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Celebrity is introducing more modern luxuries alongside its suite 24/7 butler service, including the Celebrity exhale bedding program, with premium mattresses, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and plush duvets and pillows; BVLGARI luxury bath products; dual iPod/iPad docking stations; reserved theater seating, and an upgraded “welcome” bottle of Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, complete with a commemorative label featuring exclusive artwork from Art Center/South Florida artists. “Expanding our already broad slate of suite amenities is yet another outgrowth of Celebrity’s deep understanding of how rare and meaningful vacation time is for our guests, so we’re laser-focused on offering the absolute best ways for them to escape from their everyday routine and feel totally relaxed and re-energized,” said Celebrity’s Senior VP of Hotel Operations Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “Vacationers investing in suites expect – and deserve – a luxurious experience with a generous host of premium services and amenities, which we’ve always been devoted to delivering. And now, we’re thrilled to enhance their experience even further, with additional amenities that match their lifestyle and reflect our modern luxury ambiance.” The new amenities enhance the inclusive premium services and privileges already provided in every category of suites across the Celebrity fleet, beginning with Celebrity’s European-trained butlers, who offer assistance with unpacking and packing, arranging in-suite dining and afternoon tea service or espresso from Café al Bacio, shoeshine service, and assistance booking spa treatments, shore excursions and specialty dining. Additional services and amenities include priority boarding and debarkation, priority boarding of tenders ashore, one complimentary dinner for two (on 7-night itineraries) or two dinners for two (on 8-night or longer sailings) in one of Celebrity’s specialty restaurants, priority selection of dining time, spacious verandas, Hansgrohe shower heads, use of plush Frette bathrobes, over sized 100% cotton bath towels, a pillow menu, fresh cut flowers, daily fresh fruit platter, and a complimentary tote bag. “We continue to hear from guests who’ve sailed with the leading all-inclusive luxury lines that Celebrity’s suite experience is just as spectacular, and represents an even better value,” said Lutoff-Perlo. “And just wait until you see the suites we’re introducing on Celebrity Reflection!” The new categories of suites debuting on Celebrity Reflection in October of this year will feature even more amenities to suit the personalities of each suite category and the guests within them: Celebrity’s jaw-dropping, two-bedroom, 1,636-square-foot “Reflection Suite” with 194-square-foot wraparound veranda will feature what sketches alone are already creating buzz among consumers and press: a fully glass-enclosed – including glass floor and ceiling – shower room extending out over the edge of the ship, offering breathtaking, 360-degree ocean views, a rain shower head and heated bench seat. The industry-first shower isn’t the only area of the suite offering stunning views: the Reflection Suite also will feature 10-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door, and include a grand piano, dining room table, wet bar, and choice of a complimentary bottle of vodka, scotch or gin with accompanying mixers, all in addition to Celebrity’s existing slate of suite amenities. Celebrity’s new 441-square-foot “Signature Suites” debuting on Celebrity Reflection also will boast stunning views of land and sea via 10-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door leading to a 118-square-foot veranda, and will complement the host of previous and new fleet wide suite amenities with a whirlpool on the private veranda, which is also associated with the “Celebrity Suite” category across the fleet. Guests vacationing in Celebrity’s new “Aqua Class Suites” can enjoy the additional services of a personal Spa Concierge to arrange Aqua Spa treatments; exclusive access to the Mediterranean-themed specialty restaurant, “Blu”, along with Aqua Class stateroom guests; complimentary access to the Persian Garden and Relaxation Room; five-head Hansgrohe shower tower; fog-free bathroom mirrors; custom-blended bath products; aromatherapy diffuser, and on-demand wellness programming on the in-stateroom network, including meditation and yoga. By Cruise Industry News Click here to view the article

WE CRUISE ONCE WITH A FRIEND, BUT NOT SINCE, WE HAVE A LONG LIST OF FAMILY & FRIENDS, THAT WE WON'T BOTHER WITH, JUST RECENTLY THAT LIST GREW, WE LIKE DOING THINGS ARE WAY AND IF WE DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING BUT STAY ON THE SHIP, WE LL YOU GET THE IDEA!

100 YEARS! APRIL 14TH 1912 - APRIL 14TH 2012...

CAVMOM ENJOY YOUR CRUISE ON THE GOLDEN PRINCESS, 26 APRIL

ED & ROE ENJOY YOUR CRUISE ON THE EMERALD PRINCESS

SAILING ROSE ENJOY YOU CRUISE ON THE JEWEL OF THE SEA'S 19TH APRIL

After what Cunard Line called major refurbishments throughout the ship, the Queen Mary 2 will sail 25 trans-Atlantic crossings this year, beginning in May. There will be 19 seven-day crossings between New York and Southampton and six nine-day crossings between New York and Hamburg. Cunard promises fine cuisine and stimulating onboard enrichment, including theater productions, jazz workshops, lecture programs and spa treatments. The ship’s specialty restaurant Todd English has switched to an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, replacing the original Prix-fixe menu. Breaking up the trans-Atlantic season will cruises to the Baltic, Norway, the North Cape, Iberia and Spain. These sailings can be combined with crossings. The Queen Mary 2’s recent refurbishment included décor enhancements in all staterooms and suites, the Canyon Ranch Spa Club, the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Restaurants, the Commodore Club, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, Sir Samuel’s Bar and Lounge and the children’s Play Zone. In addition, the Golden Lion Pub has been completely redesigned. Click here to view the article

Celebrity Cruises has expanded the number of ports in which it offers private shore excursions from 13 to 70. The private tours include a private vehicle with a driver or a driver and a tour guide. Private tours are now available in over 50 ports of call in Europe and over 20 ports of call in Alaska, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and South America. They can be purchased online per-cruise, for either a half-day or full day of exploration. The day’s itinerary is at the guest’s discretion and is coordinated directly with the driver and/or guide on the day of the tour. Celebrity also offers customized arrangements in any destination, allowing guests to create their own itinerary for the day, and, if they wish, include meals and entrance fees to local attractions. The itinerary, arranged in advance, can be flexible in terms of numbers of hours, and is offered in every one of Celebrity’s ports and destinations worldwide. Vehicles for both options generally include a car that seats up to three guests, a van that seats four to eight guests, or a minivan that seats eight to 10 guests. Private shore excursions can be booked online a minimum of four days before the cruise. Custom arrangements can be booked through Celebrity’s shore excursions team, a minimum of 30 days before the cruise. Click here to view the article

SORRY HAVEN'T HEARD OF THEM, WISH WE COULD HELP

JOE, THE CRUISE LINES HAS EXCURSIONS THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ST. JOHNS, CHECK WITH YOUR CRUISE LINES

CRUISE CRAZIES S13XYL; HAPPY TO HAVE YOU ABOARD PLEASE POST OFTEN JOHN JACKIE

Charleston's new cruise terminal has the official green light from the City's Board of Architectural Review (BAR), which unanimously granted final approval to the project's design, according to Peter Lehman, director for cruise development at the Port of Charleston. Wednesday's vote marked the final in a three-step process initiated last summer, when the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) voluntarily entered the formal architectural review process. The BAR previously voted to grant preliminary approval in November and conceptual approval to the project last August. Charleston Mayor Joe Riley praised the cruise terminal's design, calling it a "wonderful transformation" of an existing warehouse and a "great achievement." "What we have now is a very fine building that graces this city," Mayor Riley said during the meeting. The new terminal is the conversion of an existing cargo-handling building into a functional and attractive passenger terminal, and the design is reflective of input received from numerous meetings with stakeholders as well as feedback previously received from the BAR. By incorporating public input and design influences seen around Charleston like siding, louvres and tabby, as well as maritime-influenced railing, the design fits contextually into the rest of the area. Importantly, the conversion of the structure to a cruise operation re-knits the site into the City, replacing the chain link fence that currently surrounds the property with landscaped edges and re-establishing Concord Street through the entire site. The new cruise terminal is the first step in the larger redevelopment of Union Pier Terminal. Click here to view the article

YOU ARE NOT SEEING THINGS, THE NEW PHASE ON CRUISE SHIPS, DOG OWNER'S ARE CALLING THIS TREND (COMFORT DOG). WE SAW TWO ON OUR TRIP TO TAHITI AND AGAIN OUR CRUISE THIS PAST DECEMBER.2011 I ASKED THE PURSER FROM OUR LAST CRUISE, HOW ARE THE DOG'S ALLOWED, THE PASSENGER HAS A NOTE FROM THEIR DOCTOR, THAT THE DOG RELAXES THE PERSON WHILE THEY ARE OUT TRAVELING. THE PASSENGER IS CLAIMING A MEDICAL PROBLEM! WILL LET YOU KNOW ON OUR CRUISE THIS COMING WEEKEND, WITH PICTURES.

CRUISE CRAZIES GRACEWAGS; HAPPY TO HAVE U ABOARD PLEASE POST OFTEN JOHN JACKIE

Two-day ‘Fast-Track Your Cruise Training and Profits’ Seminar/Trade Show Program Features Opportunity to Earn Up to 70 Cruise Counselor Credits Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced dates and cities for Training Fest 2012, the popular touring combination of seminars and trade show that offers travel agents the opportunity to earn as many as 70 credits toward CLIA Cruise Counselor Certification. Inviting agents to “Fast-Track Your Cruise Training and Profits,” Training Fest this year will visit 11 cities in the United States and Canada between July and September. In each location, the two-day program will enable participants to earn credits for up to four seminars and attend a Continental Breakfast Trade Show featuring CLIA member cruise lines. While CLIA member agents receive a significant price break, non CLIA travel agents are also invited to participate. “CLIA’s goal is to make valuable training and Certification accessible to as many travel agents in North America as possible,” said Bob Sharak, CLIA executive vice president for marketing and distribution. “Training Fest will accomplish that goal this year by visiting cities on the East Coast, the South, the West Coast and Vancouver and Toronto in Canada. We urge all agents to ‘fast track’ profits by launching their personal professional development or continuing their training and Certification at a Training Fest location near home.” The cities and dates for Training Fest 2012 are as follows: Houston: July 12-13 New York/Flushing: July 19-20 Las Vegas: July 26-27 Washington DC/Arlington: August 2-3 Atlanta: August 9-10 Chicago/Rosemont: August 16-17 Orlando: August 23-24 New Orleans/Kenner: September 6-7 Los Angeles/San Pedro: September 13-14 Vancouver/Surrey, BC: September 20-21 Toronto, ON: September 27-28 Agents with less than two years of experience selling cruises are encouraged to sign up for the following seminars: Cruise Vacations: An Introduction, Principles of Professional Selling, Delivering Great Customer Service, and Power Selling Techniques. Other topics designed for more experienced sellers include: Travel for All: How to Find, Sell and Market Accessible Travel, a new program for 2012; Effective Presentation Skills; Group Sales Made Easy; and another new seminar for this year, 40 Best Practices for Travel Agent Success. The cost of Training Fest ranges from $45 for one seminar ($55 for non-members) to $110 for four seminars ($150 for non-members). All those attending at least one educational session are entitled to complimentary admission to the Continental Breakfast Trade Show. Agents wishing to attend only the trade show pay $10 ($15 for non-members). To register for Training Fest 2012 or to obtain more information, agents may visit CLIA’s web site or call 855-444-CLIA (2542). Click here to view the article

I JUST FIXED THE TITLE, TO WHAT WE ALL AGREE FITS THE ARTICLE

YEA I AGREE, BUT THAT'S HOW THE ARTICLE STARTED OUT, WHAT CAN I SAY, I SEE A LOT OF STRANGE TITLES FOR ARTICLES, YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE, THANKS FOR MENTIONING THIS TO ME. JOHN

THANKS MARYLOU! THAT IS GOOD TO KNOW..

CRUISE CRAZIES KNEESETREMO; HAPPY TO HAVE U ABOARD PLEASE POST OFTEN JOHN JACKIE