Destination Spotlight - Los Cabos

Apple Vacations will have nonstop charters from St Louis to Cabo during select dates in 2014. It will make visiting this destination much easier and convenience than in the past. Kansas City and other major cities will be offering the nonstop flights also.

Los Cabos is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. The area is made of the towns Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. The resort corridor is located in the middle of the two. Puerto Los Cabos is a developing area featuring a Secrets Resort property. There is 3 miles of white sand oceanfront property at the base of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains.

Cabo San Lucas is known for nightlife and marina. Guests can enjoy deep sea fishing, golf and view the amazing El Arco. The "golden arch" is a natural rock formation that erupts from the sea. It is magnificent and the sea lions are plentiful. Just a beautiful place to visit.

The Corridor is a 20 mile area that has many hotels, resorts and golf courses. It is conveniently located between the excitement of Cabo San Lucas and old charm of San Jose.

San Jose Del Cabo is more laid back than Cabo San Lucas. Golf is popular here also. You will find a town for shopping and a square with a church that experienced a hurricane in 1918. The International airport is located in San Jose.

The time zone follows Mountain Standard Time. Whate Watching Season is Late December thru late March. There are 9 golf courses and the flight is less than 4 hours from St Louis. Annual temperature range is 59-94 degrees F.

If you have never been to Cabo, we recommend you put it on your list for 2014. Call one of our agents today for more information and pricing at 636-625-8747!



 

Cruising in Hawaii Just Got Better

Many clients want to experience several islands in Hawaii during their trip. A great option is a cruise so you don't have to take interisland flights or unpack several times. NCL offers year round cruising in the Hawaiian islands. To make it better, the Pride of America has undergone some updates earlier this year. One thing to note is there is a law against gambling. The ship doesn't have a casino and any ships traveling to islands must obey this law. If you have more time, consider a 14 day cruise from California to avoid the long flight. For those only having a week to spare, the NCL Pride of America is a great choice. Here is part of the article:

Norwegian's Pride of America Gets a Makeover

November 4, 2013 By: Susan Young Travel Agent

 

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The Owner’s Suite on the Pride of America includes a large balcony.



It’s been more than eight years since Norwegian Cruise Line’s 80,439-ton Pride of America launched on year-round service from Hawaii. But after a drydock earlier this year, the 2,186-passenger ship is fully refreshed with a major makeover. “We’ve recently invested over $30 million in the ship,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian’s executive vice president of global sales and passenger services. “It’s a huge investment across the whole ship.” The ship now has new restaurants, new decor, refreshed staterooms, ship-wide Wi-Fi, fancy new suites, and solo and inside cabins.

Because Pride of America is American-flagged, it doesn’t have to abide by the strict requirements of the Jones Act, a U.S. law which requires all foreign-flagged vessels to include a foreign port call on every itinerary that calls in the U.S. Pride of America is the only big ship that meets that requirement, so it never has to leave the islands while operating a seven-night Hawaii cruise. Guests spend 100 hours ashore per cruise and visit all four major islands in Hawaii.

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The ship embarks at Honolulu and then sails to Nawiliwili, Kauai; Maui for a two day visit on most itineraries; and calls at both Kona and Hilo on Hawaii (known to many as The Big Island), before a return to Hono-lulu. Every voyage includes one or two overnights in port. Guests might go whale watching, learn to surf on Waikiki Beach, witness Kilauea Volcano’s dramatic lava flow into the sea, enjoy Kauai’s tropical landscapes and view scenery along the Na Pali Coast.

Other foreign-flagged cruise vessels offering Hawaii itineraries typically spend only three or four days in Hawaii; those voyages have lots of sea days and typically may be 12 to 14 days in length, too long for some families or working professionals. Why are the voyages so long? Vessels must transit the Pacific Ocean to or from Canada, Mexico or the South Pacific, to name a few choices for the required foreign port call. For example, a common Hawaii big-ship itinerary might sail roundtrip from Los Angeles with a stop at Ensenada, Mexico.