This is a view of the dock at Rum Point where we stop for an amazing lunch and drinks. The water was soo refreshing after a long hot day of touring...

Here I am at the botanical gardens, beautiful just to leisurely walk around. We did get to see the famous Blue Dragon...

Grand Cayman Island...

So here I am in HELL...yes that right I've been there. It's quite a neat place to visit, well worth the trip. They also explain the history and story behind it...but you'll have to go there to find out.

Grand Cayman Island...

I'd thought I'd post a couple of pictures from the last time I was in Grand Cayman....

As we were approaching Grand Cayman we came upon some old pirate ships anchored just outside the port. We then tendered and boarded a smaller ship to transfer to the island. Now off to tour the island...First the Boatswains Cayman Turtle farm...where they breed these beautiful creatures and then have the yound kids from the island release them each year into the ocean.

Glitz Design is giving us a sneak peek at classes...

I can't wait to take these classes...Drum roll please....


3 classes with 2 - 12x12 layouts
[each of the layout classes will be with a different paper collection]


1 class with 5 handmade cards


An 8x8 Glitz Album Class


Classes are ranging from $20-35 USD per class. Each class will be packed full of Glitz Goodies... and each participant will learn new techniques and walk away inspired.

[Keep watching the blog for registration]

Book a Scrappy Stateroom and WIN!!!

Here's how it works...

Place your deposit today and receive a ballot for a draw for some awesome prizes. The next draw will take place December 1, 2009...so get your stateroom booked quick. The earlier you book the more chances you have of winning with every draw.

Another way to get a ballot is to refer a friend...for each friend you refer to us that books a stateroom you will get another ballot.



Call us for details!
204-223-9886

Scrappy Sponsors!!!

The Scrapbook Cottage

It just keeps getting better...Sharon from The Scrapbook Cottage will be joining us for a great week of scrapbooking, cruising and of course what we've been lacking this summer...SUN!!!

You can check out The Scrapbook Cottage at http://www.thescrapbookcottage.ca/.

Smalltown Scrappers

I'm happy to announce that Bronwen

will be joining us as an instructor on our Scrappy Chicks Cruise.

We're excited to have her on board, and look forward to the amazing classes that she will have for all of you to participate in.

You can check out Smalltown Scrappers at http://www.smalltownscrappers.com/.

Glitz Design

Exciting News!!!

We have the girls from Glitz Design [Laura, Erin & Ginger]

joining us aboard the Carnival Inspiration.

How amazing is this?

Keep watching to see what great workshops

will be offered by these talented ladies!

You can check out their website at http://glitzitnow.com/.

Pre-Cruise Hotel Package

We will be staying the night before the cruise at La Quinta Inns & Suites, pricing below reflects one nights stay based on double occupancy, hotel taxes, transfers for two from the airport to the hotel, transfers for two from the hotel to the port and a transfers for two from the port to the hotel. Let us know at time of booking to add the pre cruise hotel package.

*Pricing for triple and quad occupancy available.

If you are staying a couple of extra days before or after your cruise, please call us for pricing.

La Quinta Inns & Suites with all transfers mentioned above:

April 9th, 2010 (1 night) - $147.00 USD (includes hotel taxes)

*package must be booked and paid at time of booking.

Complimentary breakfast includes cereals, fresh fruit, pastries, bagels, juices, milk and coffee. 25" to 27" TV with premium channels, movies on demand and video games. In room hair dryer, coffe maker, iron and ironing board. Guest laundry facility and swimming pool.

Nearby attractions...Florida Aquarium 6.32 mi...International Mall 0.1 mi...Busch Gardens 12.22 mi...Adventure Island 12.97 mi...Blue Martini Restaurant & Bar - across the street...IHOP is adjacent to hotel...More than 20 restaurants within walking distance.

Scrappy Chicks Cruise 2010

You are cordially invited to join us on our

5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise.

We will be departing on April 10, 2010 from Tampa, Florida

aboard the beautiful Carnival Inspiration.

With our ports of call being

Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Islands

and Cozumel, Mexico.

We have combined two of our favorite activities, scrapbooking and cruising, to offer you an unbelievable Scrapbooking experience – Scrappy Chicks Cruise! On our cropping cruise, you get scrapbooking workshops*, goodie bags, prizes, more opportunities to create lifetime memories, great instructors and have plenty of time to enjoy the ship and port cities. Each stateroom will received a $25.00 USD onboard credit, a bottle of wine and more...

Picture yourself surrounded by beautiful works of art, sampling gourmet dining, being pampered as you deserve to be. Imagine yourself sunning on a tropical beach, visiting exotic destinations, shopping in duty free shops, being entertained nightly by Broadway and Las Vegas styled shows, productions, musicians and performers.

Please feel free to refer your friends and family to our website at http://www.dreamawaytravel.ca/ OR we would be happy to mail or email this information to anyone who would be interested in this cruise experience, please send your request for the following packet:

Scrappy Chicks Cruise 2010 to dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca.

Deposit of $125USD per person for your stateroom is due at time of booking.

Rates from...

Interior stateroom
$420.00 plus $163.67 tax & fees

Oceanview stateroom
$470.00 plus $163.67 tax & fees

Balcony stateroom
$920.00 plus $163.67 tax & fees

*All rates are in USD.

*Booking with Dream Away Travel TPI

will ensure your space within the group

and to all of the applicable terms and conditions.

*****

Carnival Inspiration Fun Facts

Total staterooms - 1,026...Decks - 10...Passenger capacity - 2,052

Total crew - 920...Ship Size - Large tonnage - 70,367

Ship Length - 855 ft...Registry - The Bahamas

Travel Insurance...Don't leave home without it!

Here is a brief summary of the different travel insurance plans that I suggest. This is only a very brief summary, and you should read the full document as highlighted for the full details.

RBC Deluxe Travel Insurance covers your emergency medical needs; doctor visits, tests, hospitalization, etc. This plan also covers cancellation, interruption and trip delays, flight accident, travel accident, delayed baggage & personal effects and damaged baggage.

RBC Non Medical Travel Insurance covers cancellation, interruption and trip delays, flight accident, travel accident, delayed baggage & personal effects and damaged baggage. There is no medical coverage included.

Anyone over the age of 73 will be required to remit a medical questionnaire prior to booking to ensure the coverage will be permitted by RBC.

All insurance policies will be booked at the time of booking your vacation.

How to Book your stateroom!

I thought I would outline the information on how to book your stateroom for the Scrappy Chicks Cruise 2010. I would prefer if you would email me your request. Please feel free to call for information, but an email eliminates any issues like spelling mistakes in names, etc.

Inside your email I need each person to tell me the following things:

1. Your Full Name as it is listed in your passport. It is essential that your passport name and your airline ticket/cruise document name(s) be identical. If you have not yet requested a passport, make sure that the name you tell me is exactly the same name that you put on your passport application. If you find later that the name you gave me is not the same as what is listed in your passport, the airline will charge you $200 or more to change the name. If the name is not changed to reflect the exact same name, then you will be denied boarding on travel day!

2. Your Full Mailing Address

3. Your Phone Number (s) that you can be reached at. I have to have at least one phone where you can be reached. I need this for a number of reasons: Should I need to contact you in regards to your cabin or workshops...Should the airline change the flight times....Should there be any problem with the credit card you gave me for payment....I need to be able to reach you NOW.

4. Your Email Address where I can reach you. I would like to have your email address so that I can send out a blanket email should any group issues arise. I will then be following up with individual phone calls but I can reach much more of you faster if I have an email address.

5. Your Date of Birth: I require your date of birth for my files, and in order to process your travel insurance.

6. Your Credit Card Information: I will require your credit card information for the initial deposit, and then I will require your credit card information for your final payment. If both payments will be made using the same credit card then I only require the one credit card number. I would like to suggest that you send me all of the information above - except your credit card details - via email. I will then telephone you to collect your more personal information, like your credit card numbers.

We require an initial deposit of $125USD per person at the time of booking

to hold your stateroom [$272.00 USD when hotel package is added].

Then, a second deposit of $200USD is due December 1st, 2009;

the balance owing will have to be paid by the first of February 2010.

You can make your final payment at any time prior to February 1st, 2010,

but we will need final payments to be processed by that date.

If you have any questions regarding the Carnival Inspiration itself, the pricing of the staterooms, the insurance, or anything else, please send an email to dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca or call Angela directly at 204-223-9886.

I also want to make sure that your vacation is exactly what you want

and expect. So gather up your information

and get those emails coming in..... or call me....

Dream Away Travel TPI

Angela VanDenDriessche

http://www.dreamawaytravel.ca/

dreamawaytravel@shaw.ca

204-223-9886