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Hyatt Zivatm Cancun Celebrity Cruises Caribbean Vacations It’s All Included Discover why at CruisingPower.com *Visit www.cruisingpower.com for full terms. Offer valid for departures between Jan. 30 and April 3, 2016. Price is in CAD p.p. based on double occupancy for new individual bookings, is subject to availability, may change at any time, includes coach air, and is inclusive of all taxes, fees, and port charges. Price is based on the lowest minimum available as follows and will vary by sailing: veranda category 2D from $2,199 for March 27, 2016, Hamilton, ON departure, sailing on Celebrity Silhouette®. Other categories, occupancy types, and sailing dates are available at varying prices. Classic Beverage Package and Prepaid gratuities apply to two guests per stateroom. Third and fourth guests receive gratuities and non-alcoholic beverage packages, which can be upgraded to an alcohol package for a fee. Offer is not combinable with any other offer, is subject to Actual plane may differ. availability and change at time of booking. Celebrity Cruises® reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice. “Modern luxury” is a trademark of Celebrity Cruises Inc. ©2015 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships registered in Malta and Ecuador. Caribbean vacations made easy with air, cruise, beverages, more—all included from $2,199* Our Caribbean Book & Go Vacation Packages will take your clients to a tropical island paradise that will bring them back to life relaxed and renewed—and thrilled that it’s All Included: • 7-Night Eastern or Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Reflection® or Celebrity Silhouette® • Veranda stateroom (pricing for other categories available) • Round-trip, nonstop flight from your choice of 8 convenient gateways across Canada • Checked bags (up to two per traveler) • In-flight meal and beverages • Night in a South Florida hotel for some departure airports/itineraries • All ground transfers in Florida • Classic Beverage Packages on the cruise, including wine and spirits (for first two guests) • Classic Non-alcoholic Beverage and 40-minute Internet packages on the cruise (for third and fourth guests in the same room) • Gratuities and taxes for the cruise Sailings are January 30 to April 3, 2016. Hurry and book soon; these value packages sell out quickly. Discover why at CruisingPower.com *Visit www.cruisingpower.com for full terms. Offer valid for departures between Jan. 30 and April 3, 2016. Price is in CAD p.p. based on double occupancy for new individual bookings, is subject to availability, may change at any time, includes coach air, and is inclusive of all taxes, fees, and port charges. Price is based on the lowest minimum available as follows and will vary by sailing: veranda category 2D from $2,199 for March 27, 2016, Hamilton, ON departure, sailing on Celebrity Silhouette®. Other categories, occupancy types, and sailing dates are available at varying prices. Classic Beverage Package and Prepaid gratuities apply to two guests per stateroom. Third and fourth guests receive gratuities and non-alcoholic beverage packages, which can be upgraded to an alcohol package for a fee. Offer is not combinable with any other offer, is subject to availability and change at time of booking. Celebrity Cruises® reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice. “Modern luxury” is a trademark of Celebrity Cruises Inc. ©2015 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships registered in Malta and Ecuador. 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