Travelers can visit the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada, or New England with one of Friendly Planet Travel’s new cruise offerings all under $1,000

(TRAVPR.COM) PENNSYLVANIA - November 2nd, 2011 - Today, Friendly Planet Travel, a well-known provider of high-quality, affordable deals to exotic worldwide destinations, is announcing its latest cruise specials. Travelers looking for flexible options are sure to find their fit with six new cruises available, including the 7-night Western Caribbean; 7-night Canada/New England; 7-night Bermuda; 7-night Eastern Mediterranean; and 12-night Eastern Caribbean cruises.

“We’re offering a variety of cruises to work with any travelers’ needs,” says Peggy Goldman, President of Friendly Planet Travel. “Whether your sights are set on the Caribbean or International, for a long or short stay, we’re working to bring top quality cruises to all looking for something new this travel season. This latest round of cruises helps us reach that goal.”

More details on each cruise include:

• The 7-night Western Caribbean cruise for $339 departs from Miami aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Valor, and brings travelers to Cozumel, Mexico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands before returning to Miami. The cruise departs on Dec. 2.
• Friendly Planet’s 7-night Canada/New England cruise sets sail from New York City for $409 and travels aboard the Carnival Cruise ship, Carnival Glory. The ship has scheduled stops in Boston, Mass.; Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The $409 tours depart Sept. 22 and 29, 2012. 
• The 7-night Bermuda cruise departs from New York City for $469. The tour travels aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship, Norwegian Star, and sails to Kings Wharf, Bermuda. The $469 cruise sets sail Oct. 14, 2012. Additional departures for $499 are available on Sept. 9, 2012 and Oct. 7, 2012.
• For $599, Friendly Planet’s 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise departs from Venice, Italy and continues to Bari, Italy; Corfu, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; and Katakolon (Olympia), Greece. The ship sails aboard Royal Caribbean International’s, Splendour of the Seas. The $599 cruise departs on Nov. 3, 2012.
• Friendly Planet’s 12-night Eastern Caribbean cruise for $899 sets sail from Cape Liberty, NJ aboard Celebrity Cruises’ ship, Celebrity Silhouette. The cruise stops at Labadee, Haiti; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten before coming home. This cruise departs on Dec. 12 at the $899 rate.

For more information on any of Friendly Planet Travel’s cruise specials, departure dates, and full itineraries, please visit the company’s website at www.FriendlyPlanetTravel.com; the blog at blog.friendlyplanet.com; or contact Jackie Zima-Evans at 610-228-2138 (office), 215-534-2973 (mobile), or write to Jackie@GregoryFCA.com.

ABOUT FRIENDLY PLANET TRAVEL
Friendly Planet Travel makes high-quality exotic travel affordable for everyone. Since 1981, Friendly Planet Travel has been arranging all-inclusive escorted discount vacation packages and cruises to the most exciting destinations in the world at the lowest possible prices. Each year, Friendly Planet Travel offers more than 30 different group travel packages to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South America—at discounts of hundreds of dollars off similar vacations. With no hidden charges, add-ons, or surprises, Friendly Planet Travel vacations include convenient flights and airfare; carefully selected, first-class and superior hotels; knowledgeable, English-speaking guides; many meals; planned itineraries; as well as friendships and memories that last a lifetime. Friendly Planet Travel offers its extensive, economical travel services to private groups, including universities, religious institutions, alumni associations, and families. Groups who wish to travel together can count on Friendly Planet Travel’s three decades of experience to operate their group travel program expertly and always at the very best possible prices. Visit us at www.FriendlyPlanetTravel.com. You can also follow Friendly Planet on Twitter and Facebook.

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