4 and 5-night Mediterranean cruises, with balcony staterooms starting at $599* per person

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS – 4-Night Sailings – May 5, 2011 and May 19,2011
Balcony Stateroom starting at $599* per person
Barcelona – Nice (Villefranche) – Palma de Mallorca, Spain – Barcelona

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS – 5-Night Sailings – April 25, 2011 and April 30, 2011
Balcony staterooms staring from $699* per person
Barcelona – Monte Carlo- Florence (Livorno) – Rome (Civitavecchia) – Barcelona
Barcelona – NIce (Villefranche) – Rome (Civitavecchia) – Cagliari, Sardinia – Barcelona

*taxes/fees and gratuities additional

The Best of Europe: Inspiring Experiences and Unbeatable Value

For less than $150 per person, per night, your group can experience the romance and grandeur of Europe and the Rivieras. Every morning, they’ll step out onto their private balcony to discover an alluring new destination. Imagine your attendees:

• Strolling the promenade de la Croisette in Cannes and drinking in the stunning seaside views, or trying their luck in the grand Monte Carlo Casino.
• Exploring the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Pisa, and Florence – the birthplace of the Renaissance.
• Discovering the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome – home to historical, architectural and spiritual treasures.
• Driving along the dramatic coastline of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and visiting ancient villages along the way.
• Enjoying the gorgeous blue waters and unspoiled sandy-white beaches of Cagliari, Sardinia.

And the best part…they only have to unpack once!

Amazing, right? Now picture…

A resort-style, 3,634-passenger ship featuring:

• Incredible onboard sports and recreational facilities, including a surf park at sea, ice skating rink, rock-climbing wall, Everlast boxing ring, and cantilevered whirlpools extending 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship.
• Multiple dining venues – from an elegant 3-deck dining room to casual grill on deck.
• A variety of entertainment choices, including dancing under the stars in an open-air nightclub.
• All staterooms with flat-screen TV’s and luxurious bedding.

All included in the price of your cruise!

Need to conduct business while at sea?

Liberty of the Seas offers extensive Wi-Fi capabilities and mobile phone connectivity, dedicated conference space, and an array of lounges plus a main theater that can accommodate up to 1,280 for meeting and group events. Meeting space and A/V are also included with your cruise fare.

But wait, there’s more!

UPGRADE OFFER: You’ll receive 1 Junior Suite at the special balcony rates for every 20 staterooms (maximum of 6 upgrades).

So why not plan your next meeting or incentive on a dazzling ship cruising the Mediterranean Sea? These phenomenal rates are too good to pass up, and trust us – they won’t last long! You can learn more about Liberty of the Seas and check out the ship’s planner guide at Liberty of the Seas Ship Details.

To take advantage of these special group opportunities, call us today at 888-713-1317 /International: 1 -305- 403-3002 . Or, send us an email: CruiseAdvisors@seasite.com

In the magazine’s “Publisher’s Message”, Mr. Grotsky agrees with Seasite.com CEO Jo Kling’s suggestion to shake things up: “Move your event to a ship to transform a dull meeting into a much richer, active experience.”

In our cover story “Meetings At Sea”, Kling noted, “Planners are thinking that they are not going to be able to do their normal event, and that’s true – that’s why it is so successful. You don’t do the same thing in the same way on a ship that you do in a hotel, and it’s that difference that excites you. What brings forth innovative thinking is not having people in the same old, same old environment.” (editor’s emphasis)

We couldn’t agree more! In the cover story “The Cruising Difference: Setting a New High-Water Mark” by Susan Gregg, Jo Kling explores planner hesitations, shares success stories, talks about the all-inclusive benefits of cruise ship events, suggests customization options, and shares insider tips for planning successful meetings at sea.

Read the article and find out how Microsoft Corporation doubled their international conference attendance by using cruise ships. And, how the shipboard environment helped create a sense of community and led to unique shared experiences.

Ready to shake up your meetings and “chart new horizons”? It just might be time to take your group to sea.

Because of some 4 and 5 night charters that were sold in the Caribbean, SeaDream Yacht Club has given us dibs on a few rare charter opportunities that we can’t wait to share with you:

2 and 3 night remnant voyages at an excellent value.

These unique short yacht charters can accommodate 112 guests and are perfect for weddings, birthdays, family reunions, company meetings or incentives.  If your group has more time, you can combine two consecutive voyages, or add a resort stay to create an exciting “surf and turf” event.

February 18 – 20, 2011 – 2 nights – Roundtrip St. Martin

April 7 – 10, 2011 – 3 nights – Roundtrip St. Thomas

April 10 – 13, 2011 – 3 nights – St. Thomas to San Juan

April 21 – 23, 2011 – 2 nights – Roundtrip San Juan

YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE YACHT CHARTER INCLUDES:

• 56 elegantly appointed, ocean view staterooms
• Gourmet meals (in the dining salon or al fresco)
• Wine with lunch and dinner
• Open bar
• Gratuities
• Use of water toys and mountain bikes
• SeaDream’s signature “Champagne and Caviar Splash” deluxe beach event
• Evening entertainment including piano bar, dancing “under the stars” and Starlit Movies
• Fitness center and Thai-certified Spa (spa treatments additional)
• Outdoor pool, whirlpool, and water sports marina
• An attentive crew of 95 to “splendidly spoil” your attendees with 5-star service

Word to the Wise: If you’re short on time and looking for some amazing charter prices, please act quickly – these all-inclusive “gems” won’t last long!

To take advantage of these rare charter opportunities, call us today at 888-713-1317 /International: 1 -305- 403-3002 . Or, send us an email: CruiseAdvisors@seasite.com

SeaDreamYacht charter space is also available for longer voyages in 2011 and 2012. For more information about the SeaDream Yacht experience, click on About SeaDream Yacht Club.

As we like to say around here, Seasite’s got your aft! Seasite.com’s “Compare Selected Cruises” feature instantly creates a side-by-side comparison chart with up to 5 choices – just one click and you’ll see which ship is the best fit for your event at sea.

This screenshot of 5 ship selections gives you an idea of what you’ll see. But that’s not the whole picture – in fact, it’s just a teaser. Your instant comparison chart also includes Planning Essentials such as:

• Itinerary with map
• Largest function room
• Total number of function rooms
• Capacity for pool deck receptions
• Dining room capacities
• Number of specialty restaurants
• Guest to crew ratio
• Breakdown of guest rooms (suites/balcony rooms/oceanview/interior)

…and much more!

Creating your chart is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Go to “Cruise Search” and enter your group-friendly search criteria
2. Find your best options and click the “Compare” box in the upper right hand corner of each selection
3. When you’ve chosen your ships (up to 5), click “Compare Selected Cruises” on the top or bottom of the page

And Voila! You own customized comparison chart. You can print it, save it for later, return to your search results – even submit an RFP.

Our goal is to make your life easier – one click at a time. To get started, go to Seasite.com Cruise Search.

Watch Technology Editor Kate Rice as she speaks to travel agents about the benefits of using Seasite.com to source cruise ships for group events. In this short (under 2 minutes) video, she tells planners and agents the biggest reason to use Seasite.com.

Enjoy the video, and be on the lookout for more about Seasite.com in  the August issue of Vacation Agent Magazine.

Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater!

While nothing can replace the memorable experiences created by a group incentive trip, individual travel certificates provide a simple, cost-effective reward alternative. This option is a growing trend – according to the latest online survey conducted in March and April by the Incentive Research Foundation, 29 percent of incentive professionals polled are considering a temporary or permanent switch from group travel programs to individual awards in 2010.

FAST – EASY – FLEXIBLE

When it come to employee awards, there’s no better way to say “Thank You” for a job well done than with the gift of a dream cruise. Award earners have the freedom to choose from a wide variety of departure ports, itineraries and ships – and they can sail when it’s convenient for them. You choose the value amount, they choose the when and where.

Individual incentive cruise awards make your planning job a snap because the cruise lines handle the award fulfillment and redemption. The only hard part is choosing who deserves an award first!

HOW TO USE INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVES

Here are some examples of how organizations are rewarding employees, customers, and business partners with individual incentive certificates:

• Recognition for achieving targeted sales goals
• Sales contests for distributors, manufacturers, wholesalers and independent representatives
• Motivation for non-sales goals:  productivity, safety, attendance, customer service objectives
• Loyalty programs, in-store promotions, contests,  multi-level sweepstakes
• Charitable raffles, silent auctions to stimulate donations
• Reward top clients

KEY BENEFITS

• Turn Key Program – the cruise line handles the fulfillment, redemption and booking
• Choose from a wide range of certificates in different price points
• Recipients have choice of departure ports, ships, itineraries, and accommodations
• Upgradable and transferable certificates
• No expiration dates, so your winners won’t feel rushed

To find out more about Individual Incentive Cruise certificates, click here.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Seasite’s teamed up with two of our cruise line partners to sweeten the deal with these exclusive offers:

Celebrity Cruises: Receive a free bottle of wine in each stateroom with every certificate purchase from Seasite.com.

Royal Caribbean: Get one free cruise award certificate for every 50 purchased through Seasite.com.

In just a few short weeks more than 350 people have become members of our Cruise Events Group, so why not join them?  Plus, i-Meet hosts over 400 other special interest groups, so there’s sure to be others that fit your needs.  Once you register on i-Meet.com, you’ll have the opportunity to network with thousands of your peers. Just go to www.i-meet.com, sign up for free, then join Seasite’s “Cruise Events” group page. We look forward to seeing you online!

After last year’s initial launch of Seasite.com, we met with focus groups, interviewed users, and conducted our own rigorous site testing and experimentation. We wanted to find out how to make our site even more user-friendly.

The result? Seasite.com is now simpler and more intuitive. You’ll find that using Seasite.com to source the perfect cruise and plan your event at sea is even easier – and quicker -  than before.

SEASITE.COM HOME PAGE

While our Home Page was informative, some users commented that they wished it would guide them quicker to their desired site location. As a result, we made some revisions to improve your Seasite experience.

User Boxes – We’ve divided our home page into three sections to reflect our primary users’ profiles and needs:  1) Suppliers, 2) Group Cruise Buyers, and 3) Alliance Partners. Just click on the appropriate box to receive the  information you need to get the most from the site.

Search Box – Our Search Box has been modified to have the same functionality as The Power Search.

Navigation Bar – We’ve removed the Navigation Bar previously found on the top of the page. By clicking your appropriate User Box, you will automatically be directed to the pages you need. You can still access other areas of the site from the Home Page by clicking on the links found in the “What We Do” and “Why a Cruise” sections.

Special Offers and News -  This area links to our Seasite Blog and will be used to keep you up to date on special cruise line offers, press releases, and other newsworthy blog articles.

Request a Quote – Access to our online RFP is more prominent on the Home Page, so you can jump right in to request a quote for your group event.

RFP –REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Our users thought the original online RFP was a bit long and complicated. We listened. You now have a much shorter version to work with and simpler choices to make.

• Login to your account to pre-fill contact information
• Upload your own RFP
• Choose between using saved itineraries or picking a range of dates and destinations
• The shorter RFP only requires that the user enter basic information such as name and email

SEARCH RESULTS

For clarity’s sake, “Save for Later” has been changed to “Save for RFP” on the search results page.

At Seasite.com, we’re constantly striving to provide you with the best content, cruise planning resources, search engine technology and innovative tools to book your group cruise events. We appreciate all your helpful feedback and hope you enjoy using the newly designed Seasite.com.

Take a “test drive” of Seasite.com today and find out how booking a ship for your next event can save you time and money.

Here is the press release announcing Landry & Kling’s alliance partnership with MCI Group.

Landry & Kling Announces Strategic Alliance Partnership with MCI Group

MIAMI, May 28, 2010 – Cruise Events Specialists Landry & Kling today announced a strategic alliance with MCI, a leading global association, communications and event management company. The partnership agreement includes Landry & Kling company Seasite.com, the first cruise portal dedicated to the cruise meetings and events market.

Under the new alliance, MCI will promote the use of cruise ships for group meetings and events accessing Seasite.com services and resources including cruise sourcing, contract negotiations, and valuable planning tools. In addition, MCI will request Landry & Kling services for its clients who require cruise logistics custom planning services – from the pre-event planning phase through on-site event implementation.

“Through our ongoing working relationship with Landry & Kling, we will expand our service portfolio to include cruise ships and continue to deliver high quality service to corporate and association meeting planners and their attendees,” said Roger Tondeur, President of MCI. “Cruise ships provide cost-effective, innovative venues for meetings and events, and we are pleased to team with the forward-thinking leaders of the cruise events business to broaden our industry reach.”

To support the ongoing partnership, Landry & Kling will recommend Ovation Global DMC (part of MCI Group) to its customers who require Destination Management Services such as port excursions, special events or group transportation at key Ovation locations. These destinations include (but are not limited to) Malaga, Valencia and Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, Nice, and Monte Carlo, France; Livorno, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Taormina, and Venice, Italy; Stockholm, Sweden; and Hong Kong.

“We are delighted to team with MCI, one of the largest meetings and events company in the world, to bring additional value-added services to our customers,” said Mark Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of Landry & Kling. “Their global destination management services and other valuable resources will complement many of our customers’ cruise event programs.”

About Landry & Kling and Seasite.com

Landry & Kling Inc., cruise event specialists since 1982, recently introduced Seasite.com, the first online cruise platform for meeting professionals. Seasite is an industry sourcing tool to search, select and plan group cruises, with access to 35 cruise lines in one site, meeting-friendly search criteria, e-RFP’s, meeting/function room capacities, dining details and other unique tools available nowhere else. Visit www.seasite.com or www.landrykling.com.

About MCI

MCI is a globally integrated association, communication, and event management company. Since 23 years, MCI helps companies, governments and associations bring people together to create meaningful connections and win. MCI’s combined expertise helps clients to outperform by offering strategy, creativity and execution in the field of Association Management & Consulting, Performance Improvement, Global Congress Management, and Meetings & Events. Our support services include Global Destination Management in 36 countries and Audio Visual & Staging solutions. MCI has 43 offices in 21 countries and employs over 920 professionals worldwide. Visit www.mci-group.com.

Come aboard Celebrity Solstice with Brad Nickel , Landry & Kling’s VP of Marketing, as he catches the L&K on-site travel staff in action. Check out the group’s hospitality area and take a peek into the staff office. Feast your eyes on the outrageous dining room buffet. Step into the ship’s stunning theater for a special group presentation, stop by their private cocktail reception, then join the party in the high-energy dance club.

Time for the group’s exclusive shore event – take a ride with our staff to beautiful Waikiki Beach in St. Maarten where they pre-check the facilities and beach area to make sure the group’s day in paradise is nothing short of perfection. And where will you find our team after a long day’s work? Watch and find out for yourself!