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FROM THE EDITOR
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In tThe Panama Canal is involved
in four percent of worldwide trade and 11 percent of U.S. commerce, so the expansion
was designed with cargo ships in mind, but the cruise industry will certainly
benefit from the expansion as well. When it opens in 2014, the wider, longer new
lane will allow all existing "post-Panamax" ships, which are too wide
to pass through the canal as it is now, to traverse the canal."
A
Glorious New Reign Begins. Learn more about
Cunard's Queen Victoria's debut.
The world’s most anticipated
ship has arrived. She is a sonnet in motion. Destined for legendary status from
the moment she first touched the sea. Queen Victoria™ gracefully blends timeless
British tradition with a rich array of modern amenities.
Relish the contemporary
sophistication and timeless elegance of her magnificent venues such as the soaring
Grand Lobby, where you will feel
as if you’ve stepped back to a more sophisticated
era. Or the spectacular Royal Court Theatre featuring the first-at-sea private
boxes bringing
you unobstructed views of entertaining productions. From
the sparkling Mediterranean to the pristine waters in Northern Europe, her 2008
maiden voyages will immerse you in the best of European cultures and destinations. Be
a part of her maiden season in Europe as she carries on the Cunard® legacy
in the grandest style imaginable. The Warmest Welcome
On Queen Victoria, over two thirds of the staterooms have private
balconies to catch the sea breeze. Upholding the classic tradition at sea, your
choice of accommodation is matched to your dining style. Luxuriate in sumptuous
Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites with marble bathrooms and butler service
in the highest categories. Queens Grill Your
welcoming sanctuary of sumptuous elegance. What a magnificant way to make your
acquaintance with Cunard's newest Queen. More...
Princess Grill Princess
Grill A lavish suite in which to relax completely. How could you possibly
resist this inimitable Princess Grill style? More...
Britannia Britannia
Stateroom At any time of day, your stylish stateroom provides a welcome
enclave of comfort and good taste. More...later.
CRYSTAL
CRUISES Crystal
Buletin An impressive dosier of distinguished specialists in various
fields of health and wellness from the renowned Cleveland Clinic just received.This
exceptional cruise is part of the luxury Line's Creative learning Institute enrichmernt
progragram. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of complimentaryinteractive
classes and workshops led by top physicians from one of the country's most prestigious
medical centers. Subjects
on board will include -Food and water considerations while traling, Immunization
Considerations When Tralening Abroad, Overcoming Jet Lag and traveling with Asthma. Contact
your travel Agent or get in touch with Crystal Cruises
direct(www.crystalcruises.com under "Before you sail".)
NEW
SUBSCRIBERS I
am extremely happy to see so many new subscribers joined this past year.Welcome!
2007 was truly great Year for LiquidHorizons. We
have had a record number of subscribers to
our Print Newsletter. It seems that cruising is getting more popular every year
and with all the new ships coming along, This year promisses to be an exceptional
year for cruise destinations and bargains. We have just returned from the Caribbean
on"Grandeur of the Seas" and can thoroughly recommend this ship. WE
give them top marks in all catagories and can't wait for our next voyage on the
same ship in November this year. Have
you sent in your subscription yet? If not, make sure you go to the subscriptions
page and sign up today. Remember
at LiquidHorizons cruising is a way of life! Sincerely, 
Conrad Stoltz
Publisher/Editor
stoltz@liquidhorizons.com Updated
March 6, 2008 | SEABREEZE
NEWS | | | ENCORE
CRUISES (Travel Agents Only) Home-Based Travel
Agents - here is the On-line Booking Engine for Encore Cruises. www.encorecruiseagent.com
Encore created this on-line booking engine
to make it easier for Agents to service their clients. Now, Travel Agents can
get quick answers for our membership. Be sure you give this address to you travel
Agent who will be able to show you on his or her screen exactly what they are
booking for you complete with deck plans, ship facts and video clip. You
will be able to view air, hotel as well as car and attractions being booked for
you.
Be sure to subscribe today to LiquidHorizons
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EMPTOR (Buyer beware!) When you compare
prices and agencies, be sure to compare ALL FEATURES offered. Also check if the
the agency have Government protection Insurance and if they are members of ACTA
,CLIA, TICO or similar Associations that protect the Agency as well as the customer. Book
only through accredited Travel Agencies with proper Insurance protection for their
clients. After
September 11th thousands of people lost all their money because they did not book
through an Agency that was protected by Government or Agency Insurance plans.
Your own credit card insurance is not cancellation protection. Check
all quotations very carefully. Compare 'apples with apples'. We will gladly
review your bids for you. Send a copy to our Service Desk at
LiquidHorizons via e-mail or
Fax. We do not need to know your or the Agency's name and address. Just Fax or
E-mail address, is all we need to get back to you to point out errors or concerns
if any, we may have with your quotation. Remember,
our mandate is to protect your interests. We are not a Travel Agency. We are cruising
enthusiasts looking out for each other. We are on your side. Our income from subscriptions
covers our expenses. We have found most Cruise Lines and Travel Agents to be reputable
and honest business people, but there is always the odd bad apple in the bunch
so beware.
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR A
new queen will reign over the seven seas when the brand-new Queen Elizabeth joins
the fleet of Cunard Line in fall 2010. The 92,000-ton, 2092-passenger vessel will
be built by well-known Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard
at a cost of about $700 million. The Queen Elizabeth
will be the second new Cunard ship on order with Fincantieri when the agreement
has been finalized. The other, Queen Victoria, is scheduled to enter service in
December, offering cruises to destinations around the world, including a 2008
World cruise. To view list of dates and itineraries for the Queen Victoria, click
here. (Check this website for more and current information on all cruises
and cruising news. .alanfox@vacationstogo.com)
Dear Mr. Stoltz, According
to the provisions of the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (PVSA) and the
Jones Act of 1920, cruise ships sailing wholly between U.S. ports (without stopping
in at least one foreign port) must be owned and operated (crewed) by Americans
and built in America. These laws are similar to laws in other countries,
put on the books to protect domestic cruise-ship-building industries. Unfortunately,
they didn't work. It's been more than 50 years since a large cruise ship was successfully
completed in an American shipyard, and no large cruise ships built in this country
are still in operation. In the summer of 2004, under a special exemption
to the PVSA passed by Congress the year before, Norwegian Cruise Line was allowed
to re-flag the Norwegian Sky into the U.S. registry and re-launch it as Pride
of Aloha, sailing wholly within the Hawaiian Islands. During the next couple
of years, NCL tripled its commitment to Hawaii with the launch of the Pride of
America in 2005 and the Pride of Hawaii in 2006. (Note: For the amazing background
of the Pride of America, the only ship in history to cross the Atlantic and sink
before it was launched, click here to read my newsletter from May, 2005.) Congress
granted the exemption with the understanding that it would create jobs and boost
overall tourism to Hawaii, with passengers pumping money into local economies
at every port call. With the exemption in hand, it seemed that NCL had secured
a monopoly on cruising in Hawaii, and they made a major investment with the hope
that the market would prove to be big enough to support three ships .Sincerely,R.
Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
Vacations To Go Thank
you Alan.It would appear that Norwegian
is doing a better job than its pre-decessor The United States Lines
with The Patriot. I was on that inaugural cruise that turned
out to be a total disaster. I am so glad to hear that Norwegian is making a real
effort to fill that void. -Editor (You
may participate writing letters even if you are not a member. Members are subscribers
to our Newsletter. | | |
| The entertainment, cuisine and décor
on the Bleu de France will be distinctly French,
and French will be the official language onboard. The ship will offer 7-night
Mediterranean sailings departing from Marseille, France during the summer and
fall, and will reposition to the Caribbean for the winter season.Cruising has
long been associated with delicious, abundant food, so just for fun we asked what
it takes to supply a typical week-long cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of
the Seas, the largest ship afloat.
Here's what is consumed every 7 days at sea :234,000
appetizers; 105,000 meals and 300,680 desserts
20,000 lbs. of beef, including
69,000 steaks
12,000 lbs. of chicken
4,000 lbs. of seafood; 2,500 lbs.
of salmon and 1,400 lbs. of lobster
65,000 lbs. of fresh vegetables and 35,000
lbs. of fresh fruits
5,800 lbs. of cheese
28,000 fresh eggs
18,000
slices of pizza
8,000 gallons of ice cream 1,500 lbs. of coffee and 1,500
gallons of milk
11,500 cans of soda; 19,200 bottles and cans of beer and 2,900
bottles of wine111500 lbs. of coffee and 1,500 gallons of milk
11,500 cans
of soda; 19,200 bottles and cans of beer and 2,900 bottles of wine
Weighing
in at 158,000 tons, the 5-star Freedom of the Seas currently offers alternating
Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries out of Miami.
Weighing in at 158,000
tons, the 5-star Freedom of the Seas currently offers alternating Eastern and
Western Caribbean itineraries out of Miami. For more information
on upcoming Freedom of the Seas cruises, contact
Freedom Cruises or see your Travel Agent
SPECIALTY
CRUISES Here's a list of specialty cruises, discounts
and resources we offer. Some are available only to certain types of travelers,
but others are available to all Check
with Vacations To Go They have a large selection available right now as
this is a good time for bargains in the cruise business. Recommended by LiquidHorizons Age
55+ Rates
Grand Voyages
Group Cruises
Hosted Singles Cruises
Interline
Rates
Military Rates (U.S. and Canadian)
Past Passenger Rates
Police/Firefighter
Rates
Teachers' Rates
Travelers with Special Needs
OCEANIA
CRUISES Oceania Cruises has just announced new Europe cruise
itineraries for 2009. When they last announced new itineraries back in August,
the cruise line was slammed with new reservations and all suite categories were
sold out within 72 hours. That's why I wanted to make sure that all Vacations
To Go customers were advised of the new availabilities on this early booking cruise
line--they are sure to go fast. In fact, while most of our customers book
their cruises 60 to 90 days in advance to secure the best rates, Oceania enthusiasts
book an average of 9 months in advance to ensure their space onboard the line's
three intimate, 5-star ships. To guarantee your spot on one of Oceania's future
cruises, I'd recommend booking as early as possible. Oceania's 2009 Europe
voyages include itineraries in the Baltic and Scandinavia, the Greek Isles and
Eastern Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Western Mediterranean, ranging in
length from 10 to 18 days. For a complete list of upcoming cruises with Oceania. Contact
your travel Agent to book your cruise. |
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