On why use a travel agent

Stole this quote from a fellow cruise planner Ms Wolf. She quotes Newsday from 17 January but it is her personal way of responding to the myth that travel agents are more expensive then on line, when in fact its the opposite.  I added a challenge at the end.

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eleven new cruise ships to launch in 2010!

From the 450 passenger new Seabour Sojourn to Royal Caribbeans new 5400 passenger Allure of the Seas there will be over 27,000 new berths added to the cruise line fleet in 2010.  check this out....

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Princess to Build two new super ships

Carnival and Princess announced this week that they signeed an agreement to build two new 3800 Plus passenger ships to come on line 2012 and 2013.  This is important because ....

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Why hasn't the snow melted?

Its been over two weeks since the big one hit.  Why hasn't it melted yet, after all this is Washington DC and if the climate isn't moderate there is always lots of hot air from our elected officials.  I just found the cruise for me, and if this snow is gone by this weekend I'm going to get on it.

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What It Takes to Keep a City Afloat

In One Day, the World's Largest Cruise Ship Prepares to Set Sail, with 700 Tons of Supplies, 80,000 Beers, and One Bagpiper.

This is a copy of an article originally in the Wall Street Journal written by Sarah Nassauer with credits to others as well.

I thought it would not only be educational for all of us but give a greater appreciation for what happens behind the scenes.   And yes it practically is a city.  When you add the crew in you are close to 10,000.  You don't have a lot of private vehicles operating on the ship like a city but there are lot of things moving around in many other ways.

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Royal's New Ship Fro Baltimore

When I first heard that Royal Caribbean was replacing the aging Grandeur of the Seas with its sister ship, I was not that excited.  But when I found out what they have done to the Enchantment of the Seas, I now feel it is the perfect ship for Baltimore.  That because in

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Many new ships to look forward to in 2010 and 2011!

Accoring to an Inewswire press release, The next few years will be an exciting time for the cruise industry. Many new ships will hit the world’s oceans and rivers, playing host to new accommodation features, technological advancements and massive updates to onboard activities and cuisine

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Greenbriar Resort demonstrates real peace dividend!

The Greenbrier always had a “secret” mission back in the good old days of mutually assured destruction from Nuclear war.  It was where many of the government officials such as your congressman might head to hide out till things cooled off.

 

It’s always been a great resort but due to its sort of isolation had troubles after the cold war.

 

Now they have gotten the OK from the state and are changing it somewhat with direct flights from New York and Atlanta into Casino and Resort.  Opens July 2nd for the big casino which will be underground to add a bit  of flavor of the past.  You can also play through a nuclear event.  Read on for a great description.

 

Call us to book your event there.

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Facebook and travel

We all love FB and its great to share memories, photos and stay in touch with family and friends, but beware of

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