Tomorrow I’m off on my 6th Alaska cruise! Being in the business, it’s not so amazing that I’ve been there many times before… but when I touched base this week with the Vet who’s treating my Siamese “Susu” I learned that he, too, is headed to Alaska tomorrow… on his fourth Alaska cruise. And apparently [...]
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Did you notice an unusual number of your colleagues sporting blue socks or blue shoes last Friday? Well, of course, June 18 was “Blue-footed Booby Day”!
What’s that? You have no clue what a blue-footed booby is? Obviously, you’ve never had the good fortune to visit the Galapagos Islands, where these charismatic birds reside. But Landry [...]
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Joyce Landry, CEO of Landry & Kling, recently joined the International Women’s Forum on their post-conference Galapagos cruise aboard Lindblad Expeditons‘ National Geographic Endeavor.
In this exclusive video, Joyce and her Lindblad guide Sofia get “up close and personal” with a friendly male sea lion on the island of Santiago. Take a look – he’s so [...]
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No matter how many National Geographic specials they’ve seen or how many books they’ve read, nothing can prepare your attendees for the thrill and wonder of being in the Galapagos. Within hours of landing, they’ll be in zodiacs encountering an abundance of rare and friendly wildlife. Swimming with sea lions is just one of the [...]
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We ‘re always on the lookout for unique itineraries that offer value, motivational appeal, and great ship facilities for meetings and group events. Carnival Cruise Lines has just announced a winner – 5-night cruises to the Mexican Riviera on the 2,124-passenger Carnival Spirit, beginning January 2011.
The Baja voyages offer the best of two worlds: 2 [...]
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No place on earth is as awe-inspiring as the “Last Frontier” of Alaska, and there’s no better way to experience this magnificent destination than by cruise ship. Spectacular scenery unfolds as your ship sails peacefully past walls of blue ice, cascading waterfalls, and pristine forests. As you stand on your private veranda, you might spot [...]
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When it comes to planning a family program, a Bahamas or Caribbean cruise is always a great option. The cruise lines have fabulous kid’s programs with age-appropriate activities to entertain children and teens onboard their ships. And when it’s time to go ashore, family-friendly excursions offer adventure, eco-tours, water sports, and private island escapes.
But a [...]
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With airline ticket prices on the rise, more planners are searching for close-to-home meeting destinations. According to the Air Transport Association of America, nearly 10% fewer people are traveling by air, so it makes sense that drivability is becoming a key site selection factor. While “second tier” cities offer more affordable drive-to meeting venues, they [...]
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November has been a busy and exciting month for the cruise industry, with new ships sailing into their homeports and more on the horizon. Five new cruise ships have selected Ft. Lauderdale as their South Florida winter home and will be sailing to the Eastern or Western Caribbean:
MSC Poesia: The 2,550-passenger Italian cruise ship [...]
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Costa Maya offers the largest concentration of Mayan archeological sites in Mexico and some of the most exhilarating adventure and eco-tours in the Caribbean. With acres of unspoiled coastal land, pristine beaches, vast natural resources and rich historic and cultural influences; this once ancient Mayan port of call is a best bet for your meeting [...]
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