"BEST OF BARBADOS" 2008 EXTENDED

The fall "Best of Barbados" package's booking deadline has been extended allowing travellers more time to secure savings on a Caribbean vacation. Through 15AUG08, Best of Barbados can be booked for travel to the island between 01SEP08 and 20DEC08 and take advantage of the following: A $200 air credit p.p.; first night free (minimum of seven nights, based on a maximum of two people per room); free breakfast daily; $25 voucher for dinner for two at Oistins Fish Fry; one free car-rental day at participating car rental companies when two or more days are purchased; buy one ticket and get the second half off at participating attractions and discounts at numerous retail stores in Bridgetown.

Those booking for travel in September will also receive the "Special Add-On" to their package - increasing the air credit to $300 p.p. Also, an all-inclusive package that offers one night free is available to those who book five nights/six days. www.visitbarbados.org

HAL EARLY ADVANTAGE FARES ON 2009 CRUISES

Gearing up for its 2009 cruise season, Holland America Line (HAL) is offering Early Advantage savings on a selection of cruises and CruiseTours when booked by 15SEP08. Past guests can save even more, and on select sailings, special fares are available for third or fourth guests who share the same stateroom. With savings of up to US$2,200 p.p., the Early Advantage promotion encompasses a selection of 2009 cruises sailing to more than 320 ports of call in destinations around the world, including Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and South America/Antarctica.

Highlights of next year's deployment include the first full year of itineraries aboard the new Eurodam; four distinctive Grand Voyages of 50 to 117 days aboard Rotterdam, Prinsendam and Amsterdam; full Panama Canal transits in fall and winter aboard Statendam; Oosterdam sailing in South America as the first Vista-class ship in the Southern Hemisphere; and more than 20 new ports introduced worldwide. Call us for special advance fares or visit Holland America Line at www.hollandamerica.com