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B M & T ••• May/June 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 49 ABOARD NEWLY REMODELED AND AWARD-WINNING SHIP As its first expedition since the COVID-19 pandemic, Celebrity Summit is set to sail out of Miami from January 19th to the 23rd with the fitting theme of hope. Attendees will experience a private paradise party in Haiti, with an abundance of awe- inspiring activities, luxury dining options, and, of course, electronic music. Tickets on sale now. After a tumultuous couple of years of rough waters, Whet Travel is back for an incredible 19th season and 35th sailing of Groove Cruise( as the world's original and largest floating elec- tronic music festival shines as a beacon of hope that things are getting back to normal. Between January 19th and 23rd, 2023, the award-winning luxury cruise ship, Celebrity Summit, will welcome aboard party "captains" as it sets sail for the trip of a lifetime, from Miami to Labadee. After pivoting to successful virtu- al cruises during the pandemic, Groove Cruise returned to the high seas in supremely safe fashion this past January at the height of Omicron. Last time out, there was not a single onboard case of Covid, thanks to our rigorous safety meas- ures. The cruise's theme will be hope, as a way of noting that, finally, the pandemic is sailing away, and we are back to enjoying the freedoms we love. Once onboard, captains will be treated to 96-hours of non-stop elec- tronic music from over 50 of the world's best electronic music artists on 9 stages hosted by the most cutting edge brands, record labels, and industry leaders, all with immersive and mind-blowing production. Celebrity Summit is an award-winning luxury cruise ship that has recently been revolutionized completely to become one of the first cruise ships powered by environmentally-friendly gas turbines. Featuring high seas luxury, around-the-clock enter- tainment, and world-class dining in a safe environment, the ship is now one of the most technologically advanced globally after the fleet has had more than $500-million in luxurious upgrades, including: Extravagantly transformed Suites, Restaurants, Bars, Boutiques, iand Casino Travel Weekly's Magellan Gold Awards for The Spa by Canyon Ranch and Penthouse Suite Design All-New Craft Social Featuring over 40 Craft Beers and Creative Cocktails The Retreat Sundeck & Lounge envisioned by world-renowned designer Kelly Hoppen, MBE, plus exclusive Luminae Restaurant with Signature Dishes from Michelin-Starred Chef, Daniel Boulud Whether you like to indulge in food, sport, relaxation, games, or education, there are endless cruise activities. From health & wellness to contemporary art collections, hot glass classes to casino games and slots, croquet or bocce at the Lawn Club, pool volleyball, theatre shows, and so much more. As always, there will be eight costume parties that have become a favorite feature of the floating festival, along with a wealth of exclusive artist and fan activities that get you up close and personal with the stars. Touching down at the Labadee private paradise party in Haiti, Captains will gravitate towards awe-inspiring activi- ties like: The Dragon's Breath Flight Line: the world's longest zip line over water at 500 feet up The Dragon's Tail Roller Coaster: coast down Labadee's mountainside at 30 mph Private Cabanas: unwind on one of the Caribbean's sparkling beaches Boat and Island Tours Parasailing Jet skis and Kayaks The Dragon's Cafe: a local eatery featuring Labadee's signature drink, the Labodoozie Tickets for Groove Cruise Miami 2023 went on sale in April and are expected to sell out, so navigate over to GrooveCruise.com and book this bucket list adventure now. ABOUT WHET TRAVEL For the past 18 years, Whet Travel has curated and produced more half-and full-ship music cruises than any other independ- ent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry's most recognized and trusted brands, the revolutionary compa- ny has executed more than 50 wildly successful events includ- ing Groove Cruise, Shiprocked, Motorboat, Zen Cruise, Salsa Cruise, Aventura Dance Cruise, and Groove Island, among oth- ers. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine's No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious "Charter Partner of the Year" award from Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Travel Channel, NBC, Forbes, and more. al cruises during the pandemic, past January at the height of not a single onboard case of Covid, hope, as a way of noting that, finally, world's best electronic music artists on 9 stages hosted by the sparkling beaches Boat and Island Tours Parasailing Jet