Grumpy's Getaway Guide

Win a 7-Day Cruise on Facebook

Norwegian Cruise Line has a brand new contest going which you can access on their FaceBook page. You just might win a seven-day cruise; five in total are being given away. The interactive contest simply requires you to answer five simple questions - which you can find the answers to by going to the NCL.com web site. The contest last through March 31. Each weekday, Norwegian will release a new contest clue on its Facebook page. Fans will have to collect responses to all five clues and then correctly answer each in order to be entered into the contest. To enter, visit Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook

Etihad Buys 40% Stake in Air Seychelles

Etihad Airways has acquired a 40% stake in Air Seychelles. The airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seychelles government to buy the stake, which is part of a wider deal between the carriers. Etihad and the government are
plugging US$20 million each into Air Seychelles, with Etihad providing a further US$25m shareholders loan to support future network development.

Greece to develop the port at Piraeus

Greece’s government has announced plans to revitalise the Piraeus port to boost the cruise sector’s input into its economy. Michalis Chryssochoidis, development, competitiveness
and shipping minister for Greece said the EUR450m would
include a monorail linking the port, which is 20 minutes from Athens city centre, to cruise and ferry terminals. It follows the arrival of MSC Magnifica in the port earlier this month, the first cruise ship to dock there

Expedia introduces new hotel and flights deals

Expedia Last-Minute Deals takes your auto-detected point of origin and displays flight and hotel deals which other Expedia customers in your area have found enticing. The company is using its deals engine to present popular deals as evidenced by the booking patterns of other people close to your home. Expedia is cashing in on the discounting trend in several ways. In addition to this new Last-Minute Deals offering, Expedia launched ASAP flash sales more than a year ago, and the company is bullish about its partnership role in the “hugely successful” Groupon Getaways, with its vouchers and steep discounts.

Bermuda Pink Sale save 50% off Bermuda hotels

For a limited time, save 50% at participating hotels! Book the Bermuda Pink Sale between now and February 3, 2012 to enjoy fantastic savings for travel between January 23 - April 30, 2012.
This is a perfect time to visit this colorful island paradise. Stroll along the pink sand beaches. Tee off at one of the championship courses overlooking tranquil turquoise tides. Soak up the golden sun and warm welcoming Bermudian hospitality. It's all just 2 hours away from the East Coast.
Escape the winter blues and save 50% at participating hotels. www.gotobermuda.com/

Big savings on a 15-day Vietnam Tour

Discover the best of Vietnam from south to north for just $667 per person on this 15-day experience with Intrepid My Adventure Store. Normally $890 per person, save 25% off this package, which takes you from Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong Delta to Hanoi and Halong Bay along the scenic east coast . The trip begins in Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh, where you can visit the War Remnants Museum and learn about the country’s varied and troubled history. Glide along the Mekong Delta and then travel up the east coast of the country through Nha Trang, Hoi An and Hue before arriving in Hanoi. You'll then cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. http://www.travelzoo.com/au/holidays/-667-Ho-Chi-Minh-to-Hanoi-15-Day-Trip-inc-Mekong-Delta-1176514/?utm_source=top20_au&utm_medium=email