http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-year-new-youhttp://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-year-new-youThe economy is on an upswing as proven by the recent holiday shopping season. Retail shopping hit record highs compared to the last few years with a successful holiday season including Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and more recently, Mega Monday.  It’s evident that people are sick and tired of not spending money due to the economic downturn of the last few years. But after the spending spree of g...Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:20:23 -0500http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/magic-arrives-in-texashttp://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/magic-arrives-in-texasMagic Arrives in Texas If you haven’t heard, Texas now has a magic vacation option – Carnival Magic, that is. The newest Carnival cruise ship arrived at its year-round homeport of Galveston on November 13th. The arrival of the 3,690 passenger ship brought thousands to Galveston for a celebration party,including a free concert on the pier by famous rock group Maroon 5.  Invited guests including ...Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:20:00 -0500http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/vacation-layaway-planshttp://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/vacation-layaway-plansWith the holidays just around the corner, I've noticed several retailers are advertising that layaway plans are back.  Widely popular in the 1970's, layaway is an easy way to do holiday shopping wihtout using credit.  Instead, a modest down payment is required and weekly or monthly payments are due in order to get the merchandise just in time for the holidays. What many people don't realize is ...Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:20:25 -0500http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/best-vacation-valuehttp://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/best-vacation-valueIf you were one of the millions of North Americans who weren’t able to get away for summer vacation, not to worry.  The fall is the best time of year to catch a great travel deal. I’m often asked when the best time of year is to get the best travel deals.  In my honest opinion, that time is now.   Otherwise known as Value Season, September through early December has some of the deepest discount...Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:16:02 -0400http://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/tips-to-prepare-for-vacationhttp://www.jetsetterscruises.com/blogPosts/view/tips-to-prepare-for-vacationMore North Americans travel in the months of July and August more than any other time of the year outside of the holidays.  If you’re one of the millions that enjoys a summer vacation, here’s a checklist to make sure your home is safe and secure so you can have more peace of mind while you’re away.  Pre-pay or setup auto-pay bills due – an important step to make sure nothing falls through the c...Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:57:29 -0400