<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>
<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>
<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>
<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>
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<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">VIP pierside check-in</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">Red carpet "welcome aboard" reception</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">"Battle of the <em>Celebrity Solstice</em> Chefs" competition event</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">"Dine-around" experience featuring samplings of favorite Food Network recipes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">Access to the Food Network VIP Lounge and screening room</span></li>
<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>
<li><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;">Pre-paid gratuities and special turndown gifts</span></li>
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<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>
<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>
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