Posted on December 29th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Europe is Hot! As meeting planners discover the unrivaled value of “floating hotels”, the demand for cruises in Europe continues to soar. Attendees are transported to multiple dream destinations in comfort and style, while only having to unpack once. Meals, entertainment, meeting space and AV are all included – and no planner worries about currency [...]
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Posted on December 8th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Carnival Cruise Lines loves to make kids smile – whether they’re sailing on one of their family-friendly ships, or being treated with tender care at the hospital. So in the spirit of the holidays, we’re happy to share this story about the big cruise company with a big heart. Making good on their promise 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 October 19th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
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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Posted on September 24th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
American Cruise Lines will soon usher in a new era of Mississippi riverboat cruising with the launch of a sternwheeler, already under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. The first cruise is scheduled to depart August 11, 2012 from New Orleans on a 7-night journey up the Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. Why is this [...]
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Posted on September 17th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Sea Cloud Cruises – Classic Perfection You’re looking for a unique, dazzling destination to reward your highest achievers or accommodate a top-level meeting – without breaking the bank. Here’s a solution: a Sea Cloud Cruises upscale sailing ship or elegant river yacht is sure to inspire your attendees, while giving you the ultimate Return on [...]
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Posted on September 13th, 2010 by Ramon Santos
A journey aboard the Avalon Tapestry on the Danube River from Budapest to Vienna After a good night sleep in Avalon’s Comfort Bed, the morning offered scenic cruising along the Danube – a full breakfast buffet is offered in the dining room complete with omelet station. Today we learned more about Avalon Waterways and the [...]
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Posted on September 10th, 2010 by Ramon Santos
This is my first Danube River cruise. A few years back, I cruised the Po River in Italy – needless to say, a new experience is always exciting, as well as educational. Unlike the title in Robert Redford’s 1992 movie where the river plays a symbolic role, the river in this story literally runs through [...]
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Posted on August 20th, 2010 by Jo Kling
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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Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
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 Dayâ€! 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 [...]
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