869 Grand Ave  YOUR VACATION IS OUR BUSINESS!
Carlsbad Ca 92008 We specialize in luxury travel,  food and wine travel
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A Bit of Travel is Full service Family owned and operated travel agency. We have been located on the corner of Grand And Harding in The Village of Carlsbad for 30 years. We are not a point and click agency. We are a come on in, and lets get to know you, and what you really want in a vacation kind of agency.

 

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Believe it or not now is the time to plan for your group  to cruise to Alaska in 09!
World Cruise~ Around the world in a little more than 80 days! Where else can you make your way around the world and only unpack once?
At A Bit of Travel we are world cruise experts. When you book  a world cruise the details seem endless as the cruise it self,  Visas, passport pages, overland excursions,  just to name a few .  Our Travel Concierge service will make your preparation seamless.

What makes a Cruise line different? Cruise ships take you to destinations that you dream of, cruise ships have wonderful service and great food , but what makes the difference... 

Crystal Cruises World Cruise 09~From the turquoise waters of Polynesia to the exotic cultures of Asia to the rugged coastal beauty of Alaska - Crystal's 2009 World Cruise spans the Pacific, and promises to be one of there most diverse sailings yet. Choose from seven individual voyages that range from 12 to 24 days. Download your full-color Pacific Circle Celebration Preview (You will need a PDF Viewer such as Adobe® Reader® installed to view this file) for World Cruise special features and payment information, plus lavish Crystal Serenity deck plans and room layouts. Join Crystal Cruises and set sail on a magnificent journey to cosmopolitan cities, enchanting islands and unforgettable beauty with the World's Best cruise line.
Cunard Line~
It is the ultimate journey. A three-month voyage that touches upon dozens of magical ports on one of the most magnificent ocean liners ever built, Queen Mary 2® or her new sister ship, Queen VictoriaTM. Each day, new horizons materialize before you. Exotic locales – Australia, South America, Asia, and Europe - await your discovery. Diverse cultures ask to be encountered. Now is the time to experience one of travel’s richest legacies. The Cunard® World Cruise.
Holland America~ 2008 From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida TO: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
SAILING DATE: January 4, 2008

Princess Cruises ~Two Epic 107-Day Escapes to the World’s Most Fabled Places. There are so many places you’ve always wanted to see. Imagine if you could take the journey of a lifetime and visit them all. With the Princess World Cruise, it needn’t be just a dream. And because of the overwhelming popularity of our 2008 voyage, we’re offering two exciting itineraries on Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess in 2009.
Regent Seven Seas~ It's our most extensive World Cruise ever, a grand 116-night voyage to 52 ports on five continents. So you'll have time to see the Taj Mahal, join a Sing Sing ceremony or follow the road to Mandalay. And since The Regent Experience is infinitely customizable, you can explore the world that interests you most. Not surprisingly, we've been ranked #1 by some of the world's most experienced travelers.
Silverseas~ Silversea’s World Cruise 2008 takes you on a dance across the oceans, a journey of dreams and distant destinations. Sail through the Panama Canal and along the Mexican Riviera following an escape route to no less than five tropical Hawaiian hideaways. Move as one with the tides, the wind of anticipation at your back. Discover intriguing Pacific isles, Far East traditions and timeless Egyptian desertscapes. Listen as the ancient rhythms of the sea echo the splendors of Italy and Spain. Cross the Atlantic to a warm Caribbean welcome and return full-circle to Fort Lauderdale thousands of memories richer than when you left.

 

Azamara Cruises the new upgrade from Celebrity All staterooms come with butler service book a suite and receive 3 nights specialty dinning complementary   

Celebrity new Solstice will have a real grass putting green. 

Crystal Cruise ~ Special theme cruises and The Crystal Adventures that strive to consistently deliver the best touring experiences available and we have placed a high priority on providing a unique, innovative experience that offers "more of the destinations."

Holland America Their demo kitchens look like their are right out of a TV set where special guest chefs teach and inspire.

MSC ~ Formula 1 simulators and an interactive 4D cinema

NCL Freestyle Cruising No real dress code and dine on your own schedule. 

Princess Cruises The Princess Cruises Book Club, The chef's table Designed as a unique treat for "foodies," Chef's Table experience offers a select group of gourmets the rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley to enjoy a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation hosted by the executive chef. While many passengers are able to enjoy galley tours during the quiet off-hours, the Chef's Table experience takes interested diners behind the scenes during the height of dinner preparation where they'll also enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a special multi-course tasting dinner paired with selected wines in the dining room.

 

Cruise News

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 8, 2007) - Long known as a leader in romance, Princess Cruises is stepping up its commitment to love.   In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the hit TV series The Love Boat, famously set aboard a Princess ship, the company is debuting a new Department of Romance made up of a "dream team" of romance experts, and is launching a number of new "romantic pursuits" on its ships and on its web site. More Information

 

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2007 - In the January 2007 issue of Conde Nast Traveler, Peter Deilmann Cruises received the second highest score of all cruise lines, large and small, for service. In the magazine's two-page report on the 12 best cruise lines on the publication's "Gold List"

Oceania Cruises

Jacques Pépin, the noteworthy and celebrated chef, author, and food columnist brings his culinary artistry and legendary cuisine to the ships of the Oceania Cruises fleet. Jacques Pépin oversees all culinary programs including the creation of menu offerings, wine lists, and the training of our onboard Executive Chefs. Jacques Pépin is the host of award winning cooking shows on national public television and the author of nineteen cookbooks. He has also served as the personal chef to three French heads of state including Charles de Gaulle.

A Magical Return to the West Coast

Your Clients asked...and we listened! The Disney Magic® cruise ship will make a triumphant return to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to once again offer seven-night cruise vacations to the Mexican Riviera. 

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE INTRODUCES YEAR-ROUND CRUISE SCHEDULE FROM SAN DIEGO
San Diego will become the new Carnival Cruise year-round hub starting in June, 2007. Carnival will offer four-and-five day cruises to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenda on the Elation, a 2,052 passenger ship. This will give visitors an excellent opportunity to experience our fine city before or after their cruise.

 

Regent ~ Circles of Interest voyages will be offered throughout 2008 aboard the 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony ships Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, the 490-guest, all-suite Seven Seas Navigator and the 330-guest luxury vessel Paul Gauguin. These sought-after journeys offer rare opportunities to discover destinations through the lens of a particular interest. The voyages also feature the insight and perspective of knowledgeable hosts, plus the camaraderie of an intimate community of guests who share similar interests. These in-depth programs will be available on 45 departures between January 16 and December 27, 2008, at rates ranging from $165 to $455 per person, exclusive of cruise fare. All-inclusive all tips and wine and spirits included in the pricing. 

Royal Caribbean ~ Surf simulator and a Ice skating rink.


Seabourn ~ All inclusive tip and wins and spirits included in pricing The new Odyssey will have an open bar at all of it's 4 restaurants and a swimming and watersports platform that will unfold when the ship is at anchor. 

SeaDream yachting is different from big ship cruising. Unlike cruising, you will be pampered by SeaDream’s award–winning service and cuisine. You can be as active or as relaxed as you want to be while experiencing the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personalization

Silversea, all-inclusive describes much more than our complimentary spirits and amenities. When nothing is excluded, anything is possible.