Posted on November 30th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Norwegian Cruise Line’s CEO Goes “Undercover” Ever wonder what life on board a cruise ship is really like – for the ship’s crew? You know – the hard-working folks that keep the ship running smoothly and the banisters gleaming, remember your drink preference, and make sure your stateroom is spotless? What really goes on behind [...]
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Posted on November 30th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Image via CrunchBase Do you use Google Docs? f you’re a meeting or event planner, you probably should! In case you’re unfamiliar with Google Docs, this free service from Google allows you to upload and save documents from your desktop, edit them online from any computer, and invite others to read or edit them. Yeah, [...]
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Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Karyn Altman, Seasite’s VP of Business Development, witnessed a historic event during the Allure of the Seas inaugural voyage: the two largest cruise ships in the world sailing side by side. Karyn sent these cool shots, taken with her iPhone. In the first photo, you can see Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas on the [...]
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Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
An adrenaline rush for C-level high above the sea Karyn Altman, Seasite’s VP of Business Development, just returned from a 2-night inaugural cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand new ship, Allure of the Seas. She captured Landry & Kling’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Phillips, as he took an exhilarating ride on the zip line. Suspended nine [...]
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Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Image by Will Lion via Flickr It’s Official – Multitasking Dumbs Down the Brain Contrary to popular belief (or what your boss might tell you), multi-tasking is not doing your brain any favors – and while your productivity levels are dropping, your stress levels are rising. Neuroscientists know that the human brain isn’t wired to [...]
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Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Joyce Landry
It’s good to power down once in a while! Knowing that we are featuring Lindblad Expeditions in our newsletter this month, I wanted to take the opportunity to share an experience I had earlier this year traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour in the Galapagos Islands, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. The Galapagos are 600 miles [...]
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Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Expedition Travel – Discover, Learn, and Do More Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, incentive program, or family & friends reunion, nothing can compare to the life-enhancing experience of a true expedition – and no one delivers it better than Lindblad Expeditions. Bring your group onboard one of their intimate ships or charter an entire [...]
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Posted on November 15th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Looking to charter a ship of your own? Searching for a ship to charter is dependent on different criteria than searching for a ship to accommodate your group. And only Seasite.com has charter-specific search criteria to find appropriate ships that meet your group size and function space requirements. Finding the perfect ship to charter just got [...]
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Posted on November 12th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
SeaDream Yacht Club has given us dibs on a few rare charter opportunities at amazingly affordable rates, and we we can’t wait to share them with you! Unique 2-night “Remnant Voyages” available at exceptional prices! These unique short yacht charters can accommodate 112 guests and are perfect for weddings, birthdays, family reunions, company meetings or [...]
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Posted on November 9th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
If you’re a meeting professional, adapting to social media is no longer optional – it’s a must. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are among the quickest (and cheapest) ways to promote events, share information, and reach more potential attendees. You want to generate conference buzz and get people talking about your events, right? Time [...]
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