One of the many advantages of cruising to your vacation destination is the flexible budget 鈥� and lower overall cost 鈥� of your vacation.

鈥淲hen you of accommodations, airfare, dining and entertainment, cruising is generally more affordable than a resort vacation at the same destination,鈥� says Pety Carvalho from Fort 91原创鈥檚 .

For budget-conscious travellers who still want to explore exotic locations in comfort, travel deals can add significant extra savings.

鈥淎s cruise experts, we know the best time to buy for each destination, in order to get the best price. Expedia Cruises is also part of the biggest travel company in the world, which means we get access to exclusive deals that travellers can鈥檛 find anywhere else,鈥� Carvalho says.

Right now, Holland America Line is offering an exclusive promotion to Expedia Cruises travellers. For foodies looking to indulge their taste buds, for music lovers seeking concerts at sea, for wanderlusters curious about different cultures, Expedia Cruises can get you on your dream vacation. Book in the first week of October for great prices and exclusive extras, and watch for deals from other cruise and travel partners through the rest of the month.

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• Oct. 2 - 8: For the first week of October, Holland America is offering Expedia Cruises exclusive savings.
• Oct. 9 - 31: Nearly a dozen other cruise and land travel partners will join the promotion for the rest of October, connecting travellers with exotic locations at great prices.

These great prices and exclusive extras are only available through your Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant! Start by selecting a sailing of six nights or longer, and opt for the 鈥樷�� fare (includes premium amenities like shore excursions, premium dining, a drink package and Wi-Fi). During the sale, your booking includes many complimentary

• Up to $650 onboard cash credit
• 50 per cent reduced deposit
• Elite beverage package upgrade
• Crew appreciation (gratuities)
• Up to $400 shore excursion credit
• Specialty dining
• Premium Wi-Fi upgrade

鈥淒eals are limited and the best deals will sell out, so we recommend booking early, and pre-registering for future sales so you don鈥檛 miss out!鈥� Carvalho says.

To get in touch with a local expert at Expedia Cruises, call 604-882-8000 or visit in person at To keep up on the latest deals and travel news, follow Expedia Cruises on or on their website, .

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