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Greetings, Cruise Fans- Welcome to another edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. We'd like to extend a special welcome to all of our new subscribers. We hope you'll enjoy our weekly (well, usually) get-together to talk about cruising. It's also my opportunity to brag a bit about Pat, my husband and your best source of excellent, discounted cruise fares! He loves saving people money. It's his specialty. He also gives terrific customer service! Call him now to plan your summer getaway or plan something for fall when prices are even lower! And don't forget holiday trips for the family. One size fits all-and there's nothing to wrap! You can reach Pat at www. cruiseplanners7seascruises@msn.com or at his toll- free number, 1-855-424-1090. You are always welcome at the website, www.7seascruises.com. Just remember, Pat's prices are almost always lower than the prices you see on the website. Those are provided as a general guideline by the cruise lines. Pat can do better! Ok, how about some cruise news? Here we go??¦ Oceania Cruises is proud to present the new standard of luxury and pampering in staterooms, our new A1 and A2 Concierge Level staterooms aboard Regatta and Insignia, commencing with their first 2005 European voyages. A tasteful example of understated elegance, Concierge Level Staterooms represent a new standard in luxury and pampering. With a preferred location on Decks 7 and 8, each boasts a private teak deck. Travel in style to Europe's most alluring destinations while enjoying these exclusive amenities: a welcome bottle of champagne, refrigerated mini-bar, DVD player, cashmere throw, complimentary tote bag, hand-held hair dryer and upgraded bathroom amenities and toiletries. In addition to the stateroom amenities, Concierge Level guests will also enjoy priority embarkation and dedicated check-in desk, priority luggage delivery, priority restaurant reservations, complimentary shoeshine service and complimentary pressing of two garments upon embarkation. Call Pat and ask about Oceania's Extra Value Cruises with Free Airfare to Europe and 2-for-1 cruise fares. (Not all dates or itineraries apply, of course) Princess has added some interesting land tour add- ons to go with European cruises in 2005. Three tours have been designed to coordinate with Grand Princess' 12-day Mediterranean itinerary, enabling passengers to spend more time in Tuscany or add either the Danube or Parisian countryside to their vacation. Under the Tuscan Sun -- A brand-new four- night tour highlighting the best of Tuscany, plus a visit to Milan. The itinerary features two nights in Milan with sightseeing of the Duomo and two nights in Florence, with excursions to the lovely hilltop town of Siena and to a Tuscan vineyard for wine tasting and lunch. The tour concludes with first class travel aboard the Eurostar train from Florence to Venice to board Grand Princess. Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe -- With two nights each in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, this tour features the best of the Danube region. Hightlights include Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace in Prague, Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, a photo stop at the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and a lunch cruise on the Danube River. Parisian Countryside by Rail -- A four-night package with one night London, two nights in Paris and a night in Avignon. City tours visit some of the premiere attractions in each city, such as Westminster Abbey in London and Notre Dame in Paris, and first class travel is provided via the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel. Avignon highlights include a visit to the famous Palais des Papes and dinner with wine tasting at Chateauneuf- du-Pape. Passengers can not only spend 10 days in Scandinavia and Russia with Star Princess, but can also enjoy the Danube region, the best of Europe's capitals or the majestic Alps. Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe -- The same itinerary as offered to Grand Princess passengers, this tour visits the capitals of the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, transporting passengers to Copenhagen by plane at the end to board Star Princess. Capitals and Canals -- The cities of London (one night), Paris (two nights), Bruges (one night) and Amsterdam (two nights) headline this tour, which offers first class rail and visits to a local winery in Reims, the Church of our Lady in Bruges, Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum and a private canal boat trip. Alpine Adventure by Rail -- The best of the scenic Alps with one night in Geneva, two nights in Zermatt and two nights in Lucerne. Guests visit Chillon Castle in Lake Geneva, travel first class by mountain rail Glacier Express between Andermatt and Zermatt, and enjoy a rail excursion to the Gornergrat. Golden Princess' first Western Europe season brings with it two new land options in England and Ireland, plus the opportunity to spend time in two of the region's most fabled cities. Rail of Two Cities -- The Eurostar connects Paris and London through the channel tunnel for a five-night sojourn in these two major cities. The three nights in Paris include a city tour, a full day excursion to the Loire Valley, including visits to two of the famous Chateaux with lunch at the L' Orangerie restaurant, a traditional meal with wine. In London, guests will enjoy a city tour to take in the city's most famous sites. English Sojourn -- A new tour, giving a comprehensive look at Britain with a four-night trip to some of the country's most famous locales. The visit includes one night London with a panoramic drive of the city's major sights and visits to Blenheim Palace and Bladon. A night in Shakespeare's birthplaces, Stratford-upon- Avon, features a walking tour of major sights and visit to Warwick Castle. The lovely city of Bath with its historic Roman baths and hot springs offers a home for two nights from which to tour the famous 13th century ruins of Glastonbury Abbey as well as Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. The Ring of Kerry -- This new three-night tour features a great taste of Ireland featuring Shannon (one night), Killarney (two nights) and the magical Ring of Kerry. Visitors can also kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and enjoy the panoramic views of the Clare coastline from the Cliffs of Mohr. Princess' 2005 cruise season features a total of five vessels offering 57 departures between April 16 and November 10, 2005, sailing on 20 different itineraries. In addition to the three amenity- filled Grand Class ships, the season also offers the return of Sea Princess to the fleet, sailing from Southampton as well as the final sailing of Royal Princess. It may seem way too early to get excited about next year's vacation when you haven't even planned or taken this year's yet, but really, it isn't. By planning now, Pat can get you the best advance price, and just in case the price would go down between now and next year, Pat will get you the lower price-something few cruise agents will do for you. But, that's our Pat! And speaking of Europe??¦ The number of cruise ships arriving in Copenhagen during the 2004 season is already shaping up to be a new record, with 280 so far registered to visit in the Danish capital this year. When the first cruise ship arrived in Copenhagen on April 6, it marked the beginning of what is likely to be a record season. That was the small three-masted barque called Lili Marleen which, with its 50 passengers, gave little hint of the massive floating hotels that will line the quay on Langelinie during the summer season. The ships due to dock this year will bring more than 280,000. According to the World Tourism Organisation, the cruise ship industry is the fastest-growing holiday sector of all, something Copenhagen can vouch for: in 1998 the city recorded 157 dockings, which means that with this year's total of 280 ships already registered, this represents a 75 per cent increase in just six years. Traditionally a cruise has been the holiday of choice for the older American traveler, but these days other nationalities and age groups are choosing this type of holiday, according to the statistics on cruise ship passengers coming to Copenhagen. In fact, in 2003 Americans constituted only 43 per cent of passengers, with Europeans making up 50 percent. The 2004 cruise ship season has also produced another new record, namely the number of turnarounds - 90 in total this year. A turnaround means that passengers begin and end their cruise in Copenhagen, very likely flying in and out via Copenhagen Airport. This means there is often an extra day or a hotel overnight which in itself represents extra revenue for the city. Furthermore, Copenhagen's turnarounds are positive news for the rest of Denmark because the ships visit more Danish harbours when the journey starts in Copenhagen. Ronne, for example, has over 50 dockings this year; Skagen Harbour will have nine ships visiting; Elsinore will have ten all of which are record numbers. Also Svendborg, AArhus and AAlborg will receive cruise ship visits this year. Pat and I were part of that 43% who visited Denmark by ship last year. There's a lot of fun to be had and plenty to see and experience in Copenhagen and in Aarhus-our other Danish port of call. The Danish are quite hospitable. The food is good, and the harbor tour in Copenhagen is not to be missed. Just watch your head, and remember to look up at the steeples. They are fantastic! Other interesting summer possibilities include??¦ Alaska, Bermuda and a nice selection of ships still in the Caribbean. When Alaska season ends, look for good buys on the Panama Canal and repositioning to the Mexican Riviera (an excellent opportunity for West Coasters or those who live within a day of L.A.) Another attractive option for fall is New England and Canada, especially for those who don't like hot weather. Crisp, cool evenings and comfortable, sunny days provide the perfect environment for viewing fall leaves from the deck of a ship. Pat has plenty of ideas and excellent discounted prices for all departures, all ships and all itineraries. Give him a call. And until next week, hope your 4th of July was great. Pat went to Daytona for the NASCAR race and I went "back home again to Indiana" to visit family. Hope you were doing something you enjoy, too! Teri |
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