A Promise Delivered There seems to be no end to the sadness as Haiti continues to deal with the aftermath of January’s devastating earthquake. But a story of hope reached us this week – a story about one cruise company’s commitment to the people of Haiti, and an investment in the country’s future – the [...]
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Image via Wikipedia The Not-So-Good ‘Ole Days Back in the 80’s, a conference attendee stopped by our shipboard hospitality desk to ask where he could get a cup of coffee because he had missed breakfast. He couldn’t believe our answer: there was nowhere to get anything to eat or drink until lunchtime – some 2 [...]
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Image by bjmccray via Flickr Safety First If you’re planning a group event or conference with a large number of female attendees, safety should be top of mind. We recently found a wake-up call article posted on Cvent: “Book Smart: Booking With Women in Mind”. The author, Kate Hooper, outlines some important safety tips: ..I’m [...]
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DID YOU KNOW? Savvy planners know that Seasite.com is the “go to” place to source a cruise ship for their meetings and group events. With hundreds of ships from 35 cruise lines, there’s bound to be a venue that’s just the right fit for your group. But with so many choices, where to begin? Here’s [...]
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When it comes to planning a group event that motivates and inspires, no other destination quickens the pulse and stirs the soul quite like Europe. You might think a trip across the pond is too far a leap – especially with your tightened budget. But don’t dismiss the idea – the wonders of Europe and [...]
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2011 Berlitz Guide Names 10 Best Ships in the World Douglas Ward is considered to be the world’s leading authority on cruise ships, so when he speaks, we listen! The meticulously researched Berlitz 2011 Guide to Cruising has just been published, and we’re anxious to read Mr. Ward’s hard-hitting evaluations of 285 ships. In the [...]
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Image by digitalART2 via Flickr Don’t you love Autumn ? The invigorating crispness in the air, explosion of color as leaves begin to turn….. Reality check: I live in Miami, where the only sign of fall is an influx of snow birds! But what I really love about Autumn is that it signals a time [...]
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The Dream countdown has begun. Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest cruise ship, Disney Dream, is scheduled to set sail in January 2011, and excitement is building as details of the ship are revealed. With whimsical design details, extraordinary entertainment, plenty of meeting space, unprecedented facilities for kids and adults, and leading-edge technology, this ship [...]
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One of the stickiest challenges meeting planners face today is how to manage their A/V expenses. Let’s face it – most of aren’t technology experts, and those little “hidden fees” for items like easels, flip charts, coffee breaks etc. can add up to big budget headaches. I stumbled across a helpful article by Chance Carpenter [...]
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Image via Wikipedia Another beautiful, meeting-friendly ship in the works! Last week, premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises announced the name of its fifth ‘Xceptional’ Solstice-class ship: Celebrity Reflection. Following delivery in November 2012, the stunning Celebrity Reflection will join Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette, rounding out the $3.7-billion class. Sure to [...]
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