I LOVE GREECE IN THE SPRINGTIME?

If you find yourself dreaming of blue rooves and white stucco - you may want to look into a recent trip posted by TravelZoo. Read below for details. If you are interested, click here. The Greek Islands are hands-down my dream trip.

How does spring in the Greek islands sound? Viva Voyage is offering a 10-night Mediterranean cruise on one of Holland America's newest ships for just $1299 per person. Upgraded staterooms are also reduced: Oceanview cabins are $1399 per person; Verandah staterooms (each with private balcony) are $1999 per person. Similar cruises we are seeing in the marketplace price at hundreds more. Book this deal with Viva Voyage by Dec. 27 and receive FREE travel insurance (valued at $70 per person.)

You'll sail the ms Westerdam, ranked one of the "Best Cruise Ships in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler. It departs May 10 or 30 and sails roundtrip from Civitavecchia, near Rome.

Ports of call include: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Corfu, Greece; Olympia (Katakalon), Greece; Santorini, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; and Messina (Taormina/Naxos), Sicily.