There have been several stories in the news recently about Norovirus and similar gastrointestinal illnesses striking cruise ship passengers. But the media fails to mention that – with over 13 million persons cruising every year – the percentage of cruise passengers getting sick with the virus is actually very low. THE SHOCKING TRUTH – In [...]

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With corporate meetings & incentive programs under increased scrutiny, more meeting planners are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility by focusing on the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and profit (social, environmental and economic sustainability). One way planners can transform meetings is by integrating community-service activities into their programs. If you’d like to include an event [...]

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What do you think about change? Is it:  a) scary, b) annoying, or  c) good? It’s human nature to resist change – the fear of the unknown and all. But observe the laws of nature and you’ll agree that c) change is very, very good.  Change leads to growth while stagnation leads to….well, death. If [...]

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If you’re a meeting planner or seller of travel reading our blogs, chances are you’re already a fan of cruising. But maybe you’re concerned about overcoming C-Suite objections or demonstrating the value of a meeting at sea. Or you need a hot new destination for a group event or incentive program, but are still “on [...]

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Meeting and Event Planners: You’ve always wanted to book your own private yacht, right? Here’s some great news! TWO UNIQUE CHARTER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE ON A SEADREAM YACHT. The short Caribbean voyages have not been published, and are being offered at very attractive charter prices. These 2 and 3-night “gems” are now available on a [...]

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So you think your job as a meeting planner is challenging? Of course it is! But imagine feeding and housing more than 8,000 persons for a week, handling 700 tons of supplies, organizing meals from 26 kitchens, and managing a crew of 2,165  – along with an entertainment staff of 200, 3 doctors, and 18 [...]

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We just received a stunning photo of Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises. Enjoy this exclusive sneak preview of the newest Solstice-class vessel as she emerges from the shipyard in Germany. CELEBRITY ECLIPSE MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE MIAMI – March 2, 2010 – To witness the next solar eclipse, you have to wait until July 11, [...]

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Here’s a great shot of a SeaDream Yacht anchored next to Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, courtesy of Bruce Setloff, former SeaDream Yacht Club VP of Sales. RCI Oasis of the Seas & SeaDream Yacht For a large group that needs lots of meeting space as well as spectacular entertainment and a variety of [...]

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Joey Sciarrotta, Landry & Kling Group Coordinator, is onboard the SeaDream Yacht I with one of our charter clients. Here’s his report “from the deck” as the yacht approaches their first Caribbean port – Jost Van Dyke. From Joey Sciarrotta, Landry & Kling Group Coordinator Just wanted to say hello and tell you that the [...]

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[Note from the editor - July 5, 2011: This article was originally posted about MSC Favolosa - the name of the new ship has since been changed to MSC Divina.] This just in from MSC Cruises: A letter of intent was signed today for the delivery of a new 140,000 ton ship in May 2012 [...]

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