Travel Agent - March 3, 2008 - (Page 57)

SILVERSEA INVITES GUESTS TO Cruise at Leisurely Pace Silversea Cruises (www.silversea.com) is offering a collection of 13 Elegant Explorations for 2009, aimed at giving guests the opportunity to see the world at a “slower pace.” The cruises range between 24 and 92 days and include the line’s first-ever, 92-day Grand Pacific cruise (departing March 7, 2009, on Silver Shadow), which will visit a combined 45 ports in 15 countries. CRUISE BRIEFS BY DAVID EISEN CRYSTAL’S ADVENTURES IN ITALY Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) is introducing new aerial Crystal Adventures in Italy, citing an increase in demand by guests for more excursions. These are by way of helicopter and range from $1,995 to $3,268 and include options that fly over the Amalfi Coast, Mt. Etna and the Dolomites. The new adventures are available on 16 Mediterranean itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this summer, and are part of a total of 18 new Crystal Adventures in Italy this year. CARNIVAL UNVEILS NEW KIDS-FOCUSED PROGRAM Now is a good time to be between the ages of 12 and 14, particularly if you are going to be sailing with Carnival Cruise Lines (www.carnival.com). The cruise line has introduced “Circle C,” a new onboard children’s program designed explicitly for the 12- to 14-year-old age group. Circle C is the third such kid-centric program, joining Camp Carnival for younger kids and Club O2, which targets the 15- to 17-year-old age group. Circle C will include dedicated facilities and activities, such as custom clubs with video-gaming pods and sports programs. Its taking on the stylized motto of “cruise.chill.connect.” Circle C facilities already exist on Carnival’s Legend, Pride, Victory and Valor. Carnival’s Imagination, Inspiration, Liberty, Fantasy, Paradise and Glory are scheduled to be retrofitted by the end of this year. The rest of the Carnival fleet will have facilities in place by 2010. You’re Invited (Be one of the very first to join CLIA’s all-new Travel Agent Membership Program.) For the first time in its 32-year history, CLIA has created a focused member-ship program for the individual Travel Agent! It’s the perfect membership* for travel agents, sales agents and independent contractors. Annual dues are just $99 and, in return, you’ll have access to CLIA’s full range of benefits including educational and certification programs, valueadded coupons, preferred rates for the CLIA photo ID card, new business opportunities through CLIA’s promotional campaigns and consumer referrals through a listing in our Cruise Expert Locator at www.cruising.org. It’s just what you need. And more than you ever imagined. * Exclusively for travel agents affiliated with CLIA member agencies For complete information about CLIA membership, visit www.cruising.org or call 754-224-2200. March 3, 2008 TravelAgent | 57 http://www.crystalcruises.com http://www.silversea.com http://www.carnival.com http://www.cruising.org http://www.cruising.org http://www.cruising.org

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Travel Agent - March 3, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Special Supplement: Planet Hollywood Florida: We Checkout Four Hotels in Key West, the Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S. Europe: Ruthanne Terrero’s Tuscan Adventure Pacific/Asia: Five-Star Hotels in Bangkok Las Vegas: Where Your Clients Go for Golf Outings Central & South America: Starwood Leads Expansion by Hoteliers in Latin America Pacific Northwest: The Fairmont Empress Celebrates its 100th Birthday this Year Alaska: Take a Tour of Anchorage Alaska Briefs Caribbean & Bahamas: La Romana in the Dominican Republic Offers Fun and Pampering Cruises: The Key to Success for River Cruise Lines Full Panama Canal Transits Cruise Briefs Cover Story: Hot Hotels Special Supplement: Spa Specialist Hotels: Venice Beach Eco-Cottages Hotel Briefs Auto Europe: Company Offers Competitive Prices and High Commissions Agency Profile: The Travel Society Charts a Course for Expansion Revelex Revolution: Deal with Am Ex affirms status as Major Provider in Travel Industry Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Volunteer Leadership Future of Hawaii’s Cruise Industry Panda Travel, USA Caribbean News In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - March 3, 2008

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