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This
Is a Great Time to Cruise!
Enticing
and interesting itineraries to exotic destinations; superb, value-added
amenities; maiden ports of call; the opportunity to take -advantage of
exceptional onboard enrichment programs; diverse and unique shore excursions;
outstanding new onboard enhancements – and that’s just the
tip of the iceberg. This is a wonderful, exciting time to “explore,
dream and discover.” Come on aboard . . . we partner with the best
of the best in the cruise industry. Let’s get together and see what’s
on your horizon!
CRYSTAL CRUISES. From “Kiwis
and Kangaroos” to “Temples & Trade Routes” to the
very special President’s Cruise filled with “Arabian Treasures” .
. . all this and more is yours to enjoy with Crystal Cruises in 2010. Special
value-added amenities begin with a $1,000 per person shipboard credit to
spend “As You Wish.” Next, because you are our valued American
Express Travel client, each of you who book with us on any of these three
special American Express sailings highlighted on this page will receive
an additional $100 per person shipboard credit and pre-paid gratuities.
In addition to sharing with you highlights of these spectacular, adventure-filled
cruises, we want you to know just how special Crystal Cruises’ “As
You Wish” program is. This is your opportunity to experience all
the luxury an all-inclusive voyage has to offer . . . yet, on your terms.
You can choose to use your shipboard credits to indulge in spa treatments,
fine wines, a Vintage Room experience, or for shore excursions – the
choice is yours. And for 2010, ALL voyages will offer up to $2,000 per
couple to spend “As You Wish” . . . compliments of Crystal.
There is a reason that Crystal Cruises is known “quite simply as
the very best cruise line in the world.”
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. Holland
America Line continues to offer many new innovations, amenities and services
designed to make your next cruise vacation even better. First, the enhanced
suite accommodations . . . the Line’s latest Signature of Excellence
innovation – introduced first on the ms Veendam – are
unique lanai accommodations that feature large sliding glass doors with
direct access to the Lower Promenade wraparound teak walking deck. Lanai
staterooms will be added this year to the ms Rotterdam and three
other vessels by 2013. If you have us book your accommodations in a Verandah
category, all suites are furnished with a whirlpool tub and you will also
have access to the Neptune Lounge – your own private retreat where
you can relax, read and socialize, as well as take advantage of the lounge’s
private concierge services. One more special amenity . . . HAL is now offering
a limited number of spa staterooms that feature exclusive spa services
and spa room service menus not offered elsewhere on the ship.
Next, shore excursions. The Collections of Holland America Line that debuted
this past summer on Alaska, Canada/New England and European itineraries provide
guests with nearly 500 specially selected shore excursions. Included in the
Collections series are the Signature, Medallion, Encore and World Wonders Collections,
each with its own individual focus. For example, the Encore Collection is designed
especially for guests who have previously visited the destination, as it provides
tours beyond well-known attractions; each -showcasing hidden gems, unique perspectives
and “insider’s stories.”
And last, but certainly not least . . . food and wine! Designed to enhance
your five-star dining experience, the Holland America Line Signature Service’s
Sommelier Wine Package & Sommelier Dinner will introduce you to a wide
variety of labels that are new, interesting, different and fun. Hosted fleet-wide
in the Pinnacle Grill (on sailings 10 days or longer), the Sommelier Dinner
event combines at least four glasses of wine with a six-course menu for expertly
paired wine and cuisine. For extensive sampling opportunities on any itinerary,
the Sommelier Wine Package features multiple wine tastings, events and selections.
(Added tariffs apply for both the Sommelier Dinner and the Wine Package.) Sommelier
Wine and Dinner Packages, Lanai and Spa Staterooms and Premium Shore Excursions
are just a few of the many new amenities and services offered now by Holland
America Line and its incomparable Signature of Excellence Program. Please give
us a call or stop by . . . we have all the details.
OCEANIA CRUISES. “Being
away from home has never felt so much like home . . . smiles are genuine,
service impeccable and the ambience elegant, yet casual.” For many
of us, this is what a cruise vacation is all about: Comfort, great service,
and the chance to relax. Yet with our partner Oceania Cruises, even more
incentives are offered: Complimentary airfare, 2-for-1 cruise fares,
and up to an additional $4,000 savings on your cruise fare, plus pre-paid
gratuities and a $500 shipboard credit per stateroom.
Now . . . where do we want to go this winter? Aboard their intimate 684-guest
ships, your options include the exotic destinations of South America, Australia
and Asia. From the scintillating ambience of Rio de Janeiro to the non-stop
excitement of Hong Kong – the choice is yours. One of Oceania Cruises
South American itineraries sails almost completely around the continent – beginning
in Valparaiso, Chile, on March 7, 2010, and ending in Rio, April 3. This itinerary
also includes an overnight stay in Lima with an optional excursion to Machu
Picchu and an overnight stay in Rio before debarkation. If you prefer the exotic
destination of Asia, there are four 2010 sailings that range from 15-35 days,
including the 15-day “Imperial Explorations” sailing from Beijing
to Hong Kong (March 25-April 9, 2010) – with ports in South Korea, Japan
and Taiwan; and the spectacular “Connoisseur’s Collection” – the
35-day voyage that calls on such marvelous ports as Saigon, Bangkok, Kuala
Lumpur, Mumbai and Cairo. In addition to all of the value-added amenities highlighted,
you can look forward to relaxing services and treatments at Oceania Cruise’s
Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, superbly prepared cuisine designed by the legendary
chef Jacques Pepin and beautifully appointed staterooms (70% of which have
balconies). Please call us or stop by. We also have information on equally
tempting offers on Ocean Cruises’ voyages in Europe and the Caribbean!
PRINCESS CRUISES®. We’re
excited to share with you all the new renovations and innovations that
Princess Cruises is currently debuting throughout their fine fleet of
17 vessels. While many cruise lines opt to build more ships and often
make them bigger, Princess has chosen to enhance and refine their already
exceptional product. For example, the most popular features now offered
on their newest vessels – e.g. The Sanctuary, Movies Under the
Stars®, and lively Piazza areas in the ship’s atrium – will
now be introduced fleet-wide. To date, according to Rai Caluori, Executive
Vice President of Fleet Operations, the Caribbean Princess®,
Golden Princess®, and Dawn Princess® have already
undergone extensive makeovers. And before the end of this year, the Sea
Princess®, Coral Princess®, and Tahitian Princess® (soon
to be known as Ocean Princess®) will also be transformed
and upgraded. It’s also important to note, that in addition to
making these major physical upgrades, Princess Cruises is equally committed
to enhancing your cruise experience by offering new services and more
choices. Here’s just a sample of what you can look forward to on
your next Princess cruise . . . Starting with meal options, a complimentary
pub lunch menu has been added on sea days and an exclusive breakfast
for suite guests will be offered in the Sabatini specialty restaurant.
Additionally, canapés will be served in several of the ship’s
public lounges each evening. An especially popular new dining option
has been the Chef’s Table experience – an industry first.
This concept affords a select group of gourmets the opportunity to be
welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship’s galley to enjoy a
memorable culinary event hosted by the executive chef. Not only do guests
go behind the scenes to get an insider’s view of the galley at
the height of dinner preparation, but this unique experience is enhanced
with champagne, hors ‘d oeuvres, and a lavish, multi-course dinner,
with select wines. (A tariff applies for this event.) Because of the
success of the Chef’s Table, Princess has now added another exclusive
experience – the Ultimate Ship’s Tour – that offers
unprecedented access to the “back of the house” areas that
are key to the ship’s daily operations. We hope that you, too,
will find these unique, new, innovative offerings aboard Princess Cruises’ fine
fleet of ships as exciting as we do. Please give us a call or stop by
. . . we look forward to sharing with you all that Princess Cruises has
to offer.
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