) Hotels

The Sleep Inn Chattanooga gets the honor of being the first Sleep Inn to be converted to the brand's new "design aesthetic".  That means a new lobby, renovated breakfast area and refurbished guest rooms - with bright accent walls, new bedding and photographic artwork.  The changes will quickly spread to Sleep Inns across the U.S.

 

The Four Points by Sheraton at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is now offering "24 Hour Check-In/Check-Out".  Book your room, then call them 48 hours before you arrive to let them know when you want to check in.  They'll take care of you, regardless of the time, and the room is yours for 24 hours.  Great for matching your flight's itinerary and no more rushing to beat a fixed check-out time.  A pretty interesting and innovative idea in the competitive market of hotels near LAX.