Conference abbott::cruise_travel

    Actually the name is Cruise inc. they are out of Syracuse New York
    (that where I sent the check)  We have used them for the first time
    just two weeks ago when booking a March 10th 1990 cruise on "THE
    SOVEREIGN OF THE SEA" and got a 17% discount (called every where
    and by far the best price).  Before I mailed the check I call the
    RCL and question if CRUISES INC. was a legitimate and reputable
    agent and they assured me that they were.
    
    In addittion to reading about them in this file I was given a copy 
    of there "CRUISE DIRECTORY" A bi-annual news paper that they publish. 
    The issue I have introduces the agents, give you a little look
    into the group and advertises there "EXTRA SPEACIAL DISCOUNTS" for
    certain sailing as well as there regular discounts on most Cruise
    Lines I have ever read about.
    
    I questioned my regular agent and she mentioned that they generally
    receive a better discount from the cruise line due to the fact that
    they ONLY deal in cruises and that they sell alot of group packages 
    (you call,I call and pretty soon they have a group) which entitles
    them to receieve the additional discounts.
    
    

    
    I forgot to mention in note 141.1 that I would be happy to send
    you or anyone else who might like a copy of the issue that I have
    of "CRUISE DIRECTORY" News Letter.  Just send your name and mail
    stop to SALEM::WATKEVITCH

                                 =Ellen=

    I would love a copy of the "cruise directory" news letter. My name
    and mail stop are:  Lora Hamelin @wfo 242-2534.
    
    Thanks.

    
    (Re: .2 -- I received the newsletter.  Thanks.)
    
    I have been in touch with Cruise, Inc. and finally booked with them for
    a trip we are taking in February.  They offered us a 25% discount,
    which we felt very lucky to get as this is not one of the more heavily
    booked cruises.  In fact, I checked with a travel agent here in Nashua 
    and they couldn't offer us any discount (except a small one for early 
    booking).  So we are really pleased.  I just hope all goes smoothly as
    far as getting our tickets, etc.  The agent has been very helpful and
    friendly and went so far as to make make special arrangements for us over 
    and above the tour itself (we are including a side trip to Puerto Rico).
    
    This is not the usual Caribbean cruise.  We fly to Barbados where we
    get a small ship, cruise around the Grenadine islands and then go up
    the Orinoco River in Venezuela.  We hope to take an airplane tour over
    the Angel Falls.  The ship also stops at St. Lucia and Martinique, then 
    back to Barbados.  I will post more information in a separate notes file 
    when we return from the cruise in early March.
    
    
                                

    
    
         Your trip sounds great, and it sounds like you got a fantastic
         deal.  I am so glade everything worked out for you.   
            
         I am sure that your tickets and itinerary will arrive on time.
         
         Looking forward to reading all about your trip when you return.
    
    
                    Regards =Ellen=
     
         
    

    Hi, Ellen.  Do you have a telephone # for Cruises, Inc.?  As a temp
    at DEC I don't have a mailstop or else I'd love to receive a copy
    of the newsletter.
    
    				Martha Kaulback RN

    Hello Martha,
    
            My EXT 285-2119 give me a call I will send you a copy of
    
    "THE NEWSLETTER" to your home.  The # is 1-800-854-0500.
    
     

    
    I was wondering, has anyone used these folks recently?  Are they
    still in business?  For those who have used them in the past, are they
    reliable? 
    
    Thanks,
    
    Patty Leone