MIAMI – CruiseOne and parent company World Travel Holdings, have been named Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Travel Agency of the Year” for 2009.
CruiseOne of World Travel Holdings was selected from more than 30,000 cruise-selling travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to grow as a business partner, as well as exhibit exceptional professionalism, enthusiasm and innovation in sales and marketing techniques.
Joni Rein, Carnival’s vice president of worldwide sales, noted “Despite a challenging economy, CruiseOne continue to thrive, investing in the latest technology and training and employing knowledgeable cruise professionals who go the extra mile to offer personalized, hands-on service to their clients,” she said. “The entrepreneurial spirit, keen understanding of consumer trends, and strong support of the cruise industry have made them leaders in our industry,” she added.
Dwain Wall, senior vice president and general manager, said, “Carnival Cruise Lines has always had a strong partnership with CruiseOne but most importantly has consistently delivered a terrific product at extraordinary value for our customers. In spite of a difficult economic climate, Carnival continued to deliver on their winning formula. CruiseOne values our partnership with Carnival. We sell the product with great confidence that our customers will have an experience that exceeds their expectations.”
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Carnival Cruise Lines is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating voyages ranging from three to 15 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England and Europe. Carnival also has two new ships on order -- the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, which is scheduled for delivery in 2011, and a sister ship set to debut in 2012.
CruiseOne, a top cruise travel franchise, was founded in 1992 and currently has more than 575 independently owned cruise travel franchise locations across the United States. They combine industry buying power with a unique, customized experience that offers customers the ability to plan vacations online while enjoying the personalized touch of an experienced local cruise specialist. As part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), CruiseOne is the largest seller of cruises in the nation. Having relationships with every major cruise line and many land tour operators, allows them to offer consumers the lowest possible vacation pricing with unrivaled incentives.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISELINES TO SEND AID TO HAITI
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, was shaken by a powerful earthquake near the capital that destroyed a hospital, a school and the presidential palace, raising fears thousands have been killed.
The 7.0-magnitude temblor hit 10 miles (15 kilometers) southwest of Port-au-Prince, a city of about 2 million inhabitants.
According to reporters," the quake had caused a major catastrophe." Communications to much of the country were cut off, and there were no official reports of casualties immediately available.
Port-au-Prince is in “total chaos,” with clouds of dust from collapsed buildings choking the city and fears that thousands may be dead, a school with children inside collapsed in Port-au- Prince, according to Unicef. A hospital was destroyed in Petionville, an upscale district near the capital city, bodies were seen in the streets(the extent of the casualties unknown), people were screaming for help or digging through rubble to find loved ones, houses slipping down hills, walls collapsing and landslides leaving roads blocked, which will impede any response by authorities.
Haiti’s first lady, reported that the presidential palace had partially collapsed, though President Rene Preval is safe.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. is offering full assistance to Haiti.
“We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance,” Clinton said during remarks in Honolulu. “And our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families, and their loved ones.”
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Though Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas is scheduled to dock at Labadee, its private island off the coast of Haiti, on Friday, travel agents are reporting their clients are unaffected by the earthquake that wreaked havok in the capital and the country. Site inspections of the offshore island of Labadee revealed no apparent damage to the cruise line’s buildings, pier and attractions.
The 7.0-magnitude temblor hit 10 miles (15 kilometers) southwest of Port-au-Prince, a city of about 2 million inhabitants.
According to reporters," the quake had caused a major catastrophe." Communications to much of the country were cut off, and there were no official reports of casualties immediately available.
Port-au-Prince is in “total chaos,” with clouds of dust from collapsed buildings choking the city and fears that thousands may be dead, a school with children inside collapsed in Port-au- Prince, according to Unicef. A hospital was destroyed in Petionville, an upscale district near the capital city, bodies were seen in the streets(the extent of the casualties unknown), people were screaming for help or digging through rubble to find loved ones, houses slipping down hills, walls collapsing and landslides leaving roads blocked, which will impede any response by authorities.
Haiti’s first lady, reported that the presidential palace had partially collapsed, though President Rene Preval is safe.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. is offering full assistance to Haiti.
“We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance,” Clinton said during remarks in Honolulu. “And our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families, and their loved ones.”
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Though Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas is scheduled to dock at Labadee, its private island off the coast of Haiti, on Friday, travel agents are reporting their clients are unaffected by the earthquake that wreaked havok in the capital and the country. Site inspections of the offshore island of Labadee revealed no apparent damage to the cruise line’s buildings, pier and attractions.
According to a media statement from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. the company is eager to take guests, as well as humanitarian assistance, to Haiti as soon as possible. At this time there are no plans to change the Independence’s scheduled arrival at Labadee on Friday, though the cruise line is awaiting confirmation from the Haitian government that its okay to dock.
Other ships scheduled to call on Labadee over the next two weeks are Navigator of the Seas on Monday, Jan. 18; Liberty of the Seas on Tuesday, Jan. 19; and Celebrity Solstice on Friday, Jan. 22.
Other ships scheduled to call on Labadee over the next two weeks are Navigator of the Seas on Monday, Jan. 18; Liberty of the Seas on Tuesday, Jan. 19; and Celebrity Solstice on Friday, Jan. 22.
Royal Caribbean Cruiselines worked through the years to develop Labadee has grown into strong ties with government officials, businesses and the people of Haiti.
At this point, no damage has been found after an initial inspection of Labadee. Further inspections are going to be conducted on the attractions and facilities to ensure that everything is safe for our guests.
Simultaneously, RCI are exploring multiple avenues to help with the humanitarian relief efforts for Haiti. They have reached out to relief organizations and the State of Florida to see how we can lend assistance with our ships scheduled to call at Labadee.
Family and friends of guests currently on a Royal Caribbean International ship schedule to call at Labadee should visit RoyalCaribbean.com for more information.
RCI will continue to monitor the situation in Haiti for more information as it becomes available.
Meanwhile, RCI sympathy goes out to the people of Haiti in the face of this tragic event.
At this point, no damage has been found after an initial inspection of Labadee. Further inspections are going to be conducted on the attractions and facilities to ensure that everything is safe for our guests.
Simultaneously, RCI are exploring multiple avenues to help with the humanitarian relief efforts for Haiti. They have reached out to relief organizations and the State of Florida to see how we can lend assistance with our ships scheduled to call at Labadee.
Family and friends of guests currently on a Royal Caribbean International ship schedule to call at Labadee should visit RoyalCaribbean.com for more information.
RCI will continue to monitor the situation in Haiti for more information as it becomes available.
Meanwhile, RCI sympathy goes out to the people of Haiti in the face of this tragic event.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Cunard's New Queen Elizabeth Reaches Major Milestone
Ceremonies Mark the Float Out of the World’s Newest Queen
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Reaches Major Milestone
5 January 2010 – Special ceremonies at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste, Italy, were held today to mark the float out of Cunard’s newest liner, Queen Elizabeth. Cunard’s President and Managing Director, Peter Shanks, was joined by 79-year-old Florence (Dennie) Farmer, who served as guest of honour at the event. Dennie’s husband, Willie Farmer, joined Cunard in September 1938 and served as Chief Engineer on both the first Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth 2 until retirement in October 1979. Since her husband’s passing, Dennie has sailed with Cunard many times and her link with the two previous Queen Elizabeth ships is unparalleled. In recognition of this, Cunard has bestowed Dennie with the honour, in Italian tradition, of being “Madrina” to the third Queen Elizabeth.
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The first ceremony involved the welding of significant coins beneath the mast of Queen Elizabeth for good luck. Three coins were chosen – a half crown dated 1938 (the year the first Queen Elizabeth was launched), a sovereign dated 1967 (the year Queen Elizabeth 2 was launched) and a sovereign dated 2010 (to acknowledge the new Queen Elizabeth being floated out in 2010).
After the coin ceremony, the focus moved to the dockside, where the liner was blessed and a bottle of Italian prossecco was smashed against the hull by the Madrina. The valves of the dry dock were then opened and the liner met the water for the first time.
“It is only a little over six months since the keel for this great ship was laid. In that short time, a solitary block at the bottom of the dry dock has, as a result of the skill and discipline of the workforce here at Fincantieri, grown into this awe-inspiring vessel,” said Shanks. “Even in her present unfinished state, devoid of the carpets and curtains, furnishings and facilities, paintings and porcelain that we associate with a Cunard luxury liner, she is awesome. Of the 170 years of Cunard's history, there has been an ‘Elizabeth’ in the fleet for more than 70 and this ship – the second largest Cunarder ever built –will take the name far into the 21st Century.”
Queen Elizabeth will feature many unique Cunard traditions linking her with her sisters, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, and their predecessors. It also will feature all the modern day luxuries Cunard’s guests have come to expect. Additionally, there will be features that will give the vessel her own style and personality.
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The first Queen Elizabeth was one of Cunard’s greatest ships, and the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist. From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be most evident in the ship’s adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double- and triple-height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood panelling, intricate mosaics, hand-woven carpets, gleaming chandeliers and cool marbles. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth and will allow the new ship to reflect a more civilized era of travel.
As successor to Queen Elizabeth 2, the ship will also reflect this great liner through artwork and memorabilia, and its very own “Yacht Club.” Queen Elizabeth will acknowledge the links that Cunard has enjoyed with royalty and the maritime world over the years with photography, memorabilia and exhibits.
Queen Elizabeth’s Maiden Voyage, now sold out, will depart on Tuesday12 October 2010. This 13-night celebration will leave from the company’s home port in Southampton (UK), and will call at Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (overnight call) and Funchal.
Her Maiden Season will run from October 2010 to January 2011 and include voyages to the Western and Central Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Fares for the ship’s 13-day Iberian Discovery voyage start from $2,620 per person, based on double occupancy. Departing roundtrip from Southampton on December 1, Queen Elizabeth will visit Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Grand Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma and Madeira.
Queen Elizabeth will depart Southampton on 5 January 2011 on her 103-night epic Maiden World Voyage, which has just opened for sale. This tour will feature 35 maiden calls, including Cunard’s first call ever at Port Denarau (Fiji). In total, Queen Elizabeth will call at 38 ports in 23 countries as she makes her way west around the globe, with maiden transits of both the Panama and Suez Canals and calls at Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Lisbon.
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Queen Elizabeth will be in great company, as her sisters will be on hand for several Cunard Royal Rendezvous meetings during the voyage: she will sail in tandem en route to New York with Queen Victoria before all three Cunard Queens meet in New York on 13 January; she will meet Queen Mary 2 in Sydney on 22 February and in Civitavecchia on 13 April; and she will meet Queen Victoria again in Aruba on 19 January.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
NEW 130,000-TON CRUISE SHIP ORDERED FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES UNIT
MIAMI (December 1, 2009) – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a 130,000-ton cruise ship for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012.
To be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard under a U.S. dollar denominated contract, the all-in cost of the vessel is approximately $200,000 per lower berth.
The new 3,690-passenger vessel will offer many of the same innovations featured on the recently launched Carnival Dream, as well as some exciting new elements to be announced at a later date.
Like Carnival Dream, which has earned accolades for its creative design and on-board amenities, the new 130,000-ton ship will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, and a wide range of staterooms including deluxe ocean views with two-bathrooms, some of which feature five berths and hold particular appeal for families.
Expansive, modern facilities for children and teens, a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, and The Lanai, an outdoor promenade featuring cantilevered whirlpools that extend over the ship’s sides, will be included, as well.
Already under construction at Fincantieri is the second sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, which is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.
“Barely in service for two months, Carnival Dream is already earning rave reviews from guests and travel agents and ordering a third Dream-class ship speaks volumes about the confidence we have in the continued success of this series,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines’ president and CEO. “The Dream class of ships embodies the evolution of our brand by providing the type of fun, affordable vacations that today’s consumers are seeking,” he added.
Commented Fincantieri’s Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Bono, “Fincantieri has been working with our partners at Carnival Corporation & plc for more than 25 years. During this time it has been our privilege to build some of the most beautiful and technically advanced ships in cruising and we are honored to construct a third Dream-class ship for the Carnival Cruise Lines brand.”
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Ibero Cruises, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia.
Together, these brands operate 93 ships totaling more than 180,000 lower berths with 13 new ships scheduled to be delivered between January 2010 and spring 2012. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.
To be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard under a U.S. dollar denominated contract, the all-in cost of the vessel is approximately $200,000 per lower berth.
The new 3,690-passenger vessel will offer many of the same innovations featured on the recently launched Carnival Dream, as well as some exciting new elements to be announced at a later date.
Like Carnival Dream, which has earned accolades for its creative design and on-board amenities, the new 130,000-ton ship will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, and a wide range of staterooms including deluxe ocean views with two-bathrooms, some of which feature five berths and hold particular appeal for families.
Expansive, modern facilities for children and teens, a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, and The Lanai, an outdoor promenade featuring cantilevered whirlpools that extend over the ship’s sides, will be included, as well.
Already under construction at Fincantieri is the second sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, which is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.
“Barely in service for two months, Carnival Dream is already earning rave reviews from guests and travel agents and ordering a third Dream-class ship speaks volumes about the confidence we have in the continued success of this series,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines’ president and CEO. “The Dream class of ships embodies the evolution of our brand by providing the type of fun, affordable vacations that today’s consumers are seeking,” he added.
Commented Fincantieri’s Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Bono, “Fincantieri has been working with our partners at Carnival Corporation & plc for more than 25 years. During this time it has been our privilege to build some of the most beautiful and technically advanced ships in cruising and we are honored to construct a third Dream-class ship for the Carnival Cruise Lines brand.”
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Ibero Cruises, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia.
Together, these brands operate 93 ships totaling more than 180,000 lower berths with 13 new ships scheduled to be delivered between January 2010 and spring 2012. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Spring Breakers
Spring Break dates , Colleges and Universities
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Top 10 Spring Break Destinations and Hotels
Acapulco hotels,Mexico
Cancun hotels, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta hotels, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas hotels, Mexico
Montego Bay hotels, Jamaica
Negril hotels, Jamaica
Nassau hotels, Bahamas
Panama City hotels, Florida
South Beach hotels, Flroida
South Padre hotels, Texas
Spring Break Cruises
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Do you have a lot of friends on campus?
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Do you have a group of friends already planning to travel?All of these people can earn you cash and free trips simply by booking their vacations using your Rep Code. Top producers also receive the VIP treatment during their vacation with access to VIP tables at Affordable Travel events and invitations to exclusive parties.
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http://www.tripsmarter.com/panamacity/springbreak/sbcalendar.htm
Top 10 Spring Break Destinations and Hotels
Acapulco hotels,Mexico
Cancun hotels, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta hotels, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas hotels, Mexico
Montego Bay hotels, Jamaica
Negril hotels, Jamaica
Nassau hotels, Bahamas
Panama City hotels, Florida
South Beach hotels, Flroida
South Padre hotels, Texas
Spring Break Cruises
Bahamas Cruise and Stay
Group Organizer
If you are looking to organize a group to travel for Spring Break, or any other time Affordable Travel will help you with everything from choosing the right destination to managing your reservation. You will be rewarded with free trips and commissions . You must book a minimum of 8 trips to earn commission.
Responsibilities
Distributing information and spreading the word that you are organizing a group
Communicating trip details to your group
Reminding tour participants to pay on time
Ideal candidate
Ambitious and Persistent - Must be able to motivate friends to sign up and pay trip deposits.
Has ability to influence others - Groups of friends and/or organization members.
Has an interest in travel
Responsible and Reliable
The Campus Rep Opportunity
Sell Trips, Earn Cash... Go FreeWhether you want to organize a trip for your group of friends or the entire school, Affordable TravelHQ can help you make it a reality.The Affordable TravelHQ Campus Rep program is challenging, rewarding and most of all, fun. During your time with Affordable Travel, you will learn valuable skills that will help prepare you for the road ahead while providing you the opportunities to meet great people and see new places.A position with Affordable TravelHQ isn’t just a job… it’s a lifestyle. Are you a member of a Fraternity, Sorority, Athletic Team or On-Campus Organization?
Do you have a lot of friends on campus?
Do you know a lot of people at other schools?
Do you have a group of friends already planning to travel?All of these people can earn you cash and free trips simply by booking their vacations using your Rep Code. Top producers also receive the VIP treatment during their vacation with access to VIP tables at Affordable Travel events and invitations to exclusive parties.
Your level of involvement is up to you.
Simply Organize Your Group, promote trips campus wide as a Campus Rep, or manage a team of reps as a Campus Manager. Whichever you choose, a AffordableTravel Regional Manager will help you every step of the way.
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