Black Meetings and Tourism

May-June 2010

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Theatre, adults-only area and Circle ‘C’ facility, which are all available to our guests on a complimentary basis, serve to enhance an already terrific, value-packed vacation choice,” he added. For additional information or to make reservations, visit www.carnival.comor call (888) 227-6482. ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS ALLURE OF THE SEAS’ INAUGURAL SEASON WITH SPECIAL FOUR-NIGHT SAILING Vacationers can experience the world’s newest, largest and most innovative cruise ship even earlier aboard Allure of the Seas, featuring the widest array of onboard amenities only found on an Oasis-class ship. Royal Caribbean International recently announced the expansion of Allure of the Seas’ inau- gural season with a special four-night cruise, departing Port CARNIVAL GLORY RETURNS TO SERVICE FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE MULTI – MILLION-DOLLAR REFURBISHMENT New Features Include Adults-Only Retreat, Seaside Theatre LED Screen, 18 New Balconies The 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory has resumed Caribbean service from Miami following a multi-million-dollar renovation that added a host of new facilities and features, including a Serenity adults-only retreat, a 270-sq. ft. Seaside Theatre poolside LED screen, and a Circle “C” facility for 12- to 14-year-olds. Everglades on December 1, 2010. The special itinerary will fea- ture two days at sea and a call at Labadee, Royal Caribbean private beach destination on the northern coast of Haiti. Valued members of the Crown & Anchor Society, the cruise line’s loyalty program, and the public began booking passage on Allure of the Seas’ new voyage in March. Allure of the Seas shares the title of the world’s largest and Eighteen new balconies were also incorporated onto exist- ing ocean view staterooms and a new Mongolian wok venue was added to the casual poolside restaurant. Bow-to-stern Wi- Fi access was added, as well. From February to May, Carnival Glory operates seasonal seven-day cruises from Miami, alternating weekly to the east- ern and western Caribbean. Seven-day eastern Caribbean cruises visit Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk, while the western route features Grand Cayman, Isla Roatan, Belize and Cozumel. The ship will then be deployed to New York where it will offer a series of four- and five-day Atlantic Canada voyages from June 6-September 6, 2010, followed by a series of seven- day Canada/New England cruises, from September 11- October 9. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve and expand our product to deliver fun and memorable vacations to our guests while at the same time offering exceptional value,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival’s president and CEO. “The new Seaside 40 most revolutionary cruise ship with sister-ship Oasis of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 225,282 gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Allure of the Seas will tout Royal Caribbean’s exclusive neighborhood con- cept of seven distinct themed areas, which will include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will alternate a Western Caribbean with an Eastern Caribbean seven-night itinerary from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at www.Allureofthe- Seas.com. Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, travel professionals should go to www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056. Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com

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