Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates Advise Travelers To Plan Early

Timely Advice Heralds Special Savings Offer for Those Planning Ahead

(Monday, February 27, 2006) - With leisure travel now reaching its highest level since the start of the new millennium, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates are advising their customers to avoid sticker shock on the cost of summer vacation by planning early. Along with the advice, the travel powerhouse has today announced a variety of offers available throughout March that will ensure special savings on some of the upcoming season's most popular vacations.

"The days of getting rock-bottom, last-minute bargains on the top vacation destinations are history," noted Roger E. Block, executive vice president of the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Division. "In fact, our 2006 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Trends Survey results indicate that consumers are already grasping this reality, with 52.3% of our agents telling us that the advance window for booking travel is actually increasing after years of sliding."

Houston-based Carlson Wagonlit Travel agent Elena Pelsinger agrees. "Major advice – plan early! Airfares are rising, and you need to grab those seats as soon as possible, whether you are traveling independently or with a major tour operator. Demand for European travel is higher than usual, and the airfares are increasing with all the added fuel surcharges and taxes thrown in," Pelsinger explained, adding, "Cruise rates were usually anticipated to decrease as you got closer to the sail date, but that is just not true any longer. In fact, we are finding that what is left is at a higher rate closer to the sail date with balcony cabins and suites selling out first – exactly the opposite of what was true not so many years ago. So if you're a first time cruiser, you need to book early to get the lowest rate on the cabin of their choice."

As an incentive to book early, Block announced that throughout the month of March, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates are offering savings on a variety of the most popular summer destinations and cruises they sell. Some of the offerings include:

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim, CA) – Three days from just $369 per adult (double occupancy), including hotel and Park Hopper Bonus Tickets. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Happiest Place on Earth!
Royal Caribbean's Mexican Riviera Cruise –Seven-night roundtrip from Los Angeles starting at $699 per person (double occupancy) for Ocean View Staterooms aboard the Vision of the Seas®. With each booking of an Ocean View Stateroom or above, Carlson Wagonlit Travel customers will receive a "Passport to Savings Onboard" booklet! The Mexican Riviera is the fifth most popular cruise destination being booked by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates in 2006.
Pleasant Holidays Maui Escape –Six days from only $721 per person (double occupancy) at ResortQuest's Kaanapali Shores. Each booking includes one free night, an "Aloha Deals" coupon booklet, two-for-one luau, plus kids 12 and younger stay, play and eat for free while kids 17 & younger stay for free! Maui is the third most popular destination being booked in 2006 by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates.
Trafalgar Tours Italian Holiday from Rome, including Venice, Florence and scenic drives –Eight days from just $1,250 per person (double occupancy). For the first time-ever, Rome ranks as the most popular European destination being booked by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates!
Walt Disney World® (Orlando, FL) – Six-nights for a family of four from just $1,500! This package includes hotel and theme park tickets, enabling the whole family to thrill to the all-new Expedition Everest – Legend of Forbidden Mountain™ high-speed train adventure in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Orlando once again ranks as the second most popular domestic destination being booked by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, largely due to Disney's continued popularity.
Holland America Line's Mediterranean Enchantment Cruise –Ten day cruises starting at only $1,749 per person (double occupancy) for Outside Staterooms aboard the ms Noordam, roundtrip from Rome! Find out why Mediterranean cruising is fast becoming the preferred way for Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates' customers to see more of Europe for less.
Princess Cruises Eastern Caribbean –Nine day cruises beginning at $1,999 per person (double occupancy) for Balcony Staterooms aboard the Crown Princess® roundtrip from New York City. Includes $25 shipboard credit and bottle of wine! Travel to the top international "destination" being booked by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates this year: Caribbean cruising.
With Carlson Wagonlit Travel, your summer vacation experience begins with ours. For your next vacation, contact the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate nearest you at 1.800.CARLSON or visit www.CarlsonTravel.com.

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