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CRUISES INC. NAMED TO CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE’S ELITE PINNACLE CLUB - More than 10th years running !

Fort Lauderdale, FL – July 7, 2009 – Cruises Inc., the nation’s largest cruise retail network as part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), has received another cruise line honor, being named to Carnival Cruise Line’s renowned Pinnacle Club. The accolade was made official during a June 8th presentation by Carnival executives to Brad Tolkin, Co-Chairman/Co-CEO of WTH and Dwain Wall, Senior Vice President/General Manager of Cruises Inc.

The Pinnacle Club was created by Carnival Cruise Line to acknowledge high-volume travel agencies that meet certain sales criteria and exhibit excellence in promoting and selling the “Fun Ship” cruise experience. To be eligible, agencies must meet the company’s sales criteria while demonstrating professionalism, creativity in sales and marketing programs, and outstanding support of the Carnival brand. World Travel Holdings has earned the Pinnacle Award for more than ten years running.

About Cruises Inc.:Cruises Inc., the original agency, was founded in 1982 and currently has more than 500 independent contractors. Together, the companies are part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), the nation’s largest cruise retailer. Cruises Inc. is an industry leader, providing agents with innovative support, training, marketing and technology programs to successfully grow their business. The company has relationships with every major cruise line and many tour operators and as a result, offer the highest commissions in the business. Cruises Inc is consistently recognized for their efforts by key partners, including being named Royal Caribbean’s “Partner of the Year” and Celebrity Cruises’ “National Account Partner of the Year.”

Thank you cruise lines, for your continued recognition !

Royal Caribbean - A 3rd WHY NOT commercial (Zip Lining)

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Royal Caribbean - Another WHY NOT commercial (Rock Climbing)

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Royal Caribbean's new "Liberty of the Seas" WHY NOT commercial

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection - 2 for 1 - Book by July 31

* NEW Enchanting Danube, Passau to Budapest, 7 Nights, October 17, 31
* Castles Along the Rhine, Amsterdam to Basel, 16 Nights, October 31
* European Jewels, Budapest to Amsterdam, 14 Nights, October 24
* Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley, Lisbon to Porto, 9 Nights, October 8
* European Serenade, Vienna to Amsterdam, 12 Nights, November 10
* Danube Discovery, Vienna to Nuremberg, 7 Nights, October 18, 19, November 15
* Rhine Discovery, Basel to Nuremberg, 7 Nights, November 8
* Parsian Winter Holiday, Paris to Paris, 7 Nights, December 12
* Grand European Serenade, Bucharest to Amsterdam, 26 Nights, October 15
* Grand European Discovery, Basel to Vienna, 14 Nights, October 25, November 8
* Paris & European River, Romance, Paris to Nuremberg, 9 Nights, October 5
* Paris & the Heart of Europe, Paris to Vienna, 16 Nights, October 10
* Legendary Rhine & Moselle, Basel to Amsterdam, 12 Nights, September 28, October 22 November 3

Uniworld Value-Packed River Cruises Include:
* Boutique hotel-style cruise ships with lavishly appointed riverview staterooms
* All meals prepared fresh daily using the finest local ingredients
* Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with dinner; bottled water in staterooms; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas onboard company-owned ships
* Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides using state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset systems
* Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
* All transfers on arrival and departure days

I've been on a Uniworld River Cruise & loved it. The beds are like your own beds in your own home !

If you have been on a Uniworld, please share your experiences.

Norwegian Cruise Line - The Procrastinator Sale - Book by August 2

Select 2010 & 2011 sailings on sale. Up to 6 category upgrades. Each sailing has different offers. Note, after so many cabins sold, the upgrade will drop down to only 3. Hurry !

If you have been on a NCL cruise, please share your experiences.

Are you in the Medical Profession ? Or know anyone who is ? Add a little water while earning CME credits

Enjoy earning your next continuing education credits while sailing at SEA ! Why not add a little pleasure with work ! You deserve to be in the most relaxing environment while you take your next class ! With all your meals included ... To include your day time actiivies and night time entertainment ... While you SEA THE WORLD ! And to top it off, you can invite family and friends to join you, and the cruise staff onboard will take care of their needs while you are in your class !

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Space is limted ! Call today (434/800) 237 3832

If you have ever attended a University at Sea continuing education class, please share your experiences !

Norwegian Cruise Line Reduced Single Supplements

Not often, however, from time to time, NCL will make this type "reduced single supplement" offer. Not all categories may be included.

Norwegian Jewel, 10/10 and 10/20/09, 10 Nt Canada/New England from New York, 150% supplement
Norwegian Majesty, 9/13 and 9/23/09, 10 Nt Canada/New England from Philadelphia, 150% Supplement
Norwegian Spirit, 10/16/09, 7 Nt Canada/New England from Quebec to Boston, 150% supplement
Norwegian Sky, 7/10/09 through 9/11/09, all 3-Nt Bahamas sailings from Miami, 150% supplement

I personally have been on 15+ cruises on Norwegian Cruise Line. Matter of fact, my first cruise was on Norwegian. I won't say she's one of my favorite cruise lines, but remember, not all "cruisers" feel the same ! I will say, I chose NCL when I went to Australia/New Zealand and South America, because she offered some of the best rates I had ever seen ! And she's worth checking out her Europe rates, "if" you book early, because she tends to sell out ! Some people love NCL because of their "Free style" dining atmosphere.

If you have been on a NCL cruise, please share your experiences.

Facebook - Why join ?

If you haven't joined facebook yet, you should. Facebook is at the heart of the convergence between the online and offline worlds of millions of people worldwide. I'm amazed how many people are using Facebook now - and it's not just those in their 20's using this technology. I'm 50 and 10% of my high school's graduating class is in now in there (and that number is growing rapidly). I've recently found about a dozen friends that I haven't heard from in "many years", to include a lady I met on my 12th cruise (I've now been on 102) on NCL.

Why is Facebook such a phenomenon? Well, in short it allows you to share your daily activities, thoughts and photos with friends. It integrates email, chat, video, photos and applications in an atmosphere that's both friendly and open. It allows you to share your online life with people you would normally share your offline life with anyway.

Not only connecting with old friends or keeping up with current friends, you have the opportunity of making "new" friends. Your friends will have friends, whom you can also make your acquaintance.

Imagine ... A tree falls in your back yard, that needs to be cut down. If you announce this with your friends on facebook, maybe one of your new friends cuts down trees for a living, or if not, among all your many new friends, they may know someone who does ! So it's also about making new connections. Connections that could help make your life more simple !! Or maybe because "you" are there, you help someone make a connection to someone you know. All in all, joining facebook could easily come to your rescue one day, or you may come to the rescue of one of your new found friends !

Besides all the given reasons above, I am learning more about my friends (and my customers) and I am learning about the different aspects of life that affects them or is affecting them ! And what I love "most" is the connection with my customers, whom I have never met ... I'm getting to see pictures of them (and their family) ! Exciting ! Pictures can definately make a more clear connection for the next time you talk to them on the phone !

As the motto goes ... We can never have too many friends !

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If you are on facebook, please share it's value to you !

Silversea to Add Luxury Amenities to Lifeboats

In an effort to further separate themselves from others in the Luxury Cruise Industry, Silversea has added luxury furnishings including flat screen televisions, an open bar and butler service to lifeboats aboard Silversea's fleet. Stephan Alport, the designer of these new luxury appointed lifeboats quipped that "Silversea will treat distressed guests better than most cruise lines treat their guests." Thurston Howell III, eat your heart out.

MSC Introduces Fun New Theme Night To All Cruises

MSC Cruises has test marketed their new theme night "Fig Leaf Night" and it's a hit. Not to be outdone by Costa Cruise's toga night, MSC Cruises has experimented with the new Fig Leaf Night for several weeks in Europe to rave reviews. Fig Leaf Night consists of cabin stewards giving Fig Leaves to guests in their staterooms, and client¿s wearing these fig leaves (and little else) to the various evening events aboard the vessel. MSC¿s Activities Directory Pablo Capenelli, stated "Fig Leaf Night fits MSC to a tee. Our company's roots in Italian culture are supported by this theme night. Our company's slogan of Beautiful, Passionate, Italian is made a reality by the execution of this theme." Fig Leaf night will be held the last night of each MSC cruise.

If you have cruised aboard a MSC cruise, please share your experiences.

Regent Seven Seas Makes Pledge to Environmental Group

Regent Seven Seas Cruises were being protested by the group Save The Trees. Save the Trees is a group of environmentalists who were upset by their ship's "excessive use of teak". In an effort to be more eco-friendly Regent has pledged to use more artificial materials in the construction of their ships.

Royal Caribbean International Announces Newest Feature on Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International announced Oasis of the Sea's newest feature at the Water-Skiing Hall of Fame today. Company President Richard Fain made the announcement while skiing behind a jet boat stating "Oasis will be the first ship to offer waterskiing behind the ship." It is believed that as many as 10 people can ski simultaneously behind the ship. Water ski enthusiasts are encouraged by this move and look forward to this amazing development. Costs to water-ski behind the ship start at just $49 for a half-hour session or $499 for an unlimited skiing package. Stockholders have expressed enthusiasm for the additional revenue opportunity, and have stated that they expect an increase in travel insurance sales as a result of this new venture.

New ships coming in the near future !

MSC Splendida, MSC --- July 4, 2009 --- 3,959 passengers
MSC Splendida will accommodate guests of all ages with a plethora of onboard activities, amenities and entertainment. The 4.5-star ship's state-of-the-art Aurea Spa will feature a sauna, yoga and a complete beauty salon, while younger guests will enjoy the children's water park or hanging out in teen centers with video games and karaoke. Passengers can also try their hand at basketball, tennis, swimming, virtual auto racing and miniature golf. The Splendida will feature a diverse selection of dining venues, each serving up its own unique cuisine. Another highlight is the large percentage of cabins and suites with balconies, allowing guests to privately take in the ocean views.

MSC Magnifica, MSC --- March 7, 2010 --- 3,013 passengers
Sister to the Musica, Orchestra and Poesia, the MSC Magnifica will offer 236,000 square feet of public space, making her one of the largest ships in the fleet. An impressive 80% of the staterooms aboard this 4.5-star ship will offer ocean views. Passengers can relax in the spacious, 13,000-square-foot spa or take a dip in one of the two pools. The ship's main pool will feature a Magrodome (retractable roof) so guests can swim rain or shine. Dining options will include four unique restaurants, including a specialty sushi bar.

Costa Deliziosa, Costa --- February 25, 2010 --- 2,828 passengers
Billed as one of the "diamonds" of the Costa fleet and featuring a one-of-a-kind design palette, the 4.5-star Costa Deliziosa will feature marble, mother-of-pearl and Murano glass accents, beautiful furniture and breathtaking art collections throughout the ship. Onboard entertainment will include a race car simulator, a 4-D movie theater, a roller rink and a golf simulator. The Deliziosa will also feature the Samsara Spa, which has become a popular feature on several other Costa ships. Spanning two decks and boasting panoramic views, the spa will provide its clients with the ultimate in relaxation

Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn --- June 6, 2010 --- 450 passengers
The 6-star Seabourn Sojourn will feature an elegant, yacht-like atmosphere and individualized service provided by a highly trained and incredibly attentive staff. The Sojourn boasts all-suite accommodations, 90% with private verandas. All suites will offer walk-in closets with personal safes; interactive flat-screen televisions with music and movies; fully stocked bars; refrigerators; and granite bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Dining options will range from the formal, elegant atmosphere of The Restaurant to the laid-back ambience of the poolside Patio Grille. In addition to 24-hour room service, guests can also opt for private, course-by-course meals served in their suites. Other amenities will include a fitness center, six bars and lounges, and a built-in marina, which will allow guests to enjoy a variety of water-based activities, such as swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing, right from the stern of the ship.

Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn --- June 24, 2009 --- 450 passengers
Boasting one of the highest space-per-passenger ratios at sea, the first new 6-star vessel in six years will have 225 suites, 90% featuring full-size balconies. All accommodations on the Seabourn Odyssey will have granite bathrooms with a separate tub and shower and twin sinks. Public spaces include four dining venues, offering options from casual grilled food to gourmet tasting menus; six bars and lounges, where complimentary fine wines and spirits flow freely; and the spa, which features a thalassotherapy whirlpool, Finnish saunas, aromatic steam rooms, a gym and an aerobics area. The first two sailings on this ship are sold out. .

Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America --- July 4, 2010 --- 2,104 passengers
The design and decor of the 5-star Nieuw Amsterdam will reflect the glamour and history of New York City, which was known as Nieuw Amsterdam in the 17th century. The ship will feature several Holland America favorites, such as the Explorations Café and Pinnacle Grille, as well as new venues including a premium wine-tasting lounge, the Explorer's Lounge Bar and a luxury jewelry boutique. Other amenities include the Greenhouse Spa and Salon; a huge fitness center; extensive youth facilities including the teens-only Loft; and the Culinary Arts Center, where experts will provide demonstrations and intimate classes in state-of-the-art kitchens.

I have been on several Holland America cruises, and have 2 week cruise planned for August 23, to Alaska ! I have only been on one Costa Cruise and enjoyed it ... Time has not permitted for me to try another one, though I have truly wanted to !
If you have sailed with any of the above cruise lines, please share your experiences.

Viking River Cruises - 2010 - Book by July 31

See the world with Viking River Cruises in 2010

Viking River Cruises operates the largest and best fleet in the river cruise industry, where every stateroom is a river-view stateroom. We take you to the heart of every destination, and each day you enjoy guided tours, enlightening demonstrations, hands-on activities and leisure time to explore, shop and mingle with local people. Back on board, you indulge in the pleasures of river cruising, including fine dining in our relaxed, open-seating restaurant. Return home enriched with new cultural understanding and fond memories of an unforgettable Viking journey. And with these all-inclusive itineraries, you receive great value for your travel investment.

Early Booking Discount
• Receive 2-for-1 cruise pricing
• Plus $800 off per couple on roundtrip international air
• Plus complimentary wine

Book now to take advantage of this unprecedented incentive and get your first choice of departure date and stateroom category. Must book and pay in full by July 31, 2009.

New for 2010: Best ships in France

Enjoy deluxe staterooms with hotel-style beds in France on Viking Neptune and Viking Spirit! Enjoy delectable cuisine, wine and artistic inspiration on our 8-day Portraits of Southern France itinerary, or combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France’s Norman countryside on our 8-day Paris & the Heart of Normandy or, combine these two cruises for a 15-day France’s Finest adventure with 12 tours.

I love river cruising and wish I had time for more !!

If you have been on a river cruise or cruised with Viking, please share your experiences.

Celebrity Cruises in the Panama Canal - This Fall !

Exotic. Historic. The Panama Canal is a voyage that has no equal. And the adventures that it offers are simply unforgettable: lush rainforests, unique wildlife, volcanic springs, living coral reefs, and the incomparable experience of sailing one of man's greatest achievements—the Canal itself.

What's more, your experience promises to be every bit as spectacular aboard our top-rated ships, with amenities such as award-winning cuisine, one of the finest spas at sea, and Celebrity's Star Treatment.®

Celebrity's Constellation - November 22 from $ 999 pp; December 6 from $ 949 pp.
Celebrity's Infinity - November 22 from $ 999 pp.

I've been to the Panama, maybe 5 times. I love it. Loved it my most this past March of 2009.

Please share your experiences, if you have cruised the Panama Canal.

Video link to part one of highlights of legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor's recent voyage aboard Queen Mary 2's June 19 eastbound Transatlantic

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Holland America - Select Fall sailings on Sale !

Select sailings ... Find these itineraries as low as:

$599 insides – 7day Caribbean

$599 insides – 7day Mexico

$1099 insides – 10day Panama Canal

$1199 – 14day Southern Caribbean

$1199 – 16day South America

Use the Cruise Finder to the left. Look through fall sailings, to discover the sailing with the prices you like best ! Please note, these rates are limited and can sell out as you are reading this !

Royal Caribbean - OCEANS OF VALUE TOO GOOD TO PASS UP - Fall sailings - Book by Aug 7

Why not get more out of your vacation this Fall?

With amazing deals to the Caribbean and Europe you can cruise for just dollars a day. As the weather cools down in your town, visit the beautiful sunny beaches of Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel — or a multitude of other Caribbean ports starting at only $80*† a day. Upgrade to a balcony-category stateroom and receive up to $50 onboard spending money per person*. (Code MZS6)

If the picturesque coasts of Spain, Greece and Egypt are more your style, there is no season more perfect than Fall in Europe, plus when rates start at just $100**† per day, there's no time more affordable. Act now and reserve a balcony stateroom and receive up to $100 onboard spending money per stateroom**. (Code MZW7)

**All reservations must be made by August 7, 2009, to receive the onboard credit per stateroom.

I love cruising in the fall, especially to the Caribbean, when it's not as hot. Sure, it's hurricane season. However, odds are not neccessarily high, AND the c.l.'s usually just changed itineraries, AND, the rates are lower !

Please share your fall cruise experiences and cruises you have taken in Europe.