(1808,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo):','Holland America Line Announces 31 Alaska/Yukon CruiseTours for 2011','Holland_america_655943630.jpg','2010-05-05 05:34:00','<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">From Glacier Bay and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Denali National Park</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;to the&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Kenai Peninsula</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, Holland America Line\'s 2011 Alaska CruiseTours feature 31 exciting itineraries with rates starting at&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">$999</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;per person.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All CruiseTours &ndash; ranging from 10 to 20 days in length &ndash; combine an Inside Passage sailing with in-depth land tours, designed to show guests the best of&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s wilderness, wildlife, native culture and history. Many tours also feature&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Canada</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon Territory</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;with its Klondike Gold Rush heritage and pristine national parks such as&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Kluane National Park</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and Tombstone Park.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Holland America draws on more than 60 years of experience in&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and the&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;to provide guests with in-depth wilderness experiences,\" said&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Richard</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;D. Meadows</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales, and guest programs. \"These tours are an incredible value for guests who want to experience the beauty of</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;by both land and sea.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holland America\'s comprehensive CruiseTours combine many modes of transportation to explore&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and the&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">. Guests travel by five-star cruise ships, luxury, domed McKinley Explorer&reg; railcars, vessels such as the mv&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;Queen II and comfortable, custom-built Explorer Coaches</span><sup style=\"vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">TM</span></sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, which feature more legroom.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In 2011 Holland America Line is featuring 10&nbsp;</span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yukon</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&amp; Denali CruiseTours</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">. The 10- to 15-day itineraries combine a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise between&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Vancouver</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Skagway</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;with adventures to&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Denali National Park</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and destinations such as&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fairbanks</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Dawson City</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Whitehorse</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">. Some CruiseTours also include&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Kluane National Park</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and the White Pass &amp; Yukon Railroad with Lake Bennett excursion.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Denali CruiseTours&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">feature a seven-day Inside Passage cruise on 18 itineraries ranging from 11 to 20 days. Guests enjoy more glacier viewing, including either the immense Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay or Glacier Bay National Park. Most itineraries offer two-night Double Denali stays and the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. Some include an excursion to the Arctic, Kenai Fjords National Monument or luxurious Alyeska Resort.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Three</span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;Expedition CruiseTours</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, ranging from 12 to 14 days, provide authentic wilderness experiences and include the new Bears &amp; Wilderness CruiseTour. It features a seven-day Glacier Discovery Cruise and retreats at rustic Redoubt Bay Lodge near Lake Clark National Park (sport fishing and bear viewing opportunities) and Winterlake Lodge along&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s historic Iditarod Trail (helicopter glacier trekking, hiking, fishing). The other two Expedition CruiseTours highlight the&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Kenai Peninsula</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;or Denali backcountry.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holland&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">America Line</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;will continue to offer the Seattle Connector Package to enable guests beginning or ending their CruiseTour in&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Anchorage</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fairbanks</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;to enjoy a roundtrip&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Seattle</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;itinerary. The package includes airfare between&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Seattle</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, overnight at&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Seattle</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;airport area hotel, transfers between&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Seattle</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Vancouver</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and transfers between&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Anchorage</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fairbanks</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;hotel and airport.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">CruiseTours start at&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">$999</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;per person, double occupancy.</span></p>\r\n</span></p>','2013-01-23 13:03:04',120,1,2,NULL,NULL,987,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0);
INSERT INTO `Articles` VALUES (1809,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Carnival Corporation &amp; plc Finalizes Contracts for Two New Cruise Ships for its Princess Cruises Brand; Vessels to Enter Service in 2013 and 2014','carnival_legend_720800604.jpg','2010-05-05 05:41:00','<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Princess Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;&nbsp;NYSE: CUK), today announced that contracts to build two 3,600-passenger ships have been finalized with&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Italy</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s Fincantieri shipyard.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The new ships &ndash; which each will have an all-in cost of approximately&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">euro 155,000</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;per lower berth &ndash; are scheduled to enter service in spring 2013 and spring 2014. &nbsp;At an estimated 141,000 tons, the as-yet-unnamed ships will be the largest in the Princess Cruises fleet.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The ships\' design will be evolutionary, in keeping with the themes of the line\'s newest vessels, but with some new features and innovations. &nbsp;For example, all outside cabins will feature balconies, bringing the percentage of balconies on the ships to 80 percent of all staterooms. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The company\'s signature Piazza &ndash; the ship\'s central atrium featuring dining, entertainment and retail &ndash; will be expanded, as will the popular Sanctuary, spa, and restaurants.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"We\'re pleased that in this challenging economic environment, the order for these new ships is a testament to the confidence in the growth potential of the Princess brand,\" said&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alan Buckelew</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, president and CEO of Princess Cruises. &nbsp;\"These new ships will include the features from our newest ships that have been so well received, and take them to the next level,\" he added.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Giuseppe Bono</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, chief executive officer of Fincantieri, said, \"We are grateful to the Carnival Group for this further vote of confidence in Fincantieri. We are proud to have met the requirements of Princess Cruises, one of Carnival\'s most prestigious brands, with an innovative design both from a technical and architectural point of view.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Bono continued, \"This is a highly important order for us, especially as it comes in a period of economic crisis. We succeeded in securing these orders with assistance and support of the Italian export credit companies, in particular SACE S.p.A.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; color: #181818; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Specific amenities and design elements for the new ships will be revealed over the coming months.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:01:53',191,1,2,NULL,NULL,988,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-05 05:50:05',0),(1810,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Carnival Cruise Lines Dramatically Expands Bermuda Presence With 16 Departures From Four East Coast Homeports in 2011','carnival_cruise_san_diego_199458306.jpg','2010-05-08 23:27:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Cruise Lines, the world\'s largest cruise operator, will dramatically expand its Bermuda cruise schedule in 2011, offering 16 departures to the island from four popular eastern U.S. homeports -- Baltimore, Norfolk, Va.; New York and, for the first time, Charleston, S.C.</span><span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival will be the only cruise line offering Bermuda cruises from Charleston.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The 16 Bermuda voyages -- the most the line has ever offered -- will encompass a variety of six-, seven- and eight-day cruises from April through November.</span><span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Bermuda is one of the world\'s most desirable cruise destinations, and offering three different cruise lengths from four East Coast homeports provides our guests an unprecedented variety of choices for visiting this beautiful island paradise,\" said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.</span><span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival\'s 2011 Bermuda departures include:</span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br /></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\"><span style=\"mso-list:Ignore\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&middot;</span><span style=\"font:7.0pt \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-family: \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Baltimore (seven-day cruises on Carnival Pride) &ndash; April 10 and 17, Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\"><span style=\"mso-list:Ignore\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&middot;</span><span style=\"font:7.0pt \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-family: \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">New York (seven- and eight-day departures on Carnival Miracle) &ndash; April 14 and 21, and Sept. 11 and 27</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\"><span style=\"mso-list:Ignore\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&middot;</span><span style=\"font:7.0pt \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-family: \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Norfolk (six-day sailing on Carnival Glory) &ndash; Oct. 16</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><span style=\"font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\"><span style=\"mso-list:Ignore\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&middot;</span><span style=\"font:7.0pt \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-family: \"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Charleston, S.C. (six-day voyages on Carnival Fantasy) &ndash; April 23, May 19, June 16, Aug. 25, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Reservations are currently open for the six Charleston departures with the line\'s other Bermuda cruises expected to be open over the next few weeks.</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All 16 voyages will dock at King\'s Wharf, and while in Bermuda guests can sample the island\'s many fine restaurants, shops and boutiques, and visit a number of interesting sites and landmarks. Six-day voyages will offer two-day calls at King\'s Wharf while seven- and eight-day cruises will feature three-day visits.</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">During their visit to Bermuda, guests can relax on the island\'s legendary pink sand beaches and partake in a wide variety of watersports, including snorkeling, kayaking and scuba diving.</span><span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Shore excursions visiting historic sites such as the Royal Naval Dockyard and Gibb\'s Hill Lighthouse, the oldest cast iron lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere, also are available.</span><span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"></span></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Through Carnival\'s golf program, guests also can hit the links and play the island\'s most challenging and beautiful courses.</span></span></p>','2013-01-22 10:01:58',178,1,2,NULL,NULL,989,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-09 00:36:19',0),(1812,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Chicago Chef Randy Zweiban to Sail on Holland America Line&#039;s ms Amsterdam July 12','Holland_America_524859725.jpg','2010-05-09 04:23:00','<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Randy Zweiban</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, executive chef and owner of&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Chicago</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s acclaimed restaurant, Province, is scheduled to sail as part of the guest enrichment program on the</span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">July 12, 2010</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, Alaskan Adventurer Via Hubbard Glacier cruise aboard Holland America Line\'s ms&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Amsterdam</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The 14-day cruise sails round-trip from&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Seattle</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and will call at</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Ketchikan</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Skagway</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Sitka</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Anchorage</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Homer</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Juneau, Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, before visiting&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Victoria, British Columbia</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">. The ship also explores Hubbard Glacier,&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Tracy Arm</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and Sawyer Glaciers and</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s Inside Passage, one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">While cruising, Zweiban, who will be on board from&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">July 12</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&ndash; 19, will share his expertise on Nuevo Latino cuisine and conduct cooking demonstrations for guests in the ship\'s state-of-the-art show kitchen.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A native of&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Queens, N.Y.</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, Zweiban decided to pursue a career in the culinary field in the mid-1980s and enrolled in&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Peter Kump</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s New York Cooking School (now called The Institute of Culinary Education). After graduating, Zweiban opened a boutique catering service in&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manhattan</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;creating food for upscale gallery openings, private parties and other prominent events in the&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">New York</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;area.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In 1989, Zweiban located to&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Miami, Fla.</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, where he worked under acclaimed Chef&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Norman Van Aken</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, \"the founding father of New World Cuisine.\" The two collaborated at Norman\'s Restaurant, and Zweiban immersed himself in the culture and cooking of&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Miami</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s Latino community. In 1998, Zweiban left the sandy beaches of</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Miami</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and headed to&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Chicago</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;where he opened the celebrated restaurant, Nacional 27. &nbsp;In 2008, the innovative chef championed Nuevo Latino cuisine and opened Province in&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Chicago</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s trendy West Loop neighborhood. Instantly, the Nuevo Latino concept captured the hearts and tastes of the Windy City\'s food critics and foodies alike. Featuring cuisine inspired by Central and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">South America</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Spain</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, Province was given a three-out-of-four-star review by the Chicago Tribune. Additionally, Zweiban\'s work has been featured in several national publications including USA&nbsp;Today, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Newsweek, Food Arts, Metropolitan Home and Esquire magazine.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holland&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">America Line</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s Culinary Arts Center</span></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holland&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">America Line</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\'s Culinary Arts Center is featured on each of the line\'s 14 ships. A first-class \"show kitchen at sea,\" the Culinary Arts Centers presented by Food &amp; Wine magazine resemble the elaborate show kitchens used by celebrity chefs on television cooking programs. The facilities offer demonstrations, tastings and hands-on cooking classes aboard every Holland America Line sailing.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Each facility features a theater-style venue, with two large plasma video screens and a large cooking display counter where guests can learn from and interact with the masters. On cruises that do not have a celebrity chef on board, hands-on classes and demonstrations in the show kitchen are scheduled with Holland America Line\'s own expert chefs.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holland&nbsp;</span><span class=\"xn-person\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">America Line</span></span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;also offers a youth Culinary Arts Center activity program to teach kids and teens how to cook. The program incorporates dishes from breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in complimentary 45-minute-long classes. Kids under eight years old learn to make theme cookies, fruit roll-ups, ice cream sandwiches, salad people art and scones. Kids eight and over make soft pretzels, granola bars, pita chips and hummus, and saltwater taffy. Teens also can attend adult culinary demonstrations.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 16:05:30',160,2,2,NULL,NULL,991,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-09 04:55:07',0),(1811,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Ship News (Yahoo)','Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Strong Caribbean Presence by Designing New Sweepstakes Highlighting Solstice-Class Ships','celebrity_cruise_line_610246012.jpg','2010-05-09 00:07:00','<p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #464646; line-height: 12px;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.333em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; margin: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;\">The color blue has long symbolized serenity, sky, ocean and tranquility, and this winter, Celebrity Cruises is offering cruisers a wide variety of ways to escape the demands of everyday life and immerse themselves in blue &ndash; the deep blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, that is. With eight ships representing over 80 percent of its fleetwide capacity &ndash; including its three newest ships &ndash; sailing the Caribbean this winter, Celebrity has created the \"Cruise the Caribbean Sweepstakes\" to give guests yet another potential opportunity to experience the ever-popular destination on its award-winning Solstice-class ships.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">\"Year after year, the Caribbean continues to be one of the most desirable destinations for discerning cruisers,\" said Lisa Z. Kauffman, Vice President, Marketing.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; </span>\"Guests and travel agents have long applauded our suite butler service, the amenities of our ConciergeClass veranda staterooms, and now the AquaClass accommodations offered on our Solstice-class ships. Our \'Designed for you\' brand platform is really exemplified in the Caribbean, with a wide variety of itineraries where guests can enjoy world-class dining, extraordinary service and stunning onboard spaces on all of our ship classes. Our Cruise the Caribbean Sweepstakes not only showcases our Caribbean product, but it also will provide some lucky cruisers with the opportunity to experience our award-winning Solstice Class.\"</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity\'s Cruise the Caribbean Sweepstakes will highlight the brand\'s award-winning Solstice-class ships\' presence in one of the world\'s most popular cruise destinations.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">When the first Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Solstice, set sail in 2008, she introduced a new level of style and design previously unseen in the cruise industry. From more spacious staterooms and five specialty dining venues to the first \"Lawn Club\" and \"Hot Glass Show\" at sea, Celebrity Solstice was designed with discerning cruisers\' interests in mind, as was sister shipCelebrity Equinox, which launched in 2009 and will offer 10- and 11-night Caribbean sailings this winter.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Eclipse offers the same compelling features as Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, and is the industry\'s first ship to offer the \"Celebrity iLounge,\" complete with a retail area offering the latest products through Celebrity\'s Authorized Apple Reseller status, and the first to present \"Qsine,\" a \"uniquely unordinary,\" interactive dining venue complete with food and wine menus on iPads. Later this month, Celebrity Solstice will introduce a Celebrity iLounge, which will complement its line-up of highly stylized guest venues.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity\'s Solstice Class has expanded Celebrity\'s overall Caribbean line-up to include even more opportunities for guests to experience stylish accommodations, outstanding cuisine and exceptional service.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">The sweepstakes will offer one grand prize of Royal Suite accommodations featuring Celebrity\'s renowned European butler service for two people, five first prizes of an AquaClass stateroom for two, and 10 second prizes of a ConciergeClass stateroom for two, all on a seven-night Caribbean voyage roundtrip out of Fort Lauderdale on the award-winning Celebrity Solstice, or from Miami on Celebrity Eclipse, which took her maiden voyage in Southampton, England on April 26. Additionally, 20 Apple iPod Touch devices will be awarded as third prizes.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Overall, Celebrity\'s overall Caribbean lineup for 2010-11 offers many options for cruisers seeking a stylish escape:</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Century will present four- and five-night cruises roundtrip from Miami;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Constellation will present 14-night Exotic Southern Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Eclipse will present alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Miami;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Equinox will present 10- and 11-night Ultimate Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Mercury will present a second season of nine-night Bahamas and 12-night Eastern Caribbean sailings fromBaltimore from October 2010 through February 2011, followed by 10- and 11-night Western and Eastern Caribbeancruises departing from Charleston from March through April 2011;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Millennium will reprise her series of 10- and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Solstice will round out her 2010 year-round Caribbean presence by continuing to offer seven-night cruises roundtrip out of Fort Lauderdale;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity Summit will continue to offer seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises departing roundtrip from San Juan.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Earlier this month, Celebrity launched a Caribbean booking promotion that features promotional rates and upgrade opportunities on select sailings. Between now and the end of May, cruisers can take advantage of extraordinary values, including free Solstice-class veranda upgrades, inside staterooms starting from $599 per person, and third- and fourth-berth rates from $349 per person, on select cruises sailing between May 2010 and April 2011. Additional information on the booking promotion is available at Celebrity\'s travel agent portal, www.cruisingpower.com, and Celebrity\'s consumer website,www.celebritycruises.com.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">Celebrity\'s Cruise the Caribbean sweepstakes began at 12:00 am Eastern Time on Friday, May 7, and will conclude at 11:59 pm on the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2010. The sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada</span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \">, who are 21 years of age or older. Winners will be selected beginning on June 24.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:02:05',213,1,2,NULL,NULL,990,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-09 00:25:33',0),(1813,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Cruise Lines’ New 130,000-Ton Ship to be Named Carnival Breeze','Carnival_Cruise_Line_256337154.jpg','2010-05-12 04:12:00','<p><span style=\"font-size: small; line-height: 18px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>Carnival Breeze has been selected as the name for the line&rsquo;s new 130,000-ton cruise ship scheduled to enter service in spring 2012.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>To be constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze will be the third in the line&rsquo;s Dream class.&nbsp; The series&rsquo; namesake vessel, Carnival Dream, entered service in 2009 and a sister ship, Carnival Magic, is currently under construction at Fincantieri and is scheduled to debut in Europe in May 2011.</span><span><span></span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>Carnival Breeze will offer many of the popular innovations featured on Carnival Dream as well as some exciting and unique new elements created just for this vessel that will be detailed at a later date, along with homeport and itinerary information.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>&ldquo;Carnival Breeze promises to be a spectacular addition to our fleet and its name reflects the continued evolution of our brand while conveying the fun and carefree spirit associated with a Carnival cruise,&rdquo; said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>Signature Dream-class elements featured on Carnival Breeze will include expansive 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&rsquo;s sides.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>Other features will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide, a stunning indoor/outdoor caf&eacute; 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.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;\"><span>Carnival Breeze will be the 24</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span>&nbsp;vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines&rsquo; fleet, which operates three- to 15-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Bermuda and Europe.</span></p>\r\n</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:17',225,1,2,NULL,NULL,992,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,1,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-16 09:20:39',0),(1818,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','South Carolina gets 1st home-ported cruise liner','Carnival_830284874.jpg','2010-05-21 11:30:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A new era in tourism opened in South Carolina on Tuesday as the first  cruise liner to be permanently based on the state\'s coast arrived.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The  gleaming white Carnival Fantasy operated by Carnival Cruise Lines  arrived in port as the sun broke through the morning clouds, a sail boat  fired a cannon in salute and a tug boat sent arcs of water spraying  into the air.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"Today is an historic and meaningful event for  Charleston,\" said Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. \"Charleston is one of the  oldest ports in North America and has always had ships calling.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"A  world class cruise line, Carnival, has chosen a world class city,  Charleston, as a homeport,\" added Jim Newsome, the president and CEO of  the South Carolina State Ports Authority.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In the past, only a  handful of passenger cruises have sailed from Charleston in the winter.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">But  Jim Berra, Carnival\'s chief marketing officer, said Charleston is a  good place for summer cruises, which is a growing market.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"We  think it is, simply because the draw in the summer in Charleston is so  strong,\" he said. \"You\'re offering the guests time either pre- or  post-cruise in an amazing city and then you have the chance to do a  five, six or seven night cruise onto the Bahamas or Key West,\" he said.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"It  would have been harder if you didn\'t have the natural gravitation to  Charleston as a tourist destination,\" he said.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Berra said the  Charleston cruises will attract passengers from Atlanta, the Carolinas  and Tennessee and save passengers the drive to Jacksonville, Fla., or a  flight to south Florida to catch a cruise.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Fantasy carries  2,056-passengers and was to sail full from Charleston late Tuesday.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Some  passengers were already boarding before midday while local officials  and cruise line representatives exchanged small gifts during a reception  in one of the lounges aboard the ship.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Tourism is an $18.4  billion industry in the state and a study for the South Carolina State  Ports Authority in February found the cruise industry will mean $37  million for the state economy this year.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">There will be 67 cruise  calls in Charleston this year but that number will increase now that the  Fantasy has arrived. During the next 12 months, the Fantasy itself will  call 67 times, Berra said.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The State Ports Authority is planning a  new cruise terminal in a renovated building on the waterfront, opening  the site occupied by the current aging terminal and surrounding area to  redevelopment.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Newsome has said he hopes the new terminal can open  in about two years.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:46',167,1,2,NULL,NULL,997,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1814,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Cruise Lines, Port of Seattle Inaugurate New Seattle-Based Alaska Cruise Program Later Today','Carnival_773432608.jpg','2010-05-12 05:40:00','<p><span style=\"font-size: small; line-height: 18px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #666666;\">\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Cruise Lines</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;will launch its first-ever cruises from Seattle today when the 2,124-passenger&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;departs on a seven-day voyage to&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alaska</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;&ndash; the first of 17 cruises that will bring some 40,000 passengers to the city this season.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival&rsquo;s new Seattle-based Alaska program will run through Aug. 31, 2010, with week-long Glacier Bay cruises departing every Tuesday from the port&rsquo;s newest cruise terminal, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. Ports of call include popular&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alaskan destinations</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria and cruising Tracy Arm Fjord.</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span></span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To commemorate the start-up of Carnival&rsquo;s new service from Seattle, a special reception and luncheon was held on board the&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, attracting more than 400 community leaders and local officials.&nbsp; The event was part of the annual Maritime Festival Luncheon sponsored by Seattle&rsquo;s chapter of the Propeller Club.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&ldquo;We have received a warm welcome from our friends in Seattle, which is a wonderful addition to our industry-leading North American homeport choices.&nbsp; In addition to outstanding support from the local community, including our travel agent partners, Seattle provides a convenient and affordable air transportation option and its location offers those in the western U.S. an opportunity to drive to their cruise,&rdquo; said Gerry Cahill, Carnival&rsquo;s president and CEO.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Carnival&rsquo;s passengers will pump nearly $2 million per ship visit into our economy,&rdquo; said Port Commission President Bill Bryant. &ldquo;17 Carnival calls here expected this year mean jobs and local tax revenue. We are pleased to welcome Carnival to their new home at the Port of Seattle.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Seattle serves as an excellent gateway to&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alaska</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, a region filled with awe-inspiring natural wonders, including calving glaciers, magnificent fjords and native sea and animal life, as well as interesting cultures and attractions.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A wide range of shore excursions &ndash; from helicopter flightseeing and rainforest canopy tours to hiking, canoeing, kayaking expeditions and even [alpine snorkeling] &ndash; are available, providing guests myriad opportunities to experience and explore The Last Frontier.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And the&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;is the ideal ship for&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alaska</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, with 80 percent of staterooms featuring an ocean view or balcony &ndash; perfect for viewing the passing scenery &mdash; along with indoor and outdoor promenades, and a 14,500-square-foot health and wellness center.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guests also enjoy specially prepared &ldquo;Just For Alaska&rdquo; menu items featuring local fish, game and other ingredients, as well as full-service multi-course meals in the main dining room as well as casual options such as a 24-hour pizzeria.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;also features a classic American-style steakhouse with prime U.S.D.A. dry-aged steaks and other gourmet cuisine.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;also offers a two-deck-high promenade lined with lounges, bars and nightspots, including a 1,200-seat theater showcasing lavish production shows, as well as full casino gambling, a wedding chapel, conference center and bow-to-stern wireless access. Four swimming pools &ndash; one of them heated &ndash; as well as Carnival&rsquo;s signature Twister Waterslide, are featured, as well.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kids sailing on&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carnival Spirit</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;can enjoy three different children&rsquo;s programs &ndash; Camp Carnival for ages 2-11, Circle &ldquo;C&rdquo; for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 for 15- to 17-year-olds &ndash; with facilities and counselors dedicated to each group.&nbsp; Many activities in these programs feature fun, educational activities with an Alaska theme.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival&rsquo;s 2010&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alaska cruises</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;from Seattle.</span></p>\r\n</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:23',188,1,2,NULL,NULL,993,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-16 09:20:02',0),(1815,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Holland America Line Selected as Marine Environmental Business of the Year','holland_america_330392224.jpg','2010-05-16 08:34:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In recognition of its measurable efforts to reduce its environmental  footprint both at sea and in port, Holland America Line has been  selected as the 2010 Marine Environmental Business of the Year by the  Port of <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> and the Seattle  Propeller Club.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"We applaud and congratulate Holland America Line  in winning the 2010 Marine Environmental Business of the Year Award,\"  said Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani. \"Their efforts at using shore  power while at berth in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> contribute greatly to our Puget Sound Clean Air Strategy and help make  Northwest ports the Green Gateway.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Noting the company\'s detailed  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) plan that governs its  fleet-wide efforts, the Port praised Holland America Line for its  energetic efforts to reduce its impact on the port and the surrounding  community through efficient energy management strategies and responsible  management of wastewater discharges.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"We are honored to receive  this award and thank the Port of <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> for recognizing our efforts in environmental stewardship,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Stein Kruse</span>, president and chief executive  officer. \"Being selected for this award is a testament to our ongoing  commitment to preserving the environment both locally and around the  world.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Reducing Fuel Consumption and Emissions</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In  the last three years Holland America Line challenged its ships to  operate at 98 percent of their fuel budget, and in each of those years  the ships consumed 96 percent of their fuel budget. Ships based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> during the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span> cruise season from May through September eliminate  diesel engine emissions through a combination of fuel conservation and  shore power usage.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Other successful fuel reduction strategies  include selecting itineraries that allow optimum vessel speed between  port calls to minimize fuel use and maintaining equipment according to  specifications.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The company also shares best practices and monthly  fuel-use data to encourage competition between vessels to become more  efficient.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>A Decade-long Partnership</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> ships have been calling at the  port of <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> since the early 1970s.  In <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 2002</span>, Holland America Line began  basing ships in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> for <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span> cruises and began its partnership with  the Port to increase tourism into the region. Over the last seven  years, its operations have generated more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.5  billion</span> for the <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> area  alone. In 2010, the company adds another ship to sail <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span> cruises for a total of four ships  based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span> sailing 69 cruises  from May through September.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:28',138,1,2,NULL,NULL,994,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-16 09:19:28',0),(1816,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Elation to Launch Year-Round Service From Mobile Tomorrow','Carnival_Cruise_Line_352797280.jpg','2010-05-16 08:55:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Mobile&rsquo;s newest cruise ship, Carnival  Cruise Lines&rsquo; 2,052-passenger Carnival  Elation, will arrive at the Alabama Cruise Terminal tomorrow, May  15, to launch year-round four-, five- and seven-day western Caribbean  cruises.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span></span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Tomorrow&rsquo;s voyage &ndash; a seven-day western  Caribbean&nbsp;cruise to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel &ndash; is the  first of the Carnival Elation&rsquo;s 74 annual departures from Mobile.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival is the only cruise line to sail year-round from Mobile and  Carnival Elation will carry an estimated 170,000 passengers annually  from the port.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival  Elation replaces the Carnival Fantasy, a sister ship of the same  size which is repositioning to Charleston, S.C., to launch that port&rsquo;s  first year-round cruise program May 18.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In addition to upcoming seven-day voyages taking place in July and  October, Carnival Elation will operate four-day cruises to Cozumel  departing Thursdays and five-day voyages to Cozumel and Calica or  Progreso, Mexico, departing Mondays and Saturdays.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Carnival pioneered year-round cruising from Mobile in 2004 and has  since carried hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests, primarily  residents of the southeastern U.S., who greatly value the ease and  convenience of cruising from this charming southern port city,&rdquo; said  Gerry Cahill, Carnival&rsquo;s president and CEO.&nbsp; &ldquo;The modern Alabama Cruise  Terminal combined with exceptional partnership from the local community,  including area travel agents who have strongly supported our Mobile  cruise program, have led to our ongoing growth and success in Mobile,&rdquo;  he added.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Commented Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, &ldquo;We are excited about the arrival  of the Carnival Elation into Mobile. Having this ship homeported here is  going to be a tremendous asset to our waterfront and for tourism.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival Elation entered service in 1998 and offers a wide range of  on-board facilities and features: 12 lounges and bars, including a  1,300-seat theater showcasing lavish revues, a 12,000-square-foot health  spa, a conference center, a jogging track, and organized programs for  children in three age groups &ndash; Camp Carnival (2-11), Circle &ldquo;C&rdquo; (12-14)  and Club O2 (15-17).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Also featured is Serenity, a secluded adults-only retreat with  teak-style decking, colorful umbrellas and comfortable chaise lounges  and chairs.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Dining options include two formal restaurants, a 700-seat casual  poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, a patisserie and  complimentary 24-hour stateroom service. Cell phone service and  ship-wide Internet access are also available.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">All of the Carnival  Elation&rsquo;s 1,026 staterooms&nbsp;feature the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep  system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens  and pillows.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:34',169,1,2,NULL,NULL,995,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-16 09:18:33',0),(1817,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CyberCruise News','Royal Caribbean Announces Success of 2010 All Access Expo','Royal_455056864.jpg','2010-05-16 09:13:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Nearly 10,000  travel agent partners from around the world registered for the May 13,  2010 All Access Expo to join Royal Caribbean International executives  via live video sessions and acquire the latest sales resources and  information. The virtual tradeshow also featured specialty booths,  career development workshops, for which travel agents earned two CLIA  credits for participating, and a number of unexpected giveaways and  prizes, including staterooms aboard an Allure of the Seas&rsquo; pre-inaugural  cruise, as well as the announcement of a special two-day WOW Sale,  offering reduced deposits and up to $200 onboard credit per stateroom on  all sailings after September 1, 2010.<br /><br />&ldquo;We thank everyone for  joining us and we appreciate the feedback we received from all of our  valued travel agents partners at the 2010 All Access Expo,&rdquo; said Vicki  Freed, senior vice president of Sales, Trade Support and Services, Royal  Caribbean International. &ldquo;It is particularly nice that we can bridge  distances and share a fun, informative and rewarding program with all of  our travel agent partners. This is one of the many ways in which we  support travel agent as part of our commitment to help them sell more  cruises, increase profits and grow their business.&rdquo;<br /><br />One of the  highlights of the 2010 All Access Expo was the announcement of a special  two-day WOW Sale during the Royal Talks Live Session with Vicki Freed  and Ken Muskat, Royal Caribbean International&rsquo;s vice president of Sales,  who also hosted a special video edition of his hit online radio talk  show, Why Not Talk Cruise with Ken Muskat.&nbsp; The special two-day WOW Sale  offers vacationers special deals, onboard credits, and 50 percent  reduced deposit for all Royal Caribbean cruise vacations sailing on or  after September 1, 2010, for all new bookings made on Monday, May 18,  and Tuesday, May 19, 2010. The offer is even applicable towards Royal  Caribbean cruises on the two largest and most innovative cruise ships in  the world, Oasis of the Seas and sister-ship Allure of the Seas,  beginning service December 1, 2010. Also, guests who book their cruise  during the two-day WOW Sale will receive a $50 onboard credit per  stateroom on three- to six-night sailings, $100 for six- to nine-night  sailings, and $200 for cruises longer than 10 nights.<br /><br />Several new  and exciting Royal Caribbean enhancements also were announced during  the 2010 All Access Expo, including new features aboard Allure of Seas.  Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s newest ship will offer two new dining venues in the  Boardwalk neighborhood, Rita&rsquo;s Cantina which features Mexican fare and  an outdoor specialty hot-dog counter, the Boardwalk Dog House. GUESS,  one of the world&rsquo;s most recognizable fashion brands, also will debut its  first flagship accessory store at sea on Allure of the Seas. In  addition, Allure of the Seas will feature a 3-D movie screen in the  Amber Theater, a new exclusive onboard amenity for Royal Caribbean.  Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas also will  offer their own 3-D movie screen in spring 2010.<br /><br />Also revealed  during the 2010 All Access Expo were new enhancements planned for  Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. A family musical geared for  children, such as the one playing in the Adventure Ocean Theater aboard  Oasis of the Seas, also will debut in the main theaters of the two  ships. Also coming to Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas will  be the popular Cupcake Cupboard, the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery,  oversized outdoor video screens and the wayfinding system.<br /><br />It was  also announced that three new exclusive Cozumel shore excursions are  now exclusively available to guests of Oasis of the Seas, one of which  kicks off a new series of &ldquo;voluntourism&rdquo; options developed in  partnership with the Mexican chapter of the Red Cross, where guests can  help give back to the local community. <br /><br />The 2010 All Access Expo  will be available on-demand at www.RoyalCaribbeanVirtualExpo.com  for 90 days for travel agents to return and review.<br />&nbsp;  <span class=\"article_separator\"><br /></span></span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:40',158,1,2,NULL,NULL,996,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-16 09:16:55',0),(1819,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','TravelPulse','Royal Caribbean’s New Falmouth Port to Open in January','Royal_968989846.jpg','2010-05-21 11:56:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"supplier_link\">Royal  Caribbean</span> International&rsquo;s new $170 million port in Falmouth,  Jamaica, will begin operations in January, according to Craig Milan,  senior vice president-land operations and president of Royal Celebrity  Tours. <span class=\"supplier_link\">Royal  Caribbean</span> has been working for three years with the Port Authority  of Jamaica to create the new port of call. The port, located on the  north coast of Jamaica midway between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, is  designed to accommodate two large ships simultaneously. It meets the  operating requirements of Oasis of the Seas and will become part of  Oasis&rsquo; Western Caribbean itinerary beginning in March.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> The first ship to call, however, will be Navigator of the Seas on Jan.  7; Oasis and new sister ship Allure of the Seas will start to make  biweekly calls in March. &ldquo;Originally, we had planned to open this port  at the same time as Oasis arrived into Port Everglades, but as is often  the case with really big projects, it has taken somewhat longer than we  originally anticipated,&rdquo; Milan wrote in a guest entry on <span class=\"supplier_link\">Royal  Caribbean</span> President and CEO Adam Goldstein&rsquo;s blog. &ldquo;But we are no  less excited by the prospect for the development.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> The project was designed by Idea Group of Orlando to reflect the  historic character of Falmouth, founded in 1769. It was the original  port of Jamaica and the site where many slaves were brought to the New  World, Milan wrote. For a time it was also the world&rsquo;s leading export  port for sugar and rum. Eventually, shipping activity moved to Port  Royale in Kingston, and Falmouth harbor gradually silted in. Milan said  the Falmouth port will begin the revitalization of the town. The port&rsquo;s  buildings and attractions are designed in classic Georgian style. As the  phases of the port are implemented, Milan hopes the new  state-of-the-art port will blend into the old town and that the  remaining designated historic buildings in the community will gradually  be restored.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> Many local workers are involved in the development, and the community is  expected to be revitalized as cruise ships begin to call. Guests  arriving into Falmouth will be able to choose between shore excursion  options in both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, since the new port is  equidistant from both towns. Additionally, there will be excursions and  non-tour options at Falmouth, Milan said.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:52',177,1,2,NULL,NULL,998,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-21 12:06:51',0),(1820,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Cruise Lines’ Year-Round Cruise Program Officially Kicks Off the Fun in Charleston','charleston_fantasy_arrival_3_162269843.jpg','2010-05-21 12:12:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival Cruise  Lines officially launched its new, year-round cruise schedule from  the historic city of Charleston today. Carnival Fantasy will operate five-, six- and  seven-day voyages to The Bahamas and Key West, Fla. from the Passenger  Terminal in historic downtown Charleston.&nbsp; In 2011, Carnival will also  offer a series of Bermuda cruises from Charleston on the Carnival  Fantasy.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><span></span>The Carnival Fantasy sailed into the city&rsquo;s port early  in the morning, accompanied by a fleet of local maritime industry  vessels.&nbsp; The Spirit of South Carolina, Charleston Water Taxis, Moran  Tug Company, SpiritLine Cruises and the Charleston Harbor Pilots all  joined in welcoming Carnival  Cruise Lines to the port and celebrating the city&rsquo;s unique maritime  history.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival&rsquo;s Senior Cruise Director John  Heald emceed the luncheon event, with City of Charleston Mayor Joseph P.  Riley, South Carolina State Ports Authority President and CEO Jim  Newsome, and Carnival Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer  Jim Berra on hand. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Charleston is a beautiful, historic  city within easy reach of millions of U.S. residents who will now have  convenient access to Carnival&rsquo;s fantastic and affordable cruise vacation  options year-round,&rdquo; said Jim Berra. &ldquo;The events today were a  celebration of the fun and excitement that both Carnival and the City of  Charleston will provide to our guests.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In the spirit of Carnival&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fun For  All. All For Fun&rdquo; mantra, several Charleston area leaders and Carnival  team members participated in competitive races down the 82-foot-long  dual racing water slides. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Carnival Fantasy&rsquo;s year-round service  is a welcome addition to the Port of Charleston and fits well within the  context of the internationally acclaimed Charleston tourism market,&rdquo;  Jim Newsome said. &ldquo;Cruise business benefits Charleston because it  provides a positive economic impact in the form of jobs, investment and  visitor spending. We look forward to continuing our successful,  long-standing relationship with Carnival.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Carnival&rsquo;s year-round service provides  an important opportunity not only to enhance our local economy but also  to introduce new visitors to our historic city,&rdquo; said Mayor Riley. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy features a host of on-board  amenities and facilities including a 12,000-square-foot health spa,  extensive children&rsquo;s facilities for kids in three age groups, a variety  of formal and casual dining options and 12 lounges and bars.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Also featured is Carnival WaterWorks, an  expansive, all-ages aqua park featuring a 300-foot-long water slide,  82-foot-long dual racing slides and a splash zone.&nbsp; Carnival Fantasy also offers Serenity, an exclusive  adults-only retreat, and a resort-style main pool area.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Carnival Fantasy will sail this afternoon on a  five-day voyage from Charleston to Freeport and Nassau, The Bahamas.&nbsp; <br /></span></p>','2013-01-22 10:02:59',144,1,2,NULL,NULL,999,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-21 12:15:42',0),(1821,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Industry News','Celebrity Century Cruise Ship to Sail from Baltimore in 2011','cent0701_994542009.jpg','2010-05-21 12:18:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Port of Baltimore will welcome another new cruise ship to the  region in 2011 when the refurbished Celebrity Century comes to Maryland  for 10 winter cruises from November 2011 through March 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp; The  Celebrity Century will replace the Celebrity Mercury in Baltimore and  offer a similar itinerary of cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas.&nbsp; Both  ships are equal in size and known as the Century class of Celebrity  vessels.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;Once again, cruising from the Port of Baltimore takes another  positive step forward as we prepare to welcome another new ship to our  area,&rdquo; said Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Executive Director James  J. White.&nbsp; &ldquo;The cruise terminal&rsquo;s easy access off Interstate 95 coupled  with Baltimore&rsquo;s ideal central location is resulting in Baltimore fast  becoming one of the hottest cruise ports around.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Celebrity Century began sailing in 1995.&nbsp; It underwent a full  refurbishment and was re-launched in 2006.&nbsp; It is a 71,545 ton vessel  with 10 decks and a capacity to handle 1,814 passengers.&nbsp; Its  refurbishment included upgrading all staterooms, adding more suites,  introducing a new specialty restaurant, and updating the spa and fitness  center.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">&ldquo;We are thrilled to have Celebrity Century sail for the first time  from the Port of Baltimore next year,&rdquo; said Diana J. Block, vice  president of revenue management &amp; deployment for Royal Caribbean  International and Celebrity Cruises.&nbsp; &ldquo;This ship completed a significant  revitalization in 2006, adding 314 new verandas (the most ever added to  an existing cruise ship), Celebrity\'s elegant Murano specialty  restaurant, and the first \"ice\" Martini Bar at sea. With the  introduction of Celebrity Century and the Enchantment of the Seas  sailing for Royal Caribbean International, we are excited to continue to  offer new choices to the people of Baltimore and surrounding areas.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">This year the Port of Baltimore will have a record 91 homeport  cruises onboard Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity.&nbsp; The Carnival  Pride returns for its second year of year-round cruising to the Bahamas  and Caribbean.&nbsp; Royal Caribbean will bring a newer and larger ship to  Baltimore, the Enchantment of the Seas and will travel to New  England/Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas.&nbsp; The Celebrity  Mercury will return for a second season of winter cruising beginning in  October and will travel to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.&nbsp; The total  economic value to the State of cruising from the Port of Baltimore this  year is expected to be about $90 million, an increase of about $10  million from 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Port of Baltimore will have 113 homeport  cruises in 2011.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The MPA recently announced that a record 167,000 passengers embarked  on 81 homeport cruises from the Port of Baltimore in 2009. The Port of  Baltimore is the closest East Coast drive-to port from Pittsburgh,  Cleveland, Indianapolis and Chicago.&nbsp; Baltimore is also within a  three-hour drive from the New York City metro area.&nbsp; The Cruise Maryland  terminal is only 2.5 miles from Baltimore&rsquo;s world famous Inner Harbor,  10 miles from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and little more than an  hour from three other major airports.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:06',203,1,2,NULL,NULL,1000,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1822,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Industry News','Royal Caribbean Enhances Land-Based Excursions in Europe','Royal_Carribean_196013886.jpg','2010-05-21 12:25:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Royal Caribbean International is providing guests with more options than  ever before to explore European destinations across 55 ports in 22  countries. Just in time for summer travels, the global cruise line is  touting new shore excursion opportunities that feature the ability to  make private tour arrangements as well as exclusive family-friendly tour  options. Royal Caribbean also will be expanding its existing shore  excursion services by nearly doubling the number of &ldquo;Easy&rdquo; tours for  accessible sight-seeing throughout the 57 unique itineraries currently  available &ndash; soon to be 109 unique itineraries when a record setting 11  Royal Caribbean ships will be deployed in Europe in 2011. Dedicated to  providing unique travel experiences, Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s enhanced  offerings will empower guests to create European cruise vacations that  meet their individual styles, needs and preferences.&nbsp;<br /><br /> For those  guests that enjoy more flexible vacation schedules Royal Caribbean is  introducing new customizable half- or full-day private shore excursions.  Each of the excursions offers guests the opportunity to travel in  private vehicles on their own or with an English-speaking guide to  provide tour commentary and local insight. Featuring the same  convenience and peace of mind that comes with booking Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s  group shore excursions, guests can enjoy the private tours in 13  ports-of-call throughout Egypt, Finland, Greece, Israel, Italy, Sweden  and Turkey, in addition to previously introduced private tours offered  in Russia. For those travelers who do not want to be limited by a  schedule, Royal Caribbean excursion specialists will create custom  arrangements to fit individual styles and interests, or simply provide a  private vehicle for an existing tour. Both private and custom  arrangements accommodate up to 10 people and can be initiated online.&nbsp; <br /><br />As  the leader in family travel, Royal Caribbean continues to cater to  guests of all ages by introducing new hands-on activities that are fun  for children, parents and grandparents alike. To accommodate  multigenerational travels, the global cruise line is debuting new  half-day excursions designed specifically with families in mind.  Examples include gastronomic experiences such as &ldquo;Pizza Making for  Families&rdquo; in Sorrento, Italy,&nbsp; featuring a city tour followed by a pizza  making class and lunch to enjoy the family&rsquo;s culinary creations, as  well as &ldquo;Sea Kayaking&rdquo; in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where guests can explore  the outdoors and admire the historical city walls from a unique  perspective, a kayak at sea level. <br /><br />Royal Caribbean continues to  pioneer accessible cruise travel by introducing 14 new additional &ldquo;easy&rdquo;  tours for a total of 33. Featuring vehicles adapted with access ramps  or lifts when available, new and existing &ldquo;easy&rdquo; shore excursions cater  to individuals who have difficulty walking or standing for extended  periods, or who use wheel chairs full time. European sightseeing is  extended to new bounds for these guests with engaging activities, such  as exploring the quaint town of Trogir from Split, Croatia, wine  tastings in Sardinia, and coach tours highlighting historical landmarks  and local artistry, such as Florence&rsquo;s famed Michelangelo Square and  leather factories.<br />.<br />In addition to enhancing new experiences for  guests, the global cruise line is adding to its contribution to its  destination partners. Royal Caribbean is pre-purchasing Chorus Pass  tickets from the Venetian Chorus Association, a non-profit entity tasked  with safeguarding, conserving and restoring the architectural and  artistic heritage of churches in the city of Venice, to invest in  maintaining the cultural heritage represented in more than 1,000 pieces  of art. Guests onboard Brilliance of the Seas will receive a  complimentary Chorus Pass ticket ($13 value), providing access to 16 of  most important churches in Venice, with the purchase of each Shuttle Bus  Pass. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:12',154,1,2,NULL,NULL,1001,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1823,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Holland America Line Announces Complete 2011 and Winter/Spring 2012 South America Cruise Season','Holland_America_Line_892385228.jpg','2010-05-29 07:21:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In 2011 and 2012, three Holland America Line ships &ndash;&ndash; ms Veendam, ms <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span> and ms Prinsendam<em> </em>&ndash;&ndash; will  explore <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>\'s rugged natural  beauty, indigenous cultures and contrasting cities during unforgettable  cruising expeditions. The itineraries range from 12 to 37 days and  include two extended, port-intensive Collectors\' Voyages aboard Veendam.  A 66- and 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage aboard the  Prinsendam is also part of the line\'s 2011 and 2012 cruise schedule.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The  recently upgraded Veendam and <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span> will sail a combined eight <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span></span> itineraries, featuring 44 ports of call.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"<span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span> is one of the most popular,  \'must-see\' destinations in the world,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard  D. Meadows</span>, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and  guest programs. \"Holland America Line offers an extraordinary cruise  experience as well as in-depth explorations of this vast and diverse  continent at an exceptional value.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">From <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov.  2011</span> to <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2012</span>, the  1,350-guest Veendam will sail a series of 12-, 16- and 17-day  itineraries between <span class=\"xn-location\">Valparaiso</span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Santiago</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>;  <span class=\"xn-location\">Buenos Aires, Argentina</span>; and <span class=\"xn-location\">Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</span>, that include multiple  days cruising the fjords of <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>,  port calls at exotic locations such as Ushuaia &mdash; the southernmost town  in the world &mdash; and a visit to the Magellan Strait, a gateway to <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>. A call at the <span class=\"xn-location\">Falkland Islands</span> affords guests the  opportunity to encounter penguins up close and personal. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise  fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,399</span> per person, double  occupancy for the 12-day sailings; <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,799</span> for the 16-day sailings; and <span class=\"xn-money\">$2,799</span> for  the 17-day sailings.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In addition to<em> </em>Veendam\'s series of  cruises, two varied itineraries also are available throughout the  season: an 18- or 21-day Inca Discovery Cruise departing <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort  Lauderdale, Fla.</span>, to <span class=\"xn-location\">Valparaiso</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 16, 2011</span>; and a 19- or 22-day Inca  Discovery Cruise departing <span class=\"xn-location\">Valparaiso</span> to <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 31,  2012</span>.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">These itineraries include a full transit of the  Panama Canal, in addition to extended port calls at Fuerte Amador (<span class=\"xn-location\">Panama City</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Panama</span>,  and Callao (<span class=\"xn-location\">Lima</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span>.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,999</span> per person, double occupancy for the 18-  and 19-day sailings.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Veendam\'s Collectors\' Voyages </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Veendam\'s  Collectors\' Voyages &mdash; which offer the ultimate blend of combining two  back-to-back sailings &mdash; depart <span class=\"xn-location\">Valparaiso</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 16, 2011</span>, for a 30-day <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span> adventure and <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 4, 2011</span>, for a 42-day sailing. The line  offers also offers two awe-inspiring Inca Discovery Voyages with options  to sail between either <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Valparaiso</span>: a 34- to 37- day sailing departs <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 16, 2011</span>, and a 31- to 34-day journey  departs <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 19, 2012</span>. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise  fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$3,199</span> per person, double  occupancy, for the full 30-day Collectors\' Voyage. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Uncover the  Incan Empire, Timeless Wonder of Machu Picchu</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Aboard <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span>, guests will sail two unique Incan  Empire Cruises, conveniently sailing roundtrip from the U.S.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Guests  will spend 30 days exploring 15 ports along the west coast of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Guatemala</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Nicaragua</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Panama</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Costa Rica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ecuador</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span> during the ship\'s Incan  Empires voyage. The round-trip <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego,  Calif.</span>, cruise departs <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 2, 2011</span>,  and features extended calls at <span class=\"xn-location\">Acapulco</span><span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Vallarta, Mexico</span>, allowing  guests extra time ashore to enjoy the history and local attractions. A  two-night call at Callao (<span class=\"xn-location\">Lima</span>) enables  guests to take an excursion to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu.  This popular itinerary will be offered again, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 3, 2012</span>. </span><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> and </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">For the adventurists who  wish a blend of the exotic, <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span> will also embark on a 60-day round-trip <span class=\"xn-location\">San  Diego</span> sailing in <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2011</span> and  again in <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 2012</span>. Aptly called  Polynesian Paradise &amp; Incan Empires, the itinerary will cover the  Hawaiian islands of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Maui</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Oahu</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Kauai</span> before crossing the  International Date Line and sailing deep into the South Pacific, Central  and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$3,099</span> per person, double occupancy, for the  full 30-day Incan Empires cruise. Fifteen-day segments between <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego</span> and Callao also are available with  fares starting at <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,699</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">On <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 17, 2011</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span> sets sail on a 30-day Secret Civilizations round-trip <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span><span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Costa  Rica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ecuador</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Guatemala</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Honduras</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nicaragua</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Panama</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span>.  The itinerary features a double daylight transit of the Panama Canal on  the way to and from Callao, where guests can observe the intricate  passage through the lakes and locks of the man-made engineering marvel. </span><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> cruise that visits ports in </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise  fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$3,299</span> per person, double  occupancy, for the full 30-day Secret Civilizations cruise. Fifteen-day  segments between <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> and  Callao also are available with fares starting at <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,799</span>.  Fares for the full 60-day Polynesian Paradise &amp; Incan Empires  voyage begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$6,649</span><strong> </strong>per person,  double occupancy.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Cruise the Mighty Amazon River, Cross the  Equator Twice </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Once again, in 2011 and 2012, Prinsendam sails  its amazing Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage round-trip <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> with departures on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 5, 2011</span>, and <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 4,  2012</span>. During the 66- or 68-day cruise, the ship will  circumnavigate <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, cross the  equator twice, visit the remote continent of <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span> and spend eight days exploring the Amazon River. In addition to several  <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> islands, guests will visit  ports in <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Uruguay</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Argentina</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ecuador</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Panama</span>. In all, guests will visit  13 countries, 29 ports and all three \"Big A\'s\": the Andes, the ice of <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>\'s  exotic Amazon rain forest. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Fares for the 66-day Grand South  America and Antarctica Voyage begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,199</span> per person, double occupancy. Shorter segments are available for guests  with less time.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The ship returns to <span class=\"xn-location\">South  America</span> on a 24-day Amazon Explorer voyage departing <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov.  27, 2011</span>. Guests will call at several ports in <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>, many of which are only accessible by  water. The itinerary also features an overnight stay at Manaus, the  furthest navigable point on the river for ocean-going vessels. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise  fares begin at <span class=\"xn-money\">$3,899</span> per person, double  occupancy, for the full 24-day Amazon Explorer cruise. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:18',145,1,2,NULL,NULL,1002,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-29 08:13:43',0),(1824,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Exceptional Fall Values Available With Carnival&#039;s &#039;Early Saver&#039; Program; Prices Starting at $209 Per Person','carnival_108845327.jpg','2010-05-29 07:46:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">For consumers seeking an affordable vacation getaway this fall, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering  exceptional advance purchase Early  Saver rates on a wide variety of three- to eight-day \"Fun  Ship\" departures, with prices starting at just <span class=\"xn-money\">$209</span> per person. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In addition to offering  unprecedented value, Carnival\'s Early Saver program offers the cruise  industry\'s most attractive rate protection feature that allows for a  rate adjustment if a lower Carnival advertised rate becomes available  after the booking is made. &nbsp;Carnival will issue the price difference  upon request in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The  fall Early  Saver promotional rates start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$209</span> per person for three- and four-day cruises; <span class=\"xn-money\">$279</span> per person for five-day voyages; <span class=\"xn-money\">$399</span> per  person for six- and seven-day cruises; and <span class=\"xn-money\">$529</span></span> per person for eight-day departures.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Carnival\'s Early Saver  program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get the best available  rates on the widest choice of departure dates by booking early, along  with the added benefit of the cruise industry\'s best price guarantee,\"  said <span class=\"xn-person\">Gerry Cahill</span>, Carnival president and  CEO. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Early Saver rates are offered up to three months prior to  sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months  prior to sailing date for longer length voyages, subject to  availability. &nbsp;Early  Saver fares include all stateroom types, including suites.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Early  Saver fall rates listed above reflect category 4A (interior)  accommodations on select sailings, are based on double occupancy and  subject to change without notice. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival is the largest and most  popular cruise line in the world, with 22 \"Fun Ships\" operating voyages  ranging from three to 12 days in length to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>,  <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii</span>,  New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>.  &nbsp;The line currently has two 130,000-ton ships on order &ndash; Carnival  Magic, set to debut in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 1, 2011</span>, and Carnival Breeze, scheduled to  enter service in spring 2012. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:24',140,1,2,NULL,NULL,1003,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-29 07:51:04',0),(1825,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian Epic June 24 Transatlantic Sold Out','norwegian_jewel_large_959246212.jpg','2010-05-29 07:56:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that its  largest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic is sold out on its June  24, 2010 seven-day transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England to  New York City.  The line has launched a wait list for those interested  in sailing on the transatlantic should cancelations occur.  The ship,  the largest to berth in the Port of New York, will arrive at Manhattan  Cruise Terminal\'s Pier 88 on Thursday, July 1.  Country music legend  Reba McEntire will christen the ship on Friday, July 2 followed by a  two-day inaugural sailing.  On Sunday, July 4, Norwegian Epic will serve  as the host venue for the 34th Annual Macy\'s 4th of July Fireworks  event.  The event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment  broadcast on NBC-TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET and takes place on board  Norwegian Epic where invited guests will have a front row view of the  fireworks display.<br /><br /></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"We are on the edge of our seats in anticipation of the debut of  Norwegian Epic to the world in only a few short weeks,\" said Kevin  Sheehan, chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.  \"Guests on  the transatlantic sailing will be among the first to experience all of  Norwegian Epic\'s innovative features including her more than 20 dining  options and world-class entertainment.\"<br /><br /></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The company released a sneak peak video of Norwegian Epic on its  YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 25 showcasing the finishing touches  being made.  The video is viewable at www.ncl.com/youtube.<br /><br /></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western  Caribbean sailings from Miami beginning July 10, 2010 through April  2011.  Norwegian Epic\'s Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes calls in  Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau,  Bahamas. The ship\'s Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Costa  Maya, Mexico; Roat&aacute;n, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico.  From  May through October 2011, Norwegian Epic will sail a seven-day Western  Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain with ports of call  including: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy;  and Palma, Majorca, Spain.<br /></span></p>','2013-01-24 00:56:45',166,1,2,NULL,NULL,1004,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-05-29 08:00:49',0),(1826,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Industry News','Royal Caribbean Announces Additional Summer 2011 Europe Cruises','Royal_Caribbean_Cruise_Ship_676700067.jpg','2010-05-29 08:01:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Royal Caribbean International announces 47 additional Europe cruises in  2011-12 aboard Splendour of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, totaling  27 unique itineraries with calls at 30 unique ports in 12 countries.  Sailing roundtrip from Venice, Splendour of the Seas will offer a new  series of 10- and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey itineraries. Mariner  of the Seas willhomeport in Rome (Civitavecchia) and offer a variety of  Western Mediterranean, Egypt and Holy Land itineraries ranging from six  to 13 nights. Additionally, vacationers can choose a Royal Caribbean  Europe cruisetour land package, which combines a voyage aboard either  ship with an escorted land tour to explore inland cities and  attractions. Bookings for these 2011 Europe cruises and cruisetours are  now open.<br /><br />&ldquo;Royal Caribbean\'s eleven in \'11 offer vacationers 11  ships sailing from 11 popular and historic European port cities in  2011,&rdquo; said Betsy O&rsquo;Rourke, senior vice president of Marketing, Royal  Caribbean International. &ldquo;If you\'ve been waiting for the right time to  cruise in Europe, it\'s arrived. With so many great itineraries and  ships, Royal Caribbean cruises and cruisetour land packages offer the  best value for family vacationers to experience vibrant cultures and  compelling destinations throughout Europe. Get onboard, unpack once and  enjoy the Royal treatment.&rdquo;<br /><br />Royal Caribbean cruisetour land  packages offer even more depth and breadth to a memorable Europe  vacation. Vacationers can opt for an Italian Lakes and Venice  cruisetour, which combines a sailing aboard Splendour of the Seas with a  three-night itinerary that explores Italy&rsquo;s Stresa, situated along the  west shore of the spectacular Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy. The  cruisetour includes an excursion to chic Lake Como for a private boat  tour, a walking tour of Piazza San Marco and the grand, gothic Doge&rsquo;s  Palace, and an overnight in Venice.&nbsp; Vacationers also can choose the  Venice, Florence and Rome cruisetour, which combine a sailing aboard  Mariner of the Seas with a five-night land tour including the three  cities. All Royal Caribbean cruisetours are escorted by a Tour Director,  and ground transfers, hotel reservations, city tours and some meals are  included.<br /><br />Guestsalso have an expansive array of shore excursion  options to enhance their Europe vacation, for an additional charge. On  Mariner of the Seas&rsquo; Holy Land cruises, guests can choose &ldquo;Grand  Overland&rdquo; and visit some of the most sacred sites in Israel, including  Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Wailing Wall, and the Church of the Holy  Sepulcher, on this most comprehensive overview of this fascinating  region that features an overnight stay in Jerusalem. &ldquo;Grand Egypt Tour&rdquo;  includes Cairo, where the Pyramids and Sphinx are located, and Luxor and  the Valley of the Kings, while the &ldquo;Best of Ephesus&rdquo; highlights this  fascinating Turkish city, featuring the largest collection of Roman  ruins in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the iconic Library of  Celsius. Splendour of the Seas&rsquo; guests can sample local wines while  taking in amazing vistas from the quaint village of Oia on \"Village of  Oia and Santorini Island,&rdquo; or spend the day at the beautiful beach  resort of Dassia Chandris Hotel in Corfu, Greece on \"Dassia Beach Hotel  Package.\"<br /><br />&nbsp;In Venice, Splendour of the Seas will join Voyager of  the Seas &ndash; the first Voyager-class ship ever to sail from the port &ndash;  from April through November 2011. Vacationers can choose from  alternating 10-night Greek Isles and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey  itineraries, the latter featuring an overnight in Venice at the start of  the cruise. Splendour of the Seas will kick off the season with an  eight-night Western Europe itinerary from Lisbon to Venice, departing on  April 14.&nbsp; A seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Barcelona,  departing November 18, will conclude Splendour of the Seas&rsquo; Europe  season, followed by a 15-night trans-Atlantic voyage to Sao Paulo  (Santos), Brazil.<br /><br />From Rome (Civitavecchia), Mariner of the Seas  will alternate 11- to 13-night Mediterranean Egypt and Mediterranean  Holy Land itineraries, calling at several Greek and Italian ports. The  Egypt cruises feature two full-day calls at Alexandria and the Holy Land  cruises offers a full-day call each at both Ashdod and Haifa, Israel.&nbsp;  Mariner of the Seas also will offer six consecutive sailings of a  seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary, beginning July 22, followed  by a one-time six-night Western Mediterranean cruise, departing  September 2.<br /><br />In addition to Voyager of the Seas, Splendour of the  Seas and Mariner of the Seas will be joined by Liberty of the Seas and  Grandeur of the Seas, whichwill sail their maiden Europe seasons from  Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, Spain,, respectively. Independence of  the Seas will continue its year-round service from Southampton, U.K.  and, with Liberty of the Seas, make two Freedom-class ships to sail  European waters as the region&rsquo;s largest and most innovative cruise  ships. Navigator of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Brilliance of  the Seas will sail a variety of Mediterranean itineraries, while Jewel  of the Seas and Vision of the Seas will ply the Baltic and North seas. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:35',212,1,2,NULL,NULL,1005,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1827,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Promotes Cruise and Hospitality Veteran, Michael Bayley to Executive Vice President','michaelbayley_825314372.jpg','2010-05-29 08:05:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cruise and hospitality veteran, <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael  Bayley</span>, has been promoted to Executive Vice President,  International for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the company announced  today. Bayley will continue to drive the strategic international  business development for three of the company\'s cruise brands: Royal  Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In his most recent role  as Senior Vice President, International, Bayley was responsible for the  International sales, marketing and commercial operations for the three  cruise lines leading business activities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span>,  the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin  America</span> and the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>. He  also serves on the Board of TUI Cruises AG, the German cruise line which  is a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and TUI, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany</span> and is an executive committee member  of the European Cruise Council.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"Over the past three  years, Michael has successfully spearheaded our aggressive expansion  efforts into emerging and high-growth markets,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard Fain</span>, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean  Cruises Ltd. \"We have seen significant international growth under his  leadership and look forward to continuing to develop this segment of the  business.\" </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Bayley, 51, a 29-year  veteran of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., previously served as Senior  Vice President, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean International, where  he oversaw the worldwide hotel operations and onboard revenue for the  cruise line. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and Managing Director  of Island Cruises plc, a joint venture Cruise Line and Tour Operator  begun in 2002 by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the British tour  operator First Choice Holidays. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Bayley began his career  with Royal Caribbean International in 1981, working in a variety of  shipboard and shoreside positions with increasing management  responsibility, including that of Vice President of Total Guest  Satisfaction, Fleet Operations. He also served as a Vice President for  Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, one of the world\'s largest premium  gaming resorts in <span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A native of the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom</span>, Bayley graduated with a  degree in business administration from the University of <span class=\"xn-location\">Bournemouth</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">England</span>.  He is a Certified Hotel Administrator with the American Hotel and Motel  Association and has attended management programs at <span class=\"xn-org\">Harvard Business School</span><span class=\"xn-person\">Ross School</span> of Business at the <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Michigan</span>. Bayley serves on the board  of Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (<span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>)  Ltd.&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"></span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:42',124,1,2,NULL,NULL,1006,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1828,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Carnival Corporation &amp; Plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend','Carnival_280435479.jpg','2010-06-06 03:59:00','<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">$0.10</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;(U.S.) per share. The dividend is payable on&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">June 11, 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, to shareholders of record on</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">May 21, 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.</span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Holders of Carnival Corporation common stock or Carnival plc ADSs will receive a dividend payable in U.S. dollars. The dividend for Carnival plc ordinary shares will be payable in sterling unless shareholders elected to receive the dividend in U.S. dollars by&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">May 21, 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.</span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Dividends payable in sterling were converted from U.S. dollars at the exchange rate quoted by the Bank of</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">England</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;in&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">London</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;at 12 noon on&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">June 1, 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;(</span></span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">US$1</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;=&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">68.94650 pence</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">). Accordingly, the dividend payable in sterling on&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">June 11, 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, will be&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-money\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">6.89465 pence</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;per share.</span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Corporation &amp; plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">North America</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">,&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Europe</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Australia</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, 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&amp;O Cruises and P&amp;O Cruises Australia.</span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; display: block; text-align: justify; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Together, these brands operate 96 ships totaling more than 187,000 lower berths with 11 new ships scheduled to be delivered between&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-chron\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">June 2010</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and spring 2014. Carnival Corporation &amp; plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Alaska</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the&nbsp;</span></span><span class=\"xn-location\" style=\"line-height: 1.22em;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">New York</span></span></span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation &amp; plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&amp;P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.</span></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:03:47',102,1,2,NULL,NULL,1007,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-06 04:31:31',0),(1829,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruiseindustrynews','Royal Caribbean Announces Crown &amp; Anchor Society Enhancements','royal_553408551.jpg','2010-06-06 04:44:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Royal Caribbean International today announced new enhancements to the cruise line&rsquo;s Crown &amp; Anchor Society that will better recognize and reward the cruise line&rsquo;s loyal member guests. The new Crown &amp; Anchor Society enhancements will begin rolling out on June 1, 2010, offering members the exclusive privilege to book their next cruise onboard and receive an onboard credit for their future sailing. Members also can apply their Crown &amp; Anchor Society Savings Certificates and receive the onboard credit for their future booking, receive more individual attention and service from additional onboard Loyalty Staff aboard each ship, have priority notification of exclusive member specials, and exclusively receive added-value offers in the Crown &amp; Anchor Society Ultimate Value Booklet.&nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;We listened to our member guests and are launching program enhancements to reflect what they told us matter most to them,&rdquo; said Betsy O&rsquo;Rourke, senior vice president of Marketing, Royal Caribbean International. &ldquo;The new exclusive benefits will add to those that members have enjoyed in the past and reflect Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s commitment to recognize and reward our loyal members who cruise with us again and again. There has never been a better time to be a Crown &amp; Anchor Society member, and there is more to come.&rdquo;<br /><br />Crown &amp; Anchor Society members will now have the exclusive privilege to reserve their next cruise while onboard a Royal Caribbean vacation.&nbsp; The new and exclusive Onboard Booking Bonus offers members the exclusive privilege to book a future cruise onboard and receive an onboard credit to spend on the future sailing, which can now also be used with either a Crown &amp; Anchor Savings Certificate or a Balcony and Suite Discount (the latter applicable for Platinum, Diamond or Diamond Plus members), offering member guests great savings for their next cruise. Travel agent partners will continue to earn commission for onboard bookings.<br /><br />An additional Crown &amp; Anchor Society Loyalty Staff member also has been appointed aboard each ship to offer more personalized service and deliver the Royal treatment to each member guest. The Loyalty Staff members can help answer member guests&rsquo; questions and help them reserve future cruises to take advantage of the new and enhanced vacation offers, available only to members of the Crown &amp; Anchor Society.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:03:53',202,1,2,NULL,NULL,1008,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-06 06:31:21',0),(1830,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Industry News','Celebrity Adds &quot;Savor Your Destination&quot; Program','celebrity_cruises_778963638.jpg','2010-06-06 06:36:00','Celebrity Cruises, the premium cruise brand known for catering to discerning cruisers’ desire to enjoy stunning venue design, extraordinary service, world-class cuisine and enriching activities while at sea, is taking its Celebrity Life onboard programming to a new level. “Savor,” the popular culinary-and-wine/spirits-focused pillar of Celebrity Life, is expanding to include a line-up of special interest cruises aimed at celebrating Celebrity’s already outstanding onboard culinary experience by inviting guest chefs and other food and wine experts to enhance select sailings. Celebrity’s new “Savor Your Destination” themed cruises kicked off today when Celebrity’s newest ship, Celebrity Eclipse, set sail with Australian chef Benjamin Christie onboard.\r\n \r\n“Our guests are always looking for new ways to celebrate their love of great cuisine, which is why an outstanding culinary experience is one of the key aspects of a Celebrity Cruises vacation,” said Jacques Van Staden, Celebrity’s Vice President, Culinary Operations. “By expanding the already robust ‘Savor’ series of our Celebrity Life program to include the ‘Savor Your Destination’ themed cruises, we are not only giving our guests a unique opportunity to interact with exceptionally talented chefs, but also celebrating the fact that, from a culinary perspective, our ships and the restaurants onboard are destinations in themselves.”\r\n \r\nDuring each Savor Your Destination cruise, guests will have the opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet-style cocktail hour where they will be able to interact with the chef and even enjoy side-by-side photo opportunities. Each guest chef will lead a cooking demonstration in the ship’s largest venue, the theatre, where he or she will highlight the techniques, ingredients and flair specific to their individual style. Guest chefs who have published cookbooks may hold book signing events. On every Celebrity Cruises sailing (with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition, the 90-guest mega-yacht that sails year-round in the Galapagos Islands), the Celebrity Life Savor series includes a “Star Chefs” competition in the ship’s theatre. \r\n\r\nDuring the event, guests are selected from the audience, then guided by the ship’s own highest-ranking chefs to compete in a cook-off judged by a panel of spontaneously selected guests. When possible, guest chefs participating in Celebrity’s Savor Your Destination chef-focused cruises will take part in the Star Chefs competition. Most of the events are complimentary; the hands-on cooking class and food-and-wine-pairing dinner will require reservation fees, and space is limited. Guests who attend the class or dinner will receive a special recipe booklet featuring the chef’s own creations.\r\n \r\nDuring Celebrity’s Savor Your Destination cruises, guests will have several opportunities to engage their taste buds and their minds. Guests who wish to elevate their own culinary knowledge can participate in hands-on cooking classes led by the chef in the ship’s main galley. There, under the tutelage of the guest chef, with assistance from Celebrity’s own award-winning culinary operations team, guests can gain invaluable hands-on experience that will help them gain new insight into the joy of cooking, while experiencing the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes into the galley. Each guest chef also will design and present an exclusive food-and-wine-pairing dinner in Murano, Celebrity’s spectacular gourmet specialty restaurant, sharing insights into the inspiration behind the ingredients, the menu, and the specific pairings.\r\n \r\nSavor Your Destination kicked off today with Chef Benjamin Christie sailing on Celebrity Eclipse on an 11-night Canary Islands cruise roundtrip out of Southampton, England. Christie is an acclaimed television host, author, online food personality, and unofficial culinary ambassador based in Sydney, Australia. \r\n \r\n“We are thrilled that a rising star like Chef Christie is our first official Savor Your Destination chef,” Van Staden said. “He is incredibly innovative and tends to celebrate indigenous Australian ingredients such as yakajirra, or bush tomato, paperbark, and wattleseed in his cooking, and we are delighted to give our guests the experience to expand their culinary imaginations by tasting these unique ingredients.”\r\n \r\nCelebrity also has confirmed UK-based chef and author Adam Byatt, head chef at London’s award-winning Trinity in Clapham Old Town, to sail on Celebrity Eclipse on August 21, for the first seven nights of a 14-night Spanish Mediterranean cruise roundtrip out of Southampton. On September 2, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity’s second Solstice-class ship, will serve as the stylish backdrop for Puerto Rican chef and Food Network television personality Daisy Martinez, on a 7-night Western Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona, Spain, to Rome, Italy. On October 31, Zach Bell, Chef de Cuisine at Palm Beach’s Café Boulud and recipient of the 2008 South Florida Rising Star Chef Award, will sail on Celebrity Solstice on a 7-night roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Sailing a 10-night Caribbean voyage roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Equinox on November 26 will be Puerto Rican chef and recent “Top Chef Masters” participant Carmen Gonzalez, former sole proprietor of Miami’s Carmen The Restaurant, where she became renowned for innovative modern American cuisine with Puerto Rican influences. \r\n \r\nRounding out Celebrity’s currently confirmed Savor Your Destination offerings on its award-winning Solstice-class ships will be American chef and restaurateur John Currence, a star in the U.S. Southern cuisine arena, on a 7-night Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Solstice on December 5, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. \r\n \r\nCelebrity also is folding its popular wine cruises along the Pacific Coast into the Celebrity Life Savor Your Destination program. Designed to give guests an opportunity to explore the rich terrain and abundant winemaking in the region, these cruises also feature a number of unique onboard activities geared toward wine appreciation, in addition to those offered as part of the standard Celebrity Life Savor series. The wine cruises feature a visiting winemaker who hosts workshops and dinners aimed at educating guests on how to pair food and wine as well as activities designed to celebrate the love of wine, food, and entertainment, such as “Sabering at Sea,” where guests learn how to saber a champagne or sparkling wine cork from the bottle. In 2010, Celebrity is offering a wine cruise sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia to San Diego, California on September 17. In 2011, Celebrity will offer two wine cruises; the first of these will sail from San Diego to Vancouver on May 3, and the second from Vancouver to San Diego on September 9. All three wine cruises will be 10 nights in length, on Celebrity Millennium.\r\n \r\nIn the coming weeks and months, Celebrity will announce additional Savor Your Destination events designed to give discerning cruisers the opportunity to expand their culinary horizons while at sea. “The Savor Your Destination cruises are another experience in our robust onboard culinary enrichment program,” Van Staden said. “Our guests love great cuisine, a passion that expands to other gastronomic experiences such as winemaking. As we continue to develop the Celebrity Life Savor Your Destination cruise lineup, we will welcome not only chefs, but also winemakers and food artisans, to share their expertise with our guests.” \r\n \r\nCelebrity Life is designed to give discerning cruisers authentic, inspiring experiences focused on their interests. The Savor Series is a collection of programs aimed at expanding guests’ palates and celebrating their good taste. Activities include “The Heartbeat of the Operation,” where guests experience a guided galley tour, meet the ship’s chefs and witness the creation of a signature dessert; “Molecular Mixology from the Liquid Chef,” where libations designed by renowned mixologist Junior Merino are taught in step-by-step basics; “Celebrity’s World Wine Tour and Silent Auction,” which offers a sampling of wines from around the globe and an opportunity for guests to bid on select bottles; and the fascinating “Riedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop,” where guests experience firsthand how the right wine glass can completely change the way wine tastes.\r\n \r\nIn addition to its Savor Series, Celebrity Life also offers a Discover Series aimed at entertaining, educating and expanding guests’ horizons, and a Renew Series created to help recharge and renew guests by focusing on health and wellness. Many Celebrity Life activities are complimentary; some require a fee.','2013-01-24 13:18:05',150,1,2,NULL,NULL,1009,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1831,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Industry News','Royal Caribbean and Dreamworks Unveil Strategic Alliance','Royal_Carribean_908338906.jpg','2010-06-07 06:49:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Furthering Royal Caribbean International\'s commitment to providing guests with unparalleled vacation experiences, the global cruise line today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA), the world-class animated film studio powerhouse, to bring the next generation of family programming and quality entertainment to the high seas. Vacationers of all ages will soon delight in interacting with some of Animation\'s most beloved characters when a variety of new shows, activities and offerings are introduced on ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. The alliance will first come to life for guests to enjoy onboard Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean\'s newest ship that will debut in December 2010 and will share the title of world\'s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with its sister ship, Oasis of the Seas.<br /><br />\"Royal Caribbean and Animation share many of the same philosophies when it comes to high-quality family entertainment, so there is quite a lot of synergy going into this strategic alliance,\" said Adam Goldstein, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. \"We are constantly striving to offer dynamic and engaging programming onboard our ships and couldn\'t think of a better brand than Animation to help take it to the next level.\"<br /><br />\"Royal Caribbean is a world-class leader in the cruise ship industry who excels at continually finding innovative ways to raise the bar in providing family entertainment at sea,\" said Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, Animation. \"We look forward to working with them to incorporate Animation characters and storytelling throughout the entire cruise experience.\"<br /><br />After launching on Allure of the Seas, the Animation-themed activities and amenities will be incorporated into Royal Caribbean\'s renowned entertainment programs on Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, with some of the studio\'s most popular feature films - \"Shrek,\" \"Madagascar,\" \"Kung Fu Panda\" and \"How to Train Your Dragon\" - anchoring the integrations.<br /><br />Year round, \"celebrity\" characters including Shrek, Fiona and Puss In Boots of \"Shrek;\" Alex, Marty and the Penguins of \"Madagascar;\" Po of \"Kung Fu Panda\" and Hiccup of \"How to Train Your Dragon\" will engage guests of all ages, day and night, with unique experiences, including exclusive special events and energetic parades, as well as through interactive character meals in the main dining room, and of course plenty of photo opportunities. Royal Caribbean\'s younger guests who choose to participate in the complimentary award-winning Adventure Ocean children\'s program will relish in an exhilarating new lineup of activities, games and adventures rooted in the popular Animation movies.<br /><br />What\'s more, the phenomenon of 3D movies will be introduced to the open ocean when Royal Caribbean installs the 3D screens in the ships\' theaters. The new addition will give guests the opportunity to experience both new and longtime favorite Animation movies on the big screen.<br /><br />Taking the strategic alliance even further, Royal Caribbean will celebrate the addition of Allure of the Seas to the cruise line\'s 21-ship fleet by inviting the Animation cast of characters to take the stage in the AquaTheater, the impressive outdoor venue located at the stern of the ship, to perform a one-of-a-kind aquatic based show full of acrobatics and high-diving stunts. In addition, Royal Caribbean\'s popular ice-skating venue on Allure will feature the characters from the recent hit film, \"How to Train Your Dragon\" in a spectacular ice show for guests. The experience on the Royal Caribbean ships is included in the world-class entertainment programming at no additional costs to guests.</span></span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:06',279,1,2,NULL,NULL,1010,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-07 06:57:01',0),(1832,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CyberCruise News','Celebrity Cruises Pairs With Food Network To Present First &#039;Food Network At Sea&#039;','celebrity_equinox___exterior_m_624179068.jpg','2010-06-13 08:45:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Celebrity Cruises has long been recognized for offering award-winning cuisine, and in August, the brand will pair the top-rated megaship, <em>Celebrity Solstice</em>, with invitation-only events sponsored by Food Network and designed for culinary enthusiasts, through the first \"Food Network at Sea\" program. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Food Network to offer such enticing and exclusive experiences,\" said Celebrity Cruises President &amp; CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Dan Hanrahan</span>. \"This program is yet another demonstration of our \'Designed for you\' brand platform, built around our longtime commitment to identifying and designing what our guests want. We know our guests enjoy cooking and great dining experiences, and many are followers of chefs such as those featured on this sailing, so this is a perfect pairing.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The only cable channel dedicated to connecting viewers to the power and joy of food, Food Network established Food Network at Sea to allow consumers to not only watch the network, but to experience it firsthand, on the <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 22, 2010</span>, seven-night <span class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Caribbean</span> sailing of <em>Celebrity Solstice</em>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In addition to exclusive participation in engaging culinary demonstrations led by star chefs Cat Cora of <em>Iron Chef</em> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Aaron Sanchez</span> of <em>Chefs vs. City</em>, guests who purchase the special cruise package also will have the opportunity to savor the following:</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">VIP pierside check-in</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Red carpet \"welcome aboard\" reception</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"Battle of the <em>Celebrity Solstice</em> Chefs\" competition event</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"Dine-around\" experience featuring samplings of favorite Food Network recipes</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Access to the Food Network VIP Lounge and screening room</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cocktails on <em>Celebrity Solstice\'s</em> Lawn Club</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Pre-paid gratuities and special turndown gifts</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Complementing the activities offered by Food Network exclusively for guests who book the Food Network at Sea package are the industry-first attributes that guests, travel agents and press have praised about <em>Celebrity Solstice</em>, including its half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a glassblowing show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of Glass, unrivaled dining venues offering trendsetting cuisine and design, and widely varied entertainment. The 2,850-guest vessel also has spacious staterooms and bathrooms, and several categories of accommodations, including Celebrity\'s spa-inspired AquaClass staterooms. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">To book the inaugural Food Network at Sea cruise on <em>Celebrity Solstice</em>, call Food Network Travel at 866-951-9925, or visit www.foodnetworktravel.com. The unique Food Network at Sea experiences are available only to guests who book through these avenues.</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"translator-floating-panel\" style=\"border: 2px ridge #784f2b; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background: #d9c6b6 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; bottom: auto; cursor: pointer; height: auto; left: 426px; position: fixed; right: auto; top: 175px; width: auto; z-index: 1410065407; opacity: 0.4; display: none;\"></div>','2013-01-22 10:04:12',177,1,2,NULL,NULL,1011,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1833,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruise','Princess Cruises Debuts 2011-12 Americas Program','Princess_2_377802273.jpg','2010-06-13 10:38:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Season Features Favorite Sun-Drenched Ports in the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, and Panama Canal Plus New California Coastal Voyages <br /><br /> SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 10, 2010) -- Sun-swept destinations, engineering marvels and a variety cruise options mark Princess Cruises\' just-announced \"Americas\" program to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera and West Coast for the 2011-12 season. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> Season highlights include two new week-long itineraries in the Caribbean, two new 14-day day itineraries through the Panama Canal, and a new seven-day California Coastal route featuring the best of the Golden State\'s ports.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> The line\'s Americas season runs from September 2011 through May 2012 and includes:</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong> Caribbean</strong> -- Five ships sail the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, offering 14 itineraries to more than 20 sun-kissed ports. Passengers can choose from sailings of seven to 14 days, including two new itineraries -- seven-day Southern Caribbean (with Aruba, Curacao and Princess Cays) and Western Caribbean (featuring Belize, Roatan, Grand Cayman and Cozumel) routes on Crown Princess, both roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Panama Canal </strong>-- Princess continues to lead the way in Panama Canal cruising with five itinerary options including 10-day partial transits and 14-day itineraries between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles, featuring Coral Princess and Island Princess, ships specifically designed for Canal cruising. On select 14-day departures, Princess offers the Two-Day Experience with a full transit of the Panama Canal and a full-day in Fuerte Amador. In total, passengers can choose from 38 departures, sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, or between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>Mexican Riviera </strong>-- Sapphire Princess sails on seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries roundtrip from the convenient Port of Los Angeles. The ship offers 11 sailings of the popular seven-day roundtrip itinerary from Los Angeles, featuring calls at the festive posts of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><strong>West Coast Cruising </strong>-- A new 7-day California Coastal itinerary debuts aboard Sapphire Princess, with three departures sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles with calls at San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Ensenada. In addition passengers can enjoy a popular seven-day Wine Country sailing between Los Angeles and Vancouver, plus a selection of coastal voyages ranging from quick overnights to five-day getaways.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> Princess\' Americas program cruises open for sale on June 17, 2010. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:18',185,1,2,NULL,NULL,1012,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1834,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Travelpulse','Holland America Expands 2011 GAP Menu to Offer 41 Amenities','holland_america_267720462.jpg','2010-06-13 10:44:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"supplier_link\">Holland America Line</span> has expanded its 2011 Group Amenities Program (GAP) to offer 41 amenities, including the new home city air credits, charity benefits, a Holland America cookbook and a non-alcoholic cocktail party. Travel agents &ldquo;spend&rdquo; earned GAP points to select personalized amenities for their group. &ldquo;Ranging from non-profit organizations and family reunions to themed cruises, affinity groups are growing steadily as guests seek more tailored experiences,&rdquo; said Richard D. Meadows, executive vice president-marketing, sales and guest programs. &ldquo;Our extensive Group Amenities Program supports travel professionals and helps them maximize revenue by offering an enhanced and customized cruising experience to their groups.&rdquo;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> With the home city air credit amenity, guests purchasing the line&rsquo;s home city air will receive a credit of $50 per person for economy-class tickets and a credit of $75 for business class. Guests purchasing alternative transportation will receive a shipboard credit of $25 per person. The credit is available for 2011 group bookings of five staterooms or more.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> Available immediately for qualifying groups booked in 2010 and 2011, the new Charity Benefits amenity will make a donation to the group&rsquo;s charity of choice on their behalf. Groups sailing on four- to 11-day itineraries will donate $50 per stateroom, while groups on cruises of 12 or more days will donate $100 per stateroom.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> Other amenities added to the 2011 GAP menu include &ldquo;A Taste of Elegance,&rdquo; a cookbook written by <span class=\"supplier_link\">Holland America Line</span> Master Chef and Culinary Consultant Rudi Sodamin. An hour-long cocktail party with non-alcoholic beverages and hors d&rsquo;oeuvres also is available as part of the new GAP menu.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br />GAP amenities apply to groups of five or more staterooms and are determined by cruise destination, date and length of cruise for the specific group. Other available amenities include private wine tastings, beverage cards, lunch or dinner at the Pinnacle Grill, monogrammed robes and Girls&rsquo; and Guys&rsquo; Night Out packages. The line also offers customized GAP programs for weddings, family reunions and culinary groups. Agents must finalize their GAP selections 90 days prior to the cruise departure.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"><br /> Holland America&rsquo;s free guide, &ldquo;Developing Group Business,&rdquo; has additional information on creating cruise groups and redeeming GAP points for amenities. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:24',201,1,2,NULL,NULL,1013,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1835,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Sea Princess Stars in National Geographic Channel&#039;s Hit Series &#039;World&#039;s Toughest Fixes&#039;','SeaPrincess_sc2139_493714745.jpg','2010-06-14 11:55:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The immense job of drydocking Sea Princess will be featured in the <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 3</span> episode of National Geographic Channel\'s (NGC) top-rated show, <em>World\'s Toughest Fixes</em>. &nbsp;TV viewers can go behind the scenes as host <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Riley</span> follows the entire process from the time the Princess Cruises ship enters the drydock to the final sea trials.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Airing on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, June 3</span> at <span class=\"xn-chron\">9 p.m. ET</span>/PT on NGC, the show was filmed while <em>Sea Princess</em> was in a regularly scheduled drydock at BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair last September. &nbsp;The episode focuses on the enormous task of completing a multitude of drydock projects in just 15 days, with emphasis on several technical \"fixes\" on the bottom of the ship that could only be accessed when the ship is out of the water.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"This is a unique opportunity for audiences to really appreciate the amazing around-the-clock effort needed to keep our ships in top shape to deliver the experience our passengers expect,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jan Swartz</span>, Princess Cruises executive vice president. &nbsp;\"We\'re excited that the National Geographic Channel was interested in featuring this rare behind-the-scenes project.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">One of the network\'s most popular shows, <em>World\'s Toughest Fixes</em> takes viewers inside some of the most daunting repair jobs with Riley, a professional master rigger, as he works with many of the world\'s top mechanics to show how they tackle these challenging fixes. <em>World\'s Toughest Fixes</em> airs Thursdays at <span class=\"xn-chron\">9 p.m. ET</span>/PT on NGC.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Riley joins the <em>Sea Princess</em> drydock crew on a number of tasks, adding his own elbow grease and expertise along the way and tries out several drydock jobs. &nbsp;He helps strip and power wash the hull, tries his hand at upholstery work and joins the team working high up on the ship to seal the windows. &nbsp;He even gives viewers an up-close view inside the tail shaft housing as he crawls in to show the audience the work being done.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Throughout the episode viewers will get a glimpse of the buzz of activity on a ship in drydock, including a look at installation of carpet and floors, the stripping of wooden decks, and even a glimpse of the ship\'s new adults-only Sanctuary which was constructed during the drydock.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">More photos of last fall\'s <em>Sea Princess</em> drydock are available in the Sea Princess Drydock Journal. &nbsp;Behind-the-scenes photos of the World\'s Toughest Fixes crew at work during the shoot are available on the Princess Flickr photostream. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:30',199,1,2,NULL,NULL,1014,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-14 12:02:20',0),(1836,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Carnival Cruise Lines Provides Cash Back of Up to $160 Per Stateroom on Wide Variety of &#039;Fun Ship&#039; Departures Through February 2011','carnival_775745563.jpg','2010-06-14 12:15:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Back by popular demand, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a promotion providing \"cash back\" of up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$160</span> per stateroom for a wide range of \"Fun Ship\" departures through <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 2011</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The promotion is available in conjunction with virtually all of the line\'s three- to eight-day \"Fun Ship\" cruises, including voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico, departing from a variety of convenient North American homeports. &nbsp;Bookings must be made between June 7&ndash;30, 2010, to be eligible for the cash back promotion.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The cash back option is provided in the form of a shipboard credit that can be redeemed once on board. &nbsp;Guests will receive a shipboard credit of up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$80</span> per stateroom on three-, four- and five-day cruises and up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$160</span> per stateroom on voyages of six days or longer. &nbsp;The promotion is valid only with the line\'s \"Fun Select\" fares. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The shipboard credit is automatically applied to guests\' on-board accounts when they board their cruise and can be redeemed toward a wide range of shipboard purchases, including shore excursions, spa treatments, steakhouse reservations, gift shop items and more. &nbsp;Any unused funds at the end of the cruise will be returned to guests on debarkation day in the form of a check. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Our first cash back promotion was one of our most successful ever, receiving an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from both our guests and travel agent partners.&nbsp; This promotion makes a Carnival cruise an even greater value for consumers by providing extra cash that can be used toward a wide variety of shipboard purchases,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Gerry Cahill</span>, Carnival president and CEO. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 \"Fun Ships\" operating voyages ranging from three to 12 days in length to The <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, Mexican Riviera, <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>, New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>. &nbsp;The line currently has two new 130,000-ton ships on order &ndash; Carnival Magic, set to debut from <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 1, 2011</span>, and Carnival Breeze, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012. </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:36',260,1,2,NULL,NULL,1015,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-14 12:39:35',0),(1837,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Holland America Line&#039;s Nieuw Amsterdam to Feature Multiple Dining Options, Diverse Cuisine','holland_america_line_810094895.jpg','2010-06-14 12:41:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The newest Holland America Line Signature-Class ship, the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, will debut <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 4, 2010</span>, with exceptional dining options featuring a selection of diverse, innovative restaurants serving international cuisine. Each venue is highlighted by elegant decor for a one-of-a-kind culinary event. The line also will introduce an intimate dinner experience with an exclusive menu and wine pairing called the Master Chef\'s Table in the Pinnacle Grill.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">With Holland America Line\'s As You Wish dining, Nieuw Amsterdam guests can select the restaurant venue and style they prefer, from fixed dining to open seating or casual meals throughout the ship. The 2,106 guests aboard Nieuw Amsterdam can enjoy the sophistication of the Manhattan Dining Room, alternative restaurants Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Tamarind, or casual dining at the Terrace Grill, Slice pizzeria and Lido poolside eateries. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">\"Nieuw Amsterdam has the largest and most flexible array of dining options that we\'ve ever offered on a ship, and guests can choose from gourmet-quality fare served in glamorous restaurants to comfort food favorites in relaxed, casual surroundings,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. \"No matter what their preference, Nieuw Amsterdam guests will experience our award-winning service and exceptional cuisine in all of our venues.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Nieuw Amsterdam will debut the intimate Master Chef\'s Table in the Pinnacle Grill that includes an exclusive dinner menu for up to 18 guests who will have the opportunity to experience fine dining at its best.&nbsp; Each meal is enhanced with specially selected wine pairings by the ship\'s sommelier. The evening includes seven courses served on signature Versace china, each personally delivered by a special culinary expert who will be the evening\'s host. The cost for a Master Chef\'s Table evening is <span class=\"xn-money\">$89</span> per person.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Selected the best alternative restaurant at sea by Porthole magazine, the Pinnacle Grill offers a sophisticated and memorable dining experience for a <span class=\"xn-money\">$10</span><span class=\"xn-money\">$20</span> for dinner. Beautifully appointed Bvlgari china, Riedel stemware and Frette linens create the ideal atmosphere for enjoying superior cuisine and wine selections. Guests may choose to dine on Dungeness crab cakes, filet mignon featuring <span class=\"xn-person\">Sterling Silver</span> beef, grilled veal chops or lobster bisque with aged sherry.&nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> charge per person for lunch and </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Featuring panoramic ocean views, the Asian specialty restaurant Tamarind delights guests with its unique decor, beautifully presented cuisine, and gracious and attentive service. The restaurant reflects Asian culture and cuisine by emphasizing nature\'s basic elements: water, wood, fire and earth. The menu\'s \"water\" main courses feature sea bass with a hoisin-lime glaze and baked snapper in rice paper; \"wood\" entrees include Wasabi soy beef tenderloin encrusted steak served on a cedar plank; \"fire\" dishes include red penang curry coconut chicken; and \"earth\" menu items encompass vegetarian dishes such as sweet and sour vegetable tempura. Dinner at Tamarind is <span class=\"xn-money\">$15</span> per person, while lunch is complimentary.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Nieuw Amsterdam\'s main restaurant, the two-level Manhattan Dining Room, offers a culinary experience worthy of its namesake. Guests are met by gracious hosts and tended to throughout the meal by attentive staff.&nbsp; Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests looking for a more formal dining venue, menus offer a variety of options, including Greenhouse Spa selections. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">For breakfast, guests may choose a personalized omelet or one of several international favorites including the Dutch breakfast of uitsmijter, a classic open-faced sandwich with sliced ham, Gouda cheese and two eggs sunny side up; a full English breakfast with bangers (sausage), baked beans, eggs and a grilled half tomato, or a Japanese meal of hot miso soup, broiled salmon, steamed white rice, tamagoyaki and hot green tea. Lunch features a selection of signature items such as salad nicoise with grilled salmon, chicken pesto Panini and cilantro and mint crusted tuna. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The five-course dinner menu showcases everything from soups and salads to quail with apricot bread stuffing, ginger grilled chicken with mango lime relish and halibut with roasted corn salsa and plantains. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Guests can savor classic Italian fare with casual tableside service at Canaletto, located adjacent to the Lido Restaurant dining area. Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, Canaletto\'s dinner-only menu includes traditional seafood, pasta, and meat and veal dishes. The restaurant is complimentary, yet reservations are recommended.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The ocean-view Lido Restaurant offers guests breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in a relaxed, casual setting with everything from carved meats to fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, pastas, salads and desserts. For dinner, the Lido Restaurant features waiter service for guests who desire a more casual dining environment.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Terrace Grill is a casual poolside eatery serving burgers and fries and other grilled favorites, plus a selection of healthier choices including wraps, paninis and pita sandwiches.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The popular Slice pizzeria serves whole pies and slices to order. Among the featured pies are margherita, shrimp and mussel rustico, quattro formaggi, and prosciutto and arugula. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Rounding out the dining options is the complimentary In-Stateroom Dining service. Guests can order off the daily menu during dining hours or from a daytime and 24-hour menu with an extensive range of selections from light snacks to hearty dishes.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Each Nieuw Amsterdam cruise will feature three distinct tea-time themes:&nbsp; Traditional Dutch High Tea provides a classic sampling of desserts and cakes with tea and coffee. The Indonesian Tea Ceremony harkens to the culture of many of the ship\'s crew with courteous service and traditional attire along with local tea varieties and sweets from the Indonesian Archipelago. And the whimsical Cupcake Tea serves 12 types of decadent cupcakes.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Built at Fincantieri\'s Marghera yard near <span class=\"xn-location\">Venice, Italy</span>, Nieuw Amsterdam will sail its maiden voyage <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 4</span>, 2010.&nbsp; After several 12-day Mediterranean sailings, the ship embarks on a fall trans-Atlantic crossing to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> where it will sail seven-day eastern and western itineraries from <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2010</span><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2011</span>. Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands</span> will serve as the ship\'s godmother.</span><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> </span></p>','2013-01-22 10:04:41',233,1,2,NULL,NULL,1016,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,1,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-14 12:45:04',0),(1838,4,1,'vivvo@localhost','ANNIE GREENBERG, Associated Press Writer','The odyssey: Camera survives ocean trip to Fla.','capt_2106b65e50634897979bc9cb99ab2937_2106b65e50634897979bc9cb99ab2937_0_594984689.jpg','2010-06-14 20:24:00','<p>MIAMI &ndash; Paul Shultz was walking along the pier of a Key West marina when he saw what looked like a rotting tomato pounding against the rocks.</p>\r\n<p>The Coast Guard investigator waded ankle-deep into the water to fish out the ocean rubbish: a bright red Nikon camera, small enough to fit in the palm of his hand. Its waterproof plastic case was covered with six months\' worth of crusty sea growth, but the camera itself was almost pristine when he found it May 16.</p>\r\n<p>However, clues to tracking down its owner were few. So Shultz decided to test his investigative skills.</p>\r\n<p>There were photos of two men preparing to scuba dive and a towheaded family nestled together on a couch. There was a mysterious relic settled deep into the sea floor. And even a puzzling video clip of splashing water that appeared to have been taken as the camera thrashed around under the control of something that wasn\'t human.</p>\r\n<p>\"There was nothing on the pictures that said this camera belongs to so and so,\" Shultz said.</p>\r\n<p>After looking through the pictures, Shultz adopted the screen name of \"Aquahound\" and took his hunt online.</p>\r\n<p>He uploaded the images on Scubaboard.com, hoping some diving aficionados could help identify where they were taken. Within days, the Internet sleuths had parsed the pictures and found some clues all pointing to Aruba, a Dutch island off Venezuela\'s coast that\'s 1,100 miles from Key West.</p>\r\n<p>There was a plane\'s tail number &mdash; and a computer search showed the aircraft was in Aruba the day the photo was taken. There was a blue-roofed building that searchers pinpointed to the island using Google Earth. And there was a school poster written in Dutch.</p>\r\n<p>But could the camera make such a trip? Villy Kourafalou, an associate professor of physical oceanography at the University of Miami, said such an odyssey is possible. The buoyancy of the plastic case combined with various currents could have taken the camera to Key West, she told The Associated Press in an e-mail.</p>\r\n<p>With Shultz\'s search narrowed, the resolution came quickly. He posted the pictures on the travel websites Cruisecritic and Aruba.com, and within two days was contacted by an Aruban woman who said she recognized the children in some of the photos as classmates of her son.</p>\r\n<p>She contacted the family, the de Bruins, and all the pieces came together.</p>\r\n<p>\"I have a smile on my face ... I can\'t stop laughing about it,\" Dick de Bruin said in a phone interview from Aruba. \"It\'s really big news (on the island) and in Europe.\"</p>\r\n<p>De Bruin, a sergeant in the Royal Dutch Navy, has been stationed with his family in Aruba for three years. The camera floated away from de Bruin while he and a dive team were salvaging an anchor from the USS Powell for a World War II memorial. The American ship protected Aruba, a major oil producer, from German forces during the war.</p>\r\n<p>\"There\'s a big connection between America and Aruba ... first with the anchor, and now the camera brings us together again,\" de Bruin said.</p>\r\n<p>The camera is on its way to the de Bruin family via FedEx and should be there any day.</p>\r\n<p>Shultz said he\'s thrilled the story is ending well &mdash; for a brief moment when he first viewed the mystery video, he feared the camera\'s owner had met a tragic end.</p>\r\n<p>There was footage of the divers recovering the anchor, and then in the next video, \"the camera started thrashing around and a fin came into the picture,\" Shultz said. \"Then 20 seconds in I realized there was no blood.\"</p>\r\n<p>The culprit: a hungry sea turtle trying to take a bite out of the floating camera in January, two months after it was lost. The camera\'s leash apparently got caught on its flipper, and the animal\'s splashing turned on the video camera. Shultz\'s best guess is that the episode happened off the coast of Honduras.</p>\r\n<p>That video clip has been seen more than 200,000 times on YouTube, with viewers everywhere from Alaska to Africa to Australia. It\'s de Bruin\'s favorite part of the whole story.</p>\r\n<p>\"When I told people what Paul had done, they were astonished. They didn\'t believe it,\" he said. \"But we have the sea turtle on film proving the camera floated from Aruba to the U.S. It\'s unbelievable, but it\'s true.\"</p>','2013-01-22 10:04:47',196,1,2,NULL,NULL,1017,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,1,4,NULL,'AP – In this June 2010 image handout by Paul Shultz shows him holding a Nikon camera and underwater housing',NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1842,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','New 130,000-Ton Carnival Magic to Operate Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises From Galveston Beginning November 2011, to Be Port&#039;s Largest Year-Round Ship','caribbean_cruises_993952670.jpg','2010-06-29 11:21:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Cruise Lines\' newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will operate seven-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises from <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 14, 2011</span>, becoming the largest cruise ship based at the port year-round. &nbsp;Additionally, the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph will reposition from <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> to <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> to operate year-round four- and five-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises from that port beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 6, 2011</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Homeporting the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph in <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> represents the largest-ever capacity commitment by a cruise line to <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas</span>. &nbsp;With these deployments, Carnival expects to carry more than 450,000 guests annually from <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> &ndash; a 28 percent increase over the current year. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In turn, the 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest and 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy, both of which are currently based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span>, will reposition to <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> to operate year-round departures from that port, returning the line to pre-Katrina capacity levels there. &nbsp;With Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy, the line is expected to carry nearly 340,000 passengers annually from <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> &ndash; the most of any cruise operator. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Deploying the new Carnival Magic to <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> and increasing capacity on our popular short cruise program with the Carnival Triumph is a clear indication of the tremendous appeal and growth of this key homeport, which consistently earns high marks from our guests,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Gerry Cahill</span>, Carnival president and CEO. \"At the same time, we are very pleased to return to pre-Katrina capacity levels in <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> with the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy &ndash; a wonderfully positive indicator of the city\'s continued growth and recovery,\" he added. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Carnival Magic, Carnival Triumph from <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Magic, which is slated to debut in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> in <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 2011</span> with a host of innovative facilities and features, will offer two different week-long itineraries<span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span>, including seven-day western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> voyages to <span class=\"xn-location\">Montego Bay</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Cayman</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>, and week-long eastern <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises to <span class=\"xn-location\">Nassau</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Freeport</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Key West</span>. </span> from</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Magic will offer many exciting amenities including a spectacular water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, a wrap-around promenade with whirlpools that extend out over the ship\'s sides, and expansive spa and children\'s facilities. &nbsp;Also featured will be a variety of stateroom choices, including deluxe ocean view &nbsp;accommodations with two bathrooms, some of which feature five berths and hold particular appeal for families; cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; and spa staterooms that provide special access and benefits. &nbsp;A number of new innovations are scheduled to be announced in the near future. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Prior to launching year-round <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> service from <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span>, Carnival Magic will operate a series of seven-, nine- and 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 1 to Oct. 16, 2011</span>; followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Barcelona</span> to <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 28, 2011</span>.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Also being deployed to <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> is the Carnival Triumph which will operate year-round four- and five-day western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 6, 2011</span>, becoming the newest and largest ship to operate a year-round short cruise program from that port. &nbsp;Four-day cruises depart Thursdays to <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays and visit <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Progreso, Mexico</span>. &nbsp;Carnival Triumph offers many guest-pleasing features and amenities, including nearly 500 balcony staterooms which are very popular among consumers and typically not available on short cruises. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Expanded Capacity from <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Conquest will reposition to <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> for year-round seven-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 13, 2011</span>. &nbsp;The ship will offer three different week-long Caribbean options from <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span>: a new western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> program featuring <span class=\"xn-location\">Montego Bay</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Cayman</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>, an eastern <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> itinerary to <span class=\"xn-location\">Key West</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Freeport</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Nassau</span>, and exotic western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises to <span class=\"xn-location\">Belize</span>, Roatan and <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>. &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Ecstasy will operate year-round four- and five-day western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> voyages from <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span> beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 22, 2011</span>. The ship underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation last year that added an expansive water park, tropical-style main pool area, adults-only retreat and 98 balconies to existing staterooms. &nbsp;On the Carnival Ecstasy\'s new itinerary, four-day cruises departing Thursdays visit <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>, while five-day cruises departing Mondays and Saturdays call at <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Progreso, Mexico</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Reservations &nbsp;</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival\'s various four- to seven-day departures from <span class=\"xn-location\">Galveston</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans</span>.</span></p>','2013-01-22 22:43:06',227,2,2,NULL,NULL,1021,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1841,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Celebrity Cruises','Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Epic','/ncl_epic_float_out_128285013.jpg','2010-06-19 09:34:00','<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today accepted delivery of its largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Epic, from STX FRANCE SA. Norwegian Epic at 153,000 gross tons is the largest ship ever constructed in St. Nazaire and therefore represents a major milestone for STX. \"Norwegian Epic represents the next level of Freestyle Cruising with branded entertainment, more than 20 dining options and a wide range of accommodations including the largest suite complex at sea,\" said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian\'s Chief Executive Officer.</p>\r\n<p>\"Following more than four years of development and construction, we are pleased to take ownership of this beautiful ship and introduce her to the world. We are confident that Norwegian Epic will amaze our guests.\" Norwegian Epic will depart St. Nazaire this evening en route to Rotterdam, the first port the ship will visit. Once there, she will welcome on board her first guests who will set sail on a two-day inaugural cruise. On June 21, the ship will sail a one-night preview cruise to Southampton, arriving on June 22 for a two-day inaugural sailing.</p>\r\n<p>On June 24, the ship will depart Southampton on a sold-out seven-day transatlantic crossing to New York arriving on July 1. Norwegian Epic will be christened by legendary entertainer Reba McEntire on July 2 followed by a two-day inaugural cruise. Norwegian Epic will be the host venue for the 34th Annual Macy\'s 4th of July Fireworks event taking place on Sunday, July 4. The event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment broadcast on NBC-TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Norwegian Epic arrives in Miami on Wednesday, July 7 where a welcome event will be held at Bicentennial Park from 2-4 pm.</p>\r\n<p>For more information on the event, head to http://epic.ncl.com/epicmiami. Inaugural festivities conclude with a two-day sailing on July 8. Beginning July 10, Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami through April 30, 2011.</p>\r\n<p>Ports of call on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. The Western Caribbean cruises visit Costa Maya, Mexico; Roat&aacute;n, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. The 2011 cruise season from May-October will have Norwegian Epic sailing a series of seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona. When she returns to Miami on November 5, 2011, she will sail a series of seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises through April 7, 2012.</p>','2013-01-22 10:04:54',192,1,2,NULL,NULL,1020,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,1,4,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-21 21:33:15',0),(1843,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Art on Holland America Line&#039;s ms Nieuw Amsterdam Celebrates New York&#039;s Dutch Heritage','holland_917904686.jpg','2010-06-29 11:29:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The art and antiques on the 2,160-guest <em>ms Nieuw Amsterdam</em> &mdash; Holland America Line\'s newest Signature-class ship &mdash; celebrate the unique heritage of the Dutch in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span>, or New Amsterdam, as it was named by explorer <span class=\"xn-person\">Henry Hudson</span> in the 17th century.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Continuing the tradition of the rest of the fleet, <em>Nieuw Amsterdam</em> features art and antiques from traditional Dutch masters and works by renowned contemporary artists. Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> worked with VFD Architects of <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands</span> and Yran &amp; Storbraaten architects of <span class=\"xn-location\">Norway</span> to create a collection to complement the ship\'s interior design.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"At a cost of more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$3 million</span>, we\'ve installed an array of works ranging from glass creations and oil paintings to detailed collages and unique hanging sculptures,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs.&nbsp; \"Some pieces celebrate the Dutch Golden Age, while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the Atrium, express a contemporary curiosity.\" </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">For guests who wish to view the entire collection, a complimentary self-guided iPod art tour is available at the information desk. The iPod art tour will also be available to download at no charge on Holland America Line\'s website and on iTunes in early July.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Included in the new collection is a variation on a fleet favorite &mdash; the Lido Pool sculpture. Designed by Bjorn Storbraaten, the piece is made of lightweight stone and functions as both a sculpture and an eight-foot-high waterfall that guests can walk through as they enter or leave the pool. Like its sister-sculpture aboard <em>ms</em> <em>Eurodam</em>, the word <em>water</em> is subtly engraved in the stone in 100 languages.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>Nieuw Amsterdam</em> showcases its Dutch connection to <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> throughout the ship. A focal point on every Holland America Line vessel is the Atrium chandelier. Adorning the ceiling of <em>Nieuw Amsterdam</em> is a piece by husband and wife Italian artists <span class=\"xn-person\">Gilbert LeBigre</span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Corinne Roger</span>. Famed for their theatrical stage sets and sculptural works, they created an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hangs upside-down. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">As he has done for the entire Holland America Line fleet, <span class=\"xn-person\">Stephen J. Card</span>, a British artist regarded as one of the finest marine painters working today, created paintings of ships that bear the <em>Nieuw Amsterdam</em> name, both past and present. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Displayed in the mid-ship staircase are four paintings by Dutch artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Vincent Jansen</span> that include symbols and elements related to the history and founding of <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> by the Dutch. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Just outside the Pinnacle Grill is a contemporary sculpture by Dutch ceramic artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Paula Bastiaansen</span>. &nbsp;Known throughout the world for its technical excellence and exquisite beauty, her art features porcelain worked into paper-thin, transparent shapes that seem to defy gravity. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In the aft staircase and lower Dining Room are a series of paintings by <span class=\"xn-person\">Wessel Huisman</span>, who draws inspiration from old photographs of <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In the forward staircase are works by Peruvian artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Marcelo Wong</span>, whose whimsical figures draw their inspiration from the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Although he usually works in stone, the pieces were created in resin to reduce their weight.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The wall opposite the Explorer\'s Lounge is decorated with a mural by Dutchman <span class=\"xn-person\">Harold Vlugt</span>. This nearly 20-foot-long painting on aluminum depicts the modern skyline of <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> with elements from past centuries. All of the buildings are made from small cardboard pictures. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">On display in the Piano Bar is the work of famed photographer <span class=\"xn-person\">Ron Galella</span> who worked in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> during the 1960s and \'70s and captured a series of iconic memories of that cultural period. Also in the area of the Piano Bar is a contemporary ceramic sculpture by Belgian artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Daisy Boman</span> titled \"We Will Find a Way,\" as well as a wooden camera made by Italian artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Livio De Marchi</span>. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In Club HAL, <em>Nieuw Amsterdam\'s</em> teens-only area, the <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> theme continues with elements reflecting street life &mdash; complete with a hotdog stand and an actual New York Checker Cab.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Near the Casino is a large 18th-century metal <em>trionfi</em>, or barbecue, with elaborate metalwork covering its surface. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">More New York&ndash;themed art can be found in the Lido Restaurant and Crow\'s Nest. Artists <span class=\"xn-person\">Birgitta Ahlin</span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Sirkka Lehtonen</span> &mdash; who created glass panels for <em>Eurodam</em> &mdash; also produced work for <em>Nieuw Amsterdam,</em> and sculptor Rick van Rijswick created a piece out of stylized computer keys. There also are some large glass sculptures by Scandinavian artists Ole Lislerud and Lars Widenfalk.&nbsp; </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Tamarind, the alternative pan-Asian restaurant, features an antique Asian chest with detailed craftsmanship and vintage slippers with extremely fine embroidery.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Elsewhere on the ship are contemporary works by celebrated artists such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Andy Warhol</span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard Estes</span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Roy Lichtenstein</span>, whose pieces symbolizes the artistic vibrancy of <span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> in the 1960s, \'70s and \'80s. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Built at Fincantieri\'s Marghera yard near <span class=\"xn-location\">Venice, Italy</span>, <em>Nieuw Amsterdam</em> will be named by Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands</span> and then sail its maiden voyage on <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 4</span>, 2010.&nbsp;After a series of 12-day Mediterranean sailings, the ship embarks on a fall trans-Atlantic crossing to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span><span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2010</span> through <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2011</span>. </span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> to sail seven-day eastern and western itineraries from </span></p>\r\n<div class=\"translator-floating-panel\" style=\"border: 2px ridge #784f2b; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background: #d9c6b6 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; bottom: auto; cursor: pointer; height: auto; left: 343px; position: fixed; right: auto; top: 114px; width: auto; z-index: 1410065407; opacity: 0.4; display: none;\"></div>','2013-01-22 10:05:06',221,1,2,NULL,NULL,1022,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1844,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Earnings Scorecard: Carnival Corp.','carnival_123973243.jpg','2010-06-29 11:34:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Carnival Corp. </strong>reported fiscal 2010 second quarter earnings of 32 cents per share, which slightly exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents but dipped from the year-earlier earnings by a penny. Below we will cover the results of the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analyst estimate revisions and Zacks ratings for the short term and long term outlook for the stock.</span></p>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Earnings Report Review</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Net revenue in the quarter spiked 10.3% year over year to $3.2 billion, with net revenue yield at current dollar prices increasing 2.4% from the prior-year quarter, largely due to a favorable foreign exchange rate. On a constant currency basis, net revenue yield upped 2.0% from the prior-year quarter, in line with the upper end of the guidance provided by the company. Carnival&rsquo;s gross revenue yields increased just 0.4% in current dollars, because of lower air transportation revenues.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">(Read our full coverage on this earnings report: Carnival Beats Zacks Estimate)</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Earnings Estimate Revisions &ndash; Overview </strong></span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Following the release of Carnival&rsquo;s second quarter results, estimate revision trends among the analysts depict a negative outlook for the upcoming quarters. Let&rsquo;s dig into the earnings estimate details.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Agreement of Estimate Revisions</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img src=\"http://www.zacks.com/images/upload_dir/1277742083.jpg\" border=\"0\" /></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Over the last 7 days, 8 of the 13 analysts covering the stock made downward earnings estimate revisions for the fiscal 2010 third quarter. A similar downward trend is noticed for both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2010, with estimates having been lowered by 7 and 6 out of 14 and 15 analysts, respectively. On the other hand, upward revisions in estimates were made for the upcoming two quarters and fiscal 2010 by 1, 3 and 2 analysts, respectively.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Over the last 30 days, estimates for Carnival were lowered by most of the analysts, while upward revisions have been fewer. This indicates a negative bias of the analysts on the company.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">However, there is no clear directional movement for fiscal 2011 over the last 7 days with 5 out of 19 analysts increasing their estimates, and 5 decreasing the same.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The analysts, by and large, are mainly concerned about the rise in fuel prices. The second quarter 2010 earnings of the company were marred by rising fuel prices year over year. Management expects this trend to continue for the remaining of 2010, costing an additional $440.0 million, or 55 cents per share, thereby driving overall costs up to the range of 1.0% to 2.0% in current currency.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Although the pricing trend is improving for Carnival on the back of a recovery in consumer demand outpacing supply growth, Carnival expects its third quarter pricing to remain flat in Europe due to the 8% increase in capacity for its European branded fleet.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Additionally, the adverse effect of economic uncertainty, fewer guests purchasing their air travel tickets through Carnival owing to lower air transportation revenues, and a greater-than-expected slowdown in the European economies compelled the analysts to slash their estimates.&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">However, the analysts&rsquo; outlook remains comparatively favorable on fiscal 2011 based on higher capacity growth guidance and an expected rebound in economy.</span></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Magnitude of Estimate Revisions</strong></span></div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;</span></div>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\">The magnitude of estimate revisions for Carnival has been quite significant over the last 7 days. Following the release of second quarter results, estimate for the next quarter has been lowered by 6 cents ($1.46 from $1.52). Carnival&rsquo;s estimates for fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 have been decreased by 2 cents.&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img src=\"http://www.zacks.com/images/upload_dir/1277742110.jpg\" border=\"0\" /></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"translator-floating-panel\" style=\"border: 2px ridge #784f2b; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background: #d9c6b6 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; bottom: auto; cursor: pointer; height: auto; left: 469px; position: fixed; right: auto; top: 358px; width: auto; z-index: 1410065407; opacity: 0.4; display: block;\"></div>','2013-01-23 14:44:02',230,1,2,NULL,NULL,1023,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1847,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','CCL News (Yahoo)','Carnival to base 2 larger ships in Galveston','carnival_cruises_323679660.jpg','2010-06-29 11:53:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Cruise Lines announced Wednesday it will base two larger ships in Galveston, Texas, and move two smaller ones to New Orleans, returning that port to capacity levels reached before Hurricane Katrina.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The company said the announcement marks the largest capacity commitment by a cruise line to Texas.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival\'s new ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will be the largest cruise ship based at the Galveston, Texas, port year round.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The ship will operate seven-day cruises to the Caribbean from Galveston starting Nov. 14, 2011.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The company also said the Carnival Triumph, which holds 2,758 passengers, will move from New Orleans to Galveston to operate year-round running four and five-day Caribbean cruises. That will start Oct. 6, 2011.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Between the two ships, the company expects to carry more than 450,000 guests each year from Galveston. That is a 27 percent increase over the current year, Carnival said.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The company will move the Carnival Conquest, which holds 2,974 passengers, and the Carnival Ecstasy, which has 2,052 passengers, from Galveston to New Orleans. Both ships will operate year-round departures from there to the Caribbean. The move returns the line to capacity levels reached before Katrina, the company said. The two ships are expected to carry nearly 340,000 passengers a year from New Orleans, the most of any cruise operator.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Conquest will start operating Nov. 13, 2011 in New Orleans and the Ecstasy will start Sept. 22 that year.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Shares of Carnival Corp. rose 1 cent to $33.20 in midday trading Wednesday.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:05:24',256,1,2,NULL,NULL,1026,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1848,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Opinions','Comedian And &quot;Curb Your Enthusiasm&quot; Star Jeff Garlin To Headline Norwegian Epic Inaugural Festivities','norwegian_351694862.gif','2010-07-02 01:41:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In celebration of the world-class entertainment on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line\'s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever, the line has selected comedian and \"Curb Your Enthusiasm\" star Jeff Garlin, also a Second City alumnus, to host the ship\'s inaugural Christening Ceremony in New York on July 2, 2010. The ceremony will also be webcast live so that Norwegian Cruise Line fans around the world can view the Christening of the ship that has been named the hottest, most anticipated of 2010.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\"Jeff Garlin is an extremely entertaining performer. It\'s very fitting that the host of our inaugural festivities is an alumnus of one of our on-board entertainment partners,\" said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line\'s chief executive officer. \"And having such a great comedian will make it a fun and enjoyable event and set the stage for our spectacular inaugural festivities.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Garlin both co-stars and executive produces the HBO series \"Curb Your Enthusiasm\" starring \"Seinfeld\" creator Larry David. The unique comedy features Garlin as David\'s loyal manager. The critically acclaimed series, which returns for its eighth season this summer, has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy, the Danny Thomas Producer of the Year Award from the Producers Guild of America and the AFI Comedy Series of the Year Award. Garlin, a Chicago native, studied filmmaking and began performing stand-up comedy while at the University of Miami. A Second City Theatre alumnus, Jeff Garlin has toured the country as a stand-up comedian. Garlin\'s first film as a director, \"I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With,\" was released to critical acclaim. Most recently, he was the voice of The Captain in Disney\"Pixar\'s \"Wall-e\" and is Buttercup the Unicorn in this summer\'s \"Toy Story 3.\"</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Norwegian Epic\'s inaugural festivities will take place from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 2, while the ship is docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City. Joining Garlin will be country music icon Reba McEntire, who will serve as the ship\'s Godmother. To register for the live webcast of the Christening Ceremony, click here.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Norwegian Epic<br /> World-class entertainment is Norwegian Epic\'s hallmark. For the first time at sea, Blue Man Group performs their exhilarating fusion of comedy, theatrics and paint, exclusively on Norwegian Epic. In the only \"big top\" at sea, Cirque Dreams and Dinner presents a one-of-a-kind interactive theatrical dining experience with music, mayhem and acrobatic imagination. Legends in Concert, the original and world\'s greatest live tribute show, is featured for the first time at sea in more than a decade on Norwegian Epic, along with The Second City improvisational comedy and Howl at the Moon, the world\'s greatest rock \'n roll dueling piano show that encourages audience participation.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In addition to world-class entertainment, the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of accommodations the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest Villas suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship; and spa and family-friendly accommodations. Kids will have a blast with Nickelodeon at Sea\" offering Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming including: character meet and greets; interactive game shows; and more.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first SVEDKA Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea -- The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids\' and teen activity areas. In addition, Norwegian Epic offers the next generation of Freestyle Dining with more than 20 dining choices and 20 bars and lounges.</span></p>\r\n<div class=\"translator-floating-panel\" style=\"border: 2px ridge #784f2b; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background: #d9c6b6 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; bottom: auto; cursor: pointer; height: auto; left: 129px; position: fixed; right: auto; top: 152px; width: auto; z-index: 1410065407; opacity: 0.4; display: none; text-align: justify;\"></div>','2013-01-22 18:59:37',231,2,2,NULL,NULL,1027,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1846,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Cruise Ship News (Yahoo)','CELEBRITY CRUISES DESIGNS MORE WAYS FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY EUROPE','/eeeeee_299755682.jpg','2010-06-29 11:43:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">From award-winning ships to world-class cuisine, from extraordinary service to inspiring activities, the \"Designed for you\" brand platform exemplifies the way Celebrity Cruises creates experiences based on what discerning cruisers want most. Now, as a result of research into what would enhance its guests\' Europe experience, Celebrity has expanded its already dynamic shore excursion line-up by designing several new ways for guests to explore the region. An expanded private tour offering allows guests to explore Europe\'s fascinating ports in a way geared toward their individual interests, and enhancements to the line\'s \"easy\" shore excursions aim to expand the number of in-port tour options available to guests with mobility issues. Also new this summer, for guests visiting Venice, Italy while sailing on Celebrity Century, Celebrity Equinox, and the brand-new Celebrity Eclipse, is a twist on \"voluntourism\": anyone purchasing a shuttle bus pass from Celebrity in Venice can enjoy a free ticket to 16 of Venice\'s most revered and historically relevant churches. This offering is unique to Celebrity and sister line Royal Caribbean International.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Celebrity\'s new private tour arrangements program gives cruisers a way to see many of Europe\'s most compelling ports the way they personally would like to do so and at their own pace, from the exclusive comfort of a private car or van. While its group excursions remain extremely popular, particularly for giving cruisers a comprehensive taste of a region\'s highlights, Celebrity\'s private arrangements are designed for the discerning cruiser who prefers a more exclusive and customized in-port experience that takes them more deeply into a region, with the added bonus of a more flexible timetable.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In St. Petersburg, Russia, in addition to its regular shore excursion program, Celebrity has long offered private arrangements, given the country\'s visa requirements, which allow guests on a cruise-line sponsored excursion or private arrangement an exemption from obtaining a tourist visa. In addition to the 30 private arrangements offered in St. Petersburg, Celebrity also is offering private arrangements in Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence (Livorno), Cagliari (Sardinia), and Naples, Italy; Athens (Piraeus) and<br />Corfu, Greece; Ashdod and Haifa, Israel; Istanbul, and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Alexandria, Egypt; Stockholm, Sweden; and Helsinki, Finland.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The program accommodates anywhere from one to eight guests traveling together; groups of more than eight can make arrangements through Celebrity\'s</span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> groups shore excursion program. Like Celebrity\'s other shore excursions - as well as beverage packages and specialty dining arrangements - the private arrangements are available for pre-cruise booking via the line\'s website, www.celebritycruises.com. When pre-booking online, one guest in the party reserves the vehicle for a single price that covers one to three guests in a car or four to eight guests in a van. Guests whose native tongues differ from English may request a guide who speaks other languages, such as German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, among others.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Guests can request that an existing tour be offered as a private arrangement, or design a custom arrangement featuring his or her own in-port experience. To pre-book a custom arrangement, guests can visit www.celebritycruises.com to complete a custom arrangement form. After submitting the form, the guests will be contacted to create their specific agenda for the day in conjunction with their tour guide and/or driver.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Celebrity has also designed expanded shore excursion offerings in Europe, to make it simple for cruisers who face mobility challenges to enjoy the region. In its 2010 summer Europe season, Celebrity will offer at least 35 \"easy\" shore excursions - 15 of them brand-new - catering to guests who have walking difficulties and are not able to handle steps or extended periods of walking or standing, or for guests who are full-time wheelchair users. One of these new tours, offered in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is \"Easy Seaside Resort of Cavtat and Dubrovnik.\" During this tour, guests will visit the quaint seaside town of Cavtat and explore the fascinating walled city of Dubrovnik. In Helsinki, Finland, \"Easy Helsinki\" offers guests the opportunity to experience the Finnish capital\'s highlights, including Embassy Park, Mannerheim Street and the Olympic Stadium.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Because Celebrity\'s \"easy\" shore excursions utilize special equipment such as access ramps and lifts on vehicles and space is limited, guests are encouraged to book Celebrity\'s \"easy\" shore excursions by contacting shorexaccess@rccl.com in advance of their cruise.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Also new this summer, for guests visiting Venice, Italy while sailing on Celebrity Century, Celebrity Equinox, and the brand-new Celebrity Eclipse, is a twist on \"voluntourism.\" Anyone purchasing a shuttle bus pass from Celebrity in Venice can enjoy a free ticket to 16 of Venice\'s most revered and historically relevant churches. Celebrity Cruises and sister line Royal Caribbean International are the only two cruise lines to have partnered with Venice church preservation group \"The Chorus Association\" to offer this benefit during cruises that visit the historic city. The Chorus Association will invest the $13-per-person ticket value in the restoration and maintenance of the priceless churches and the cultural heritage represented in the more than 1,000 pieces of art that reside in the churches.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Chorus Association\'s aim is to contribute to the safeguarding, conservation and restoration of the architectural and artistic heritage of churches in Venice.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:05:18',220,1,2,NULL,NULL,1025,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-06-30 20:15:29',0),(1849,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Spirit to Operate Five- and Nine-Day Cruises From Los Angeles Beginning in Fall 2011','/cclpride_653864179.jpg','2010-07-02 01:49:00','<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Cruise Lines &ndash; the West Coast&rsquo;s number one cruise operator &ndash; will return to the Port of Los Angeles when the 2,124-passenger Carnival Spirit&nbsp;launches a series of five- and nine-day Mexican Riviera voyages in fall 2011.&nbsp; This marks the first time the line has offered a regular program from the San Pedro cruise terminal in eight years.<span></span></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Spirit will also offer two 15-day Hawaii sailings round-trip from Los Angeles and San Diego in 2011 and 2012, marking the first time the line has offered round-trip voyages to the Aloha State.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>New Five- and Nine-Day Sailings from L.A. </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Spirit&rsquo;s new Los Angeles-based schedule will encompass 12 departures between September 2011 and January 2012. Carnival also operates two ships year-round from nearby Long Beach, Calif. &mdash; the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise, operating three- and four-day Baja cruises, and the 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor, sailing week-long Mexican Riviera cruises.&nbsp; Carnival will be the only cruise operator to homeport three ships in the Los Angeles area, providing consumers with a wide variety of affordable cruise options in Southern California and the surrounding region.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Spirit&rsquo;s&nbsp;five-day voyages will spend two days at the popular resort town of Cabo&nbsp;San Lucas, distinguished by its distinctive rock formations, lush landscape and gorgeous white-sand beaches, while nine-day departures will also feature a two-day call in Cabo&nbsp;San Lucas, as well as visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and La Paz.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Puerto Vallarta is a popular resort destination offering magnificent beaches and a host of shopping and dining experiences. Known as the Pearl of the Pacific, Mazatlan is famous for white-sand beaches, and myriad fishing and diving opportunities. La Paz offers an awe-inspiring waterfront with excellent beaches and an abundance of snorkeling and diving experiences.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>New 15-Day Hawaii Voyages</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">For the first time, Carnival will offer 15-day Hawaii voyages round-trip from either Los Angeles or San Diego, providing consumers with a more convenient and cost-effective means for visiting the breathtaking island chain. Both departures include day-long stops at five spectacular ports:&nbsp; Hilo, Maui (Kahului), Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Kona.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Hawaii is home to a diverse array of landside experiences, offering guests an opportunity to visit interesting historical sites, explore volcanoes and other natural landmarks, and soak up the sun on some of the world&rsquo;s best beaches.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Voyages operate round-trip from Los Angeles Dec. 2, 2011 and from San Diego April 13, 2012.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Carnival Spirit will continue to offer seasonal Alaska&nbsp;cruises as well as five- and nine-day Mexico cruises from San Diego this fall/winter and in 2012.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:05:36',280,1,2,NULL,NULL,1028,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,1,1,5,NULL,NULL,NULL,'2010-07-11 23:02:41',0),(1850,7,1,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Guests Take Center Stage with Carnival’s New Superstar Live Karaoke','superstarlivekaraokegradientcmyk_824747754.jpg','2010-08-10 22:29:00','<p>With the band warmed up, amps cranked, spotlight set and the adoring crowd ready to explode, Carnival guests will take the stage, grab the mic and live out their music-star daydreams on the open seas.&nbsp; Introducing Superstar Live Karaoke, Carnival Cruise Lines&rsquo; newest entertainment feature puts guests into the act, fronting a live band and performing their favorite songs to a packed house.</p>\r\n<p>Superstar Live Karaoke combines two popular forms of entertainment &ndash; live music by talented musicians and karaoke by Carnival&rsquo;s singing sailors &ndash; and cranks it up. It is fun for all when aspiring singers or fun-seekers have their moment in the spotlight while a few hundred of their friends, family and fellow guests cheer them on and sing along.</p>\r\n<p>Following a high-energy introduction, the would-be music legend hits the stage to belt out a favorite tune accompanied by talented musicians playing the electric guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, as well as versatile backup singers to provide sweet harmonies.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled to bring this new entertainment option to the Carnival vacation experience.&nbsp; Superstar Live Karaoke takes Carnival&rsquo;s participatory fun to a new level with our guests unleashing their vocal talents and fulfilling their musical fantasies while fronting a great live band,&rdquo; said Gerry Cahill, Carnival&rsquo;s president and CEO.</p>\r\n<p>Those interested in living their dream as a super star &mdash; for one night, at least &mdash; simply sign up with the on-site host in the designated Superstar Live Karaoke lounge on board.&nbsp; Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.</p>\r\n<p>Guests can channel their inner rock star, pop idol, Motown legend and country crooner, selecting from a list of more than 100 song titles that span a wide variety of musical styles and genres from artists including ABBA to Zac Brown Band and everything in between.</p>\r\n<p>For those about to rock, there are plenty of classic songs from AC/DC, The Beatles, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett and others, as well as contemporary hits by artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and Maroon 5.</p>\r\n<p>Guests can add a twang with current and classic country songs made famous by Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, and others, or pay their respects to soul, rap and R&amp;B greats by performing songs by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Wilson Pickett and Sir Mix-A-Lot, among many others.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;Super Star Live Karaoke is quickly becoming one of the most popular and exciting activities we&rsquo;ve ever offered.&nbsp; People love to express themselves through music &mdash; we even had a groom sing to his new bride,&rdquo; said Carnival&rsquo;s Senior Cruise Director John Heald. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a dream of so many people to perform on a stage backed by a live band, but so few get the opportunity. We&rsquo;re giving people the ability to live out their dream and just go out and have fun!&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;The program, which recently debuted aboard Carnival Conquest and Carnival Valor, premieres on the Carnival Pride this week.&nbsp; Superstar Live Karaoke will be introduced to the line&rsquo;s 12 Fun Ships that operate itineraries of seven days or longer by year&rsquo;s end.</p>','2010-12-30 09:44:36',126,1,2,NULL,NULL,1032,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1851,7,1,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Cruise Lines Punches Up the Fun with Fleetwide Comedy Clubs','/mike_macy_comedian_photo_310068695.jpg','2010-08-10 22:34:00','<p>Carnival Cruise Lines is adding more laughs and upping the fun quotient at sea with the introduction of Carnival Punchliner Comedy Clubs &mdash; dedicated comedy lounges rolling out fleetwide on all 22 &ldquo;Fun Ships&rdquo; by the end of the year.&nbsp; Building on the tremendous success of its first comedy club, which debuted on the new Carnival Dream last fall, Punchliner Comedy Clubs will feature a wide variety of side-splitting comics.</p>\r\n<p>Located in the ship&rsquo;s aft lounge, each Punchliner Comedy Club will offer guests loads of laughs with five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night.&nbsp; The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Punchliner Comedy Clubs will feature hilarious, laugh-out-loud performances from established comedians as well as rising stars, with approximately 10 shows per voyage offered on short cruise itineraries and approximately 20 shows per cruise on longer length departures.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;Laughter is the most public, most infectious expression of fun, so we&rsquo;re excited to provide our guests with an expanded offering in comedy with our new Punchliner Comedy Clubs,&rdquo; said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.&nbsp; &ldquo;Given that laughter has been shown to have a positive effect on mood, stress reduction and overall happiness, our new clubs and performance line-up will only further enhance the spirited fun of a Carnival vacation.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>While comedy shows have always been part of Carnival&rsquo;s diverse entertainment lineup, the concept was taken to another level aboard the Carnival Dream, which offered the line&rsquo;s first dedicated comedy club last fall. Comedy clubs are currently also featured on Carnival Glory, Carnival Pride and Carnival Sensation &mdash; with the concept being incorporated into the remainder of the fleet over the next several months.&nbsp; When Carnival Magic enters service in May 2011, a Punchliner Comedy Club will also be featured on the line&rsquo;s newest &ldquo;Fun Ship.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>All of Carnival&rsquo;s aft show lounges will be converted to comedy clubs with a special stage and branded glassware, menus, employee uniforms and other items featuring the Punchliner Comedy Club logo.&nbsp; Guests can learn about the performer lineups and schedules in the ship&rsquo;s Fun Times newsletter.</p>','2010-12-30 20:15:33',129,1,2,NULL,NULL,1030,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1852,7,1,'vivvo@localhost','Martin Fellowes, carrentals.co.uk','Disney Magic Saves 18 Lost at Sea','/0127AU_1700DR_20Medium_20Web_20view_109749593.jpg','2010-08-10 22:36:00','<p>Disney Cruise Line has been the subject of much praise since their Disney Magic cruise ship saved 18 people that were stranded at sea. Lucky for the stranded people, the ship is spending the summer in Europe, cruising the Mediterranean, as it&rsquo;s usually based in Port Canaveral.</p>\r\n<p>In the early hours of Friday morning, while cruising from Gibraltar to Barcelona, the Disney Magic overheard radio traffic between two other ships that were searching for a boat in distress. The cruise line says that their vessel decided to join in the search and was lucky to have located the boat nearly immediately.</p>\r\n<p>Disney Cruise Line said that the rescued people were 16 men and 2 women - all Algerians. Their boat had lost power while they sailed, stranding them at sea. It had previously been reported that the people had been missing for 4-5 days. The Algerians were taken aboard the Disney Magic and given medical attention, food and staterooms. They later disembarked in Barcelona.</p>\r\n<p>Disney says that they are proud of their crew members, who demonstrated their skilled training and commitment to maritime protocols around saving lives. Barcelona authorities have been notified of the rescue, they added.</p>\r\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t the first time that a Disney Cruise Line ship has rescued someone. In September 2009, the Disney Wonder, which is the twin sister of the Disney Magic, rescued a man that had jumped off a Carnival cruise ship while voyaging the Bahamas.</p>\r\n<p>This also isn&rsquo;t the first time that ships have lost power while at sea. Just at the end of last month, a Princess Cruises ship lost power shortly after starting their voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.</p>','2013-01-22 07:49:47',174,1,2,NULL,NULL,1031,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1853,7,1,'vivvo@localhost','KEILANI BEST, FLORIDA TODAY','For some, cruise ship security, safety law doesn&#039;t hold water','/VEENDAM_RAILING_SUNSET__811877736.jpg','2010-08-10 22:40:00','<p>A bill addressing crime, safety and accountability on cruise ships was signed by President Obama late last month, but that has not stopped industry officials, victims\' advocates and frequent cruise passengers from debating the legislation\'s merits.</p>\r\n<p>The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 calls for more government control of reporting crimes and deaths that occur on cruise ships and it also steps up safety precautions to protect passengers against physical and sexual assaults and accidental deaths, such as falling overboard.</p>\r\n<p>\"The legislation for the first time is going to require some accountability,\" said Kendall Carver, the president of the International Cruise Victims Association, who has been lobbying for the new law for at least four years. \"It\'s a historic step.\"</p>\r\n<p>Not everyone thinks the new legislation is helpful, or even necessary.</p>\r\n<p>Larry Jackson, owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera, said that the new law could damage the industry\'s reputation.</p>\r\n<p>\"If we have to report more crimes on a ship or alleged crimes, it\'s going to look like there\'s more crimes on a ship,\" he said. \"I am totally in favor of anything that makes cruising safe, but if we look at the rate of incidents on cruising as supposed to other vacations, they are safer.\"</p>\r\n<p>Under the measure, cruise ships will be required to carry rape kits, keep logs of all on-board crimes and provide those logs to the FBI. The FBI already handles crimes at sea, but the new law makes it a requirement that the incidents are reported as soon as possible, and also requires the logs to be published on the Coast Guard\'s Web site.</p>\r\n<p>Carver\'s daughter disappeared on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship while on vacation in 2004. There is no record that she ever disembarked during the cruise.</p>\r\n<p>The cruise line was not penalized in association with her disappearance.</p>\r\n<p>\"I came to the conclusion that there was a problem with this industry,\" he said.</p>\r\n<p>The industry\'s leading trade organization, the Cruise Lines Industry Association, said that the industry remains \"committed to providing guests and crew with a safe environment.\" CLIA originally opposed the legislation but recently released a statement in support of the new law and its recent amendments.</p>\r\n<p>\"We appreciate the work Congress and the Administration have done to bring consistency and clarity to the security and safety laws and regulations for our industry,\" CLIA President and CEO Terry Dale in a statement. \"We look forward to continuing our longstanding work with the U.S. Coast Guard, FBI, and law enforcement both here and around the world to ensure the bill\'s provisions are implemented appropriately.\"</p>\r\n<p>Paul Motter, editor of cruisemates.com, said that although the new law is beneficial to passenger safety, it might place too much credence in documents that are not official legal reports.</p>\r\n<p>\"I think it is very important to point out that these are not crime reports, as they are called. These are listings of allegations of crime that people on cruise ships have made to people in charge on cruise ships,\" he said in an e-mail. \"In no way should these be regarded as actual proven crime convictions or resolutions, except in cases where it says there was an arrest made followed by a conviction, or some kind of admission of guilt is on record.\"</p>\r\n<p>Longtime cruiser Donald Sammis of Titusville said the measure represents federal \"tampering\" with private industry and will do no more than drive up the cost of tickets.</p>\r\n<p>\"Most of the significant improvements have been the result of passenger input and the cruise line\'s balance between privacy, cost, practicality and common sense,\" said Sammis, who has been taking cruises for 30 years.</p>\r\n<p>Carver disagrees, saying that the new law, which only affects passengers leaving and arriving at U.S. ports, will make a billion-dollar industry safer for travelers and lessen their vulnerability at sea.</p>\r\n<p>\"If you have unlimited drinking and no police, what do you think is going to happen?\" he said.</p>','2011-01-03 20:44:44',206,1,2,NULL,NULL,1033,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1854,7,1,'vivvo@localhost','Holland America Line','Holland America Line Enhances Shipboard Entertainment','/vistashow1_440222002.jpg','2010-08-10 22:44:00','<p>Holland America Line is enhancing its shipboard entertainment with the recent launch of the 2,106-guest Nieuw Amsterdam. Among the additions are the singing group Cantar&eacute;, a quartet of male performers with a pop music repertoire, and several production shows on Nieuw Amsterdam. Following the shows&rsquo; run aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, they will expand across the fleet by the end of 2010. The new shows include &ldquo;N.Y.C.,&rdquo; a musical tour of the Big Apple; &ldquo;Ladies Night,&rdquo; an all-female revue; &ldquo;Live from the Avalon Ballroom,&rdquo; ballroom dance and music; &ldquo;Garage Band,&rdquo; a &rsquo;60s and &rsquo;70s musical set in an automobile service center; and &ldquo;It Takes Two,&rdquo; a revue of famous duets and duos.</p>\r\n<p><br />On several ships, performances take place in the new Showroom at Sea. The Showroom at Sea is aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, as well as Veendam, Rotterdam, Statendam and Ryndam. The Showroom at Sea features a redesigned main stage that introduces a new seating layout, a larger dance floor, a new sound system, enhanced lighting and high-tech video projections. For more information, call 877-SAIL-HAL or visit <a href=\"http://www.hollandamerica.com\">www.hollandamerica.com</a>.</p>','2012-12-31 02:15:44',173,1,2,NULL,NULL,1029,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1855,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Holland America Line','Holland America Line Offers Grand Experiences With Fall 2011 and 2012 Grand Voyages','thumbnail/headline/ms_prinsendam_818290674.jpg','2010-09-04 18:43:00','<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SEATTLE</span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 18</span> /PRNewswire/ -- In fall 2011 and early 2012, Holland America Line again  will offer grand voyages that touch all seven continents. The <em>ms <span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em> and <em>ms</em> <em>Prinsendam</em> each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable  destinations &mdash; from famous landmarks to smaller, lesser-known ports.</p>\r\n<p><em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em> sails a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage in fall 2011 and then returns to world cruising in <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2012</span> with a 112-day Grand World Voyage that visits the South Pacific, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span> and the Mediterranean. Following its 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage in January, <em>Prinsendam</em> will depart in March to the Mediterranean and the Holy Lands for a 62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.</p>\r\n<p>\"Based  on extensive research on our previous grand voyages and a survey of  past guests, we created itineraries that feature the most coveted sights  and experiences the world has to offer,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for  Holland America Line. \"From creative and varied menus that reflect ports  of call, to tailored activities and unique amenities, Grand Voyages  guests will experience Holland America Line at its finest.\"</p>\r\n<p>Without  requiring international air travel, Holland America Line\'s Grand  Voyages make taking a dream vacation easy and more affordable. The  voyages feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, first-time calls at new  destinations and extended time in port with late departures, overnights  and overland tours.</p>\r\n<p>Grand Voyages offer an enhanced onboard cruise  experience with the opportunity to fully experience the pleasures of  life at sea. Activities are enhanced with local cultural entertainment  and special guest headliners and lecturers. Grand Voyage dining is  distinguished by a different experience every day, featuring local  ingredients and regional cuisine and wines. The premium, mid-size ships  selected for sailing Grand Voyages are large enough to offer the diverse  amenities today\'s discriminating travelers expect, yet small enough to  preserve an ambiance of sophistication and an extra measure of personal  space. And service levels are at their highest, with nearly one crew  member for every two guests, with top staff hand-selected from across  the Holland America Line fleet.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Grand <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia</span> &amp; Australia Voyage</strong></p>\r\n<p>In fall 2011, <em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em> wraps up the year with a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage sailing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle, Wash.</span>, to <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles, Calif.</span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 26</span>. Following calls throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia</span>, the cruise continues to western <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span> and then explores the South Pacific. Overnights include <span class=\"xn-location\">Beijing</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong, China</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Kobe, Japan</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Sydney</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Perth, Australia</span>.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Grand World Voyage</strong></p>\r\n<p><em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em> will sail its seventh circumnavigation with a Grand World Voyage roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 6</span>. The 112-day adventure first calls in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, then moves on to <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, sailing around Cape Horn for a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords and then south to <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>. <em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em> then sails west to Tahiti, followed by calls in <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span>, the Far East and Indian Ocean, before transiting the Suez Canal and sailing through the Mediterranean and back to <span class=\"xn-location\">South Florida</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Overnight calls include the Great Barrier Reef from <span class=\"xn-location\">Sydney</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mumbai, India</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Barcelona, Spain</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Buenos Aires, Argentina</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore</span>, and Piraeus (<span class=\"xn-location\">Athens</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Greece</span>.</p>\r\n<p>The voyage also features a maiden call at Mangalore in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southern India</span>.  Hundreds of shore excursions, overland tours and the opportunity to  visit UNESCO World Heritage sites add color to this world cruise.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Grand <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span> &amp; Antarctica Voyage</strong></p>\r\n<p><em>Prinsendam </em>returns to <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span> and the Amazon in 2012 on a 68-day itinerary departing roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 4</span>. The ship will transit the Panama Canal to <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>\'s Pacific coast then circumnavigate the continent.</p>\r\n<p><em>Prinsendam</em> will spend eight days cruising the Amazon River and four days of scenic cruising in <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>. The itinerary also features five maiden ports of call: Bocas del Toro, <span class=\"xn-location\">Panama</span>; Matarani, <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span>; Cabedelo, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>, and Ancud, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>. Overnight calls include Manaus, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>, in the Amazon; <span class=\"xn-location\">Rio de Janeiro</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Buenos Aires</span>, and Callao (<span class=\"xn-location\">Lima</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Peru</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Guests  sailing on this voyage also will enjoy a scenic daylight cruise past  the Romanche, Alemania, Francia and Italia glaciers in <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Grand Mediterranean &amp; Black Sea Voyage</strong></p>\r\n<p>Upon its return to <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span>, <em>Prinsendam</em> embarks <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 12</span> on a 62-day journey to the Mediterranean and Holy Lands roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span>.</p>\r\n<p>For the first time, <em>Prinsendam</em> will call at Durres, <span class=\"xn-location\">Albania</span>\'s second-largest city and one of <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span>\'s oldest cities, Saint Raphael in the beautiful Cote d\'Azur region of <span class=\"xn-location\">France</span>, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Castellon de la Plana</span>, in the Costa del Azahar region of <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Overnight calls at <span class=\"xn-location\">Seville, Spain</span>; Kusadasi (Ephesus) and <span class=\"xn-location\">Istanbul, Turkey</span>; Piraeus (<span class=\"xn-location\">Athens</span>); <span class=\"xn-location\">Venice, Italy</span>; <span class=\"xn-location\">Barcelona</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Lisbon, Portugal</span>,  allow time for exploration of some of the world\'s most interesting  destinations.&nbsp;This voyage can be combined with the Grand South America  and Antarctica Voyage for a 130-day cruise.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Reservations can now be booked for 2011 and 2012 grand voyages</strong></p>\r\n<p>Reservations  are being taken for all of Holland America Line\'s 2011 and 2012 grand  voyages, and early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests  include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage  delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or event for select  stateroom categories. Amenities vary by cruise, stateroom category and  booking date.</p>\r\n<p>Rates start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$9,499</span> for <em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span></em>\'s 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage; <span class=\"xn-money\">$23,799</span> for <em><span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span>\'s </em>112-day Grand World Voyage; <span class=\"xn-money\">$14,399</span> for <em>Prinsendam</em>\'s 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage; and <span class=\"xn-money\">$12,999</span> for <em>Prinsendam</em>\'s  62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage. Cruise fares are per  person, double occupancy. The four grand voyages are available to book  for the full cruise or in segments ranging from 18- to 112-day sailings.</p>\r\n<p>For a 2012 grand voyages cruise brochure or for more  information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-800-522-3399 or  visit www.hollandamerica.com.</p>\r\n<p>Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. &nbsp;Access all social media outlets via the Online Communities quick link at www.hollandamerica.com.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL - News)]&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span>\'s  fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more  than 100 countries, territories or dependencies.&nbsp; Two- to 110-day  itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span>/<span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia</span> voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>/New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> and Panama Canal.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$525 million</span>,  that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine  magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60  celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking  demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The <span class=\"xn-org\">New York Times</span>,  Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all  new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top  Mariner\'s Dream Beds.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>World\'s Leading Cruise Lines</strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> is a proud member of World\'s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive  alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess  Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to  please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World\'s Leading  Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation  experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching  cruise vacations to the world\'s most desirable destinations.&nbsp; Visit us  at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com</p>\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<col style=\"padding: 0pt 5.4pt 5.4pt;\"></col><col style=\"padding: 0pt 5.4pt 5.4pt;\"></col>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">CONTACT:</span></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">Sally Andrews</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">PHONE:</span></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">800-637-5029</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">FAX:</span></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">206-262-5934</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">EMAIL:</span></strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td valign=\"bottom\">\r\n<p><span class=\"prnews_a\"><span class=\"prnews_span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;\">pr@hollandamerica.com</span></span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>','2013-01-22 10:05:42',171,1,2,NULL,NULL,1034,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Holland America Line again will offer grand voyages that touch all seven continents. The ms Amsterdam and ms Prinsendam each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable destinations',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1856,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival','Carnival, Razorfish Launch Innovative Social Media Application for Planning Cruise Vacations','thumbnail/headline/FcBk02_652282767.jpg','2010-09-04 19:18:00','<p>MIAMI, August 19, 2010 &ndash; Carnival Cruise Lines and Razorfish&nbsp;today announced the launch of a  groundbreaking new social commerce Facebook application that allows  users to easily view, compare, select and share Carnival cruises with  their Facebook friends. The application, the first of its kind in the  cruise industry, allows users to engage their social network in their  vacation planning through personalized newsfeed updates and even invite  friends to book the same trip.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>The application, available on Carnival&rsquo;s official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/carnival),  enables the user to explore all available Carnival cruise options  without leaving Facebook by providing the functionality to sort cruises  by date, duration, port of call, and accommodation type. Once users  decide on a particular cruise, they can share the detailed cruise  information with their Facebook friends by simply clicking a button.  Users can also customize their newsfeed messages, which include a link  to the cruise, to invite friends to book the trip as well.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;A Carnival cruise is a very social experience and this application  is a natural extension of our efforts to engage our nearly 250,000  Facebook fans in a unique and exciting way,&rdquo; said Jim Berra, Carnival&rsquo;s  chief marketing officer. &ldquo;By allowing our customers to share their  cruising plans with Facebook friends, we are making it easier for them  to plan group trips and encourage others to join in the fun.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>Digital marketing agency Razorfish sought to tap into the power of  the online community to drive engagement with the Carnival brand. As a  result, the agency helped conceptualize, create and design the  application as a way to offer the cruise line&rsquo;s products and services in  native locations for consumers.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;This is a great example of how a brand can create a meaningful,  relevant and social experience that enhances an activity consumers are  engaging in anyway, in this case sharing their vacation plans on  Facebook,&rdquo; said Cristina Lawrence, director of word of mouth and social  media marketing at Razorfish. &ldquo;Carnival realizes people&rsquo;s passion for  cruising is &lsquo;socially&rsquo; contagious, which is why we helped them design an  application that enables consumers to share the real-time excitement of  the booking process and the opportunity to invite friends to join  them.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>Once users have taken advantage of the Facebook application to choose  and share their Carnival cruise plans, they will be directed to the  appropriate shopping cart page on Carnival.com to finalize the  transaction</p>','2013-01-22 10:05:48',169,1,2,NULL,NULL,1035,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1857,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Carnival Announces Unique and Magic Ways Guests Get In on the Fun On Its Newest ‘Fun Ship,’ Carnival Magic','thumbnail/headline/cl_mc_watworks_01_474750083.jpg','2010-09-07 18:58:00','<p>With 249 days until its newest &ldquo;Fun Ship,&rdquo; the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, sets sail, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship&rsquo;s unique spaces and fun features.</p>\r\n<p>From Carnival&rsquo;s first-ever pub, featuring its own private label beer,  to an authentic trattoria that brings the heritage of Carnival&rsquo;s  Italian captains to the table, to an expansive outdoor sports complex  featuring the first-ever ropes course and outdoor weight-lifting area on  a cruise ship &ndash; along with cruising&rsquo;s first gargantuan water dump  bucket &ndash; Carnival Magic is destined to be the most innovative &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; to date.&nbsp; Carnival fans can journey to the Carnival Magic&rsquo;s new online home, www.carnivalmagic.com, to see and learn more about this 3,690-passenger vessel.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Magic offers vacationers a variety of innovative and inspirational opportunities for fun, relaxation and enjoyment including:</p>\r\n<p><strong>RedFrog Pub &ndash; </strong>An<strong> </strong>exciting new<strong> </strong>concept,  the RedFrog&nbsp;Pub offers a laid-back Caribbean vibe with island-inspired  snacks and drinks, including ThirstyFrog&nbsp;Red, a private-label draught  beer brewed especially for Carnival Magic. Located on Promenade Deck 5,  the 100-seat indoor/outdoor pub is a convivial place where guests can  relax, meet new friends, sip a frozen cocktail, and nosh&nbsp;on Bahamian  conch salad, grouper fingers, firecracker Jamaican chicken wings, and  other Caribbean favorites. RedFrog&nbsp;Pub will also offer tastings of  top-rated rums of the Caribbean and a collection of the region&rsquo;s best  beers. With a nod to Carnival Magic&rsquo;s Caribbean itineraries which kick  off in November 2011, RedFrog&nbsp;Pub&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor is decidedly British West  Indies meets Key West, evoking the warmth and friendliness of a local  island watering hole. Nautical-themed interiors with rich wood details,  vibrant tile work, portholes, and images of ships at sea, along with  foosball and shuffleboard tables and a jukebox, complete the playful pub  atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Cucina del Capitano </strong>(&ldquo;The Captain&rsquo;s Kitchen&rdquo;) &mdash; An  homage to Carnival&rsquo;s rich Italian lineage &ndash; all of the line&rsquo;s captains  are Italian and many Carnival ships, including Carnival Magic, are built  in Italy &ndash; Cucina del Capitano is a delicious dinner-time option with  made-to-order Italian favorites in comfortable, relaxed surroundings.&nbsp;  Here, guests can dine on hand-made pastas, risotto and  fresh-from-the-oven Italian specialties &ndash; many served family style &ndash;  complemented by a wine list specializing in Italian vintages. Many of  the dishes and recipes were hand-selected by Carnival&rsquo;s captains. Framed  archival photographs, many from the captains&rsquo; personal collections,  table arrangements that invite conversation, wood-beam ceilings, and  ornate wrought ironwork recreate the ambiance of a cozy Italian home,  while warm, attentive service makes diners feel like they&rsquo;re part of the  family. Truly an unforgettable dining experience. Dinner carries a  nominal fee. During the day, the space is utilized as a casual  made-to-order pasta bar with items offered on a complimentary basis.</p>\r\n<p><strong>SportsSquare &ndash;</strong>&nbsp;Sports junkies rejoice.&nbsp; Taking  Carnival&rsquo;s popular outdoor recreation areas to an entirely new level is  SportsSquare, which features the cruise industry&rsquo;s first ropes course  where thrill-seeking guests can traverse across nets suspended above Spa  Deck 12 and offering spectacular views to the sea nearly 150 feet  below. Surrounded by an eighth-mile jogging track, the expansive  SportsSquare&nbsp;complex also includes the first outdoor weightlifting area  on a cruise ship, along with Carnival&rsquo;s first two-level miniature golf  course, a Vita exercise course, a lighted multi-purpose court for&nbsp;  basketball, volleyball and soccer, along with ping pong&nbsp;and  foosball&nbsp;tables. A full bar with a large flat-screen display is  available for those who just want to relax and check out the sports  action in the area or on TV.&nbsp; Carnival Magic&rsquo;s other top-deck amenities  include the splash-tastic WaterWorks aqua park that will offer even more  thrills with an exhilarating &ldquo;Twister&rdquo; spiral water slide, as well as  the new Aqua Play splash park designed for youngsters and their  families, featuring a gigantic, 500-gallon &ldquo;dump bucket&rdquo; and a host of  other wet &rsquo;n wild features. Resort-style pool areas offer the perfect  venue for catching rays or some Zs.</p>\r\n<p>Cruisers will also find a variety of signature &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; elements on Carnival Magic, including:</p>\r\n<p><strong>Expansive Family-Friendly Spaces &ndash;</strong> The ultimate  family vacation, Carnival Magic offers more than 19,000 square feet of  space catering to kids and families, including dedicated spaces for  children (Camp Carnival), &rsquo;tweens (Circle &ldquo;C&rdquo;) and teens (Club O2), with  organized activities and enthusiastic counselors for each group.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Serenity &ndash; </strong>The ideal space for some adult-only &ldquo;me&rdquo;  time, Serenity offers comfortable&nbsp;chaise lounges and chairs, hammocks,  colorful umbrellas and two jumbo-sized whirlpools, along with full bar  service specializing in frothy, icy concoctions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Cloud 9 Spa</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Guests in the mood for a workout or  some personal pampering can visit this stunning and sophisticated  facility.&nbsp; At the Cloud 9 Spa, troubles melt away as guests soak in the  soothing thalassotherapy&nbsp;pool, unwind in the elaborate thermal suite or  just take in the elegant, serene surroundings.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Stateroom Innovations &ndash; </strong>With 1,845 staterooms,  Carnival Magic offers a wide array of accommodation types, including  two-bathroom/five-berth cabins and connecting staterooms that hold  particular appeal to families; cove balcony cabins closer to the water  line; and spa staterooms providing special access and benefits.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Food, Glorious Food &ndash;</strong> Whether its authentic  delicacies from India and China, a full-service meal in an elegant,  two-level dining room, a late-night slice of pizza, an exquisite meal in  a classic American steakhouse, or just a burger by the pool, Carnival  Magic offers a tantalizing array of international cuisines sure to  satisfy every palate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Dazzling Entertainment &ndash;</strong>&nbsp;From a laugh-out-loud  Punchliner Comedy Club, live bands along the promenade, Superstar Live  Karaoke where guests sing to channel their inner rock star fronting a  four-piece band, or dazzling production shows incorporating the latest  special effects, nights are truly special aboard Carnival Magic.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Carnival&rsquo;s Seaside Theatre</strong> &ndash; This 270-square-foot  LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit  back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events,  news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Ocean Plaza</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; A place to see and be seen, Ocean  Plaza is a stunning indoor/outdoor caf&eacute; and live entertainment venue  where guests can dance to live music and enjoy specialty coffees and  sweets &ndash; even freshly made milkshakes. Full bar service, specializing in  martinis and mojitos, is also available.</p>\r\n<p><strong>The Lanai &ndash;</strong> Taking the traditional cruise-ship  promenade to new heights, The Lanai is a half-mile, open-air promenade  encircling Promenade Deck 5. Here, guests can stroll while enjoying  spectacular ocean vistas, curl up with a good book, soak up some sun in a  comfortable deck chair, or relax in one of four cantilevered whirlpools  that extend out over the ship&rsquo;s sides.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Fun Hub &ndash;</strong> Available on any guests&rsquo;  Internet-connected laptop or at dozens of convenient locations  throughout the ship is the Fun Hub, a social network and comprehensive  shipboard intranet portal that provides access to a variety of  information on Carnival Magic&rsquo;s services, facilities and daily  activities. Carnival Magic will also offer bow-to-stern Wi-Fi and cell  phone service.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Magic&rsquo;s many unique innovations are highlighted in an interactive micro-site, www.carnivalmagic.com,  which features a full-screen virtual tour, exclusive images and videos,  construction footage and more.&nbsp; The site also contains details on a  series of unique and exciting contests and promotions Carnival will  offer for fun fans to add their personal touches on Carnival Magic  leading up to the ship&rsquo;s maiden voyage.</p>\r\n<p>The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic is slated to debut in Europe with a series&nbsp;of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating May 1 &ndash; Oct. 16, 2011.&nbsp; Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will launch seven-day Caribbean service from Galveston, Texas, Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the port&rsquo;s largest year-round cruise ship.</p>','2013-01-22 10:05:54',204,1,2,NULL,NULL,1036,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Features Include New Italian Trattoria, Caribbean-Themed Pub, Expansive Outdoor Sports and Recreation Areas and More',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1858,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises Reveals 2011-12 Panama Canal Season','thumbnail/headline/Ruby_09sm_205065015.jpg','2010-09-10 09:15:00','<p>Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal  has been considered one of the world\'s most important engineering  marvels.  This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more  than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never ceases to amaze  cruise passengers.  Princess Cruises\'   ships have long offered a front-row view of the Panama Canal, and in  2011-12 the line will offer 38 cruises to this signature destination,  with five different itinerary options.</p>\r\n<p>The Panama Canal\'s history adds to its status as a \"must see\"  destination.  The single most expensive construction project in United  States history at the time, \"big ditch\" took more than 30 years to build  at a cost of about $375 million.  The Canal\'s lengthy history included  construction efforts by two different nations and the creation of an  independent Panama.  In total, Canal construction involved as many as  80,000 workers and the excavation of around 268,000,000 cubic yards of  earth.</p>\r\n<p>Today the Canal offers passage to approximately 14,000 ships a year.   Princess passengers sailing the Canal will enjoy the amenities of two  vessels specifically built for Panama Canal cruising -- <a> Coral Princess</a> and  Island Princess.   The sides of these ships just clear the massive locks that use an  average of 52 million gallons of water in each chamber as they  eventually lift and lower vessels a total of 170 feet as they pass from  the Caribbean to the Pacific during the nine-hour transit.</p>\r\n<p>\"Our ships have been transiting the Panama Canal for more than 40 years  and, in fact, we even christened Coral Princess as it moved through the  Canal,\" said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.   \"There really is no better way to watch the fascinating process as the  ship transits each lock than from the decks of our ships -- it\'s an  exceptional way to experience this wonder of engineering.\"</p>\r\n<p>Princess\' unique <strong>Two-day Canal Experience</strong>, available on many  longer sailings, combines a full transit of the Canal, including the  Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks, with a second day in Panama at  Fuerte Amador.  This extra day gives travelers time to explore Panama  further with excursions such as riding the Panama Canal Railway,  exploring a rainforest, visiting an authentic Embera Indian village or  touring bustling Panama City.</p>\r\n<p>Beyond the Panama Canal, these itineraries offer calls in Caribbean  Islands, Mexican Riviera resort towns, and a number of intriguing ports  in Central America.  In <strong>Costa Rica</strong>, passengers will discover a  land of tropical rain forests, lush coffee plantations and white sand  coastlines set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.  In San Juan  del Sur,<strong> Nicaragua</strong>, this scenic fishing village offers beautiful  white-sand beaches and ecological richness, while the nearby city of  Granada is the oldest city in Central America.</p>\r\n<p>Panama Canal itineraries include:</p>\r\n<p><strong>Panama Canal Two-Day Experience Cruises </strong>-- Coral Princess and  Island Princess will feature three itineraries offering Princess\'  Two-Day Canal Experience -- a full Panama Canal transit combined with a  full day at Fuerte Amador on the Pacific side of Panama.  The 14-day  itinerary sails between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles with calls at  Aruba, Cartagena, and Puntarenas (Costa Rica) in addition to the Two-Day  Canal Experience.  A 15-day option offers an additional call in Puerto  Quetzal (Guatemala).  And another 15-day option sails from San Francisco  to Ft. Lauderdale with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas (Costa  Rica), Cartagena, and Aruba.  Sailings on these itineraries depart  between September 25, 2011 and April 27, 2012.  Coral Princess and  Island Princess also offer longer Grand Adventures of 17, 18 and 19  days, sailing to and from Vancouver.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Full Panama Canal Transit Sailings </strong>-- A new 14-day itinerary  between Los Angeles and Ft Lauderdale, offering a full Panama Canal  transit plus visits to Cabo San Lucas, San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua),  Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Cartagena and Aruba.  Coral Princess offers  four sailings on this route, with departures on October 25, November 8,  2011, February 28, and March 13, 2012.</p>\r\n<p><strong> Roundtrip Panama Canal Cruises </strong>-- Island Princess will sail on  this classic 10-day roundtrip itinerary from Ft. Lauderdale, which  offers a partial Panama Canal transit to Gatun Lake followed by a call  in Colon, plus calls in the Caribbean ports of Aruba, Cartagena, Limon  (Costa Rica), and Grand Cayman or Ocho Rios.  The ship offers 20  departures between October 10, 2011 and April 17, 2012.</p>','2013-01-23 11:29:51',157,1,2,NULL,NULL,1037,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Line&#039;s Unique Two-Day Canal Experience Offers Extra Time in Panama',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1859,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Inspiration to Reposition to Long Beach, Carnival Paradise to Tampa in Fall 2011','inspiration02_334509716.jpg','2010-09-11 18:51:00','<p>Carnival Cruise Lines&nbsp;has announced two exciting year-round homeport deployments for fall 2011, with the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration&nbsp;repositioning to Long Beach, Calif., for three- and four-day Baja departures and the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise&nbsp;to  Tampa, Fla., on four- and five-day Caribbean voyages.&nbsp; Carnival  Inspiration is currently based in Tampa while Carnival Paradise operates  from Long Beach.</p>\r\n<p>To reposition to their new homeports, each ship will offer a 14-day  Panama Canal voyage that will provide consumers with a highly attractive  longer length &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; cruise option, as well as the unforgettable  experience of transiting the Panama Canal.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Paradise&nbsp;Panama Canal cruise will sail from Long Beach to Tampa departing Nov. 28, 2011, while Carnival Inspiration Panama Canal voyage will depart Dec. 3, 2011, and operate from Tampa to Long Beach.</p>\r\n<p>These voyages will be highlighted by the once-in-a-lifetime  opportunity of transiting the Panama Canal, one of the great  technological achievements of the 20th century, where ships are raised  85 feet in the air via a series of three locks and then gently lowered  back again.&nbsp; The transit also includes the crossing of 163-square-mile  Gatun Lake, the world&rsquo;s largest man-made lake, which is surrounded by a  variety of native tropical foliage and interesting sites.</p>\r\n<p>Each voyage will also feature visits to five magnificent ports of  call:&nbsp; Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica;  Cartagena, Colombia; and George Town, Grand Cayman.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Cabo San Lucas </strong>is<strong> </strong>a world-class  resort destination distinguished by rugged rock formations, lush  landscape and gorgeous beaches. Known for its death-defying cliff  divers, <strong>Acapulco</strong> boasts excellent beaches, and a variety of fine restaurants and shops.&nbsp; Located on Costa Rica&rsquo;s Pacific Coast, <strong>Puntarenas</strong> is a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and an abundance of wildlife and eco-tourism opportunities. <strong>Cartagena</strong> features centuries-old architecture and historical sites, including a  colonial walled city and fortress designated as a UNESCO World Heritage  Site. The capital of the Cayman Islands, <strong>George Town</strong> offers outstanding duty-free bargains as well as world-renowned Seven Mile Beach.</p>\r\n<p>Early Saver rates for these voyages start at $949 per person based on double occupancy.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Carnival Inspiration to Long Beach</strong></p>\r\n<p>Carnival Inspiration&nbsp;will  bring an exciting new dimension to West Coast cruising when it launches  year-round three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach Dec. 19,  2011.&nbsp; On this route, three-day cruises depart Fridays and visit  Ensenada while four-day voyages depart Mondays and call at both Ensenada  and Catalina Island.&nbsp; The ship will operate a special one-time two-day  cruise to Ensenada Dec. 17-19, 2011.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Inspiration  was the first ship to undergo the line&rsquo;s extensive &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo;  refurbishment and includes a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300-foot-long  Twister water slide, a tropical resort-style main pool area, and an  exclusive adults-only retreat.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Carnival Paradise to Tampa</strong></p>\r\n<p>In turn, Carnival Paradise&nbsp;will  assume Carnival Inspiration&rsquo;s popular year-round four- and five-day  western Caribbean cruise schedule from Tampa beginning Dec. 12, 2011.&nbsp;  On this route, Carnival Paradise will depart Thursdays on four-day  cruises to Cozumel and on Mondays and Saturdays on five-day voyages to  Cozumel and Grand Cayman.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Paradise offers a distinctive d&eacute;cor&nbsp;with dramatic public  spaces that pay homage to great ocean liners of the past, with memorable  venues such as the Queen Mary Lounge, Normandie Theater, and Rotterdam  Bar. &nbsp;The ship also offers Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Reservations</strong></p>\r\n<p>Reservations are currently being accepted for the new schedules of  the Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Paradise as well as the 14-day  Panama Canal cruises.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:06',159,1,2,NULL,NULL,1038,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1860,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Splendor Donates Dozens of Mattresses to Mexican Orphanage','splendordonation3_435795564.jpg','2010-09-13 19:00:00','<p>Earlier this week, Carnival Splendor employees collected dozens of  &ldquo;gently used&rdquo; mattresses from the ship and delivered them to&nbsp;an  orphanage in Puerto Vallarta, where the ship calls on Wednesdays.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>The donation is just the latest example of the ship&rsquo;s commitment to  helping the orphanage&rsquo;s children.&nbsp; Members of the Carnival Splendor&rsquo;s  team regularly visit the facility during port calls to paint walls,  clear debris and spend quality time with the children.</p>\r\n<p>The support of the orphanage in Mazatlan continues efforts by  Carnival employees, both shipboard and shoreside, in helping those less  fortunate in the line&rsquo;s homeport and port-of-call communities.</p>\r\n<p>The 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor sails from Long Beach, Calif.,  on year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises to Puerto Vallarta,  Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:12',148,1,2,NULL,NULL,1039,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1861,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Allure of the Seas Debuts New Restaurants and Tantalizing Menus','thumbnail/headline/Allure_of_the_Seas_709317035.jpg','2010-09-15 09:03:00','<p>Showcasing onboard experiences all her own, Royal Caribbean International\'s <em>Allure of the Seas, </em>the world\'s next largest and most innovative cruise ship<em> </em>debuting in <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2010</span><em>, </em>will  introduce new culinary concepts and tempting twists to signature  Oasis-class restaurants. &nbsp;A Brazilian steakhouse will be a destination  restaurant that comes to life for dinner service in the Solarium,  featuring authentic Brazilian-style meats and seafood dishes, from  Picanha cut sirloin steak to Atlantic salmon marinated with sea salt and  garlic, served table-side and sliced straight off the skewer. &nbsp;In  Central Park, recently anointed Chef de Cuisine <span class=\"xn-person\">Molly Brandt</span> will present guests with a one-of-a-kind menu and distinct dining experience at <em>Allure of the Seas\'</em> 150 Central Park, a signature fine dining experience.</p>\r\n<p>\"As  churrascaria concept restaurants gain popularity on land, Royal  Caribbean is taking advantage of having a new ship to introduce a  Brazilian steakhouse and bring a new dynamic and colorful nightlife  ambiance for adults in the Solarium,\" says <span class=\"xn-person\">Lisa Bauer</span>, senior vice president, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean International. \"Guests onboard <em>Allure of the Seas</em> will have a new arrangement of dining experiences throughout the ship, from the Adagio<strong> </strong>Main Dining Room to new venues on the Boardwalk and Royal Promenade.\"</p>\r\n<p>Combining the best of classic Mexican beach bars and <span class=\"xn-location\">Southern California</span>\'s famed taquerias,<strong> </strong>Rita\'s Cantina will  be a vibrant new restaurant in the Boardwalk neighborhood. &nbsp;Adults and  kids alike will enjoy some of their favorite Mexican fare, such as  shrimp ceviche tostadas, warm tortilla chips with salsa and fiesta  guacamole, as well as entrees, such as fajitas, fish tacos and  Chipotle-style flautas. &nbsp;The more casual setting will be a favorite  lunch, snack or dinner spot for guests seeking a flavorful fiesta  onboard <em>Allure of the Seas</em>. &nbsp;Rita\'s Cantina also will boast some  of the best and widest selection of margaritas at sea, offering both  authentic and signature concoctions mixed with a choice from the  extensive list of quality tequilas, served on the rocks or frozen in a  variety of fruit-flavor combinations. &nbsp;In addition, the restaurant will  introduce new nightlife to Boardwalk with live guitar music, drinks and  dancing. &nbsp;Rita Cantina\'s design will include large open breezeways and  an outdoor seating area complete with high top tables and stools, and  will be located in place of Seafood Shack onboard sister-ship <em>Oasis of the Seas</em>.</p>\r\n<p>Also new to Boardwalk\'s dynamic and engaging scene will be The Boardwalk Dog House, an outdoor hot-dog specialty counter located where The Donut Shop is on <em>Oasis of the Seas</em>.  &nbsp;Guests can choose from traditional hot dogs, wieners, brats, sausages  and other delicious linked meats and a variety of toppings to split a  long bun. &nbsp;The Donut Shop will remain on Boardwalk in a new location  next to the Ice Cream Parlor.</p>\r\n<p>The following includes a variety of other palate-pleasing options available throughout the neighborhoods on <em>Allure</em>:</p>\r\n<p><strong>THE BOARDWALK </strong></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><strong>Rita\'s Cantina: </strong>A casual yet vibrant indoor/outdoor restaurant exclusively on <em>Allure\'s</em> Boardwalk, caters to families by day, and adults by night; traditional  Mexican fare, comprehensive selection of margaritas and live guitar  music and dancing for evening entertainment </li>\r\n<li><strong>Boardwalk Bar: </strong>The main bar on the Boardwalk; offering fruit, salads and sandwiches </li>\r\n<li><strong>Boardwalk Donut Shop: </strong>A classic haunt for casual snacks and delicious treats</li>\r\n<li><strong>Ice Cream Parlor: </strong>A variety of ice cream flavors and toppings take center stage against a backdrop of 1950s kitsch</li>\r\n<li><strong>Johnny Rockets: </strong>\'50\'s-style diner with server-entertainers</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>CENTRAL PARK</strong></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><strong>150 Central Park: </strong>A trendy, upscale and intimate restaurant with a tasting menu and customized wine pairings created by <span class=\"xn-person\">Molly Brandt</span>, winner of the <em>Allure of the Seas </em>Culinary Challenge co-hosted with The <span class=\"xn-org\">Culinary Institute of America</span>, as well as <em>Food and Wine\'s</em> 2006 best student chef</li>\r\n<li><strong>Giovanni</strong><strong>\'</strong><strong>s Table: </strong>An Italian trattoria with both indoor and alfresco seating featuring Italian classics served family-style</li>\r\n<li><strong>Park Cafe: </strong>An indoor/outdoor gourmet market featuring salads, sandwiches, soups, pastries and to-die-for fudge</li>\r\n<li><strong>Vintages: </strong>A wine bar with pre-dinner tapas and cheeses along with a robust selection of fine wines</li>\r\n<li><strong>Chops Grille: </strong>Royal <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>\'s signature steakhouse with views of Central Park, and premium cuts or quality meats</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>POOL AND SPORTS ZONE</strong></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li>Exclusive to <em>Allure of the Seas</em>,  the new churascarria, styled after popular Brazilian steakhouses, is an  interactive experience where guests choose from a variety of meats,  chicken and seafood brought table-side by servers, ready to slice and  serve upon request &nbsp; </li>\r\n<li><strong>Solarium Bistro: </strong>A health-conscious dining option for breakfast and lunch</li>\r\n<li><strong>The Wipe Out Cafe: </strong>A casual self-service buffet with pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh salads</li>\r\n<li><strong>Izumi Asian Cuisine: </strong>Featuring mouthwatering flavors and a sushi bar with hot-rock cooking</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>ROYAL PROMENADE</strong></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-location\">Sorrento</span></strong><strong>\'</strong><strong>s Pizzeria: </strong>Featuring<strong> </strong><span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span> style pizza, with both made-to-order pies and by the slice</li>\r\n<li><strong>Cafe Promenade: </strong>Offering <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle</span>\'s Best coffee, fruit<strong> </strong>shakes, pastries and sandwiches all day</li>\r\n<li><strong>The Cupcake Cupboard: </strong>Featuring fresh-baked gourmet cupcakes as well as parties and design classes</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>VITALITY AT SEA SPA AND FITNESS CENTER</strong></p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><strong>The Vitality Cafe: </strong>Offering healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps, fruit and smoothies </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>THE CLASSICS, </strong>Royal <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> hasn\'t forgotten the classics of its fleet:</p>\r\n<ul class=\"discStyle\" type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><strong>Adagio Dining Room: </strong>The  ship\'s main restaurant features a three-tier venue with a 1920s Art  Deco style; flexible My Time Dining and traditional assigned seatings,  as well as the highly anticipated DreamWorks Character Breakfast</li>\r\n<li><strong>Windjammer Marketplace: </strong>A casual buffet fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner</li>\r\n<li><strong>In-Stateroom Service: </strong>Order  from the complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, or choose an  original Johnny Rockets hamburger or Ghirardelli chocolate cookies from  the new Dine In Delights menu</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em>Allure of the Seas</em> shares the title of the world\'s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with sister-ship <em>Oasis of the Seas</em>.  An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass  225,282 gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy,  and feature 2,700 staterooms. &nbsp;<em>Allure of the Seas</em> will tout Royal  Caribbean\'s exclusive neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed  areas, which will include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade,  the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center,  Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. &nbsp;The ship will alternate a <span class=\"xn-location\">Western Caribbean</span> with an <span class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Caribbean</span> seven-night itinerary from her home port of Port Everglades in <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</span></p>','2013-01-22 23:53:56',167,2,2,NULL,NULL,1040,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Brazilian Steakhouse Completes the 24 Dining Venues That Cater to Any Craving',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1862,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Splendor Casino Pays Off Big As Guest Wins BMW Sedan','thumbnail/headline/bmw_winner_940080604.jpg','2010-09-16 19:43:00','<p>Estefan Garcia came home with more than just great vacation memories from his Carnival Splendor&nbsp;cruise &ndash; he also won a brand new BMW 328i sedan playing the slots in the ship&rsquo;s casino.</p>\r\n<p>Lady Luck was certainly on his side as the Anaheim, Calif., resident  played a slot machine that awards a new car for hitting the jackpot.&nbsp;  Garcia was the talk of the casino as the lights started flashing  indicating he was the grand prize winner.</p>\r\n<p>Garcia (third from right) is pictured here with his mother, Dulce  Garcia (third from left), in the Royal Flush Casino following his  unforgettable win. Also pictured are Assistant Casino Manager  Svet&nbsp;Radev&nbsp;(far left), Hotel Director&nbsp;Renil&nbsp;Kuruvilla&nbsp;(second from  left), Senior Casino Host Simon Gulliver (second from right) and Casino  Host Nenad&nbsp;Izgarjan (far right).</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Splendor operates year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, Calif.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:24',179,1,2,NULL,NULL,1041,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1863,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Holland America Line’s Cancellation Plan Allows Guests to Cancel for Any Reason','thumbnail/headline/Holland_America_834899927.jpg','2010-09-18 09:45:00','<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> guests who  purchase the line\'s Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) can cancel their  cruise or CruiseTour for any reason and receive a refund of up to 90  percent of the cruise fare paid.</p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> now also permits CPP coverage to be added any time after booking, as  long as it is purchased before the date cancellation fees begin &mdash; or 75  days prior to the departure date for most sailings.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\"Many of our guests book several months before their cruise and we understand that things happen,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs.  \"With Holland America Line\'s Cancellation Protection Plans, guests can  rest assured they don\'t have to have specific reasons to be protected.  It provides added peace of mind for our guests to know that whatever  might be affecting them, they can receive nearly a full refund, if  needed.\"</p>\r\n<p><strong>Two Levels of CPP</strong></p>\r\n<p>CPP  Standard reimburses 80 percent of eligible amounts paid for  cancellations for any reason up to 24 hours prior to the cruise or  CruiseTour departure. Plus, the plan provides an additional <span class=\"xn-money\">$500</span> (for a total of <span class=\"xn-money\">$600</span>) for lost, damaged or delayed baggage.</p>\r\n<p>CPP  Platinum features a 90 percent refund upon cancellation for any reason  prior to departure. Other benefits under the expanded plan include  increased baggage protection for lost or damaged luggage up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,600</span> total, delayed baggage coverage up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,100</span>, trip-interruption protection if a guest must return home unexpectedly and trip-delay coverage.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Medical  coverage under the CPP Platinum plan covers emergency medical expenses  for illness or injury occurring during the voyage, emergency medical  evacuation and 24-hour emergency hotline assistance for legal, passport,  cash transfer, medical and documentation assistance.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>CPP  Standard and CPP Platinum are available to U.S. and Canadian residents,  and must be purchased prior to the date cancellation fees begin. The  cost varies by cruise fare and is nonrefundable. For example, CPP  coverage for a guest paying up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000</span> for a seven-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruise is <span class=\"xn-money\">$79</span> for CPP Standard and <span class=\"xn-money\">$99</span> for CPP Platinum per person.&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:30',161,1,2,NULL,NULL,1042,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Guests Can Also Add the Plan After a Booking is Made',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1864,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Royal Caribbean Introduces Innovative Chefmakers at Sea Aboard Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas','Freedom_of_the_sea_444199608.jpg','2010-09-19 16:30:00','<p>Vacationing foodies can now choose from a range of culinary  experiences aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. Royal Caribbean  International is partnering with renowned Chefmakers Cooking Academy, a  cooking school dedicated to aspiring home cooks of all ages, to bring  unique cooking programs to guests, who can share in fond family vacation  memories and learn practical skills that can be applied day-to-day.  Available now aboard Liberty of the Seas and beginning in the fall  aboard Freedom of the Seas, guests, at an additional cost, can choose  from over a dozen Chefmakers at Sea classes that are taught in the  actual galleys of the ship.</p>\r\n<p>\"Royal Caribbean continues to be at the forefront of onboard food and  beverage offerings, tempting guests with a diverse and exciting lineup  of enriching and delectable programs,&rdquo; said Frank Weber, vice president  of Food and Beverage Operations, Royal Caribbean International. &ldquo;The  Chefmakers at Sea cooking experience engages guests of all ages by  teaching and honing their skills.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>Chefmakers at Sea&rsquo;s hands-on classes range from $40 to $125 and are  ideal for both kitchen newbies and the experienced home cook alike. With  several essential programs like Knife Skills, Quick &amp; Easy Fish,  and All About Chicken, to highly social and interactive cooking parties  like Asian Persuasion, New American Cuisine, and Surf &amp; Turf, there  is an appetizing class for every palate. Successfully piloted aboard  Mariner of the Seas, the three-hour programs are open to guests 18 and  over, who can try their hand at a series of exciting recipes and new  skills under the careful guidance of the Chefmakers culinary team.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;At Chefmakers, we teach Royal Caribbean guests the tricks of the  trade, in turn providing a feeling of mastery and confidence that will  last long after their cruise,&rdquo; said Richard H. Klein, founder and CEO of  Chefmakers Cooking Academy, LLC.</p>\r\n<p>Other classes include: Small Bites; Quick &amp; Easy Pasta; Tamales;  Lazy Day Brunch; California Cuisine; and Cooking Around the World. In  addition, Chefmakers at Sea offers a series of festive holiday classes,  such as: Pumpkin Carving; Gingerbread House Decorating; Ultimate  Thanksgiving; and Entertaining for New Years. Participants will receive  their very own Chefmakers apron and recipe cards for all menu items  prepared, as well as complimentary wine based on class selection.   Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase the high quality  kitchenware and utensils that they learn to use in the classes.</p>\r\n<p>Little ones, from four to 11 years of age, can kick-start their  culinary careers with a one-hour &ldquo;Kids with Kids Baking&rdquo; class. The  future chefs will have fun preparing homemade sweet treats, like  mini-puff pastry turnovers, learning lessons in chemistry and kitchen  hygiene along the way.</p>\r\n<p>Guests may register and learn about the specific classes being  offered online using the Chefmakers pre-board reservation system.  Private Chefmakers at Sea programs also will soon be available for  various corporate groups that offer a very unique team building  experience as well as for families looking for another memorable way to  enjoy their cruise vacation.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:36',146,1,2,NULL,NULL,1043,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,1,1,'Vacationing foodies can now choose from a range of culinary experiences aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise.',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1865,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Inspiration to Serve As Venue for VH1′s Best Cruise Ever','Carnival_Inspiration_384992746.jpg','2010-09-21 08:35:00','<p>Carnival Inspiration will serve as the venue for&nbsp;VH1 Best Cruise  Ever, hosted by VH1 and Sixthman. The second annual music festival at  sea will feature Train, Lifehouse, Colbie&nbsp;Caillat, The Script, and many  more, setting sail from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico on April 28-May 2, 2011  on the Carnival Inspiration. Tickets go on sale September 23rd to the  general public at www.vh1bestcruiseever.com.</p>\r\n<p>Grammy Award winning group Train<strong> </strong>is ready to set sail! With their recent VH1 UNPLUGGED performance that can now be seen on VH1.com and their upcoming October 19<sup>th</sup> re-release of <em>Save Me, San Francisco</em> <em>Golden Gate Edition (complete with 6 additional tracks) </em>this  group has had a sensational year with their hit, &ldquo;Hey, Soul Sister&rdquo;  which is the&nbsp;#1 most downloaded digital track in Columbia Records&rsquo;  history.</p>\r\n<p>Returning to the VH1 Best Cruise Ever for a second year in a row is  Lifehouse. A VH1 staple, Lifehouse performed their current single &ldquo;All  In&rdquo; at the &ldquo;VH1 Do Something Awards&rdquo; earlier this summer and just  announced their headlining fall tour in support of their most recent  album <em>Smoke &amp; Mirrors</em>.</p>\r\n<p>Colbie&nbsp;Caillat, a VH1 &ldquo;You Oughta Know&rdquo; alumni and a fixture on the  road since her debut on the charts in 2006, is currently working on her  third studio album.&nbsp; Caillat also just performed the national anthem for  this year&rsquo;s NFL Kickoff game.</p>\r\n<p>Irish trio The Script, known for their &ldquo;Celtic Soul&rdquo; sound, are also  hitting the deck! No stranger to VH1, The Script are also former &ldquo;You  Oughta Know&rdquo; artists who&nbsp; taped a VH1 UNPLUGGED earlier this year and  are currently promoting their single &ldquo;Man That Can&rsquo;t Be Moved,&rdquo; while  gearing up for their fall tour.</p>\r\n<p>Special guests on VH1 Best Cruise Ever also include VH1 &ldquo;You Oughta  Know&rdquo; artists and returning cruisers SAFETYSUIT, as well other VH1 &ldquo;You  Oughta Know Artist&rdquo; including Alpha Rev, Mat Kearney,&nbsp; and Thriving  Ivory. Also joining the cruise&nbsp;are Civil Twilight, One eskimO, and  returning cover band Trailer Park Ninjas. In addition to seeing these  artists perform in a unique and up-close-and-personal setting, guests  will enjoy VH1-themed onboard activities, contests and more.</p>\r\n<p>After the huge success of the first VH1 Best Cruise Ever, music fans  and musicians alike felt the experience provided a rare opportunity to  connect with fans and fellow artists on a rocking cruise through the  Caribbean. The first VH1 Best Cruise Ever was sponsored by Schick and  hosted by 3 Doors Down and featured Lifehouse, Shinedown, VH1 &ldquo;You  Oughta Know&rdquo; artists Carolina Liar, SAFETYSUIT, and Angel Taylor, as  well as Black Stone Cherry, Finger Eleven, and more.</p>\r\n<p>While watching non-stop music shows and experiencing  once-in-a-lifetime artist interactions, guests also enjoy all of the  amenities and facilities aboard the &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; Carnival Inspiration,  which offers an expansive water park, exclusive adults-only retreat,  resort-style pool, and numerous other features.</p>\r\n<p>Cabins for VH1 Best Cruise Ever go on sale September 23rd and start  at $799 per person based on double occupancy plus taxes and fees. For  more information, go to www.vh1bestcruiseever.com.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ABOUT VH1</span></p>\r\n<p>VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that  matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive  online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95  million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels  and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, and extensive  video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ABOUT SIXTHMAN LLC</span></p>\r\n<p>Sixthman, LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, focuses on  creating, marketing and commercially developing lifestyle events with an  emphasis on themed cruises. Founded and formed in 2001 and led by  industry leader Andy Levine, Sixthman&nbsp;has rapidly captured market share  in the affinity travel industry. Sixthman&nbsp;focuses on harnessing the  music, ideas and energy of communities to pioneer an experience of a  lifetime. By partnering with fan-oriented artists and entertainers such  as John Mayer, Barenaked&nbsp;Ladies, Kid Rock, and Jillian Michaels,  Sixthman is able to attract passionate fans to new destinations.&nbsp; For  more information, visit www.sixthman.net.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES</span></p>\r\n<p>Carnival Cruise Lines is the most popular cruise line in the world,  with 22 &ldquo;Fun Ships&rdquo; operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in  length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii,  Canada, New England, Europe, Bermuda and the Panama Canal.&nbsp; Carnival  also has two 130,000-ton ships on order &mdash; Carnival Magic, which is set  to debut in Europe May 1, 2011, and Carnival Breeze, scheduled to enter  service in spring 2012.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:42',158,1,2,NULL,NULL,1044,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1866,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Holland America Line Offers Exceptional Value on Holiday Cruises for Families','thumbnail/headline/hollandamerica_181497752.jpg','2010-09-22 16:40:00','<p>This holiday season Holland America Line  is providing the ultimate getaway gift for the entire family with 22  signature holiday cruises ranging from seven to 17 days.&nbsp; Whether  basking in a <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> sunset or  reveling in the ultimate Antarctic white Christmas, guests aboard the  premium line can leave the hustle and bustle behind and enjoy up to 50  percent savings, plus special reduced rates for third and fourth guests  sharing staterooms, on select sailings.</p>\r\n<p>Special rates are geared toward families on several holiday cruises - with six dates offering free or <span class=\"xn-money\">$199</span> rates for the third or fourth guest in a stateroom.&nbsp; Double-occupancy fares start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$699</span> per person, plus tax, for a seven-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> holiday cruise.</p>\r\n<p>\"With cruise values starting at <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,598</span> plus tax for a family of four sharing the same stateroom, \'tis the season to travel,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs.&nbsp;  \"Plus, holiday cruises allow guests to celebrate and relax in style with  five-star dining, award-winning service and their favorite traditions  observed with none of the hassle - letting guests truly enjoy their time  with their family.\"</p>\r\n<p>On-board festivities  include holiday decorations, sumptuous traditional meals, seasonal  movies, culinary classes and demonstrations featuring tasty holiday  treats, a visit from Santa for the kids, activities and crafts,  strolling carolers, a tree-lighting ceremony, eggnog in the Atrium,  Christmas brunch, Santa\'s milk and cookie late-night snack, and a  holiday show by the crew on Christmas Eve.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Those sailing on any ship over <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 31</span> will enjoy a traditional <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year\'s Eve</span> Gala Ball with live music, dancing, festive attire and a midnight  toast. &nbsp;Select college bowl games also will be broadcast on board.&nbsp; Each  holiday voyage features clergy to conduct Catholic, Protestant and  Jewish services (for cruises during <span class=\"xn-chron\">Hanukkah</span>).&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Sail the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> on Seven- to 14-day Cruises</strong></p>\r\n<p>Thirteen Caribbean holiday cruise options are available <span class=\"xn-chron\">between Dec. 17 and Dec. 31</span> aboard seven ships - ms Westerdam, ms Maasdam, ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw  Amsterdam, ms Ryndam, ms Prinsendam and ms Noordam - departing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Tampa, Fla.</span>, over one or both holidays.</p>\r\n<p>Itineraries include a seven-day southern <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruise with stops at such exotic ports as <span class=\"xn-location\">Aruba</span> and Curacao.&nbsp; Or try seven days exploring the rich waters of the eastern <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> and legendary ports of call such as <span class=\"xn-location\">Nassau</span>, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.&nbsp; Finally, holiday cruisers can choose among western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> options with stops that might include Belize,&nbsp;Georgetown, <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Cayman</span>; Costa Maya, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Key West, Fla.</span></p>\r\n<p>Travelers with more time can opt for 10- to 14-day <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruises and usher in the New Year in St. Thomas or <span class=\"xn-location\">St. George\'s</span> while sampling the ports of <span class=\"xn-location\">Barbados</span> and Grand Turk.</p>\r\n<p>Most  itineraries feature a visit to Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line\'s  award-winning exclusive private island experience with white sand  beaches, aqua waters and shore activities ranging from horseback riding  to a stingray adventure.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Sunny Mexican Riviera &amp; Panama Canal for a Festive Occasion</strong></p>\r\n<p>Departing from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego</span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles, Calif.</span>, in mid to late December, five cruises feature distinct itineraries that visit different collections of warm-water ports along the Mexican Riviera, <span class=\"xn-location\">Central America</span>, Panama Canal and <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>.</p>\r\n<p>The Sunfarer Caribbean Holiday cruise is a 10-day trip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 23</span> aboard ms Zuiderdam in the southern <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> with <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Eve</span> at Half Moon Cay, a partial transit of the Panama Canal and <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year\'s Eve</span> at sea, returning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 2, 2011</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Two more cruises visit the Panama Canal beginning with a 14-day cruise that departs <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 22</span> aboard ms <span class=\"xn-location\">Amsterdam</span> in time for <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Day</span> at sea and stops in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Guatemala</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Costa Rica</span> before traversing the Canal en route to Fort Lauderdale.&nbsp; Or guests can  opt for the 14-day Panama Canal Holiday Cruise on ms Statendam  departing <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego</span> on Christmas Eve.&nbsp; Stops in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span> include <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Vallarta</span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Puerto Chiapas</span> before crossing the canal to reach Fort Lauderdale.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Christmas and <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Years</span> holidays along the Mexican Riviera can be particularly memorable on an eight-day cruise from <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego</span> aboard ms Oosterdam departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18</span>, or a seven-day sailing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 26</span> that visits <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Vallarta</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mazatlan</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Cabo San Lucas, Mexico</span>. Or guests can opt for a 12-day cruise departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 22</span> on ms <span class=\"xn-location\">Rotterdam</span> that features <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Eve</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Cabo San Lucas</span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Day</span> at sea and <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year\'s Eve</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mazatlan</span>.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Longer Voyages</strong><strong> Sail the Pacific </strong></p>\r\n<p>The  warm waters of the far Pacific offer memorable holiday adventures as  well.&nbsp; A 14-day Circle Hawaii sailing aboard ms Zaandam departs <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 19</span> with <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Eve</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hilo</span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Day</span> in Nawiliwili and <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year\'s Day</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ensenada</span>, Mexico.&nbsp; Departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 17</span> and with limited space, the 16-day Australia&ndash;New Zealand Holiday Cruise aboard ms Volendam explores the southern coast of <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span> from <span class=\"xn-location\">Sydney</span> before an extensive tour of <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span> ports such as Milford Sound and <span class=\"xn-location\">Auckland</span>, and celebrating <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Eve</span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Wellington</span>.</p>\r\n<p><strong>White Christmas in the Antarctic</strong></p>\r\n<p>Guests who want their holidays adorned with snow and ice will see a white Christmas on the 17-day South America and Antarctica Explorer journey.&nbsp; Departing Valparaiso (<span class=\"xn-location\">Santiago</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile</span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 20</span>, ms Veendam steers south amid the glaciers to spend <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Eve</span> cruising <span class=\"xn-person\">Darwin Channel</span> and the Chilean Fjords, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Christmas Day</span> sailing Amalia Glacier Canal and <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year\'s Eve</span> in the Antarctic Sound.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Onboard Activities</strong><strong> for Everyone </strong></p>\r\n<p>When choosing a Holland America cruise for a family vacation,  there\'s always something for everyone - from kids to grandparents &nbsp;-  &nbsp;with a wide variety of exciting activities and venues for the entire  family to enjoy the cruise vacation of their dreams.&nbsp; Younger children  3-7 can play games, enjoy arts and crafts and join other supervised  activities in Club HAL. &nbsp;Tweens 8-12 have an area featuring arcade  games, air hockey, foosball and Sony PlayStations. Older kids 13-17 can  often be found at The Loft, a teen-only venue, enjoying karaoke, video  games, movies and a teen disco or hanging out at The Oasis, a teens-only  sun deck. And daily menus feature kid-friendly choices.</p>\r\n<p>While  the kids are busy, adults can enjoy diverse activities and facilities  from the Greenhouse Spa &amp; Salon to a lively shipboard casino, wine  tasting, cooking classes, afternoon tea, an internet caf&eacute;/library,  party-planning classes and complimentary interactive Digital Workshops powered by Windows to learn more about using digital media.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:48',145,1,2,NULL,NULL,1045,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1867,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','Royal Caribbean Game Urges Americans to Take Vacations','thumbnail/headline/RCGame_174489087.jpg','2010-09-23 19:39:00','<p>Royal Caribbean International is sponsoring the &ldquo;Cruise them or Lose  them&rdquo; online game, which lets consumers play for a chance to win a  cruises.</p>\r\n<p>The game is part of the line&rsquo;s campaign that urges Americans to use  all their vacation days. The cruise line just released &ldquo;Worker You vs.  Vacation You&rdquo; (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh5D9iNi2BY), a light-hearted online video following &ldquo;Vacation Daze,&rdquo; which launched in August.</p>\r\n<p>To play the online game, visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Game. The game ends Oct. 4 and is only open to participants in U.S. and Canada.</p>','2013-01-22 10:06:54',160,1,2,NULL,NULL,1046,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1868,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Postmedia News','Cruise lines post trips for Europe in 2011','thumbnail/headline/CarnivalDreamSea1_868986149.jpg','2010-09-25 08:58:00','<p>Just about every major cruise line with head offices in the  U.S. is  in a race to increase capacity in Europe next summer. Right  now, the  same cruise lines are finishing off the European summer  season and,  while a few are going to operate out of places like  London and  Barcelona right through the winter, the rest are coming  to this side of  the Atlantic.</p>\r\n<p>And they have posted their cruises for Europe in  2011. Some are  same-old, same-old or new back-to-backs, but there are  others that  look interesting. Keep in mind these are all starting  prices, do not  include taxes and fees, are based on per-person, double  occupancy  and were available at time of writing.</p>\r\n<p>Here\'s a head start on some of next year\'s European cruises:</p>\r\n<p>-  Carnival\'s new (2011) Magic, a sister ship to the Carnival Dream,  will  operate in Europe for much of the summer. When it\'s time to  cross the  Atlantic, the Magic offers an interesting back-to-back en  route to its  winter base in Galveston, Texas.</p>\r\n<p>It starts on Oct. 16 with a 12-day, round-trip cruise of Europe  from Barcelona.</p>\r\n<p>Ports  include Marseilles, Savona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples,  Dubrovnik,  an overnight in Venice and finally Messina (Sicily)  before returning to  Barcelona. That night, Oct. 28, the ship sails  for Galveston on a  16-day journey.</p>\r\n<p>There are lots of sea days on this leg, with only  Palma de  Mallorca, Malaga, Las Palmas, and Grand Turk in the Caribbean  as  scheduled ports.</p>\r\n<p>Combine the two and you have a 28-day  cruise. Starting price on the  European cruise is $1,099. Starting price  on the Atlantic cruise is  only $839. Put them together and for only  $1,938 US, you have a  28-day cruise.</p>\r\n<p>- Still with the new-ship  theme, Holland America\'s Nieuw Amsterdam  (launched this summer) has an  interesting 27-day Seafarer\'s Sojourn,  which is also two cruises in  one, departing from Fort Lauderdale for  Venice on April 3, 2011. While  there are only few ports on the way  over, you get to see a lot of  Greece and Italy before they fill up  with tourists.</p>\r\n<p>Here is  where the ship is going: Funchal (Madeira), Cadiz  (Seville), Gibraltar  (British Territory); Cartagena, Valencia,  Barcelona, Monte Carlo,  Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia  (Rome), cruising Strait of  Messina; Nafplion, Katakolon and Corfu in  Greece, with a final port  stop in Dubrovnik. Prices start at $2,972.</p>\r\n<p>- There\'s another one  from Holland America, aboard the Eurodam,  embarking from Barcelona on  May 12 and disembarking in London  (Dover), 22 days later. Variety is  the key on this cruise. You have  two overnights in Lisbon and St.  Petersburg, and the rest of the  ports are Gibraltar, Cadiz (Seville),  Vigo, Cherbourg, Zeebrugge  (Brussels), Dover (London), Copenhagen,  Warnemunde (Berlin),  Tallinn, Helsinki and Nynashamn (about a one-hour  high-speed train  ride to Stockholm), disembarking in Dover. Starting  price: $3,344.</p>\r\n<p>- One more.</p>\r\n<p>This is one I like for its  ports, and how close together they are,  which allows for many days  where the ship arrives at 7 a.m. and  doesn\'t leave till 6 p.m. or  later, affording a longer day in port.</p>\r\n<p>The Crown Princess departs  Southampton on May 22 for 12 days, with  stops in Guernsey, Cobh (25  kilometres to Cork), Dublin, Liverpool,  Belfast, Glasgow (Greenock),  Inverness (Invergordon), Edinburgh  (South Queensferry) and Paris (Le  Havre). Then it\'s back to London  (Southampton).</p>\r\n<p>Prices start at $2,089.</p>\r\n<p>-  If cruising over Christmas Europe interests you, look at Royal   Caribbean\'s Independence of the Seas for a Christmas and New Year\'s   cruise departing Southampton on Dec. 17, 2011.</p>\r\n<p>You can check all  these with an experienced cruise travel agent or  online at  royalcaribbean.com, princess.com, carnival.com and  hollandamerica.com.</p>','2013-01-22 17:50:05',135,2,2,NULL,NULL,1047,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Carnival Magic will operate in Europe for much of the summer. When it&#039;s time to cross the Atlantic, the Magic offers an interesting back-to-back en route to its winter base in Galveston, Texas.',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1869,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','World&#039;s biggest cruise ship &#039;Allure&#039; set to sail','thumbnail/headline/Allure_Of_The_Seas_pool_901889631.jpg','2010-09-26 09:02:00','<p>Royal Caribbean International\'s newest super-sized ship is bigger than  Oasis, allowing it to claim the title of the biggest cruise ship in the  world.</p>\r\n<p>\"Allure of the Seas is officially 5mm longer than the 360m Oasis of the  Seas. It\'s just 5mm, but that\'s enough for me,\" News.com.au quoted  Hernan Zini, who is the captain of the ship, as proudly saying. llure of  the Seas will run Caribbean cruises from her home of Port Everglades in  Florida.</p>\r\n<p>She will have 16 decks, be 64m wide, encompass 225,282 gross registered  tonnes, and feature 2700 staterooms, 46 of which will be wheelchair  accessible.</p>\r\n<p>The ship will carry a maximum of 6296 passengers and 2394 crew, effectively making it a town.</p>\r\n<p>And, like a town, the vast ship will have \"neighbourhoods\". Its seven  themed areas are Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool  and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre, Entertainment  Place and Youth Zone.</p>\r\n<p>Guests will have 24 dining options, including a Brazilian steakhouse,  the Mexican eatery Ritas Cantina, and speciality hot-dog joint The  Boardwalk Dog House.</p>\r\n<p>There also will be a cupcake shop and a range of bars, spas and entertainment.</p>','2013-01-24 09:51:58',156,1,2,NULL,NULL,1048,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'The world&#039;s biggest cruise ship, Allure, is having its finishing touches put on for its maiden voyage in December',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1870,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Celebrity Cruises','Celebrity Cruises raises another glass to its guests&#039; love of wine','thumbnail/headline/Celebrity_Solstice_522263074.jpg','2010-09-27 18:19:00','<p><span class=\"CenterSubTextGray\">Premium vacation brand Celebrity  Cruises, employer of one of the world\'s largest staff of sommeliers,  will illuminate its extensive onboard wine program later this year when  it launches its second annual \"Wine Harvest Celebration.\" Guests on  Celebrity\'s cruises departing November 1 to December 11, 2010 - the time  of year just after the seasonal harvesting of grapes used to produce  wine - will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of exclusive  wine-related events, including those offered year-round through the  cruise line\'s \"Celebrity Life\" onboard programming series.<br /><br /> \"We see a Celebrity cruise and a wine celebration as \'the perfect  pairing,\'\" said Jacques Van Staden, Celebrity\'s Vice President of  Culinary Operations. \"A high percentage of our guests are wine  enthusiasts, which is why year-round, we offer up to 480 wines per  sailing and a number of wine-focused Celebrity Life activities. Our  fleetwide Wine Harvest Celebration is a seasonal event that gives guests  yet another way to celebrate their passion as we find even more ways to  celebrate wine and its role in modern society.\"<br /><br /> Among the highlights of Celebrity\'s Wine Harvest Celebration will be an  emphasis on French food, wine and spirits, presented in partnership with  the French Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, available to  guests onboard Celebrity\'s ships from November 1-19, 2010.<br /><br /> Celebrity will reprise its 2009 industry-first unveiling of Beaujolais  Nouveau simultaneously across the fleet, on November 18 (November 19 on <em>Celebrity Century</em>).  Hosted by a guest speaker and Celebrity\'s own Cellar Master, the event  will offer guests the opportunity to sip the eagerly-anticipated light  wine from oak casks and commemorative bottles, while enjoying live music  and dancing, canap&eacute;s, a gourmet French cheese pairing and a roast  carving station.<br /><br /> Guests with a passion for cool music and rich chocolate are likely to be  \"seduced\" by Celebrity\'s \"Jazz, Port and Chocolate Tasting Seduction,\"  with a complimentary glass of port wine and a deluxe chocolate buffet  and fountain, all set against a backdrop of light jazz music.  					    						 					  			Throughout the course of the celebration, a \"Celebrity Wine  Harvest Exposition\" will be open to all guests on embarkation day.  Hosted by Celebrity\'s certified sommeliers, the event features a  complimentary glass of house wine, canap&eacute;s and hors d\'oeuvres, and an  overview of the varied wine experiences and packages available for  guests, paired with the opportunity to make reservations for  limited-capacity events.<br /><br /> Additionally, among the wine-focused experiences offered year-round through Celebrity Life are:<br /><br />\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\"Wine Appreciation 101\" presents tastings of six different varietals  and wine appreciation tips offered by Celebrity\'s certified  cellarmasters.</li>\r\n<li>\"The Art of Food and Wine Pairing\" explores how certain flavor  components, such as acids in food, can impact the flavor of wines.</li>\r\n<li>\"Celebrity\'s World Wine Tour and Silent Auction\" allows guests to  taste wines from each of the regions represented in Celebrity\'s global  wine program, including South Africa, France, Germany/Austria, Italy,  Spain, the U.S. and South America. The tastings are paired with canap&eacute;s,  fruits and cheeses, and highlighted by a silent auction of premium  wines packaged at special prices.</li>\r\n<li>\"The Riedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop\" is a one-hour seminar  Celebrity has offered since becoming the first cruise line endorsed by  Riedel to offer it in 2007. Participants learn and experience how  dramatically the shape of a wine glass can affect the outcome of flavors  on the palate, and hear the interesting tale of how the Riedel family  has influenced the crystal industry.</li>\r\n<li>Complimentary wine tastings.</li>\r\n<li>Every sailing will feature presentations by Celebrity\'s certified Cellar Master, a guest winemaker, or a guest speaker.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOnly the Riedel workshop requires pre-registration; guests can  sign up once onboard, at the Celebrity Wine Harvest Exposition or at  the guest relations desk. Some of Celebrity\'s wine-focused activities  require guests to pay a participation fee.<br /><br /> Celebrity\'s Wine Harvest Celebration will be offered on nine of its ten ships; <em>Celebrity Xpedition</em>, the 92-guest mega-yacht sailing year-round in the Galapagos Islands, will not offer these activities.<br /><br /> Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern,  sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring  onboard programs, and world-class cuisine. The ultimate in premium  cruising, Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, Canada/New  England, Europe, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and  year-round in the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also  offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Canada, Europe and  South America. Celebrity\'s mega-series of honors include being named the  top mega-ship line in Cond&eacute; Nast Traveler\'s annual Readers\' Choice  Awards (November 2009). Celebrity\'s fleet currently consists of 10  ships. Its $3.7-billion investment in building five stylish Solstice  Class ships between 2008-2012 represents the largest newbuild commitment  for a single brand in industry history.</span></p>','2013-01-22 19:00:49',83,2,2,NULL,NULL,1049,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'- Second annual onboard Wine Harvest Celebration to begin November 1 \r\n- Certain dates to highlight French food, wine and spirits \r\n- Select sailings to feature debut of Beaujolais Nouveau ',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1871,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','It’s Back to Baja for Carnival Spirit Beginning Oct. 8','thumbnail/headline/spirit3s_117347074.jpg','2010-09-29 09:15:00','<p>Following a summer spent in Alaska and Hawaii, Carnival Spirit&nbsp;is returning to San Diego for round-trip four- to nine-day cruises along Mexico&rsquo;s Pacific Coast beginning Oct. 8, 2010.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>The four-night cruises include a stop at Cabo&nbsp;San Lucas, while  five-night voyages feature both Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. &nbsp;Both of  these destinations are known for their lush landscapes, gorgeous  white-sand beaches and seemingly endless array of on-shore experiences.</p>\r\n<p>On eight- and nine-day cruises, Carnival Spirit&nbsp;will  visit some of Mexico&rsquo;s hottest destinations, including Acapulco,  Cabo&nbsp;San Lucas, La Paz, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.&nbsp; These voyages  feature some of Mexico&rsquo;s most breathtaking sights, including miles of  sun-kissed beaches, luxurious waterfront resorts, and the beautiful  Sierra Madre mountains.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Spirit&rsquo;s  San Diego-based program will run through Apr. 1, 2011, after which it  will sail two 12-day Hawaii cruises followed by another season of seven-day Glacier Route cruises from Seattle beginning May 4, 2011.</p>','2013-01-22 10:07:18',92,1,2,NULL,NULL,1050,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1872,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Celebrity&#039;s fifth Solstice-class ship to be named as Celebrity Reflection','thumbnail/headline/Island_Star_472306971.jpg','2010-09-30 19:42:00','<p>In light of the images of sun and shadow conveyed in the names of  Celebrity Cruises&rsquo; stylish Solstice Class ships, the world&rsquo;s top-rated  premium brand is marking autumnal equinox by announcing the name of the  fifth in its &lsquo;Xceptional&rsquo; series: Celebrity Reflection. <br /><br />&ldquo;Selecting  the name of the fifth ship in the class led us to reflect back on the  significant impact the Solstice Class has had on the cruise industry,&rdquo;  said Celebrity&rsquo;s President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. &ldquo;Our Solstice-Class  ships offer the finest in premium cruising, with service provided by the  best men and women in the hospitality business, as evidenced by the  tremendous response from our guests, travel partners and the press, and a  continuously expanding series of prestigious awards. There is no  question that Celebrity Reflection will deliver an equally outstanding  vacation experience for our guests.&rdquo;<br /><br />Following delivery in  November 2012, Celebrity Reflection will join Celebrity Solstice,  Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette, rounding  out the $3.7-billion class.<br /><br />Celebrity Reflection will present  vacationers with some new features, yet to be announced, along with many  of the hallmarks found on some or all of her sister ships, including: <br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;The hip &ldquo;Celebrity iLounge&rdquo; that made Celebrity Cruises the industry&rsquo;s first Authorized Apple Reseller<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Uniquely  unordinary &ldquo;Qsine,&rdquo; the first seagoing restaurant to feature a menu and  wine list on an iPad&reg;, and an engaging food-as-theater dining  experience<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Celebrity&rsquo;s iconic half-acre Lawn Club, with real, growing grass <br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Ten unrivaled dining venues, including Qsine <br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Modern, stylish interiors designed by some of the world&rsquo;s best architects and designers <br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Hip,  cool nightclubs and lounges, including CellarMasters, complete with the  industry&rsquo;s first installation of the innovative Enomatic by-the-glass  wine serving system<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;One of the broadest and best wine offerings  in the industry, served by one of the world&rsquo;s largest staffs of  certified sommeliers<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;One of the world&rsquo;s largest permanent  collections of original contemporary art, and the industry&rsquo;s first  self-guided art tours to be presented on an iPad&reg;<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;Widely varied entertainment, including custom aerial production shows and live music <br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;The  extensive array of entertaining and enriching onboard programming  offered through &ldquo;Celebrity Life,&rdquo; including instruction on the latest  iPods&reg;, MacBooks&reg; and iLife&reg; classes; language learning through Rosetta  Stone&reg;; comparative wine tastings with Riedel Crystal, and enrichment  presentations with Smithsonian Journeys</p>\r\n<p>Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern,  sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring  onboard programs, and award-winning cuisine. The ultimate in premium  cruising, Celebrity sails in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, California,  Canada/New England, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal,  South America, and year-round in the Caribbean and the Galapagos  Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in  Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity\'s mega-series of  honors include being named the top mega-ship line in Cond&eacute; Nast  Traveler\'s annual Readers\' Choice Awards (November 2009). Celebrity\'s  fleet currently consists of 10 ships. Its $3.7-billion investment in  building five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012 represents  the largest five-year investment in premium cruising.</p>','2013-01-23 11:31:29',105,1,2,NULL,NULL,1051,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Autumnal Equinox by Naming Fifth Ship In Widely Heralded Solstice Class Fleet',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1873,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Miracle Heads South For the Winter','miraclecostamaya1s_827098414.jpg','2010-10-02 09:48:00','<p>With the arrival of fall, Carnival Miracle is getting ready to head  back to its winter home at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for its popular  eight-day Caribbean cruises. The ship will offer alternating Southern  Caribbean itineraries beginning Oct. 16 through the winter and spring.  Carnival Miracle sailed eight-day Caribbean from New York during the  spring and summer.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>Carnival Miracle&rsquo;s two Fort Lauderdale-based routes&nbsp;will give  consumers a taste of the region&rsquo;s most colorful beautiful destinations.  One itinerary stops at Grand Turk, with its distinctive  Bermudan-British&nbsp;colonial architecture; La Romana, or Catalina Island,  both in Dominican Republic, and visits to vibrant Aruba and Curacao.</p>\r\n<p>The second itinerary visits St. Lucia, with its lush tropical  rainforests and volcanic mountains, St. Maarten, distinguished by its  dual Dutch-French identity, and St. Kitts, offering excellent shopping  and beaches.</p>\r\n<p>Both Southern Caribbean cruises include two fun days at sea to  provide opportunities to explore the ship. Carnival Miracle offers all  of the line&rsquo;s signature offerings, including comprehensive children&rsquo;s  programs for kids ages 2-17, great nightspots, a variety of formal and  casual dining experiences, captivating entertainment and more.</p>\r\n<p>For those New Yorkers who were looking forward to sailing from their  hometown to the Caribbean, don&rsquo;t despair. Carnival Miracle will return  to the Big Apple next spring for another season of eight-day voyages,  with its first cruise departing April 28, 2011.</p>','2013-01-24 18:28:32',133,1,2,NULL,NULL,1052,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1874,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Celebrities Unite to Honor Five &#039;Heroes&#039; on Oct. 17','thumbnail/headline/Celebrity_Solstice_822885771.jpg','2010-10-03 16:37:00','<p><span class=\"xn-location\"></span>Actors, models and sports stars will join an international gathering in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ft. Lauderdale</span> <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 17</span> to honor five outstanding individuals from <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America</span> and the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> who have improved the lives of the most disadvantaged people in their  communities, the Pan American Development Foundation announced. www.HeroesoftheHemisphere.org</p>\r\n<p>Called <em>Heroes of the Hemisphere</em>, this second annual celebration will include the following VIP attendees:</p>\r\n<ul class=\"circleStyle\" type=\"circle\">\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Jimmy Jean-Louis</span></strong>, NBC\'s <em>Heroes </em>and PADF\'s Goodwill Ambassador</li>\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Dania Ramirez</span></strong>, Cover Girl model and actress (NBC\'s <em>Heroes</em>, HBO\'s <em>Entourage </em>and currently filming <em>Premium Rush</em>) and Cover Girl Ambassador for the Clean Water Act Campaign</li>\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Gabrielle Union</span></strong>, actress from the hit films <em>Bring It On</em>, <em>Bad Boys 2</em> and <em><span class=\"xn-person\">Cadillac Records</span></em>, as well as Ambassador for <span class=\"xn-person\">Susan G. Komen</span></li>\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Maria Elvira Salazar</span>, </strong>winner of five Emmy Awards, host of Maria Elvira Live! on Mega TV and author</li>\r\n<li><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Cliff Robinson</span></strong>,  retired NBA player who had an impressive career with the Portland  Trailblazers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and  the New Jersey Nets</li>\r\n<li><strong>Satcha Pretto Padilla</strong>, co-anchor on Univision\'s<em> Primer Impacto Fin de Semana</em>, will return to the event as the emcee</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\"We are excited that these talented professionals are able to join PADF in its celebration of the 2010 Heroes honorees,\" says <span class=\"xn-person\">Amy Coughenour</span>,  PADF\'s deputy executive director. \"They will greatly contribute to the  success of the celebration and increase awareness of PADF\'s successful  programs in the hemisphere.\"</p>\r\n<p>In addition to these celebrities, Colombian singer/songwriter <em>Marre </em>will perform at the awards ceremony. Marre, whose album released by EMI includes singles such as <em>\"<span class=\"xn-person\">Cada Vez</span>\"</em> and <em>\"Mas y Mas,\"</em> has appeared on stage in <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States</span>. www.MarreMusic.com</p>\r\n<p>The singer (born <span class=\"xn-person\">Maria del Rosario</span> but nicknamed <em>Marre </em>at a young age) comes to PADF through its relationship with MTV Latin America, a co-sponsor of the 2010 <em>Heroes of the Hemisphere</em> celebration. MTV Networks Latin America, US Hispanic &amp; <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:   VIA, VIA.B), owns and operates the company\'s portfolio of entertainment brands.</p>\r\n<p>The non-profit Pan American Development Foundation\'s 2010 <em>Heroes of the Hemisphere </em>will take place on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, Oct. 17</span>, on Celebrity Cruises\' award-winning, stylish, 2,850-guest <em>Celebrity Solstice, </em>which will be docked in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.</span> Celebrity Cruises is hosting the event for 250 VIPs, including&nbsp; diplomats, executives, elected officials and donors. www.HeroesoftheHemisphere.com</p>\r\n<p>The 2010 <em>Heroes of the Hemisphere</em>\'s honorees are from <span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominican Republic</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil</span>.  PADF will present an award to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for its  efforts related to corporate social responsibility. In addition, PADF  and its guests will recognize the efforts of everyone who helped <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti</span> after the devastating <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 12</span> earthquake, the worst natural disaster in the history of the Western  Hemisphere. More than 230,000 people died and in excess of 1.2 million  are living in displacement camps. For more information, please visit: www.ImUnitedforHaiti.org</p>\r\n<p>Supporters of the 2010 <em>Heroes of the Hemisphere</em> include: Chevron; Caterpillar; Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; the  Private Sector of the Americas; Greenberg Traurig; United Way;  Univision; IMCA; Merck; MTV; and Interlex.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Celebrity Cruises </strong></p>\r\n<p>Celebrity  Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern, sophisticated  environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring onboard  programs, and world-class cuisine. The ultimate in premium cruising,  Celebrity sails in <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span>/<span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">California</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>/New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span>, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, and year-round in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> and the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity\'s fleet currently consists of 10 ships.&nbsp; www.celebritycruises.com</p>\r\n<p><strong>About PADF</strong></p>\r\n<p>PADF is  a non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable  economic development, strengthening civil society and responding to  natural disasters in the Western Hemisphere.&nbsp; In 2009 it had more than  5.6 million beneficiaries in 18 countries.</p>\r\n<p>PADF is based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.</span>, and has field offices in <span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti</span> and elsewhere. The non-profit\'s largest field operation is in <span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia</span>, where it is working on alternate development, internally displaced persons and other projects. www.padf.org</p>\r\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti</span>, the Foundation is one of the largest non-governmental organizations on the island. With nearly three decades of work in <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti</span>, PADF now manages a large portfolio of activities ranging from community-driven development to protecting human rights. www.ImUnitedforHaiti.org</p>','2013-01-22 18:47:20',144,2,2,NULL,NULL,1053,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1875,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Testing New ‘Steakhouse Entrees’ on Three Ships','destinydining_388354320.jpg','2010-10-05 18:25:00','<p>Carnival&rsquo;s classic American steakhouses offered on several ships  continue to be hugely popular with guests.&nbsp; This week, Carnival began a  test, offering some of the most popular selections from its steakhouse  menus in the main dining rooms on three ships that don&rsquo;t feature  steakhouses. &nbsp;&nbsp;The entrees are being offered on the Carnival Paradise,  Carnival Triumph and Carnival Inspiration and carry a fee of $18  each.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;The four steakhouse entrees added to main dining room menus include a  nine-ounce filet mignon, an 18-ounce grilled prime rib chop, broiled  Maine lobster tail, and surf and turf consisting of a half lobster tail  and petite filet mignon. The beef is USDA prime, dry aged, the same  beef&nbsp; that &nbsp;is served in Carnival&rsquo;s steakhouses.</p>\r\n<p>The testing period is expected to run approximately three months  during which time the company will evaluate guest demand for these  specialty menu items.</p>\r\n<p>The new steakhouse entrees complement the line&rsquo;s wide-ranging main  dining room menu choices, which include a flat-iron steak offered  nightly, along with prime rib and broiled Caribbean lobster tail served  every voyage.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Inspiration currently operates four-&nbsp;and five-day Caribbean  cruises from Tampa, Carnival Triumph four-&nbsp;to seven-day Caribbean  voyages from New Orleans, and Carnival Paradise three- and four-day Baja  departures from Long Beach, Calif.</p>','2013-01-22 10:07:41',152,1,2,NULL,NULL,1054,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1876,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','Royal Caribbean Announces First-Ever Royal 5k In St. Maarten For Allure Of The Seas’ Guests','st_maarten_868498503.jpg','2010-10-06 16:53:00','<p>From the cruise line that first introduced the active cruise vacation  concept, Royal Caribbean International today announced the first-ever Royal 5K to be held in St. Maarten, on Thursday, December 16, 2010.&nbsp; Open to guests sailing aboard <em>Allure of the Seas&rsquo;</em> December 12, 2010 voyage, <span></span>fellow running enthusiasts can enjoy a seven-night Eastern Caribbean  cruise aboard Royal Caribbean International&rsquo;s newest ship; and opt for  an entire week of exclusive, vitality-themed activities, including port  explorations through group fun runs, onboard seminars and lectures with  high-profile athletes; and jog, sprint or walk a magnificent  five-kilometre course, taking participants through one of the  Caribbean&rsquo;s island jewels.&nbsp; There is a $50 registration fee for adults,  and $35 for children, for booked guests who sign up onboard and in  advance at http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Royal5K.&nbsp;  Participating guests also will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, as  well as exclusive access to a post-race reception on board.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;Royal Caribbean is delighted to offer this very special Royal 5K run in St. Maarten to <em>Allure of the Seas&rsquo;</em> guests,&rdquo; said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Hotel Operations,  Royal Caribbean International.&nbsp; &ldquo;As part of our commitment to provide  guests healthier vacation options, we look for opportunities like these  to enhance our Vitality programming onboard and drive awareness of a  health-conscious lifestyle. Coupled with an unprecedented line-up of new  entertainment aboard <em>Allure of the Seas</em>, guests on this sailing will have a wide spectrum of exciting and heart-pumping options for an amazing cruise vacation.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>While the Royal 5K will be offered exclusively as a shore excursion on <em>Allure of the Seas</em>,  all guests aboard the sailing have the chance to set the first Royal  Caribbean jogging track record.&nbsp; Guests are invited to sign up in  advance for a time slot on Tuesday, December 14, to test their running  speed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Certified with RFID timing technology, they can attempt to set  the cruise line&rsquo;s record for the fastest run at sea on <em>Allure of the Seas&rsquo; </em>0.46-mile long jogging track<em>, </em>the longest at sea.</p>\r\n<p>Royal 5K participants also will be able to attend onboard seminars  and receptions featuring running talents including Bart Yasso, the chief  running officer of <em>Runner&rsquo;s World</em> magazine; Frank Shorter, an  Olympic Marathon Gold and Silver Medalist; Sonja Friend-Uhl, a member of  seven U.S. world teams, 2000 Olympic trials competitor in the 1500m,  and currently ranked in the top 24 women in the U.S. for distances from  the 5k to the Half-Marathon; and Sean Jefferson, an NCAA All American,  1600m National Champion and professional runner and tri-athlete.</p>\r\n<p><em>Allure of the Seas</em> shares the title of the world&rsquo;s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with sister-ship <em>Oasis of the Seas</em>.  An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass  225,282 gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy,  and feature 2,700 staterooms.&nbsp; <em>Allure of the Seas</em> will tout  Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s exclusive neighborhood concept of seven distinct  themed areas, which will include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal  Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness  Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.&nbsp; The ship will alternate a  Western Caribbean with an Eastern Caribbean seven-night itinerary from  her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.&nbsp; Additional  information is available at www.AllureoftheSeas.com</p>','2013-01-22 10:07:47',148,1,2,NULL,NULL,1055,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Royal Caribbean International will organize a five-kilometer race in St. Maarten on Dec. 16 for guests sailing on Allure of the Seas’ Dec. 12 voyage. That seven-night Eastern Caribbean also will include port explorations through group fun runs, onboard seminars and lectures with high-profile athletes.',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1877,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises to Welcome Renowned Film Critic Leonard Maltin Aboard Coral Princess','Coral_Princess_766448142.jpg','2010-10-08 09:02:00','<p>Renowned Film Critic Leonard Maltin will be sailing aboard <em>Coral Princess\'</em> December 15 holiday sailing, and will be presenting his favorite films of 2010 throughout the cruise especially for Princess Cruises passengers.</p>\r\n<p>During this 15-day Panama Canal cruise,  movie buffs will be able to view the four films Maltin has dubbed  \"Leonard\'s Unsung Favorites of 2010,\" which he will personally introduce  to the audience.  Maltin will also lead a discussion of some of the  films, will challenge passengers to a film trivia contest and will offer  a talk focusing on Hollywood of yesteryear.</p>\r\n<p>Passengers will be able to view the films on Coral Princess\' giant poolside Movies Under the Stars screen or in the Princess Theater.</p>\r\n<p>\"Leonard Maltin\'s wealth of knowledge about the world of film has made  him one of the most recognizable movie experts today,\" said Jan Swartz,  Princess Cruises executive vice president.  \"Passengers on this Coral  Princess voyage are in for a special treat as he shares these  hand-picked films with them.\"</p>\r\n<p>Maltin\'s appearance is an extension of Princess\' exclusive Leonard  Maltin Movie Club.  This fleetwide club invites passengers to view a  specially selected film onboard.  Each month, a new movie is featured,  with a special video introduction from Mr. Maltin.  Later, cruise staff  members host a gathering for passengers featuring a group discussion of  the film, guided by questions and trivia from Mr. Maltin.  The one-hour  club meeting is open to all passengers.</p>\r\n<p>For passengers who want to further enjoy films in their stateroom, the  Leonard Maltin Movie Channel on the ship\'s television system will  feature a selection of contemporary, classic and animated movies  specially selected by Mr. Maltin.</p>\r\n<p>Leonard Maltin is one of the country\'s most recognized and respected  film critics and historians.  He may be best known as the resident film  buff on the popular syndicated program \"Entertainment Tonight,\" where he  has appeared since 1982.  However, long before he became a familiar  face on television, his annual paperback \"Leonard Maltin\'s Movie Guide\"  established his reputation; he was 18 when the first edition was  published.  He has also published numerous other books and articles, and  teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.  In addition, Mr. Maltin  has created television specials and DVDs on film topics, currently hosts  the weekly program \"Secret\'s Out\" on ReelzChannel, and introduces  movies on DirecTV.</p>','2013-01-22 10:07:53',126,1,2,NULL,NULL,1056,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Celebrated Movie Expert to Present Favorite Movies of the Year During December 15 Sailing',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1878,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian Offers Upgrades and Savings During National Cruise Vacation Month','thumbnail/headline/Norwegian_Epic_328241242.jpg','2010-10-09 09:42:00','<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating National Cruise Vacation Month and a  decade of Freestyle Cruising innovations by offering special savings on  more than 300 popular cruises around the world from Saturday, October 2  through October 31, 2010.&nbsp; The offer provides same category upgrades,  half off standard cruise deposits and up to $250 in on-board credit per  stateroom, based on cruise length and category.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br /> Guests can  reap the benefits and save on their next cruise vacation to experience  Freestyle Cruising on any of the line&rsquo;s 11 ships, including its newest  and most innovative, Norwegian Epic. Those who book sailings of up to  six days and longer will receive $250 in on-board credit when sailing in  a Garden Villa; $150 for suites; $100 for mini-suites and deluxe  balcony staterooms; $75 for balcony staterooms; $50 for oceanview; $25  for inside and $12.50 for Norwegian Epic&rsquo;s exclusive Studio staterooms.&nbsp;  For sailings of up to five days, guests will receive $100 per stateroom  in a Garden Villa; $75 for suites; $50 for mini-suites; $40 for balcony  staterooms; $20 for oceanview; $15 for inside and $7.50 for Studio  staterooms. The on-board credit can be used to purchase anything from  shore excursions and spa treatments; to specialty fitness classes like  yoga and spinning; gifts in the duty free shop and dinners in any of  Norwegian&rsquo;s specialty Freestyle Dining restaurants.<br /><br />In honor of  National Cruise Vacation month, Norwegian has created a number of  customizable resources travel partners can take advantage of such as a  variety of downloadable marketing tools designed for agents complete  with e-mail blasts, banner ads and flyers at  www.nclagentsalesevent.com.&nbsp; Plus, for the first time ever, the portal  also provides agents with customizable e-cards and sharable content for  Facebook and Twitter allowing them the convenience to socialize with  clients easily and frequently.<br /><br /> Norwegian also just launched the  Norwegian Epic Virtual Inaugural (www.norwegianepiclive.com) where  partners can explore the ship with Cruise Director Silas Cook through a  series of informational videos on dining, accommodations, entertainment,  family activities, solo travelers and luxury at sea.&nbsp; The site also  includes helpful links to interact with Norwegian and Epic fact sheets  available for download in order to help agents learn about and promote  the ship.</p>','2013-01-22 10:07:59',131,1,2,NULL,NULL,1057,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1879,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises Launches Blog Featuring the Ultimate Travel Bucket List','rio_janeiro_428897367.jpg','2010-10-10 16:14:00','<p>Princess Cruises launched a new blog that will reveal the top travel bucket list  experiences recommended by the line\'s own well-traveled destination  experts. \"50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List\" (www.50essentialexperiences.com)  will be gradually unveiled over the next year in a series of weekly  posts, each authored by one of Princess\' longest-serving shipboard and  shoreside employees.</p>\r\n<p>The 50 selected experts -- each who have been with the company for more  than 15 years and traveled thousands of sea and air miles visiting  hundreds of countries, cities and sites -- will share one of their  inspiring experiences chronicling their unique perspective of must-see  travel spots around the globe. Each blog entry will be a personal story,  and readers will also meet the expert through a \"revealing\"  questionnaire.</p>\r\n<p>\"Few people have seen more of the world than Princess\' own destination  experts,\" said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess  Cruises. \"And because they\'ve been to so many destinations, they\'re  often asked to recommend those don\'t miss\' experiences that people  should be sure to put on their travel bucket list.\" Swartz emphasized  that the blog is not just a list of places, but instead a list of  experiences Princess hopes inspires others.</p>\r\n<p>The experts featured in the blog will represent an array of departments  and positions within Princess, including those in shoreside positions  such as itinerary planning, ship operations and marketing, along with  those who sail aboard its ships such as captains, hotel managers and  cruise directors. Their posts will gradually be revealed through  September 2011.</p>\r\n<p>Crystal Morgan, director of market planning for Princess Cruises,  authored the first blog post. She started her cruise career as an  onboard shore excursion manager sailing to worldwide destinations and,  after moving shoreside, now oversees itinerary planning for the line\'s  fleet of ships. Morgan shares one of her most memorable travel  experiences, when she traced her grandmother\'s footsteps to visit the  famous Christ the Redeemer statue, the most celebrated monument in Rio  de Janeiro, Brazil, a place that held a special meaning for her  grandmother who had visited the site some 70 years earlier.</p>\r\n<p>In her post she writes, \"I didn\'t hear about my grandmother\'s visit to  this famous statue until I told her that I was being deployed to South  America aboard Pacific Princess. It dawned on me that I would have the  opportunity to trace her footsteps to this world-renowned landmark so  many decades after her visit. Our circumstances could hardly be more  different.  She was barely a teenager on her journey up the mountain,  traveling with her family, including several younger siblings for whom  she cared. I would have charges of my own, but not children.\"</p>\r\n<p>Blog visitors will be encouraged to share their own essential  experiences, and a different reader experience will be selected and  showcased each week.</p>\r\n<p>All of the destinations described in the blog will be ones that  passengers can travel to aboard a Princess ship, and links will help  readers discover how they, too, can embark on similar adventures.</p>','2013-01-22 10:08:05',131,1,2,NULL,NULL,1058,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Company&#039;s Own Destination Experts Share Their Inspiring Picks for &quot;50 Essential Experiences&quot; to be Revealed Weekly Over Coming Year',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1880,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Holland America Line&#039;s ms Maasdam Sails New 45-Day Atlantic Adventurer Itinerary in Winter 2011','thumbnail/headline/ms_maasdam_849963101.jpg','2010-10-11 15:21:00','<p>In winter 2011, Holland America Line\'s <em>ms Maasdam</em> will sail a new, 45-day \"Atlantic Adventurer\" voyage that touches from the sun-kissed beaches of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> to historical and cultural locales throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> and northern <span class=\"xn-location\">Africa</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Cruising roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</span>, <em>Maasdam</em> departs <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 28, 2011</span>, and heads to the Mediterranean at a less crowded and pleasant time of the year.</p>\r\n<p>\"This  cruise showcases the best of Holland America Line, from our relaxing  days at sea to calling at some of the most beautiful, enriching and  popular ports in the world,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for  Holland America Line. \"By going to these areas at a less-crowded time of  the year, our guests will get to see a wonderful side of <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> and have more freedom to explore the sights the region has to offer.\"</p>\r\n<p>The Atlantic Adventurer voyage begins with calls in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> at Tortola and <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Maarten</span> before setting off across the Atlantic. After several leisurely days at  sea, the ship stops at the Canary Islands where guests can explore <span class=\"xn-location\">Santa Cruz</span> de Tenerife, the largest island of the Spanish archipelago. <em>Maasdam</em> also will call at <span class=\"xn-location\">Santa Cruz</span> on the island of La Palma and Arrecife on Lanzarote, which is home to Mount Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world.</p>\r\n<p><em>Maasdam </em>then makes its way to <span class=\"xn-location\">North Africa</span> to call at exotic <span class=\"xn-location\">Casablanca, Morocco</span>, and then on to historical <span class=\"xn-location\">Gibraltar</span> before arriving at Almeria, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain</span>,  where guests can visit nearby Granada, home to the astonishing  Alhambra. The Spanish segment continues with an overnight call at  Barcelona and a stop at Palma de Mallorca, before arriving in <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy</span>.</p>\r\n<p>After a stop at popular Civitavecchia (<span class=\"xn-location\">Rome</span>), the ship visits <span class=\"xn-location\">Sorrento</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Naples</span> &mdash; where guests overnight and can tour historic Pompeii or the trendy Isle of Capri. <em>Maasdam</em> continues on to Palermo, <span class=\"xn-location\">Sicily</span>, and Cagliari, <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy</span>. The ship then returns to <span class=\"xn-location\">Morocco</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain</span>, calling at Tangier and Cadiz (<span class=\"xn-location\">Seville</span>), respectively, before exploring <span class=\"xn-location\">Portugal</span> with calls at Portimao and <span class=\"xn-location\">Lisbon</span>, where guests can enjoy an overnight stay.</p>\r\n<p>Following  a stop at Funchal, with an overnight on the fragrant and floral island  of Madeira, the ship embarks on its return home, crossing the Atlantic  Ocean and visiting award-winning Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line\'s  private Bahamian island, before arriving back in <span class=\"xn-location\">South Florida</span>.</p>\r\n<p>For  guests with less time on their hands, the Atlantic Adventurer itinerary  can be broken into two shorter segments: a 23-day itinerary that starts  at <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span> and disembarks at Civitavecchia (<span class=\"xn-location\">Rome</span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy</span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 20</span>; and a 22-day voyage from Civitavecchia back to <span class=\"xn-location\">Fort Lauderdale</span>, concluding <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 12</span>.</p>\r\n<p>Carrying 1,258 guests, <em>Maasdam</em> offers an intimate and elegant experience and is ideal for longer,  in-depth explorations. On board a wide array of activities are available  on the relaxing days at sea. Guests can attend a cooking demonstration  in the Culinary Arts Center, learn how to share their vacation photos in  the Digital Workshop powered by Windows&reg;, listen to music or surf the  Internet in the Explorations Cafe powered by \"The <span class=\"xn-org\">New York Times</span>,\"  indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, or  attend one of the many on-board lectures, classes and events throughout  the day. Guests on this voyage will enjoy recent Signature of  Excellence enhancements, including the specialty bar concept, Mix and  the glamorous Showroom at Sea.</p>\r\n<p>Rates for the full voyage start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$4,199</span> per person, double occupancy. Fares for the shorter segments start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$2,299</span> for the 23-day sailing and <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,999</span> for the 22-day itinerary. For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call <span class=\"skype_pnh_print_container\">1-877-SAIL-HAL</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_container\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_left_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span\" style=\"background-position: -4499px 1px ! important;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_textarea_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_text_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;1-877-SAIL-HAL</span></span><span class=\"skype_pnh_right_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\">end_of_the_skype_highlighting</span></span> (<span class=\"skype_pnh_print_container\">877-724-5425</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_container\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_left_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span\" style=\"background-position: -4499px 1px ! important;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_textarea_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_text_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;877-724-5425</span></span><span class=\"skype_pnh_right_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\">end_of_the_skype_highlighting</span></span>) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.</p>\r\n<p>Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online Communities quick link on the home page at www.hollandamerica.com.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL - News)]</strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span>\'s  fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises 354 ports in 98  countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries  visit all seven continents and highlights include <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span>/<span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia</span> voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>/New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> and Panama Canal.</p>\r\n<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$525 million</span>,  that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine  magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60  celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking  demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The <span class=\"xn-org\">New York Times</span>,  Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all  new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top  Mariner\'s Dream Beds.</p>\r\n<p><strong>World\'s Leading Cruise Lines</strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> is a proud member of World\'s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive  alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess  Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to  please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World\'s Leading  Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation  experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching  cruise vacations to the world\'s most desirable destinations. Visit us at  www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.</p>','2013-01-22 10:08:11',110,1,2,NULL,NULL,1059,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Cruise combines leisurely sea days with exotic and cultural port calls',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1881,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','Royal Caribbean To Debut Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Aboard Liberty Of The Seas','SNFeverMusical_911722480.jpg','2010-10-13 08:45:00','<p>Royal Caribbean International is slipping-on its boogie shoes this  spring and debuting Saturday Night Fever: The Musical, the third  licensed main-stage musical production at sea for the cruise line.  Created by Royal Caribbean Productions in association with Robert  Stigwood Organisation Ltd., the acclaimed-West End show will debut  aboard Liberty of the Seas  in April 2011, as part of the ship&rsquo;s  revitalization and shipboard enhancements beginning in late January 2011  aboard the popular Freedom-class cruise ship.  Based on the hugely  popular, 1970s feature film, Saturday Night Fever, the theatrical  experience features a repertoire of hit songs from The Bee Gees song  album sure to inspire guests to dance the night away.</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;The debut of Saturday Night Fever: The Musical, created  by Royal Caribbean Productions&rsquo; in-house entertainment team, continues  to raise the bar for cruise vacations aboard one of our most innovative  ships,&rdquo; said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Hotel Operations, Royal  Caribbean International. &ldquo;Our award-winning musical productions have  been so incredibly well-received by guests, first with Hairspray aboard  Oasis of the Seas and then with the announcement of Chicago: the Musical  aboard Allure of the Seas. It&rsquo;s only fitting we broaden the selection  to include a West End hit as Liberty of the Seas embarks on its maiden  season in Europe for summer 2011.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>Saturday Night Fever: The Musical premiered in the West  End at the London Palladium in 1998 and has been seen by over 10 million  people worldwide, thrilling theater and music buffs alike throughout  the years.  On Liberty of the Seas, the story of Tony, the ambitious  Brooklyn youth who spends his Saturday nights disco dancing, will be  brought to life on stage in the ship&rsquo;s state-of-the-art, 1,320-seat  Platinum Theatre. The storyline and music that created the worldwide  disco phenomenon will take guests away to a different era with such  cult-classics songs as &ldquo;Stayin&rsquo; Alive,&rdquo; &ldquo;Tragedy,&rdquo; &ldquo;If I Can&rsquo;t Have You&rdquo;  and &ldquo;Boogie Shoes.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;We are glad to work with Royal Caribbean International  to take Saturday Night Fever to fans and vacationers at sea,&rdquo; said  Robert Stigwood. &ldquo;Royal Caribbean Productions&rsquo; commitment to innovative  and quality entertainment will have guests out of their seats and  groovin&rsquo; in the aisles.&rdquo;</p>\r\n<p>Auditions for the Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s production of  Saturday Night Fever, will be held Oct. 20-22 in New York. More details  and a full schedule can be found at www.RoyalCaribbeanProductions.com.</p>\r\n<p>In addition to Saturday Night Fever, Liberty of the Seas,  along with Freedom of the Seas, will introduce some top-rated onboard  features that debuted aboard Oasis of the Seas when the ships are  revitalized during scheduled drydocks in January and March 2011,  respectively. Many of the onboard enhancements will deliver some of the  most exciting entertainment options at sea, such as the DreamWorks  Experience, 3D movie technology in the main theater; an oversized  outdoor video screens on the main pool deck to entertain guests and  offer movies under the stars.  Guests also will enjoy new onboard  amenities such as iPod docks in every stateroom; the Wayfinder system,  with its interactive touch-screen to direct guests, offer venue and  restaurant descriptions, and the day&rsquo;s schedule of programs; guest  services kiosks on the Royal Promenade where guests can instantly view,  print or e-mail their SeaPass folio or their personal calendar, or  check-in and print airline boarding passes; and the popular Royal Babies  and Tots Nursery, which provides nursery care for babies and tots  through 36 months.  Guests also will delight in the enchanting Cupcake  Cupboard and the trendy d&eacute;cor of Vintages with its Enomatic wine serving  system.</p>\r\n<p>At 154,407 gross registered tons with a capacity of 3,634  guests, double-occupancy, Liberty of the Seas features cruise-industry  innovations, such as the FlowRider surf simulator, cantilevered  whirlpools suspended 112 feet above the ocean, the H2O Zone kids water  park, and the Royal Promenade entertainment boulevard. With a wide  selection of onboard accommodations such as the Presidential Family  Suite, which sleeps up to 14 guests, more than 20 restaurants and  lounges, and a wide range of onboard entertainment and programs, Liberty  of the Seas caters to multi-generational families and couples on a  remarkable cruise vacation in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.</p>\r\n<p>Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand  with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line  also offers unique cruisetour land packages in Alaska, Dubai, Europe,  Australia and New Zealand, and South America.</p>','2013-01-22 12:11:16',124,2,2,NULL,NULL,1060,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1882,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian Announces iCarly Stars On Board Nickelodeon All Access Cruises','icarly_889345149.jpg','2010-10-15 08:26:00','<p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">\r\n<p>Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon today  announced that Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress, stars of the hit  live-action series iCarly, will appear on board its two 2011  \"Nickelodeon All Access Cruises.\"  Jennette McCurdy (Sam Puckett), will  appear on board Norwegian Jewel\'s February 20, 2011 cruise, and both  McCurdy and Nathan Kress (Freddie Benson) will sail on board Norwegian  Epic\'s July 24, 2011 Nickelodeon All Access Cruise.  These special  Nickelodeon-themed cruises will give guests exclusive access to a  fun-filled, seven-day itinerary of Nickelodeon-themed entertainment all  day, every day with the opportunity to meet the stars of iCarly and  other Nickelodeon stars yet to be announced.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\"Norwegian is proud to team up with Nickelodeon to give families an  experience of a lifetime by putting them face-to-face with iCarly stars  Jennette and Nathan on board our Nickelodeon All Access Cruises in  2011,\" said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian\'s chief executive officer. \"This is  the perfect family vacation with Nickelodeon activities and events that  everyone can enjoy together including meet and greets with Jennette and  Nathan, as well as Nickelodeon\'s most popular characters and the chance  for every family to get slimed.\"</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Norwegian and Nickelodeon have partnered to provide families with an  once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation that is all Nickelodeon, all over the  ship, all week long.  Exclusive Nickelodeon family programming featured  on the two \"Nickelodeon All Access\" Cruises includes.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Ultimate sliming experience offers a chance for the whole family to get slimed together.</li>\r\n<li>Meet &amp; greets with the stars of Nickelodeon\'s hottest  live-action shows including Jennette McCurdy on the Norwegian Jewel  sailing; Nathan Kress and Jennette McCurdy on the Norwegian Epic  sailing, and more stars yet to be announced.</li>\r\n<li>Special viewings and premieres of never-before-seen episodes of  Nickelodeon\'s hit series, including iCarly, Victorious and SpongeBob  SquarePants.</li>\r\n<li>Meet &amp; greets with some of your favorite Nickelodeon  characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Aang and  many more!</li>\r\n<li>Nickelodeon\'s signature messy game shows like Slime Time LIVE! and poolside events.</li>\r\n<li>Breakfast with Nickelodeon characters every day of the cruise.</li>\r\n<li>And much more!</li>\r\n<li>Plus, families can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of Norwegian Cruise Line\'s Freestyle Cruising&reg;.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>The inaugural \"Nickelodeon All Access Cruise\" on board Norwegian  Jewel sets sail on February 20, 2011 (President\'s Day week), with a  round-trip seven-day itinerary from New York sailing to Orlando (Port  Canaveral), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian\'s  private island.  Norwegian Epic\'s \"Nickelodeon All Access Cruise\"  departs on July 24, 2011, from Barcelona on a seven-day Western  Mediterranean cruise to Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia),  and Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>A \"Nickelodeon All Access Cruise\" on board Norwegian Jewel is priced  from $899 per person and from $1,124 per person on board Norwegian Epic.   Prices are based on a family of four.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>To book one of the only two \"Nickelodeon All Access Cruises\" in 2011, call Norwegian at <span class=\"skype_pnh_print_container\">866-770-NICK</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_container\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting</span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_left_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span\" style=\"background-position: -4499px 1px ! important;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class=\"skype_pnh_textarea_span\"><span class=\"skype_pnh_text_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;866-770-NICK</span></span><span class=\"skype_pnh_right_span\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;<span class=\"skype_pnh_mark\">end_of_the_skype_highlighting</span></span> (6425), visit www.ncl.com/nickallaccess, or contact a travel  professional.  Get the latest updates, play interactive games and  connect with other families on the Nickelodeon All Access Facebook fan  page at www.facebook.com/nickallaccess.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Nickelodeon</strong><br /> Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment  brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids  first in everything it does. The company includes television programming  and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer  products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon\'s  U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and  has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive  years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com.  Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks  of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 44-year  history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most  notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has  revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and  flexibility.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Today, Norwegian has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships,  providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on  some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Norwegian\'s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship,  Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010.  Norwegian Cruise Line is the  official cruise line of Blue Man Group, debuting for the first time at  sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in  Concert, Second City&reg; Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos,  Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for  kids.  Cirque Dreams\" &amp; Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian  Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:08:23',114,1,2,NULL,NULL,1061,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'iCarly&#039;s Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress will appear on Norwegian&#039;s Nickelodeon All Access Cruises',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1883,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Ecstasy Welcomes Port of Galveston’s 4 Millionth Passenger','carnival_crew_w_dany_312766918.jpg','2010-10-16 07:43:00','<p>Carnival Cruise Lines welcomed a special visitor when Ken Elston boarded the Carnival Ecstasy  for a four-day cruise to Cozumel &ndash; and made history as the Port of  Galveston&rsquo;s 4 millionth cruise passenger.&nbsp; The John&rsquo;s Creek, Ga.,  resident was sailing with his wife, Lori, as part of a family reunion  group.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was their first cruise.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>For their distinction as the port&rsquo;s 4 millionth passenger, the  Elstons received a number of gifts from local merchants and retailers,  as well as a commemorative plaque and VIP treatment from the Carnival Ecstasy&rsquo;s&nbsp;staff during their cruise.</p>\r\n<p>The Elstons are pictured here with Carnival Ecstasy&nbsp;Captain Andrea Viacava&nbsp;and Hotel Director Dany&nbsp;Petrenko as well as members of the Galveston embarkation team.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival, which celebrated 10 years of operations from Galveston last month, is the only cruise line sailing from the port year-round.&nbsp; Carnival Ecstasy&nbsp;operates four- and five-day western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, while Carnival Conquest sails seven-day cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Beginning in November 2011, the new Carnival Magic will launch seven-day Caribbean service, becoming the largest cruise ship ever based in Texas year-round.&nbsp; Carnival Magic will be joined by the Carnival Triumph  which will assume the Carnival Ecstasy&rsquo;s four- and five-day schedule in  October 2011.&nbsp; Together, Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph are  expected to carry a record 450,000 passengers annually from the Port of  Galveston.</p>','2013-01-24 11:54:18',114,1,2,NULL,NULL,1062,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1884,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Celebrity Cruises','Celebrity Cruises adds new flavor to evening casual dining experience','thumbnail/headline/celebrity_constellation_dining_928451651.jpg','2010-10-17 16:35:00','<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: x-small;\">As  part of an ongoing commitment to offer premium vacation experiences  based on guests&rsquo; tastes and preferences, Celebrity Cruises is revamping  its evening offerings in its &ldquo;lido,&rdquo; or primary casual dining, venues.  Transitioning away from a sit-down experience and moving toward an  &ldquo;international marketplace&rdquo; approach featuring a flavorful lineup of  food stations, the offerings will blend classic and contemporary cuisine  inspired by the popularity of global culinary influences and an  ever-increasing number of guests from around the world. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;Since the launch of our Solstice Class in 2008, our guests have shared a  great deal of positive feedback about the flavors and variety offered  in our marketplace-style Oceanview Caf&eacute; venues, so we are taking that  concept to the rest of the fleet,&rdquo; said Jacques Van Staden, Vice  President, Culinary Operations. &ldquo;We have created a menu that speaks to  the tastes of our guests, who are intrigued by the culinary arts and a  truly global range of flavors and cooking styles.&rdquo;<br /> <br /> The new evening casual dining service will present a flavorful array of authentic cuisine, including:<br /> &bull; A made-to-order curry station featuring Indian staples such as raitha, papadums and paratha;<br /> &bull; A full made-to-order pasta station enhanced with assorted breads and a salad bar;<br /> &bull; Two fresh, made-to-order sushi stations; two made-to-order stir-fry  stations featuring Asian-inspired ingredients and preparation; <br /> &bull; A Mediterranean-inspired lineup of antipasti, olives, cheeses and assorted cold meats;<br /> &bull; A carving station, grilled meats such as pork chops, New York strip steak, and chicken breast, and grilled fish;<br /> &bull;	Multiple fresh vegetables, a &ldquo;loaded&rdquo; baked potato station, and a variety of sauces such as b&eacute;arnaise and gravies;<br /> &bull; A made-to-order pizza station open until 12:30 am, that features fresh garlic bread and antipasti items; and<br /> &bull; Two dessert stations.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: x-small;\"><br /> Celebrity will no longer offer tableside service in a traditional &ldquo;sit-down&rdquo; style during its evening casual dining service. <br /> <br /> This change is another testament to the popularity of Celebrity&rsquo;s  Solstice Class ships. Earlier this year, Celebrity announced that it  would &ldquo;Solsticize,&rdquo; or retrofit, its Millennium Class ships with some of  the most compelling features found on the Solstice Class ships. <br /> <br /> Celebrity&rsquo;s evening lido dining service will begin at 6 pm each evening.  Celebrity Century, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Infinity,  Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Summit will transition to the new  service by the end of October. The changes will not affect Celebrity  Xpedition, the 92-guest megayacht sailing year-round in the Galapagos  Islands.</span></p>','2013-01-22 10:08:35',140,1,2,NULL,NULL,1063,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Contemporary, marketplace-inspired approach focuses on variety, global influences',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1885,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises Introduces 16 New Shore Excursions for 2010/2011 Caribbean and Panama Canal Cruise Seasons','cuevas_de_caiman_391676888.jpg','2010-10-19 07:23:00','<p>As Princess Cruises ships begin to return to the Caribbean  this month for the fall cruise season, they will also introduce 16 new  shore excursion   options for passengers, including a series of \"Connoisseur\" tours with  smaller groups for a more personal experience. Options range from hiking  mountains to exploring caves, and watching monkeys to discovering a  cocoa plantation.</p>\r\n<p>The new tours are part of the approximately 550 shore excursion options  available in 38 Caribbean ports during the season.  Among the new  offerings are a selection of Connoisseur excursions, special tours with  smaller groups and unique experiences, including visits to exclusive  resorts, tours of private estates and even the experience of sailing in a  yacht race. Family groups will also find new tours designed especially  with kids in mind, including a pirate ship adventure and boogie boarding  lessons.</p>\r\n<p>\"The local tour operators we work with continue to develop such  wonderful ways for passengers to make the most of their time in the  islands, and we\'re happy to be able to offer these new options,\" said  Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.</p>\r\n<p>Some of the new excursion options include:</p>\r\n<p><strong> Tobago Cocoa Discovery (Tobago)</strong> At its peak, Trinidad and Tobago produced 75 million pounds of cocoa  annually, 20 percent of the world\'s supply.  This new agro-tourism  heritage excursion takes passengers on a walking tour through the Tobago  Cocoa Estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  Participants can learn  about the history of the cocoa industry plus visit a mud oven and a  cocoa house where the cocoa is dried.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Harrison\'s Cave &amp; Scenic Drive (Barbados)</strong> Considered one of the Caribbean\'s top natural attractions, Harrison\'s  Cave was recently redeveloped for easier access. The magnificent  crystallized limestone cavern surrounds visitors with stunning  stalactites and stalagmites.  Passengers will see the 50-foot \"Great  Hall\" chamber and the cave\'s thunderous 40-foot waterfall that cascades  into a blue-green lake.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Bonaire Exploration (Bonaire)</strong> They look like mountains of snow ... but they are actually mounds of  salt. The Bonaire salt flats are one of the dramatic attractions on this  new island tour. Passengers take an eye-opening trip along the south  coast where they can enjoy the view. After a tour of the salt flats, the  adventure continues as passengers explore the area of Washikemba with  its giant cactus, wild donkeys, iguanas and birds.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Hiking Christoffel Mountain (Curacao)</strong> Curacao\'s largest national park and conservation area, Christoffel Park  consists of three former plantations and is filled with flora and fauna  ... and numerous hiking trails.  The park\'s most challenging hike is a  three-hour trek to the island\'s highest point (1,239 feet) where hikers  can enjoy dramatic views across the island.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Monkey Watch &amp; Canal Nature Cruise (Fuerte Amador, Panama)</strong> From the Panama Canal\'s Gatun Lake passengers travel into a labyrinth of  islands in search of monkeys and other native animals.  In this  protected area visitors will likely encounter capuchin monkeys,  three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, various kinds of toucans, as well as  caimans, crocodiles, turtles, and a wealth of butterflies.  Trained  naturalist guides ensure that participants see and understand all that  they spot.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Fort San Lorenzo &amp; Gatun Locks (Panama Canal)</strong> Fort San Lorenzo is one of the most complete and largest of the forts  built in Panama, full of pirate history and amazing views.  The  16th-century fortress sits high on the cliff that overlooks both the  Atlantic and the entrance to the Chagres River.  Passengers will learn  the history of the buccaneers and Captain Morgan\'s attack.  Passengers  will also get to visit the Gatun Locks observation area where they have a  close-up look at the operation of the Canal\'s largest set of locks.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Playa El Coco Beach Break (San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua)</strong> Secluded, unspoiled Coco Beach is one of Nicaragua\'s best beaches.   Passengers will enjoy a day of fun in the sun, plus get to taste the  national drink -- Macu&aacute;, made with white rum and fruit juices.  Active  passengers can rent boogie boards, surf boards and bicycles.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Jost Van Dyke Beach Adventure (Tortola, BVI)</strong> Just four miles long, with fewer than 200 inhabitants,  Jost Van Dyke is  truly the \"barefoot\" island known for its laid-back lifestyle and  white-sand beaches.  Passengers will land on the glorious beach of White  Bay just as the early settlers did -- directly onto the sand.  The  beach is lined with bars but the most notable is the Soggy Dollar Bar,  named for the condition of the money from sailors who swam ashore.</p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New Family Tours </span></strong>-- Perfect for family groups, these tours include special activities just for young cruisers.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Family Fun, Beach &amp; Nature Walk (St. Maarten)</strong> This family-friendly outing visits unspoiled Guana Bay Beach, located on  the Atlantic coast of St. Maarten.  Wave action here is ideal for body  surfing and boogie-boarding, and one of the guides will take charge of  the young ones boogie board lessons.  Adults can participate as well or  watch the action.  The whole family then sets off on a sightseeing  nature walk along an old plantation trail offering panoramic views.   <strong>Pirate Schooner to Turtle Cove (St. Thomas, USVI) </strong> Do pirates really say \"Arrgghhhh?\"  Family members can find out when  they step aboard the classic schooner \"Bones\" for some high seas fun.  All swabbies are invited to take a nice long walk down the short plank  for a \"wee\" dip in Turtle Cove.  The friendly, motley crew provides  snorkel equipment.  On the fun sail back to St. Thomas kids can become  an honorary captain and take a turn at the wheel.  \"Pirates\" will come  home with a tattoo, eye-patch and a souvenir photo.</p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New Connoisseur Tours </span></strong>-- These special excursions offer  intimate, exclusive experiences to groups no larger than 20 passengers.  Each includes unique experiences not offered on other tours, with some  also including an upscale dining experience.</p>\r\n<p><strong>\"America\'s Cup 12-Metre\" Yacht Race (Cozumel)</strong> Passengers can \"compete\" in an actual simulated race around a shortened  \"America\'s Cup\" course, and under the watchful eyes of the experienced  crew, are invited to participate in the thrill of sailing these fabulous  \"greyhounds of the sea.\"  Each guest is offered a small task and is  given instruction by the crewmembers.</p>\r\n<p><strong>A Hacienda Experience (Limon, Costa Rica)</strong> This memorable cultural experience features a visit to a unique  family-owned, century-old hacienda, nestled in the mountains near San  Jose, Costa Rica.  The hacienda serves as a home and boutique guest  house capturing expansive views of the Central Valley and magnificent  Reventazon River.  Participants will learn about the colonial days and  the processing of sugarcane, coffee, and macadamia nuts.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Carara National Park &amp; Villa Caletas (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)</strong> This tour combines a nature walk through a national park and lunch at a  superb mountain retreat.  Carara National Park, one of the most famous  in Costa Rica, has one of the world\'s largest populations of wild  scarlet macaws.  Naturalists lead passengers on a two-hour walk filled  with a variety of bird life.  Next is lunch at Villa Caletas, a  one-of-a-kind mountain boutique resort nestled 1,150 feet above the  Pacific.</p>\r\n<p><strong>The Magnificent Pitons at Ladera Resort (St. Lucia)</strong> Views of the awe-inspiring Pitons are combined with an unforgettable  lunch at the Caribbean\'s #1 resort hotel in this excursion option.   Passengers will travel through the rolling countryside of St. Lucia\'s  lush western coast, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site management  area.  Participants visit the famous Ladera Resort, where they\'ll have  lunch enjoying the commanding view of the twin Pitons mountains.</p>\r\n<p>Six Princess ships will visit more than 25 ports throughout the idyllic  Caribbean in 2010-11, with 14 itinerary choices. In addition three ships  sail on Panama Canal routes, with a variety of itinerary options,  including the two-day Canal Experience for more time to explore Panama.</p>','2013-01-22 10:08:41',145,1,2,NULL,NULL,1064,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Passengers Can Explore Caves, Watch for Monkeys or Visit a Cocoa Plantation',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1886,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Holland America Line','Holland America Line Creates Innovative Culinary Council With Top-Name Chefs','thumbnail/headline/high_tea_838068333.jpg','2010-10-20 14:43:00','<p>In a bold move that will enhance all aspects of Holland America  Line\'s shipboard culinary operations, the line has created the Holland  America Line Culinary Council, which is composed of celebrated chefs  from around the world. As Council members, the chefs will enrich Holland  America Line\'s culinary initiatives and present signature recipes to be  featured in all dining venues on all 15 ships.</p>\r\n<p>The Culinary Council members include Council Chairman and Holland America Line\'s Master Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Rudi Sodamin</span>, along with renowned international chefs <span class=\"xn-person\">Jonnie Boer</span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">David Burke</span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Marcus Samuelsson</span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jacques Torres</span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Charlie Trotter</span>.</p>\r\n<p>\"Bringing  these icons and their diverse backgrounds to our guests places Holland  America Line at the forefront of culinary initiatives within the  industry,\" said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard D. Meadows</span>, CTC,  executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. \"The  Council\'s expertise and innovative guidance will touch every aspect of  our shipboard food service, from the Lido Restaurant breakfast buffet to  the dinner menu of the Pinnacle Grill and everything in between.\"</p>\r\n<p>Besides  sharing their insights on menus and culinary offerings, the Council  will consult on the line\'s Culinary Arts Center enrichment program to  help create new and even more innovative learning experiences for  guests.</p>\r\n<p>Holland America Line Culinary Council members:</p>\r\n<p>Council Chairman <strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Rudi Sodamin</span> </strong>is  the creative culinary artist and master chef for Holland America Line.  Internationally recognized as a food authority and one of the cruise  industry\'s most innovative chefs, Sodamin is a member of the Academy  Culinaire de <span class=\"xn-location\">France</span>, Maitres Cuisiniers de <span class=\"xn-location\">France</span> and Honorary Member Club des Chefs des Chefs. Sodamin has published  several cookbooks, including the best-selling \"A Taste of Excellence,\"  \"A Taste of Elegance\" and \"A Taste of Celebration.\"</p>\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Jonnie Boer</span></strong> is head chef at De Librije in Zwolle, recognized as one of the 50 best  restaurants in the world, and only the second restaurant in <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands</span> to be awarded three Michelin stars. His catering company, Food on Tour,  sells its own products, and in 2008 Boer and his wife Therese opened a  new hotel with restaurant, as well as a cooking and wine school. The  restaurant, Librije\'s Zusje, was awarded its first Michelin star within  six months of opening. Boer was named a Knight in the Order of Orange  Nassau in 2005, one of the Netherland\'s highest honors.</p>\r\n<p>Blurring the lines between chef, artist, entrepreneur and inventor, <strong><span class=\"xn-person\">David Burke</span></strong> stands as a leading pioneer in American cooking today. His fascination  with ingredients and the art of the meal has fueled a career marked by  creativity, critical acclaim and the introduction of revolutionary  products and cooking techniques. In addition to his flagship restaurant,  David Burke Townhouse, Burke\'s other properties include Fishtail (<span class=\"xn-location\">New York, N.Y.</span>), <span class=\"xn-person\">David Burke</span> at <span class=\"xn-location\">Bloomingdale</span>\'s (<span class=\"xn-location\">New York</span>), Burke in the Box at McCarran Airport (<span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas, Nevada</span>), <span class=\"xn-person\">David Burke</span>\'s Primehouse (<span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Ill.</span>), David Burke Fromagerie (<span class=\"xn-location\">Rumson, N.J.</span>) and <span class=\"xn-person\">David Burke Prime</span> (Foxwoods Casino, Conn.).</p>\r\n<p>Blending culture and artistic excellence, <strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Marcus Samuelsson</span></strong> has won numerous awards, and was chosen as one of the Great Chefs of America by the <span class=\"xn-org\">Culinary Institute of America</span>. Born in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ethiopia</span> and raised by adoptive parents in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sweden</span>,  Samuelsson\'s award-winning cookbooks connect contrasting geographies  and palates. His best-selling \"New American Table\" cookbook celebrates  local farms and kitchens. He is the winner of Bravo\'s \"Top Chef Masters  Season Two\" and was guest chef at the White House for the Obama  administration\'s first state dinner for Prime Minister Singh of <span class=\"xn-location\">India</span>. His latest restaurant, Red Rooster, opens in Harlem in <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2010</span>.</p>\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Jacques Torres</span></strong> is a former pastry chef at Le Cirque and Le Cirque 2000 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Manhattan</span>. Born and raised in southern <span class=\"xn-location\">France</span>,  he has authored two cookbooks: \"Dessert Circus: Extraordinary Desserts  You Can Make at Home,\" which earned a 1999 James Beard nomination, and  \"Dessert Circus at Home.\" In 2000 he created Jacques Torres Chocolate,  which specializes in fresh, hand-crafted chocolates, and he was featured  in \"Chocolate with <span class=\"xn-person\">Jacques Torres</span>\" on the Television Food Network.</p>\r\n<p>One of the finest restaurants in the world, <strong><span class=\"xn-person\">Charlie Trotter</span>\'s</strong> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago</span> has helped establish new standards for fine dining. It has been  recognized by national and international institutions and has won 10  James Beard Foundation awards, including Outstanding Restaurant and  Outstanding Chef. Author of 14 cookbooks, Trotter hosts the  award-winning cooking series, \"The Kitchen Sessions with <span class=\"xn-person\">Charlie Trotter</span>.\"  He also operates Trotter\'s To Go, a gourmet shop, and produces a line  of private-label organic products. Recognized as Humanitarian of the  Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals,  Trotter\'s foundation raises money to support people seeking careers in  the culinary arts.</p>\r\n<p>The Council will meet regularly with Holland America Line executives, with the first meeting scheduled for later this year.</p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> is known for its innovative and leading programming and partnerships,  providing guests with a premium and enriching cruise experience. The  line has garnered numerous accolades and awards and is consistently  among the highest-rated cruise lines in the <em>Conde Nast Traveler</em> Readers\' Choice Awards, <em>Travel + Leisure</em> World\'s Best Awards and <em>Conde Nast Traveller</em> UK Readers\' Travel Awards. &nbsp;In addition, Culinary Council Chairman <span class=\"xn-person\">Rudi Sodamin</span> was named Best Cruise Line Master Chef by <em>Porthole Cruise Magazine</em>.</p>\r\n<p><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:  &nbsp; CCL and CUK)]&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span>\'s  fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises 354 ports in 98  countries, territories or dependencies.&nbsp; Two- to 110-day itineraries  visit all seven continents and highlights include <span class=\"xn-location\">Antarctica</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South America</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia</span>/<span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia</span> voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Bermuda</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada</span>/New England, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe</span> and Panama Canal.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$525 million</span>,  that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine  magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60  celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking  demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The <span class=\"xn-org\">New York Times</span>,  Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all  new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top  Mariner\'s Dream Beds.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>World\'s Leading Cruise Lines</strong></p>\r\n<p>Holland <span class=\"xn-person\">America Line</span> is a proud member of World\'s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive  alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess  Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to  please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World\'s Leading  Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation  experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching  cruise vacations to the world\'s most desirable destinations.</p>','2013-01-22 10:08:47',101,1,2,NULL,NULL,1065,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Culinary icons to share recipes and expertise on cuisine',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1887,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Motorola Media Center','Royal Caribbean Offers Smooth Sailing with Motorola Enterprise Solutions','thumbnail/headline/Oasis_Boardwalk_786631999.jpg','2010-10-21 08:21:00','<p>The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc.&nbsp; (NYSE: MOT) announced that it has deployed a mobility solution to help Royal Caribbean International enhance the guest experience onboard Oasis of the Seas &ndash; the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. In an effort to provide travelers with the most memorable experience, Royal Caribbean has equipped its employees with Motorola enterprise mobile computers to empower them with the information they need to ensure customer needs are taken care of on-the-spot anywhere on the ship.<br /><br />&ldquo;Oasis of the Seas is a revolutionary cruise ship that transforms the way Royal Caribbean interacts with its guests,&rdquo; said Bill Martin, VP and CIO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. &ldquo;By aligning with Motorola, we are now able to address guest needs in real-time while increasing the productivity of our staff &ndash; ultimately raising the standard for guest experiences and satisfaction.&rdquo;<br /><br />As mobility becomes increasingly more important for hospitality organizations to maintain competitive advantage, Royal Caribbean turned to Motorola to provide a reliable solution to help drive revenue, improve service and enhance the customer experience. Mobile applications running on Motorola MC55 and MC70 enterprise mobile computers carried by the Oasis of the Seas staff include, mobile point of sale (MPOS), mobile mustering, work order management, show ticketing and asset management.<br /><br />Throughout the guest entertainment area of Oasis of the Seas, staff are equipped with MC70 mobile computers and snap-on mobile payment modules to more quickly respond to and complete guests&rsquo; credit and debit solutions. This MPOS solution reduces the amount of time guests wait in line for shows, as well as speeds order-taking poolside to not only improve the guest experience but increase beverage sales.<br /><br />In addition, the MC70 provides en electronic, mobile solution for mustering to increase accuracy and compliance with ship regulations. With the MC70, guest sea pass cards are scanned to get an accurate count of guests who have been briefed on emergency procedures once on board. The new solution has helped reduce the amount of time to complete a muster &ndash; in turn increasing employee productivity and allowing guests to spend more time relaxing or participating in onboard activities.<br /><br />&ldquo;Motorola is committed to helping hospitality organizations, like Royal Caribbean International, provide superior customer service, &ldquo;said Tom Moore, director of hospitality solutions, Motorola Solutions. &ldquo;Our extensive mobile computing portfolio enables us to equip the right worker with the right device &ndash; in turn providing our hospitality customers with the ability to better serve their customers anywhere, anytime.&rdquo;<br /><br />Motorola&rsquo;s MC55 provides business-critical information onboard Oasis of the Seas- enabling streamlined processes for work order and asset management for engineering, housekeeping and the ship&rsquo;s dining room. From plumbing and air-conditioning to televisions and slot machines, all systems and appliances must be in working order to guarantee guest satisfaction. Equipped with an MC55 with integrated voice and data capabilities, Royal Caribbean maintenance staff can receive tasks in real-time, providing managers with visibility into progress of work orders and ensuring any issues are addressed immediately. The MC55s are also used to manage assets within its dining room, including silverware and tableware. This solution helps reduce inventory management time &ndash; allowing staff to spend more time focused on the guest experience.<br /><br />Royal Caribbean is planning to expand its use of mobile computers across its fleet of ships throughout 2012.</p>\r\n<p><br /><strong>About Oasis of the Seas</strong><br />Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line\'s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</p>\r\n<p><br /><strong>About Royal Caribbean International</strong><br />Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.</p>\r\n<p><br /><strong>About Motorola</strong><br />Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.<br /></p>','2013-01-22 10:08:53',130,1,2,NULL,NULL,1066,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Motorola enterprise mobile computers help the world’s largest cruise ship offer the ultimate customer experience',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1888,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','Carnival Magic ‘Floated Out’ at Fincantieri Shipyard; On Schedule for May 1, 2011, Debut','magicfloatout2s_655382084.jpg','2010-10-22 16:12:00','<p>With less than seven months until its maiden voyage, the new Carnival Magic&nbsp;reached  another construction milestone when it was &ldquo;floated out&rdquo; earlier this  week&nbsp;from her outfitting quay at the Fincantieri&nbsp;shipyard in Monfalcone,  Italy.<span></span></p>\r\n<p>The initial stages of a cruise ship&rsquo;s construction take place in a  dry dock facility.&nbsp; Once exterior outfitting is completed, the dry dock  is flooded with water and the ship is &ldquo;floated out&rdquo; and moved to a wet  dock facility where construction continues. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Exclusive images and video of the Carnival Magic&rsquo;s float out can be viewed at www.carnivalmagic.com, under the &ldquo;How It&rsquo;s Made&rdquo; section.</p>\r\n<p>The next major milestone of the Carnival Magic &ndash; sea trials in the  Adriatic Sea &ndash; are slated for early next year in anticipation of the  ship&rsquo;s May 1, 2011, European debut.</p>\r\n<p>The most innovative &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; to date, Carnival Magic&nbsp;will  offer a host of new facilities and features, including the RedFrog&nbsp;Pub,  a Caribbean-inspired watering hole with its own private label beer,  Cucina&nbsp;del Capitano, an Italian family-style&nbsp;restaurant that brings the  heritage of Carnival&rsquo;s captains to the table, and SportsSquare, an  expansive sports complex featuring the first-ever ropes course and  outdoor fitness area at sea.</p>\r\n<p>Other innovations include Carnival WaterWorks aqua park, a Serenity  adults-only retreat, The Lanai, a wrap-around promenade with whirlpools  that extend out over the ship&rsquo;s sides and a stunning indoor/outdoor caf&eacute;  and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza.</p>\r\n<p>Carnival Magic&nbsp;is slated to debut with a nine-day cruise from Venice to Barcelona May 1-10, 2011, followed by a series of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona &ndash; the line&rsquo;s first departures from that port.&nbsp; Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will launch seven-day Caribbean service from Galveston Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the largest cruise ship ever based in Texas year-round.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\">\r\n<param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" />\r\n<param name=\"wmode\" value=\"opaque\" />\r\n<param name=\"name\" value=\"movie\" />\r\n<param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/D_9hs0Yb6L4\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/D_9hs0Yb6L4\" name=\"movie\" wmode=\"opaque\" quality=\"high\"></embed>\r\n</object>\r\n</p>','2013-01-22 10:08:59',111,1,2,NULL,NULL,1067,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'New Carnival cruise ship, Magic, takes to water for first time',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1889,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises Will Add Alaska Ship in 2012','ALASKA___Princess_Cruise_Glaciar_Montana_603320167.jpg','2010-10-24 08:14:00','<p>After two years operating just three ships on its Voyage of the  Glaciers route, today Princess Cruises announced that it will be  returning a fourth ship to its signature itinerary for the 2012 summer  season.</p>\r\n<p>The decision by Princess to increase its Alaska capacity was prompted,  in part, by recent changes to the head tax structure in the state and  the more balanced approach to doing business in Alaska, according to the  line.</p>\r\n<p>\"We are particularly appreciative of the efforts of Governor Sean  Parnell and the Alaska state legislature that have resulted in  meaningful progress toward resolving the challenges facing Alaska\'s  recovery as a cruise destination,\" said Alan Buckelew, president and CEO  of Princess Cruises.  \"We still have work to do, but the recent changes  definitely played a part in this decision.\"</p>\r\n<p>Buckelew pointed out that bringing a fourth ship back to the Gulf of  Alaska route has wide economic impacts from Southeast Alaska to Prudhoe  Bay.  \"Because the one-way route lends itself to longer visitor stays,  with visits to both the interior and Southeast Alaska, we calculate it  has twice the potential economic impact of roundtrip cruises,\" he said.</p>\r\n<p>\"We are especially pleased to be able to announce this additional  capacity to our business partners and supporters throughout Alaska who  have worked tirelessly to advocate for a more positive business  climate,\" Buckelew added.  \"They have improved the investment  environment for all cruise lines and for all cruise dependent businesses  throughout the state.\"</p>\r\n<p>Princess\' Voyage of the Glacier itinerary is the line\'s most popular  Alaska itinerary, taking passengers between Vancouver and Whittier  across the Gulf of Alaska with a visit to Glacier Bay and ports of call  in the state\'s southeast.  Because many passengers on this one-way route  usually spend extra time in Alaska\'s interior utilizing Princess\'  lodges, rail and motorcoaches, this itinerary provides significant  tourism benefits to the state.</p>\r\n<p>Full details of Princess\' 2012 Alaska deployment will be announced in  spring 2011, including which ship will be added to the lineup.</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:05',130,1,2,NULL,NULL,1068,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'New Optimism about State&#039;s Business Climate and Reduced Head Tax Prompts Line to Return Fourth Vessel to Gulf of Alaska Route',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1890,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Disney Fantasy Sets Sail in April 2012 - Disney Cruise Line 2012 Itineraries Open for Booking','disneycruiselines1_967960771.jpg','2010-10-26 07:21:00','<p>The Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 7, 2012</span>,  bringing even more innovation, unique guest experiences and  personalized service for which Disney Cruise Line is renowned. &nbsp;A sister  ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will feature an AquaDuck  water coaster, magical children\'s areas, world-class entertainment,  delightful dining, retreats for adults and immersive experiences for  guests of all ages with beloved Disney stories and characters.</p>\r\n<p>Guests  will be able to book Disney Cruise Line sailings, including the Disney  Fantasy, for the initial part of the 2012 season beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 20, 2010</span>.</p>\r\n<p>The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral, Fla., on the popular seven-night <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> itineraries &ndash; alternating eastern and western &ndash; including a stop at Disney\'s private island in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas</span>, Castaway Cay.</p>\r\n<p>The Disney Dream will continue to sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas</span> and Disney\'s private island, Castaway Cay, while the Disney Wonder will  remain on the west coast, sailing Mexican Riviera itineraries from the  Port of <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles</span>. &nbsp;To start the 2012 season, the Disney Magic will sail alternating eastern and western <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> itineraries.</p>\r\n<p>\"The  Disney Fantasy continues our tradition of sailing beautifully designed  vessels that offer innovations, world-class guest service and memorable  family vacation experiences like only Disney can do,\" said Disney Cruise  Line President <span class=\"xn-person\">Karl Holz</span>. &nbsp;\"We are  delighted to expand our offerings to provide guests with more options  and more flexibility to enjoy a Disney family cruise.\"</p>\r\n<p>Additional Disney Fantasy details and 2012 itinerary information will be released at a later date.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Disney Fantasy 2012 Schedule (April &ndash; August) </strong></span></p>\r\n<p>The Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 7, 2012</span>, and will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> itineraries &ndash; alternating eastern (<span class=\"xn-location\">St. Maarten</span> and St. Thomas) and western (<span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Cayman</span>, Costa Maya, <span class=\"xn-location\">Cozumel</span>). &nbsp;Both itineraries include a stop at Disney\'s private island, Castaway Cay.</p>\r\n<p>Rates for the seven-night <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean</span> cruise itineraries on the Disney Fantasy start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$959</span> per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Disney Dream 2012 Schedule (January &ndash; August)</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>The Disney Dream will sail alternating three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas</span> and Disney\'s private island, Castaway Cay. &nbsp;Five-night itineraries will include two stops at Castaway Cay.</p>\r\n<p>Rates for Disney Dream Bahamas cruises start at <span class=\"xn-money\">$333</span> per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Disney Wonder 2012 Schedule (January &ndash; 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In January 2011, 40 Heavy Metal bands and 2,000 fans will go to the Caribbean to take over the luxury cruise ship &ldquo;Majesty of the Seas&rdquo; for a 5 day and 4 night trip of a lifetime with Amon Amarth, Death Angel, Epica, Exodus , Finntroll, Forbidden, Moonspell, Obituary, Raven, Saxon, Sodom, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, Swashbuckle, Testament, Trouble, Uli Jon Roth, Witchburner ,Fear Factory ,Nevermore and now Dark Tranquillity has been added to the bill.<br /><br />Dark Tranquillity &ldquo;We Are The Void&rdquo;, the band&rsquo;s ninth album picks up where its predecessor left and guarantees melodic death metal hits from start to finish that find an irresistible balance between untamed rage, progressive-tinged parts, captivating choruses and thought-provoking lyrics. Never afraid of taking chances and experimenting with refreshing new elements, the sextet succeeds to surprise the listener once again! Just take e.g. the black metal vibe on songs like the devastating opener &ldquo;Shadow In Our Blood&rdquo; or the almost apocalyptic &ldquo;Arkhangelsk&rdquo;, the furious Teutonic thrash-references in &ldquo;I Am The Void&rdquo; or the gloomy gothic-touch of the epic closing track &ldquo;Iridium&rdquo;. Songs like &ldquo;Dream Oblivion&rdquo;, &ldquo;The Fatalist&rdquo; and the melancholic &ldquo;Her Silent Language&rdquo; are prime examples for the band&rsquo;s extraordinary sense to combine stellar musicianship with powerful hooks and catchy melodies. Dark Tranquillity have mastered the art of melodic death over the last two decades and &ldquo;We Are Void&rdquo; is another undeniable proof for that.<br /><br />The festival billing is shaping up as follows:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>AGENT STEEL</li>\r\n<li>AMON AMARTH</li>\r\n<li>CRIPPER</li>\r\n<li>DARK TRANQUILLITY</li>\r\n<li>DEATH ANGEL</li>\r\n<li>ENSIFERUM</li>\r\n<li>EPICA</li>\r\n<li>EXODUS</li>\r\n<li>FEAR FACTORY</li>\r\n<li>FINNTROLL</li>\r\n<li>FORBIDDEN</li>\r\n<li>GAMMA RAY</li>\r\n<li>ICED EARTH</li>\r\n<li>KORPIKLAANI</li>\r\n<li>MARDUK</li>\r\n<li>MOONSPELL</li>\r\n<li>NEVERMORE</li>\r\n<li>OBITUARY</li>\r\n<li>RAGE</li>\r\n<li>RAVEN</li>\r\n<li>SANCTUARY</li>\r\n<li>SAXON</li>\r\n<li>SODOM</li>\r\n<li>SONATA ARCTICA</li>\r\n<li>SWASHBUCKLE</li>\r\n<li>TESTAMENT</li>\r\n<li>TROUBLE</li>\r\n<li>T&Yacute;R</li>\r\n<li>ULI JON ROTH</li>\r\n<li>UNLEASHED</li>\r\n<li>WITCHBURNER</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><br /><br />SAXON will play two unique shows. One night they will perform the \"Wheels Of Steel\" LP in its entirety and on a different night, for the second show, they will play \"Strong Arm Of The Law\" from start to finish.<br /><br />Make no mistake; this is not one of the cruises where you share the ship with regular cruise guests&hellip; This is 100% Heavy Metal! Tons of onboard live shows on several in and outdoor stages, open Mic nights, bars that never close ,a fun-and-sun-filled day on the beautiful island of Cozumel (Mexico) and an opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It&rsquo;s like everyone has a backstage pass!<br /><br />70000 Tons Of Metal will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean \"Majesty of the Seas\" from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 28, 2011.<br /><br />Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$249 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, all meals and non-alcoholic and non-carbonated drinks at the on-board restaurants and 24-hour room service!<br /><br />What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Book your cabin NOW!</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\">\r\n<param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" />\r\n<param name=\"wmode\" value=\"window\" />\r\n<param name=\"id\" value=\"4 Days\" />\r\n<param name=\"name\" value=\"4 Days\" />\r\n<param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vvNTuouu65A\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vvNTuouu65A\" name=\"4 Days\" id=\"4 Days\" wmode=\"window\" quality=\"high\"></embed>\r\n</object>\r\n</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:17',144,1,2,NULL,NULL,1070,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event.',NULL,NULL,'2010-10-27 09:07:02',0),(1892,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','New ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ Coverage Added To Carnival’s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan','cozumel_puerta_maya_796978613.jpg','2010-10-28 08:39:00','<p>Carnival Cruise Lines is introducing a &ldquo;cancel for any reason&rdquo; enhancement to its travel protection program, the Cruise Vacation Protection Plan.&nbsp; The new feature will be included in all plan purchases for voyages departing on or after January 1, 2011. <br /><br />With the new enhancement, those who purchase Carnival&rsquo;s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan will be able to cancel their cruise &mdash; regardless of the reason &mdash; and receive a future cruise credit equal to 75 percent of cancellation charges, provided they notify Carnival prior to the ship&rsquo;s departure. Those who cancel for a covered reason will receive 100 percent cash reimbursement.<br /><br />The &ldquo;cancel for any reason&rdquo; feature further bolsters the line&rsquo;s current vacation protection plan, which offers a package of benefits, ranging from trip cancellation/interruption, trip delay, emergency medical evacuation, medical, baggage loss and baggage delay. The program also provides a 24-hour emergency assistance hotline.&nbsp; Last year, the plan was expanded to include severe weather watch/warning protection, as well as job loss protection.<br /><br />All plans purchased for voyages departing next year will be eligible for the &ldquo;cancel for any reason&rdquo; benefit, including those plans that were already purchased for an upcoming 2011 voyage.&nbsp; The price of the plan remains unchanged.<br /><br />The plan is administered by BerkelyCare, a recognized leader in travel insurance. Prices begin at $49 per person and vary by cruise cost.&nbsp; Guests must purchase the plan no later than the final payment date for the cruise to be eligible for the &ldquo;cancel for any reason&rdquo; benefit.&nbsp; <br /><br />Carnival is the most popular cruise line in the world with 22 &ldquo;Fun Ships&rdquo; operating voyages from three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Europe, Bermuda and the Panama Canal. <br /><br />The line currently has two new 130,000-ton ships on order &ndash; Carnival Magic, set to debut in Europe May 1, 2011, and Carnival Breeze, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012.<br /><br />Additional information on Carnival&rsquo;s Vacation Protection Plan is available at www.carnival.com.</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:23',147,1,2,NULL,NULL,1071,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'All plans purchased for voyages departing next year will be eligible for the “cancel for any reason” benefit, including those plans that were already purchased for an upcoming 2011 voyage.',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1893,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Epic Moments Video Contest','thumbnail/headline/norwegian_epic_3_548276942.jpg','2010-10-29 08:54:00','<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announces the launch of its \"Epic Moments\" video contest (www.ncl.com/myepicmoment), where cruisers create short YouTube videos of their vacation on board the line\'s newest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic for a chance to win a Caribbean cruise for two in a balcony stateroom on board the ship.<br /><br /><br />Cruisers can enter by uploading their vacation videos to YouTube as a video response to the contest overview video by Julie Valeriote, Norwegian Epic\'s entertainment director. Every two weeks for the next nine weeks, Norwegian will choose which video is the Epic Moment Semi-Finalist for that period. In mid-February, the 10 semi-finalists will be featured on Norwegian\'s YouTube channel and www.ncl.com and the public will have a chance to vote for their favorite Epic Moment. The video with the most number of thumbs-up on YouTube will win a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two in a balcony stateroom on Norwegian Epic.<br /><br /><br />\"Freestyle Cruising gives our guests incredible freedom and flexibility on board our ships to enjoy their cruise vacation on their own terms,\" said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line chief executive officer. \"Our newest ship, Norwegian Epic, takes Freestyle Cruising to the next level giving countless opportunities for couples, families and solo travelers alike to indulge in vacation moments of a lifetime. We look forward to seeing them come to life through our Epic Moments video contest.\"<br /><br /><br />The first of 10 semi-finalist videos will be chosen on or around November 8, 2010 and will follow with nine more semi-finalists being announced every two weeks. To submit an Epic Moment video, head to www.ncl.com/myepicmoment.<br /><br /><br />Norwegian Epic sails alternating seven-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Miami, Florida from July 2010 through April 2011. Eastern Caribbean ports of call include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Western Caribbean ports of call include Costa Maya, Mexico; Roat&aacute;n, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico.<br /><br /><br />To book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit www.ncl.com, or contact a travel professional.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /><br /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 44-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.<br /><br /><br />Today, Norwegian has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.<br /><br /><br />Norwegian\'s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, debuting for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City&reg; Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams &amp; Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"640\" height=\"385\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\">\r\n<param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" />\r\n<param name=\"wmode\" value=\"window\" />\r\n<param name=\"id\" value=\"movie\" />\r\n<param name=\"name\" value=\"movie\" />\r\n<param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/HkQo9FJA7-0\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"640\" height=\"385\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/HkQo9FJA7-0\" name=\"movie\" id=\"movie\" wmode=\"window\" quality=\"high\"></embed>\r\n</object>\r\n</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:29',136,1,2,NULL,NULL,1072,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Winning video receives a cruise for two on Norwegian Epic\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1894,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Celebrity Cruises','Celebrity Enhances Theme Cruise Line-Up for 2011','millenniumcasualdining_919810271.jpg','2010-10-31 15:36:00','<p>Celebrity Cruises is expanding its line-up of theme cruises in 2011 to offer a total of 61 cruises that will feature immersive onboard art-, food- and wine-based experiences. Partnering with The Corning Museum of Glass, Celebrity will offer Guest Glass Artist theme cruises, each featuring an artisan glassblower. Each cruise will include a meet-and-greet cocktail reception, lectures and presentations, glassblowing demonstrations, trunk shows and book signings. Five Guest Glass Artist cruises will be available on Caribbean sailings aboard the new Celebrity Eclipse, which sets sail for the first time from Miami in November, and on the Celebrity Solstice.<br /><br />&ldquo;Celebrity Cruises strives to offer an array of enriching and fun experiences through our Celebrity Life onboard activities program,&rdquo; said Celebrity&rsquo;s Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. &ldquo;Our theme cruises are led by guest experts and combined with interactive activities and unique experiences for our guests&rsquo; special interests: fine dining with exceptional cuisine and service to enjoy, exquisite art to view and extraordinary wines to taste.&rdquo;<br /><br />Partnering with The Corning Museum of Glass, Celebrity will offer &ldquo;Guest Glass Artist&rdquo; theme cruises, each featuring an artisan glassblower. Five &ldquo;Guest Glass Artist&rdquo; cruises will be offered, on Caribbean sailings on the brand-new Celebrity Eclipse, which sets sail for the first time from Miami in November, and on Celebrity Solstice.<br /><br /><strong></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>GUEST GLASS ARTISTS</strong><br /><br />During the Guest Glass Artist cruises, guests will have the opportunity to partake in a meet-and-greet cocktail reception with the guest artist, lectures and presentations about various glassblowing topics, live Hot Glass Show glassblowing demonstrations, exclusive trunk shows and book signings featuring the guest artist&rsquo;s works, and an interactive session where guests design something the guest artist then creates out of glass.<br /><strong></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><br />GUEST CHEFS</strong><br /><br />Celebrity also will broaden the popular &ldquo;Savor Your Destination&rdquo; guest chef program introduced earlier in 2010 to include more sailings hosted by up-and-coming chefs. The &ldquo;Savor Your Destination&rdquo; series will be expanded in 2011 to include five winemaker-hosted cruises.<br /><br />A total of 13 &ldquo;Savor Your Destination&rdquo; chef-hosted cruises will be offered on Celebrity&rsquo;s Solstice Class ships, allowing travelers the opportunity to enjoy memorable experiences through food-and-wine-focused activities, among others. The &ldquo;Savor Your Destination&rdquo; cruises will complement the ships&rsquo; overall emphasis on the enjoyment of fine food and wine.<br /><br />Savor Your Destination guest chef cruises offer guests the opportunity to take their culinary interests to new levels through activities such as a meet-and-greet cocktail reception, guest chef-led cooking demonstrations highlighting techniques and ingredients, book signings, a &ldquo;Star Chefs&rdquo; cook-off featuring an interactive cooking competition, and a hands-on cooking class led by the guest chef in the ship&rsquo;s galley. Guests will receive a special recipe booklet featuring the guest chef&rsquo;s creations, and enjoy an exclusive food-and-wine-pairing dinner designed and presented by the guest chef in one of the five specialty restaurants onboard.</p>\r\n<p><br /><strong>GUEST WINE EXPERTS FOR OENOPHILES</strong><br /><br />Following the success of the 2010 Savor Your Destination guest chef cruises, Celebrity will offer five winemaker-hosted cruises in 2011. Experts from the world of winemaking will join guests for a meet-and-greet cocktail hour; wine, champagne, sparkling wine and port tastings; wine education sessions; and a &ldquo;Connoisseur Wine Dinner&rdquo; hosted by the winemaker. These cruises also will feature the Riedel Wine Glass Comparative Workshop, explaining how a wine glass&rsquo; shape affects the palate and flavors.<br /><br />In 2011, Celebrity will continue its fall &ldquo;Wine Harvest Celebration&rdquo; theme cruises. More than 38 sailings are timed to coincide with the fall wine harvest season. On cruises departing between November 1 and December 10, guests can enjoy a variety of exclusive wine-related events, including those offered year-round through the &ldquo;Celebrity Life&rdquo; onboard activities program.<br /><br />A &ldquo;CelebrityVineyards Wine Harvest Exposition&rdquo; will be open to all guests on embarkation day. Hosted by Celebrity&rsquo;s certified sommeliers, the event will feature a complimentary glass of house wine and canap&eacute;s, and an overview of the various wine experiences and packages available for guests, paired with the opportunity to make reservations for limited-capacity events. Additional activities will include &ldquo;Wine Appreciation 101,&rdquo; &ldquo;The Art of Food and Wine Pairing,&rdquo; and the Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop; Celebrity&rsquo;s &ldquo;World Wine Tasting and Silent Auction&rdquo;; and a jazz, port and chocolate tasting.<br /><br />Also, Celebrity will expand the availability of &ldquo;Beaujolais Nouveau&rdquo; across the fleet. Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine that symbolizes the new grape harvest in France, has gained widespread popularity worldwide. By law, all the grapes used in the production of Beaujolais Nouveau must be &ldquo;gamay&rdquo; grapes, and must be hand-picked. Hosted by a guest speaker and Celebrity&rsquo;s own Cellar Master, a &ldquo;Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration&rdquo; event will offer guests the opportunity to sip the eagerly-anticipated wine from oak casks and commemorative bottles, while enjoying live music and dancing, canap&eacute;s, a gourmet French cheese pairing and a roast carving station.<br /><br />Celebrity Cruises plans to unveil the names of guest chefs, winemakers and glass artists in the weeks and months to come.<br /><br />Sail dates for Celebrity&rsquo;s 2011 Guest Glass Artist cruises are January 2, January 22, and April 2, 2011 on Celebrity Eclipse, and November 13 and December 11, 2011 on Celebrity Solstice.<br /><br />Celebrity&rsquo;s 2011 Savor Your Destination guest chef cruises will be offered on Celebrity Solstice on January 9, May 14, June 7, August 1 and October 11, 2011, on Celebrity Eclipse on January 29, March 12, March 26 and December 10, 2011, and on Celebrity Equinox on April 1, April 11, April 22 and December 12, 2011.<br /><br />Celebrity&rsquo;s 2011 Savor Your Destination winemaker cruises will take place on Celebrity Mercury on January 15 and February 5, on Celebrity Summit April 30 and October 23, and on Celebrity Century on September 18.<br /><br />Although Celebrity hasn&rsquo;t yet announced its full 2012 theme cruise lineup, it has opened an eight-night Pacific Northwest wine cruise for booking, taking place on Celebrity Century on May 5, 2012.<br /><br />An additional charge applies for participants in certain events, including wine tastings, wine pairing dinners and hands-on cooking.<br /><br />Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning cruisers, with modern, sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring onboard programs, and award-winning cuisine. The ultimate in premium cruising, Celebrity sails in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity&rsquo;s mega-series of honors include being named the top mega-ship line in Cond&eacute; Nast Traveler&rsquo;s annual Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards (November 2009). Celebrity&rsquo;s fleet currently consists of 10 ships. Its $3.7-billion investment in building five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012 represents the largest five-year investment in premium cruising.<br /></p>','2013-01-22 10:09:34',264,1,2,NULL,NULL,1073,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'More than 60 sailings in the Caribbean and Europe to feature guest experts and immersive onboard experiences\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1895,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Holland America Line Partners With Legendary Le Cirque Restaurant','Lecirque_745741478.jpg','2010-11-03 09:00:00','<p>Holland America Line is adding another famous partnership to its innovative culinary program as it enters into an exclusive agreement with the illustrious Le Cirque restaurant to offer \"An Evening at Le Cirque\" in the Pinnacle Grill aboard its fleet of 15 ships.<br /><br />Holland America Line\'s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin is working with Le Cirque\'s Executive Chef Craig Hopson to re-create the legendary eatery\'s whimsical ambiance and award-winning dining experience on board &mdash; from serving the cuisine on fanciful orange Le Cirque china to featuring the restaurant\'s famous creme brulee.<br /><br />\"Le Cirque epitomizes the best of the best, further expanding our culinary program with innovative partnerships and world-renowned names,\" said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. \"To be able to extend one of the most exceptional dining experiences in the world to our guests is another exclusive element that we\'re excited to be able to offer, and even the most discerning foodie will be impressed.\"<br /><br />On virtually every voyage, the Pinnacle Grill will be transformed for at least one night into a Le Cirque&ndash;like atmosphere. On those special evenings, menu offerings, wine selections, table decorations and the restaurant setting will be tailored to create an authentic Le Cirque dining experience that is sure to impress both the eyes and palates of Holland America Line guests. Reservations can be made for \"An Evening at Le Cirque in the Pinnacle Grill\" for a charge.<br /><br />Not only will guests have the opportunity to dine on unique Le Cirque dishes including Lobster Salad \"Le Cirque,\" Sweet Corn Soup and Cote de Boeuf, they also will be able to learn how to cook a dish or two during special Le Cirque demonstrations in the on-board Culinary Arts Center.<br /><br />\"My family and I are excited to enter into a partnership with a cruise line that has such a celebrated and highly regarded reputation,\" said Sirio Maccioni, founder of Le Cirque. \"I recently sailed with Holland America Line and was very impressed with their cuisine, impeccable service and high level of hospitality. I look forward to putting my own culinary touch on the dining experience and sharing Le Cirque with Holland America Line guests.\"<br /><br />Additional enhancements to the program include screenings of the HBO documentary \"Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven\" on in-stateroom television, as well as the opportunity to purchase a Le Cirque creme brulee dish and Le Cirque founder Sirio Maccioni\'s book, \"Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque.\"<br /><br />A recipient of the coveted James Beard Award for restaurant of the year, Le Cirque has been ranked among the best in the world for decades by food experts, celebrities and high society.&nbsp; Le Cirque restaurants are located in New York, Las Vegas and the Dominican Republic and its founder, Sirio Maccioni, is a legend and one of the industry\'s most-respected restaurateurs.<br /><br />While the restaurant attracts many celebrity customers, Le Cirque and Maccioni also have helped launch the careers of many illustrious chefs, including Daniel Boulud, Christophe Bellanca, Alain Sailhac, Rick Moonen and Holland America Line Culinary Council Member Jacques Torres.<br /><br /><br /><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:&nbsp;&nbsp; CCL and CUK)] </strong><br /><br />Holland America Line\'s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises 354 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies.&nbsp; Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. <br /><br />Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner\'s Dream Beds.</p>\r\n<p><br /><strong>World\'s Leading Cruise Lines</strong><br /><br />Holland America Line is a proud member of World\'s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World\'s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world\'s most desirable destinations.</p>','2013-01-22 13:51:09',158,2,2,NULL,NULL,1074,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Famed Dining Experience Offered to Guests on All Sailings\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1896,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian To Build Two New Next Generation Freestyle Cruising Ships','thumbnail/headline/Norwegian_Ships_609186938.jpg','2010-11-04 07:55:00','<p>Following the successful launch of Norwegian Epic, the Company\'s largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery in spring 2013 and spring 2014, respectively. Each of the 143,500 gross ton vessels, the largest passenger/cruise ships to be built in Germany, will have approximately 4,000 passenger berths and a rich cabin mix. Additional details about each ship\'s new and exciting features will be released as construction progresses. The contract price for the two vessels is approximately &not;1.2 billion. The Company has committed financing in place from a syndicate of banks for export credit financing in connection with this project.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />\"We have always been focused on a disciplined approach to capacity growth. Our decision to add two new ships reflects the significant progress we have made in improving our operating performance and repositioning the Company over the last several years, as well as the strong market demand we are seeing for Norwegian Epic and our other ships,\" said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line\'s chief executive officer. \"Building on the incredible success and popularity of Norwegian Epic, we are taking the best of what our newest ship has to offer, as well as drawing on our legacy of innovation in the cruise industry, in creating a new class of Freestyle Cruising vessel that is sure to provide our guests with the unparalleled freedom and flexibility they have come to expect on a Norwegian cruise.\"<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />\"We are excited to be returning to MEYER WERFT and are confident that their rich ship building history and expertise will bring our vision to fruition,\" added Sheehan. MEYER WERFT, based in Papenburg, Germany, most recently built Norwegian\'s four Jewel-class ships  Norwegian Gem delivered in 2007, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jade delivered in 2006, and Norwegian Jewel delivered in 2005. These new vessels are the eighth and ninth that the Company will build with MEYER WERFT.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />\"Norwegian Cruise Line and MEYER WERFT have a long history of working together. We are thrilled to continue our partnership. Our teams work very well together and we are looking forward to building this new, exciting and innovative class of vessels,\" said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of MEYER WERFT. \"In addition, the 21,000 employees of the yard and its supplier companies* involved in the construction of the ships appreciate the new project from one of our longstanding customers.\"<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered the concept of Freestyle Cruising and currently offers guests the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their cruise vacation on their own terms, including multiple dining venues, relaxed attire, a variety of accommodations and world-class entertainment. The Company took Freestyle Cruising to the next level with the introduction of Norwegian Epic in June 2010. The 4,100 passenger vessel has been called the \"entertainment ship\" with a variety of shows and venues that trump land-based resorts like those found in Las Vegas. Headliners include Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams\" &amp; Dinner, Legends in Concert, The Second City&reg; Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and Slam Allen Blues Band. In addition, the ship features Nickelodeon\" at Sea as part of its wide-range of family offerings. Further innovations include the largest spa at sea, the first true ice bar at sea and The Studios, which are staterooms designed and priced for solo travelers, along with The Villas, the largest suite complex at sea.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />\"We are bringing this spirit of innovation to these two new build ships, as Norwegian continues to offer our guests new and exciting ways to enjoy their Freestyle Cruising vacation,\" said Sheehan.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 44-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.<br /><br /><br />Today, Norwegian has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.<br /><br /><br />Norwegian\'s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, debuting for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City&reg; Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams &amp; Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>About MEYER WERFT GmbH </strong><br /><br />Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been owned by the sixth generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 2,500 employees. MEYER WERFT\'s extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, livestock carriers to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry.</p>','2013-01-24 19:19:17',237,8,2,NULL,NULL,1075,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'MEYER WERFT to deliver ships in spring 2013 and 2014\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1897,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Americans Work Hard At Relaxing -- Vacationers More Likely To Get Up Early Than Sleep In','thumbnail/headline/PrincessCruises_165966329.jpg','2010-11-05 08:05:00','<p>Most relaxing Americans put a priority on having fun rather than sleeping while they are vacationing, according to a recent relaxation survey commissioned by Princess Cruises. With the busy holiday travel season upon us, many Americans may be looking for a little rest and relaxation in between, which, according to the survey findings, means different things to different people.<br /><br />The Princess Cruises \"Relaxation Report\" uncovered some surprising insights as to how Americans pursue leisure. The \"Report\" showed that 55% of vacationers preferred to get up early rather than sleep in on vacation, while 44% chose to sleep late.<br /><br />Besides putting a priority on leisure time versus sleep time, the \"Relaxation Report\" also reveals that 6 out of 10 Americans prefer a spontaneous, go-with-the-flow itinerary rather than a set-schedule of activities while on vacation (selected by 38%). And, two-thirds (67%) of Americans prefer to relax on the beach rather than at the pool (26%). To aid in relaxation, Americans choose reading (25%), having a drink (20%) and listening to music (19%).<br /><br />Princess Cruises, one of the best-known names in cruising, fielded the survey to gain some insights into relaxation habits while on vacation. \"Because Princess is committed to providing our passengers a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation experience, we thought it would be fun to get some feedback about just what helps people relax during their precious time off,\" said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.<br /><br /><strong>Men vs. Women<br /></strong>The \"Relaxation Report\" also uncovered clear differences between how men and women relax. Men prefer to start their vacation day by getting up early (58%) rather than sleeping in (41%), while women are divided, with 51% preferring to rise early and 47% preferring to sleep in and catch some Z\'s. Men prefer to relax by having a drink (25%), reading (18%) and listening to music (17%). Women, on the other hand, prefer to relax by reading (32%), listening to music (21%) and by having a drink (15%). When drinking on vacation, men prefer beer over wine (41% vs. 27%, respectively), while women prefer a glass of wine over a beer (45% vs. 27%, respectively). Also, more men than women choose watching TV (15% vs. 11%, respectively) and exercising (15% vs. 9%, respectively) as ways to aid in their relaxation.<br /><br />Despite their differences, men and women have their agreements too. Both men and women choose country music as their favorite vacation tunes (25% and 22%, respectively), both prefer viewing a sunset (65% and 67%) over a sunrise (30% among both genders) and would rather relax on the beach (68% vs. 60%) than at the pool (25% vs. 26%).<br /><br /><strong>Country is King<br /></strong>When it comes to tunes, country music was the clear winner with 24% of Americans preferring those songs over all else, followed in popularity by soft rock (21%), classical (17%), jazz (13%) and pop (12%).<br /><br /><strong>Turn Off and Power Down<br /></strong>Contrary to popular belief, while mindlessly surfing the Internet or flipping through the television may sound like good ways to relax, in reality Americans couldn\'t disagree more. Most Americans (97%) do not choose the Internet or the television (87%) as primary ways to relax while on vacation.<br /><br /><strong>East vs. West<br /></strong>When asked to choose between viewing a sunset or a sunrise while on vacation, the responses varied based on where Americans reside. While 4 in 10 adults from the Northeast (40%) would rather see a sunrise, less than 1 in 3 of those in the Midwest (29%), in the South (27%) or in the West (27%) would choose dawn over dusk. There are also some regional differences when it comes to vacation reading preferences. A larger proportion of adults from the Midwest would rather read a magazine (47%) than would adults from the West (37%), the South (36%) and the Northeast (35%). Conversely, those from the Northeast (59%), the West (56%) and the South (54%) are more likely to choose a book than those from the Midwest (45%).<br /><br /><strong>Vacation Barometer<br /></strong>How do you know when it\'s time to take a vacation? Americans identified three key factors that lead to a getaway: being tired (30%), cranky (28%) and restless (22%).<br /><br /><strong>About the Survey<br /></strong>The \"Relaxation Report,\" commissioned by Princess Cruises, is based on findings from an Ipsos poll conducted Aug. 26, 2010 - Sept. 12, 2010 (due to the Labor Day holiday, no interviews were conducted between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8). For the survey, a nationally representative sample of 2,000 randomly-selected adults aged 18 and over residing in the U.S., was interviewed by telephone via Ipsos\' U.S. Telephone Express omnibus. With a sample of this size, the results are considered accurate within &plusmn;2.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what they would have been had the entire population of adults in the U.S. been polled.<br /><br /><strong>About Princess Cruises<br /></strong>One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe on cruises ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).<br /><br /><strong>About Ipsos</strong><br />Ipsos Public Affairs is a non-partisan, objective, survey-based research practice made up of seasoned professionals. Ipsos conducts strategic research initiatives for a diverse number of American and international organizations, based not only on public opinion research, but elite stakeholder, corporate, and media opinion research.</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:53',142,1,2,NULL,NULL,1076,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'New Survey Reveals Relaxation Habits',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1898,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','The world&#039;s largest cruise ship Allure of the Seas put into service','thumbnail/headline/Allure_Of_The_Seas_185914839.jpg','2010-11-06 08:37:00','<p>The world\'s largest cruise ship \"Allure of the Seas,\" built in Finnish Turku Shipyard, left Turku on Friday and proceeded directly to Florida Fort Lauderdale of the United States.<br /><br />The construction of cruise ship \"Allure of the Seas\" was completed and handed over to Royal Caribbean International on Oct. 28. The cruise ship will be serving its first cruise trip in December 2010.</p>\r\n<p>The \"Allure of the Seas\" is an architectural fantasy on the sea. It is 361-meters long, 66-meters wide, 72-meters high above the water, and its gross tonnage is up to 225,000 tons. There are altogether 16 decks and 2,704 passenger cabins in the vessel, which maximum capacity is 6,360 passengers and a crew of 2,100.<br /> <br /> The Allure of the Seas has a Central Park with 12,000 plants, including 56 trees and a bar that moves 10 meters (32.8 feet) up and down between decks. Guests can learn to surf on a simulator, jog on a half-mile track or relax in a 3D-equipped movie theater.<br /><br />The \"Allure of the Seas\" seems like a large-scale maze. There are many facilities as the same as cities on land in the creative cruise ship. The designers implanted the concept of \"community\" to the ship, and divided it into 7 theme zones, such as catering, entertainment, fitness, leisure life, etc. Different kinds of people at different ages can possibly choose their own activity zone they prefer, as the same as living in cities.<br /><br />The \"Allure of the Seas\" seems like a moving city on the sea. In addition to provide people with dining, leisure, sport and entertainment activities, a large amount of waste in the vessel also needs to be treated. Environmental protection and cutting down emissions have become the principle goals for designing and building this cruise ship. In terms of energy efficiency, \"Allure of the Seas\" consumes far less energy per passenger than smaller ships of the same type.<br /><br />The cruise ship used the latest available technology to reduce air, water and other aspects of emissions and equipped with very advanced sewage treatment system, in order to treat all the water to fulfill required binding quality before discharging into the ocean.<br /><br />The \"Allure of the Seas\" will take 13 days to sail to its home base of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The ship\'s first cruise, a seven-night jaunt to the Caribbean, starts Dec.5.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<script src=\"http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?autoplay=1&amp;width=640&amp;deepLinkEmbedCode=V5Y3hzMTow-XkruSm1-460-0DCGk5YLl&amp;embedCode=V5Y3hzMTow-XkruSm1-460-0DCGk5YLl&amp;height=360\"></script>\r\n</p>','2013-01-22 10:09:59',206,1,2,NULL,NULL,1077,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,' STX Europe has delivered the 225,000 gross ton Allure of the Seas from its Turku shipyard Finland ro Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL), the Miami based cruise shipping company',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1899,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Disney Cruise Line','Disney Dream Nears Completion with &#039;Float Out&#039; at Meyer Werft Shipyard','NEW_DISNEY_SHIP_665309528.jpg','2010-11-07 06:51:00','<p>After 20 months of construction, the Disney Dream cruise ship floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard today, completing a major construction milestone.&nbsp; The ship was greeted by thousands of visitors lining the shore to see the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, which features the first water coaster at sea and other cruise industry firsts designed to build upon Disney&rsquo;s commitment to delivering unparalleled family cruises.<br /><br /><br />The &ldquo;Float Out&rdquo; is a special maritime event that celebrates the ship&rsquo;s final stages of construction, where exteriors become complete and final touches are assigned to interiors. In true Disney-style, the celebration was punctuated with a fireworks display and the appearance of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.&nbsp; The Disney Dream is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011, from Port Canaveral, Fla.<br /><br /><br />&ldquo;Today marks a monumental milestone and begins the first of the finishing touches for the Disney Dream as we prepare to welcome guests aboard our newest ship,&rdquo; said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line.&nbsp; &ldquo;Our guests are counting down to the maiden voyage, and in just 88 days, they will get to experience all that the Disney Dream has to offer.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br />The Disney Dream is the first of two new ships being built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.&nbsp; The Disney Fantasy is also currently in production and is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2012. <br /><br /><br />&ldquo;Today is a day of great pride for all of us at the Meyer Werft shipyard,&rdquo; said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft.&nbsp; &ldquo;To finally see the largest ship this yard has ever built floated out and nearly complete is an inspiration within itself, and that coupled with the pixie dust Disney is known for, made this a truly magical moment for all involved.&rdquo;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />The Disney Dream will remain alongside Meyer Werft&rsquo;s outfitting pier in the shipyard harbor for about two weeks, while testing is completed on the ship&rsquo;s stabilizers, rudders and other functional features, and work on the ship&rsquo;s interior areas continues.&nbsp; The ship is scheduled to leave the Meyer Werft shipyard and be conveyed down the River Ems, the second weekend in November, where its destination is the North Sea at the port of Eemshaven, The Netherlands. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Disney Dream Innovations<br /></strong></p>\r\n<p>Known for establishing the family cruise market when the Disney Magic debuted in 1998, Disney Cruise Line continues to build upon this success with a focus on the legacy and heritage of The Walt Disney Company&rsquo;s most known assets &ndash; master storytelling, world-class entertainment and legendary guest service. In addition to all of the features Disney Cruise Line is known for, the Disney Dream will have several new notable innovations for guests to enjoy.<br /></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>AquaDuck</strong>, a first-of-its-kind water coaster, is an exhilarating, high-speed thrill ride that combines all the ups and downs of a roller coaster with all the twists and turns of a water slide. </li>\r\n<li><strong>Magical Portholes </strong>offer a &ldquo;virtual window&rdquo; to the world for inside staterooms, with a real-time view outside the ship where high-definition cameras feed live video to each stateroom.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Enchanted Art </strong>immerses guests in Disney storytelling and looks like other hanging art pieces around the ship, but is actually a framed LCD screen with technology that recognizes a guest is present.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Remy</strong>, an exquisite top-deck restaurant, only for adults, with incredible ocean views and French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><br /><br /><strong>New Itineraries</strong><br /><br />With the addition of two new ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to more formally expand its itineraries to new destinations, including Alaska, while continuing to offer cruises to some of the line&rsquo;s most popular itineraries.<br /><br /><br />The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Fla., while sister ship Disney Fantasy, is set to sail seven-night alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, also from Port Canaveral, beginning in 2012.&nbsp; The Disney Magic will continue sailing seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises, before returning to the Mediterranean for another summer of cruising in this region in 2011.&nbsp; The Disney Wonder will begin 2011 by repositioning to the West Coast of the U.S., sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles, while spending the summer sailing first-ever Alaskan itineraries from Vancouver.<br /><br /><br /><br />Based in Celebration, Fla., the Disney Cruise Line experience is focused on providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.&nbsp; Most recently, the company was recognized as the top cruise experience by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.&nbsp; Disney Cruise Line was voted the No. 1 cruise experience in the magazine&rsquo;s 2010 Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards in the mega-ship category.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:05',162,1,2,NULL,NULL,1078,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'First of two new ships for Disney achieves milestone, moves closer to maiden voyage',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1900,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Norwegian Cruise Line','Norwegian Cruise Line will bring its Spirit vessel to New Orleans next month','thumbnail/headline/New_Orleans_Bourbon_Street_879750764.jpg','2010-11-08 07:43:00','<p>When the Norwegian Spirit drops anchor at the Port of New Orleans next month, it will mark a new era in the company\'s relationship with New Orleans, one that will be marked by increased promotions and could lead to more or larger vessels making the city their home port.<br /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line, popular for its \"freestyle cruising\" model, will base the Spirit in New Orleans for 18 straight months beginning Nov. 14, shifting from a schedule that had until now only put the vessel here for the six-month winter season of November through April. It would then move to Boston for the other half of the year.<br /><br />Now, the 2,018-passenger vessel will call New Orleans home year-round, at least through the remainder of its contract, which expires in April 2012.<br /><br />\"What it does is it gives consistency to the market place,\" said Charlotte Lawson, business development manager for Norwegian in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.<br /><br />Top executives from the company were in town last week meeting with local travel agents to promote the longer New Orleans cruise schedule.<br /><br />Lawson said the company decided to build on its New Orleans service because it found that guests like to travel out of New Orleans because they enjoy staying in the city a few days before or after their visit. The Port of New Orleans\' investment in the newer Erato Street Cruise terminal to complement its original Julia Street terminal was also a draw, Lawson said.<br /><br />\"The port facilities are phenomenal,\" Lawson said. \"To homeport here made sense.\"<br /><br />Bookings have been \"very strong all the way through April,\" Lawson said. \"We\'re trying to do a better job of marketing in the summer.\"<br /><br />With the vessel now scheduled to be in New Orleans during the height of festival season, Lawson said Norwegian plans to tie in some of its marketing to those events to attract travelers, particularly international travelers, who want to extend their time here. The cruise line has partnered with several French Quarter hotels to offer incentives such as discounted hotel rates and parking to cruise passengers.<br /><br />Cruises that piggyback on the New Orleans experience are also on the agenda, Lawson said. For instance, Norwegian is planning a jazz cruise for next November and a cooking cruise to follow it.<br /><br />Norwegian also is in a period of expansion. The privately held company is preparing to issue about $250 million worth of stock in an initial public offering. The Miami-based company also has two new ships in production, one to be unveiled in 2013 and another in 2014. That expansion means New Orleans could get a larger vessel in a few years or a second ship, Lawson said.<br /><br />Norwegian operates a seven-day cruise that departs New Orleans on Sundays and stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Santo Tomas De Castillo, Guatemala; and Belize City, Belize. The schedule will remain the same when the ship\'s stay is extended, except that Guatemala will be replaced by Roatan, Honduras, in 2011.<br /><br />With the addition of an \"exotic\" location like Honduras, which is not on traditional Western Caribbean travel itineraries, Lawson said, Norwegian is hoping to reach out to frequent cruise passengers and well as first-time cruisers.<br /><br />Before Hurricane Katrina, four ships traveled from New Orleans, including two year-round Carnival Cruise Lines vessels and one ship each from Norwegian and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The latter were both seasonal.</p>\r\n<p>The Norwegian expansion means New Orleans has two cruise lines offering year-round cruising. Carnival Cruise Lines\' Triumph now operates four-, five-, and seven-day cruises throughout the year.<br /></p>\r\n<p><strong>About Norwegian Spirit</strong><br /><br />Norwegian Spirit is all about traveling in style. Cruise to the blue Caribbean, the pink sands of Bermuda or colorful coastline of Canada and New England. While at sea, check out the Tivoli Pool, four outdoor hot tubs, two Aquaswim water &ldquo;treadmills&rdquo; and, for the kids, Buccaneer&rsquo;s Wet &amp; Wild. And that&rsquo;s just the beginning &ndash; you can also enjoy the 14 dining options, 10 bars and lounges, Maharajah&rsquo;s Casino and the Roman Spa &amp; Fitness Center.</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:11',132,1,2,NULL,NULL,1079,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Starting next month, the 2,018-passenger Norwegian Spirit will be based at the Port of New Orleans for 18 straight months.',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1901,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Carnival Cruise Lines','New Promotion from Carnival Allows Military Personnel to Book Up to Three ‘Fun Ship’ Staterooms at Discounted Rates','thumbnail/headline/destinygrandturk4s_987773055.jpg','2010-11-10 07:10:00','<p>In honor of Veteran&rsquo;s Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a promotion throughout November that allows active and retired military personnel to book up to three &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; staterooms at discounted rates for themselves and their friends and family members.<br /><br />Reservations must be made between November 1-30, 2010, to qualify for this special offer, which is available in conjunction with a variety of three- to eight-day &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; departures through April 30, 2012, including voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.<br /><br />Rates start at $219 per person for three- and four-day cruises; $279 per person for five-day voyages; $399 per person for six-day departures; $449 per person for seven-day voyages; and $649 per person for eight-day sailings.&nbsp; Also included are seven-day Europe voyages starting at $789 per person.<br /><br />Voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico operate from 12 convenient North American homeports along the east and west coasts and Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp; Europe cruises depart from Barcelona, Spain.<br /><br />&ldquo;Carnival has a long history of supporting our U.S. military personnel through special pricing and promotions and we are pleased to offer this program throughout November to demonstrate our appreciation to these most deserving individuals,&rdquo; said Joni Rein, Carnival&rsquo;s vice president of worldwide sales.<br /><br />The promotion is valid for individual bookings only. Military personnel must provide proof of service. Eligible military personnel must sail to take advantage of this offer.&nbsp; Certain other restrictions apply.</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:21',128,1,2,NULL,NULL,1080,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'\r\n\r\n\r\n',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1902,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises Introduces Two New Europe Cruisetour Options for 2011','thumbnail/headline/Ancient_Petra_761139516.jpg','2010-11-11 07:23:00','<p>Princess Cruises has unveiled two new cruisetour options for passengers on Europe cruises next year, providing them the opportunity to explore the mysteries of ancient Petra in Jordan or to enjoy a cruise up the dramatic Rhine River. The new itineraries join the line\'s previously announced cruisetours giving passengers a total of five land/sea vacation choices in the 2011 season.<br /><br />The 16-night Ancient Petra and the Dead Sea cruisetour steeps travelers in the history of the ancient world with visits to Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea in Jordan in addition to the wonders of a Holy Land cruise to Israel and Egypt. The new 20-night Timeless Cities of the Rhine River cruisetour offers passengers a week-long cruise up the scenic Rhine River by riverboat combined with a Princess sailing to Scandinavia and Russia.<br /><br />In addition, Princess has added a new Rome and Venice tour combination that enables passengers on itineraries traveling between the two Italian cities to simplify their air travel with roundtrip flights.<br /><br />\"These new cruisetours add two significant new destinations to our Europe lineup,\" said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. \"The Petra and Dead Sea tour makes a fascinating addition to the wonders already included on our Holy Land sailings such as Jerusalem and the pyramids of Egypt, while the Rhine offers outstanding scenery and history around every bend.<br /><br /><strong>Ancient Petra and the Dead Sea</strong> -- This four-night tour combines with 12-night Holy Land cruises on Pacific Princess for a 16-night vacation through some of the most marveled at wonders of the ancient world. The fully escorted tour takes travelers to the ancient city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world; Petra, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with a vast city carved into a sheer rock face that became a vital trade route junction; Mount Nebo, home to a number of remarkable mosaics; and the extraordinary Dead Sea. The tour features two nights in Amman, one night in Petra and one night at the Dead Sea. Cruisetour departures include May 15, June 20, July 26, September 24, October 18, and November 11, 2011.<br /><br /><strong>Timeless Cities of the Rhine River</strong> -- This 20-night cruisetour adds a nine-night tour, including a Rhine River cruise, to an 11-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise on Emerald Princess. The seven-night riverboat cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Felicity, sails by the castles and vineyards of one of Europe\'s greatest rivers, and includes guided excursions in Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, R&uuml;desheim, Koblenz and Cologne. Passengers will also sail through the captivating Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered the river\'s most beautiful stretch. After the river cruise passengers will enjoy overnights in Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The cruisetour departs on July 31, 2011.<br /><br /><strong>Rome and Venice</strong> -- Because of popular demand, Princess will now offer the opportunity to include extra time in Venice and Rome to cruises that begin in one city and end in the other. These packages give passengers the advantage of booking roundtrip flights from either city for more convenient air travel. Combinable with a variety of Greek Isles and Mediterranean Collection itineraries, the tours offer two nights in storied Rome as well as two nights among the magical canals of Venice, plus first-class rail travel between the cities.<br /><br />These tours join the line\'s three other European cruisetour options: Europe\'s Imperial Treasures which visits the enchanting cities of Budapest, Vienna and Prague; Classic Italy, exploring the Eternal City of Rome, the Renaissance masterpiece of Florence and the stunning Tuscan countryside; and Ring of Kerry, a chance to discover the beautiful landscapes and charming villages of Ireland.</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:27',132,1,2,NULL,NULL,1081,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Passengers Can Experience the Ancient Wonders of Petra or Cruise by Castles on the Rhine',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1903,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','STILETTO Entertainment Reaches Company Milestone with Shows on Its 15th Cruise Ship','thumbnail/headline/STILETTO_s_920836709.jpg','2010-11-13 07:03:00','<p>Los Angeles based STILETTO Entertainment announces the premiere of five new &ldquo;Showroom At Sea&rdquo; productions aboard Holland America Line&rsquo;s ms Nieuw Amsterdam, sailing the Caribbean this winter out of Fort Lauderdale. This is the fifth Holland America ship to present this new concept of entertainment to its passengers and the fifteenth ship to present shows produced and managed by STILETTO Entertainment.<br /><br />&ldquo;We have worked with Holland America since 1995, and we are proud and excited to add the ms Nieuw Amsterdam to our list of ships,&rdquo; comments STILETTO Entertainment founder and CEO, Garry C. Kief. &ldquo;We knew we had to create shows that were out of the ordinary for this special ship and cruise line.&rdquo;<br /><br />&ldquo;Showroom At Sea&rdquo; brings Broadway, the West End and opera to the newest theatre in the Holland America fleet. The multi-million dollar productions go beyond what any passenger has ever seen. Cantare, NYC, Garage Band, Live from the Avalon Ballroom and It Takes Two all feature combinations of a 12-piece orchestra, Broadway and West End performers, opera soloists, beautiful showgirls and magnetic male dancers. This stellar combination creates a visual and auditory sensation that brings audiences to their feet each night.<br /><br />&ldquo;The caliber of talent we are putting together for these shows is exceptional,&rdquo; says STILETTO Entertainment Casting Director, James Nadeau. &ldquo;Our &lsquo;Showroom At Sea&rsquo; productions feature talent from Broadway, London, first national tours and opera companies around the world.&rdquo;<br /><br />STILETTO Entertainment holds agent submission auditions regularly. Times and locations can be found at www.STILETTOentertainment.com. Notices are also posted on Breakdown Express or Casting Networks.<br /><br /><br /><strong>About STILETTO Entertainment:</strong><br /><br />STILETTO has produced hundreds of concerts, theatrical productions, production shows, TV specials and live events throughout the world. Everything from casting, rehearsing, scheduling, contract negotiations, advertising promotion and production are coordinated by STILETTO\'s staff. Though the company\'s primary focus is the production of theatrical events, STILETTO\'s history in personal management focusing primarily on the music industry has found the company representing clients as diverse as Barry Manilow, Brian Culbertson, Straight No Chaser, and Lorna Luft. STILETTO enjoys exclusive representation of Barry Manilow and is in the early development stage with several emerging young singer/songwriters.<br /><br />STILETTO Entertainment began producing shows for cruise ships in 1995 and since then the STILETTO &ldquo;fleet&rdquo; has grown with a 15th ship added in July 2010. STILETTO casts over 350 singers and dancers each year. They perform in a variety of shows including Broadway, Las Vegas and contemporary pop, and STILETTO&rsquo;s cruise ship production of &ldquo;Barry Manilow&rsquo;s Copacabana&rdquo; which received the 1999 Entertainment Award from Onboard Services magazine. www.STILETTOentertainment.com</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:33',195,1,2,NULL,NULL,1082,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'STILETTO Entertainment brings the West End, Broadway and opera to ms Nieuw Amsterdam with new multi-million dollar production, SHOWROOM AT SEA ',NULL,NULL,'2010-11-13 07:22:39',0),(1904,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Princess Cruises','Princess Cruises 2011-12 Caribbean Program Features Variety of Sailings','thumbnail/headline/Caribbean2_887416669.jpg','2010-11-14 07:08:00','<p>The warm and welcoming waters of the Caribbean offer visitors colorful cultures, lush rainforests, scenic vistas and an array of seaside sports opportunities. No wonder it\'s the world\'s most popular cruise destination. In 2011-12, five Princess Cruises ships will provide passengers with a relaxed style of cruising through this diverse collection of destinations, enjoying sun-drenched beaches or active adventures like climbing a waterfall.<br /><br />Passengers can choose from weeklong getaways or opt for one of Princess\' many longer Caribbean adventures. The line offers one of the largest selections of 10- and 14-day cruise vacations in the region.<br /><br />Within the comfortable elegance of Princess\' Caribbean vessels passengers will find rejuvenating experience to complement the relaxed and stress-free feeling of the islands. Princess ships travel to a total of 23 ports throughout three distinct regions in the Caribbean.<br /><br />The Eastern Caribbean features classic Caribbean destinations such as St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands with its breathtaking panoramas, the half-French and half-Dutch island of St. Maarten and Princess\' own private retreat, Princess Cays, offering an exclusive beach resort with water sports, barbecues and beautiful views. Grand Turk features a wonderful selection of historic buildings and beautiful beaches, plus offers the diversions of the port\'s cruise center.<br /><br />On Western Caribbean itineraries, passengers can explore ports such as Cozumel, Mexico, a diving favorite and gateway to many of the country\'s intriguing Mayan ruins. Also on most Western Caribbean itineraries is Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience undersea life, including the world famous Stingray City. The port of Roatan in Honduras offers more than 60 miles of protected, living reef that provides shelter to thousands of species of fish and marine life.<br /><br />In the Southern Caribbean passengers can explore a dazzling array of islands, including Aruba with colorful Dutch-influenced culture, and dramatic natural scenery; Grenada and its scenic coastline, lush rainforests and blue waterfalls; and St. Lucia with its striking coastlines, including the ancient twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons.<br /><br />\"There are many ways to travel in the Caribbean, but compared to other alternatives, we offer our passengers a less hectic experience and surround them with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that is distinctly Princess,\" said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. \"And because so many of our passengers want to spend as much time as possible among these tropical paradises, we offer more 10- and 14-day voyages through the islands than most lines. These are the perfect way to visit further-flung ports and truly have the time to relax and unwind.\"<br /><br /><br /><strong>Princess Cruises\' 2011-12 Caribbean season includes:</strong><br /><br /><strong>* Ruby Princess/Seven-Day Eastern Caribbean</strong> - Ruby Princess sails to the Eastern Caribbean, with roundtrip cruises from Ft. Lauderdale on Sundays. The itinerary features calls at the line\'s own Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Ruby Princess sails between November 5, 2011 and April 29, 2012. The ship will also offer a special nine-day Southern Caribbean Holiday sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale on December 30, 2011, calling at Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, St. Thomas and Princess Cays.<br /><br />* Crown Princess/Seven-Day Western and Southern Caribbean (New) - Crown Princess sails on two new roundtrip seven-day itineraries this season, departing on Saturdays. To the Western Caribbean, the ship sets out from Ft. Lauderdale, visiting Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel. In addition Crown Princess sails on a new Southern Caribbean route to Princess Cays, Cura&ccedil;ao and Aruba. The ship sails between November 5, 2011 and April 28, 2012.<br /><br /><strong>* Caribbean Princess/Seven-Day Southern Caribbean </strong>- Caribbean Princess sails from San Juan on two alternating seven-day itineraries on Sundays. The Classic Southern Caribbean route sails to the ports of St. Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, Dominica, and Barbados, while Southern Caribbean Explorer sailings travel to St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Bonaire, and Aruba. Caribbean Princess will depart between November 20, 2011 and April 29, 2012. The ship starts the season with a 10-day Caribbean Islander sailing from New York to Ft. Lauderdale on October 29, 2011, featuring calls at San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, and Aruba. Caribbean Princess also offers two special sailings, a 10-day Southern Caribbean Holiday cruise from San Juan calling at St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Bonaire, Cura&ccedil;ao, and Aruba on December 18, 2011, and a six-day Classic Southern Caribbean voyage to St. Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, and Barbados roundtrip from San Juan on January 2, 2012.<br /><br /><strong>* Emerald Princess/10-Day Eastern and Southern Caribbean</strong> - For a more in-depth island vacation with the convenience of roundtrip travel from Ft. Lauderdale, Emerald Princess offers alternating 10-day roundtrip itineraries - one to the Southern Caribbean and the other to the Eastern Caribbean. The Southern Caribbean Medley itinerary calls at Aruba, Bonaire, Grenada, Dominica, St. Thomas, and Princess Cays. The Eastern Caribbean Voyager itinerary offers calls at Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, and Princess Cays. Emerald Princess sails between September 29, 2011 and April 26, 2012.<br /><br /><strong>* Grand Princess/14-Day Caribbean Collection</strong> - Grand Princess offers more islands to explore on a 14-day Caribbean Collection itinerary roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale. The ship sails to Aruba, Cura&ccedil;ao (or Bonaire), Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Princess Cays (or Grand Turk). Grand Princess sails between November 19, 2011 and April 21, 2012.</p>','2013-01-23 14:44:05',143,2,2,NULL,NULL,1083,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,'Princess Cruises Caribbean Program Features Variety of Sailings Among Turquoise Waters and Colorful Islands. Travelers Can Choose From Vacations of Up 14 Days for a Longer Tropical Retreat',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1905,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','PRNewswire','Food Network’s Keegan Gerhard to Sail on Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam Feb. 20','thumbnail/headline/CulinaryArtCenter_467089733.jpg','2010-11-16 06:08:00','<p>Keegan Gerhard, current host of the top-rated Food Network Challenge series and owner of D Bar Desserts in Denver, Colo., is scheduled to sail as part of the guest-enrichment program on the Feb. 20, 2011 Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Holland America Line\'s ms Nieuw Amsterdam.<br /><br />The seven-day cruise sails round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and calls at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. The ship also calls at the line\'s private island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas before returning to Fort Lauderdale.<br /><br />During the Eastern Caribbean voyage, Gerhard will perform baking demonstrations for guests in the ship\'s state-of-the-art show kitchen, conduct tastings of decadent desserts and participate in question-and-answer sessions.<br /><br />Named as one of the nation\'s top-10 pastry chefs, Gerhard began his career in the culinary industry to earn extra income and support his Olympic dreams of becoming a star cyclist. He discovered his true passion for baking while working as an assistant pastry chef for master pastry chef and founder of the French Pastry School in Chicago, Jacquy Pfeiffer. Prior to opening D Bar Desserts in Denver, the celebrated patissier held positions in many of America\'s top kitchens including Charlie Trotter\'s Restaurant, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton Naples, Four Seasons Chicago, Dean and DeLuca, and the luxury resort Wynn Las Vegas.<br /><br />In 2001 at the Pastry World Cup Gerhard served as technical advisor to Team USA, which brought home the gold medal. He also was recognized as a Distinguished Visiting Pastry Chef by Johnson &amp; Wales University and has been twice named a top-10 pastry chef by \"Pastry Art and Design\" magazine.<br /><br />In addition to serving as host of the Food Network Challenge Series, Gerhard is a regularly featured guest on television programs including the Discovery Channel\'s \"Great Chefs of America,\" the Travel Channel and CNN.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><strong>Holland America Line\'s Culinary Arts Center</strong><br /><br />Holland America Line\'s Culinary Arts Center is featured on each of the line\'s 15 ships. A first-class \"show kitchen at sea,\" the Culinary Arts Centers presented by \"Food &amp; Wine\" magazine resembles the elaborate show kitchens used by celebrity chefs on television cooking programs. The facilities are used for demonstrations, tastings and hands-on cooking classes during every Holland America Line sailing.&nbsp; <br /><br />Each facility features a theater-style venue with two large plasma video screens and a large cooking display counter. In partnership with \"Food &amp; Wine\" magazine, Holland America Line will schedule approximately 65 celebrated chefs and wine experts to sail in 2011. On cruises that do not have a celebrity chef on board, classes and demonstrations are conducted by Holland America Line\'s own expert chefs.<br /><br />Holland America Line also offers a youth Culinary Arts Center activity program to teach kids and teens how to cook. The program incorporates dishes from breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in complimentary 45-minute-long classes. Kids under 8 years old learn to make theme cookies, fruit roll-ups, ice cream sandwiches, salad people art and scones. Kids 8 and over make soft pretzels, granola bars, pita chips and hummus, and saltwater taffy. Teens also can attend adult culinary demonstrations.<br /><br />The Culinary Arts Center and guest enrichment program are part of Holland America Line\'s innovative and leading culinary initiatives, which also include a partnership with Le Cirque to present \"An Evening at Le Cirque in the Pinnacle Grill\" and a Culinary Council comprised of renowned international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Torres, Charlie Trotter and the line\'s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin.<br /><br /><br /><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:&nbsp; CCL and CUK)]</strong><br /><br />Holland America Line\'s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 354 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies.&nbsp; Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.<br /><br />Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Caf&eacute; powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner\'s Dream Beds.<br /><br /><br /><strong>World\'s Leading Cruise Lines</strong><br /><br />Holland America Line is a proud member of World\'s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World\'s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world\'s most desirable destinations.</p>','2013-01-22 10:10:45',125,1,2,NULL,NULL,1084,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,0,0,0,NULL,NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0),(1906,4,4,'vivvo@localhost','Royal Caribbean International','Oasis and Allure Meet for the First Time','thumbnail/headline/oasisallure_519291513.jpg','2010-11-17 07:12:00','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Royal Caribbean International&rsquo;s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, received a warm welcome from more than 8,000 guests and crew members aboard sister-ship Oasis of the Seas on Saturday, Nov. 13. The world&rsquo;s two largest and most revolutionary cruise ships were together for the first time at sea just two days after Allure of the Seas completed a 13-day trans-Atlantic journey from Turku, Finland.<br /><br />In a friendly case of sibling rivalry, Allure of the Seas&rsquo; captain, Hernan Zini, confirms that his ship is five centimeters longer than Oasis of the Seas, allowing room for even more exciting onboard features, such as new dining options, including the first Starbucks at sea, entertainment, including the DreamWorks experience, retail offerings, and Royal Caribbean&rsquo;s continued commitment to provide its signature Gold Anchor Service.<br /><br /><strong>About Allure of the Seas</strong><br /><br />Allure of the Seas shares the title of the world&rsquo;s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with sister-ship Oasis of the Seas. With a cache of new distinct onboard activities and amenities, Allure of the Seas offers one-of-a-kindentertainment performances, culinary concepts, retail venues and technology innovations. An architectural marvel at sea, Allure&rsquo;s neighborhoods are divided into seven distinct themed areas, which include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. She spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Allure of the Seas alternates a Western Caribbean with an Eastern Caribbean seven-night itinerary from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.<br /><br /><strong>About Royal Caribbean International</strong><br /><br />Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service. The line also offers unique cruisetour land packages in Alaska, Dubai, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and South America.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<script src=\"http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?deepLinkEmbedCode=dxcXF0MToVhZM6--ZZ7MmTpAfpFHC5tX&amp;embedCode=dxcXF0MToVhZM6--ZZ7MmTpAfpFHC5tX&amp;autoplay=1&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"></script>\r\n</p>','2013-01-24 18:10:24',207,2,2,NULL,NULL,1085,'1','1','1',NULL,NULL,1,1,5,'The world&#039;s two largest and most revolutionary cruise ships, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas are together for the first time just two days after Allure of the Seas completes a 13-day trans-Atlantic journey from Turku, Finland. More than 8,000 guests and crew on Oasis welcome Royal Caribbean&#039;s newest ship in a unique moment at sea!',NULL,NULL,'0000-00-00 00:00:00',0);
