John Rowley

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sears, a name that comes to mind when thinking of places to fix the car or shop for tools, will soon be associated with travel thanks to a new partnership with International Cruise & Excursions Inc. The agreement will create Sears Vacations, which will provide unique leisure vacation experiences, primarily through an online platform, will give customers the opportunity to opt-in to receive exclusive offers and extraordinary values on travel and vacation packages, the companies said. According to a press release, Sears Vacations are geared to toward customers looking for family-centric vacations at a good price.