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ttglive.com
cruisenews
Cumbria Cruises
adds port guide
Destinations come first
to its website Lee Hayhurst.
particular destination and this site will allow
A NEW website offering retailers, lines and them to search for cruises in that destination
CUMBRIA Cruises, part of The Co-operative tourist offices an online presence will focus on and choose the best for them.
Travel, has added information about 200 ports promoting cruise through the destinations and “Price comparison is all about retailers
to its website. ports of call that ships visit. smashing down prices further, but you cannot
As well as Google maps, which offer virtual BestCruiseDeal is the brainchild of Paul Frost, sustain an industry by hammering margins.”
tours of the ports, the site now includes local formerly of Best at Travel where the cruise Frost is hoping all cruise operators and many
currency and time zone details and information business he set up achieved a multimillion- retailers will upload deals on to the website,
about shopping and beaches. pound turnover in its first year. which charges from £500 a month for 10 deals.
The facility adds to the many cruise ship The site, which launched this week, He will personally hand-pick the best 12 deals
reviews, virtual tours and live footage from prominantly features images of destinations to be sent to his customer database every
around the world taken by onboard cruise cams. and has 220 reviews written Tuesday. Currently, there is
bestcruisedeal.co.uk
Chris Leviston, the project development specifically for it. no charge for this service.
analyst who designed the site, said: “Most Frost claimed that no other Frost said the website,
people choosing a cruise will do so based on the independent website could which will not sell cruise but
destinations and itineraries on offer, so this match it in terms of the scope direct people to advertisers’
will prove an invaluable tool in making those of information. sites or call centres, will offer
decisions. “There are some new price a web presence for cruise
“A lot of holidaymakers like to plan their shore comparison websites out retailers.
visits in advance. there, but I’m not sure that It is also hoped that tourist
“This new addition to the website allows works for cruise,” he said. boards will use the website
visitors to plan ahead and make sure nothing “Price is important but to promote various cruise
is missed from their trips.” people want to go to a destinations.
Spain & the Canaries with Costa
Soak up some winter sun with a voyage towards the Atlantic Islands that takes in
the best of Spain’s southern coastline. From the bustling La Ramblas of Barcelona,
to the sun-kissed beaches of the Canaries, this is the perfect opportunity for your
clients to discover the Mediterranean from the comfort and extraordinary
perspective of Europe’s number 1 cruise line.
just cruise fr.
11nts Spain & Canaries
Costa Serena departs:
child fr.
13 December
£479 £109
08 to 7 April 09
Fly UK • Savona • Barcelona
fly+cruise fr.
Casablanca • Arrecife
Tenerife • Funchal • Malaga
child fr.
Savona • Fly UK £719 £299
just cruise fr.
14nts Spain & Atlantic Is.
Costa Marina departs:
child fr.
5 November
£679 £129
08 to 5 April 09
Savona • Barcelona • Casablanca
fly+cruise fr.
Agadir • Arrecife • Las Palmas
San Sebastian • Tenerife • Funchal
child fr.
Malaga • Marseille • Savona £919 £319
Price is per person based on two adults sharing the lowest grade for the
lowest priced departure date. Availability is limited. Prices do not include
service charge payable at the end of the cruise. Terms and conditions apply.
To make a reservation
0845 351 0552
www.costaclick.co.uk
To order a brochure visit
www.trade-gate.co.uk
www.spain.info
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