zAs the holidays fall upon us and Black Friday weekend concludes—now more than ever is the chance to stock up on thoughtful gifts for others or, just maybe, treat yourself to something nice. On this Cyber Monday, one thing's for sure: Condé Nast Traveler editors have and will not be sleeping on this year's holiday deals. Thousands of Black Friday and Cyber Weekend offers have landed in stores and online, including sales from travel-friendly brands we love like Bose, Calpak, New Balance, and more. We asked our editors what goods are on their wishlists this year, and luckily, most of them are on sale. Ditch the lines and catch some inspiration via what our editors are shopping this Cyber Monday, from stylish sweaters and noise-canceling headphones to bed sheets as comfortable as the ones in your favorite hotel.
Margaritaville at Sea Offers Free Cruises for Military and Other Heroes This Veterans Day
12.11.2024 - 22:06 / travelpulse.com / Laurie Baratti / Sail Free
Margaritaville at Sea is honoring Veterans Day by offering free cruise vacations to U.S. military personnel and other first responders. Both active-duty military members and veterans, as well as firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers, nurses and teachers are eligible to claim complimentary double-occupancy staterooms.
“This special offer will give travelers a chance to enjoy an easy-breezy getaway to The Bahamas and Caribbean aboard either Margaritaville at Sea Paradise or the all-new Margaritaville at Sea Islander when booked between Nov. 11 and Dec. 3,” the cruise line said in a news release shared with USA Today.
This promotion comes as part of an expansion of the line’s “Heroes Sail Free” program, which has already bestowed free cruises upon tens of thousands of guests since its inception in 2022. Whereas the program used to apply only to two-night Bahamas cruises out of Palm Beach, it has now been broadened to include all available sailings throughout the year, up to and including seven-night vacations.
Previously, because of the program’s popularity, the line had run out of free cabins to offer military and first responders. But, it has just released a fresh round of available accommodations in time for Veteran’s Day, ensuring that more of our nation’s heroes can experience a Caribbean escape in thanks for their service.
This enticing deal is valid for select 2025 voyages on Ocean View cabins aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and interior cabins on the Margaritaville at Seas Islander. Travelers may pay to upgrade to higher accommodations if there’s availability. Third and fourth guests may be added to the stateroom for regular fare prices.
This special promotion is available on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited, both in terms of available cabins and select sailing dates. Some dates are already sold out, so interested parties would do well to book as soon as possible.
Heroes must verify their eligibility through platforms like GOVX or ShopVCS before booking online. Under the terms of the deal, eligible passengers are still responsible to pay only taxes, fees and port expenses, which are due at the time of booking.
In addition to the free cruise offer, Margaritaville at Sea is offering military members and other eligible heroes a 20-percent discount on all regular retail bookings, allowing them to save on cabin upgrades or when booking any cabin aboard any voyage throughout the rest of the year.
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As the holidays fall upon us—so does the chance to stock up on thoughtful gifts for others or, just maybe, treat yourself to something nice on Black Friday. One thing's for sure: Condé Nast Traveler editors won't be sleeping on this year's Cyber Week deals. Thousands of Black Friday deals have landed, including sales from travel-friendly brands we love like Bose, Calpak, New Balance, and more. We asked our editors what goods are on their wishlists this year, and luckily, most of them are on sale. Read on for what our editors are shopping this Black Friday, from stylish sweaters and noise-canceling headphones to bed sheets as comfortable as the ones in your favorite hotel.
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