Press Release

CRUISING MAY PROVE TO BE THE BARGAIN OF THE YEAR, SAVING CONSUMERS HUNDREDS WHEN TRAVELING BY SEA

Bringing Relief to the Value Hungry, Travelocity Launches 10th Annual Cruise Super Sale with Exclusive Offerings, New Cost-Saving Search Tools  

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – January 13, 2009 – On the heels of last year’s outbreak of  high gas prices, airline fees and capacity cuts, things are looking up for the budget weary, as falling prices offer the potential to save hundreds of dollars. Adding to the steep savings afforded by choosing to travel by sea versus land, Travelocity is taking the concept of “discount packaging” to the next level, offering some of its best deals ever for the 2009 cruise wave season.
In addition to releasing its exclusive annual cruise discounts, Travelocity members now have access to a slew of new search features to help calculate the total potential savings of cruising and steer them towards the most economical cruise options near their city.
“Despite economic uncertainty, most consumers are still going to take that vacation this year but will demand a trip that gives them the most bang for their buck,” said Alex Goldman, vice president of cruises for Travelocity. “Travelocity’s research shows that travelers save an average of $1,000 by taking a cruise versus a land vacation, making it the perfect solution for the cost-conscious traveler.”
Travelocity’s 10th annual Cruise Super Sale, valid through February 5, 2009, features limited-time savings and value-added offers for sailings departing between March and August 2009 on every available cruise line to all destinations. In addition to rates starting at $199 and most cruise lines offering additional onboard credit, Travelocity is making cruising even more affordable with an exclusive bonus offer. During the sale, customers who book a qualifying cruise can receive anywhere from $25 to $300 onboard credit from Travelocity based on the length of the cruise and stateroom purchased.

*Offers are per stateroom, not per person. For more information on these exclusive offers, including a list of qualifying sailings, log onto http://www.travelocity.com/supersale.
“This year Travelocity is basically putting money in consumers’ pockets to spend on their vacation,” said Goldman. “Whether travelers are looking to set sail at some point in 2009 or have been holding out for a good bargain and are ready to go, the time to buy is now with some of the best offers they’ll find all year.”
The Cruise Super Sale is backed by Travelocity’s Low Price Guarantee, which promises to refund the difference between the price paid on Travelocity and any qualifying lower rate found within 24 hours of purchase for the same date, ship, and cabin category.  See http://www.travelocity.com/guarantee for complete terms and conditions of the Guarantee.

New Cruise Features
Although cruising has already proven to be one of the best bargains in travel due to its unique, all-inclusive design, Travelocity has developed two new, easy-to-use features to better educate travelers on the financial benefits of a cruise vacation.

• Cruise Savings Calculation Feature (http://www.travelocity.com/cruisesavings): Allows travelers to easily compare the cost of a traditional vacation to a cruise getaway. The savings message breaks out the difference between a seven-night Caribbean cruise versus a seven-night Caribbean land vacation when comparing the cost of the cruise stateroom / hotel room, air, shore excursions / tours, transportation, meals / food and entertainment. Total Average Savings of Cruise vs. Land Vacation:  $1,000.
• Home Port Cruising Tool (http://www.travelocity.com/homeportcruising): Helps travelers cruise by port location with an interactive map that shows which ports are the closest and may be within driving distance.  Travelers can choose from more than 20 departure ports in the U.S. or Canada, as well as discover exotic destinations to visit for less.

According to Goldman, home port cruising will be even bigger this year than last as it allows travelers to eliminate the cost of a flight altogether. Now a growing number of travelers can actually take advantage of cruising close to home due to the significant expansion of U.S. port locations over the last few years and the increased capacity in ships sailing from these ports.
About Travelocity Global
Travelocity® is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip – and provides the most comprehensive and proactive guarantee in the industry (http://www.travelocity.com/guarantee). This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of the largest travel companies in the world with annual gross bookings of more than U.S. $10 billion. Travelocity also owns and operates: Travelocity Business® for corporate travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel marketing and distribution.

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