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13 to 17, there’s The Loft, a hip spot for hanging out. On the new ship, you get a re-creation of a New York City street with murals, street signs, a hot dog stand, and a real New York yellow cab with checkered trim. Most ships also offer Oasis, a teens-only sun deck area. Then there are the cooking classes for both the younger set and their parents/grandparents at the Culinary Arts Center, a popular venue for cruisers of all ages. In complimentary, 45-minute classes in the hightech show kitchen, kiddies and teens turn out goodies from soft pretzels to saltwater taffy. All of which adds up to ample time for parental options, such as shore excursions, musical productions in the Showroom, clubs, shops, restaurants, the casino, and the Explorations Cafe for book browsing, music listening and Internet surfing. new in energy-saving: passengers now must insert their key card in a slot next to the door to turn on lights. itineraries Clients eager to soak up the new ship in its inaugural season can choose between the two most popular cruise regions—the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Nieuw Amsterdam will sail a variety of 12-day Eastern and Western Med itineraries from Venice until Oct. 27. The Mediterranean Empires route, for example, travels roundtrip from Venice and visits Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia, Messina, Nafplion, Kerkirafor and Dubrovnik. Rates start at $1,499 pp. Then come 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Nov. 7 to March 27, roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, from $549 pp. The Eastern lineup includes Grand Turk, San Juan, Philipsburg and Half Moon Cay. Choose Western and you get Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Georgetown, and Costa Maya. In 2011, the new ship will return to Europe on April 3, followed by another series of 12-day Med departures through Oct. 27. n contact information Holland America Line: (877) SAIL HAL; hollandamerica.com onboard comforts The sparkling new staterooms are decorated in soothing earth tones with bedding so comfy that sweet dreams are a given. Also at the ready: a robe, flat-panel TV, DVD player, lighted makeup mirror, massage shower head, bathtub, and Elemis bath amenities—plus a fruit basket and fresh flowers. With the Signature class comes some striking layouts incorporating full window walls—a glamorous, space-stretching feature your seasoned cruise clients are sure to love. Something http://www.hollandamerica.com http://www.uniworld.com http://www.uniworld.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend September 2010

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
Norwegian Epic
Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam
Ocean Club Resorts, Turks & Caicos
10 Great Family Resort Stays
Saint Lucia Travel Agent Specialist Program
Stay Awhile: Great Family Escapes
Touring Latin America: Calling All Explorers!
Montreal—"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
Hawaii: Mahalo to Condo-Hotels
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Unforgettable Safaris
The Wonders of China
Christmas Tours

Recommend September 2010