The Wandering Disciple

Dick Gothner with Skyscraper Tours has sent along a good batch of cruise deals from Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Now that the weather is getting cooler and we are on the way out of hurricane season, there is no better time to set sail on a Caribbean cruise. Carnival's Pack and Go Special runs from November 2 to November 4 and has quite a collection of deals. Dick highlighted a few of the following deals in the sale: Carnival Glory sets sail on 11/13/11 out of the Port of Miami on a seven night Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise. The ships calls upon Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Grand Cayman. Rates start at $349 for an interior and $529 for a balcony. Carnival Fascination departs the Port of Jacksonville on 11/26/11 on a five night Bahamas Cruise. The ships stops at Nassau and Half Moon Cay while spending two additional fun days at sea. Inside cabins start at $179. Carnival Ecstasy embarks on a five night Bahamas Cruise on 12/5/11 from Cape Canaveral. The ship stops at Nassau, H...

Busch Gardens in Tampa has announced an excellent deal for Florida Residents. From now until December 15, 2011 any Florida Resident that purchases a single day admission to Busch Gardens will receive a free Serengeti Safari Tour, a $33.95 value. The safari is a 30 minute up-close adventure on the Serengeti Plain where you will come face to face with giraffes, zebra, antelope and more. Hop aboard the safari truck and head out to the plain to feed the resident animals of the plain. We had the opportunity to take the safari several years ago and it was an awesome experience. Our tour guide was great and we had the opportunity to hand feed antelope and giraffes. Combine the free Serengeti Safari with the thrills and excitement of Busch Gardens and you have a great day of fun for the entire family. Visit Busch Gardens website to learn more about the deal or click on the photo above to view some of my photos from Busch Gardens .

I was going through my in-box and it occurred to me that it has been a while since I have posted some cruise deals. Although summer tends to be a little more expensive due to summer break, there are still great deals to be found if you look around. But why spend your time looking when there is Dick Gothner of Skyscraper Tours there to get you a great deal. Dick's recent cruise deals contains over 25 sailings onboard Carnival Cruise Line consisting of several exciting itineraries. Here are three that he has highlighted: Carnival Dream sets sail on 11/26/2011 from Port Canaveral on a 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise. The ship makes stops in Cozumel, Roatan, Belize City and Costa Maya while also including two fun days at sea. Prices begin at $439. The Carnival Legend sails out of Tampa on 11/6/2011 for a 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Roatan and Belize. Prices start at $419. Finally the Carnival Liberty departs the Port of Miami on 9/24/2011 for a 7-night W...

Dick Gothner of Skyscraper Tours has sent along a spectacular deal for the largest cruise ship on the seas, the Oasis of the Seas. The cruise is a 7-Night West Caribbean Cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale on 5/14/11. The ship stops at Labadee, Falmouth and Cozumel. This is the newest line of ships in the RCI fleet and features the same great amenities that Royal Caribbean is known for as well as a Central Park, Boardwalk with carousel, zip line, Rising Tides bar, Aqua Theater and much more. The first special rate is for Police, Fire/EMS or Military personnel. Inside cabins start at $766.89 and a boardwalk balcony is $916.89. The second special rate is for Senior Citizens or Florida Residents. This rate is $916.89 for an inside cabin and $1086.89 for a boardwalk balcony. As with all cruise rates, these rates are subject to change and availability. For more information on these or other cruise options, contact Dick Gothner with Skyscraper Tours .

A New Year means new deals from Dick Gothner of Skyscraper Tours. The featured deal of this week's Tuesday sale is a 9-night cruise onboard the Celebrity Mercury. The cruise departs from Baltimore on 1/15/11 and visits Key West, Nassau and the private island Cococay. This is the same itinerary that RCI's Majesty of the Seas out of Miami offers, but leaving from Baltimore allows cruisers from the Northeast the opportunity to enjoy the trip without having to combine airfare into the equation. Rates for this cruise start at $349 for an inside cabin. To read more about this and other deals that are part of the Tuesday's sales event, click here . These rates are part of Royal Caribbean's Tuesday Sale Event on 1/4/11. As with all cruise rates, these rates are subject to change and availability. For more information on these or other cruise options, contact Dick Gothner with Skyscraper Tours .

A few days left until Christmas and Dick Gothner of Skyscraper Tours has passed along a few deals that could make the perfect holiday gift for someone this season. There are two different deals on the Navigator of the Seas. The first one leaves Fort Lauderdale on 1/10/11 and embarks on a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise and visits Labadee and Montego Bay. A balcony on this sailing is just $319 a person. The second sailing is also a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise and departs Fort Lauderdale on 1/15/11. This sailing makes a stop at Grand Cayman and Cozumel. An atrium room will set you back just $199 per person. The Navigator of the Seas is a Voyager Class ship and features a skating rink, mini-golf course and much more to enjoy. We traveled on this ship in 2007 and had a blast. Want to travel on the largest, most innovative ship in the fleet? Try the brand new Oasis of the Seas. There are two itineraries to choose from. The 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise departs Fort Laude...

Dick Gothner with Skyscraper Tours has sent over some more cruise deals. These deals are part of the Tuesday's Sales Event by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Line. There are many great deals to choose from and here are some of the highlights. Take a quick trip to the Bahamas on Monarch of the Seas. Depart Port Canaveral on 1/17/11 for a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas with stops at Nassau and Cococay. Rates start at $139 for an inside cabin. Don't want to go to the Bahamas but will need a short sailing, try the Navigator of the Seas 4-night trip to the Western Caribbean. The ship set sail on 1/20/11 from Fort Lauderdale on a trip to Cozumel. Rates start at $219 for an inside cabin. Want to sail on the holiday's? Check out the rates for sailings during Christmas or New Years. There are some good prices on several different ships including Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Radiance of the Se...

Dick Gothner of Skyscraper Tours has sent along his latest cruise deal. Princess Cruise Line is offering a great rate on a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Crown Princess. The ship leaves Fort Lauderdale and stops at Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel and the cruise lines private island of Princess Cay. There are three dates to choose from; January 8, 15 and 29, 2011. Rates start at $432 for an inside room or $629 for a balcony. The Crown Princess has been sailing the seas since 2006. It is a member of the Grand Class of the Princess fleet and can accommodate 3,080 passengers. It features 5 pools, a nine home mini-golf course, theaters, casino, night clubs and lounges. The ship features many onboard restaurants to satisfy every member of the family. The rates above include cruise fare and taxes and are subject to change. If you are interested in this deal or any other cruise, contact Dick Gothner with Skyscraper Tours .

This weeks cruise deals from Skyscraper Tours. Ever dream of sailing on the newest cruise ship to hit the waters? Royal Caribbean is offering a deal for the brand new Allure of the Seas for its second cruise that departs from Fort Lauderdale on 12/12/10. The ship visits Nassau, St Thomas and St Maarten on this 7 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise. Enjoy the new features this ship has to offer including Central Park, Boardwalk, Aqua Theater and all the other favorites Royal Caribbean is known for. Rates for this cruise start at just $729. If you need a break and only have a few days to spare, try the four night cruise on the Majesty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. This four night cruise leaves Miami on 12/13/10 and visits Key West, Nassau and Cococay. Rates start at $159 per person. Royal Caribbean is also offering deals on Radiance of the Seas out of the Port of Tampa. This four night cruise leaves Tampa on 12/16/10 and travels to Cozumel and back. A balcony room on this sailing starts a...

After traveling for the past few years, I have acquired a rather large collection of digital photos from the trips. I was storing the photos on my computer and emailing individual photos to friends and family. The process was a long and tedious process made sharing the memories a hassle. Then one day my wife came across an add for Shutterfly and we decided to give it a try. Their unlimited online storage makes storage problems a thing of the past. Plus since the photos are stored online, you can access or upload new photos to your albums wherever you are. Plus they have plenty of products that you or your audience can order with the prints and now they have partnered with Target, Walgreen and CVS to offer 1 hour photos. For the holidays, Shutterfly has rolled out new collections of holiday cards , Christmas photo cards or enjoy the photos all-year long with a desk calendar . So head on over and give Shutterfly a try. New users will get 50 free 4x6 prints for trying the servic...

To celebrate our nation's veterans, the Florida State Parks System is offering free admission to all of the state parks with the exception to the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier. The deal is valid only on Veteran's Day, November 11. For a list of state parks, visit the Florida State Parks website . Last year we took advantage of the offer and visited Homossassa Springs State Park. Where will you go? Click on the photo above to view my Florida State Park photo gallery.