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From Your Independent Vacation Specialist
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Upscale Crystal Cruises, based in Los Angeles, offers luxury cruise travel at its best. The line's current fleet consists of the 50,000-ton 940-guest Crystal Symphony and the Crystal Serenity. The Symphony is perhaps one of the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising the world. Its unique size in the luxury market allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, generous amenities and elegant accommodations. The Six-Star rated liner features grand lounges, a lavish spa outfitted in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary golf, yoga and Pilates instruction, complete casino, and the innovative Computer University@Sea, offering 24-hour e-mail and Internet access, as well as hands-on instruction. There are also expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, and exquisitely appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandah. Crystal's newest ship is the 68,000-ton, 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity which entered service in July 2003. Crystal Serenity features an even greater space-per-guest ratio than her sister ships and she is 36 percent larger. more
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Featured Ship: Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas is the second ship in the Oasis class of ships and is owned by Royal Caribbean International. Allure's maiden voyage was November 2010, and it was built in STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland. At 220,000 gross tons, this ship hosts 5400 guests and 2165 crew. This is one of the first ships to have interior stateooms with balconies facing interior open spaces. The ship features a zip-line, a casino,a mini-golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children. Onboard activities are organized into seven themed areas called neighborhoods. Neighborhoods include Central Park, Pool & Sports Zone, Spa & Fitness Center, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Youth Zone and Entertainment Place. The sister ship to Allure of the Seas is Oasis of the Seas. Both ships sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean. more |
Featured Destination: North Cape/Scandinavia
From the fairy tale castles of Copenhagen to the gilded palaces of St. Petersburg, Scandinavia and Baltic Russia cruise ports reflect over two millennia of history. From the idyllic waterfront of Stockholm to the fjords of the Norwegian coast, a North Cape/ Scandinavia cruise can show you all the inspiring sights of this breathtaking region. Few places remain in the world where you can be assured that nature will provide highlight after unexpected highlight. The majestic fjords of Norway and the stunning glaciers of Arctic Svalbard are just such a wilderness. The memories of Teutonic knights and Hanseatic merchants kings and czars come alive through a montage of architectural and cultural achievements. Scandinavia Russia Cruises typically depart from London, Copenhagen, or Amsterdam between May and August. Ports of call might include London, England; British Isles; Helsinki, Finland; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden and Tallinn, Estonia depending upon the ship and departure date. more |





