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Crystal Experience is a plethora of all-inclusive fine din- ing options, now incorporating new, flexible “Perfect Choice Dining” for choose-your-own-time dinner reser- vations. Smith sums up: “Once on board, travelers recognize that our winning combination of service, choice, space, quality, and value comprise a vacation experience that really can’t be beat.” Crystal’s ethos of warm and friendly attentiveness, ful- CRYSTAL’S CRUISE SALE OFFERS NEW REDUCTIONS ON ALL FALL DEPARTURES Crystal Cruises’fall voyages are now on sale with newly reduced fares from as low as $2,400 per person and new Penthouse and Verandah savings up to $8,000 per couple. Beginning with its August 26 Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Serenityand its first 2011 Canada/New England cruise on Crystal Symphony, Crystal is offering new savings on every one of its 22 fall cruises, including both Christmas/New Year departures. Guests will still receive up to $2,000 per couple “All Inclusive–AsYouWish” shipboard credits and free air from 20+ North American gateways, now including Honolulu. filled by top-trained service staff from around the world, has earned the line a reputation for elevating hospitality to an art form. With no guest request left untended, Crystal Cruises has been the perfect choice for luxury travelers for over two decades, earning “World’s Best” ratings more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history. For more information and Crystal reservations, con- tact a travel agent, call (888) 799-4625, or visit www.crys- talcruises.com. WINDSTAR CRUISES OFFERS 64 SHORE EXCURSIONS ON ITALY VOYAGES IN 2011WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO EXPLORE ITALY INTIMATELY Windstar Cruises,which operates a three-ship fleet of lux- ury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of theworld’smost treasured destinations,offers 64 shore excur- sions on 7-day Italian voyages sailing between Venice and Rome;Rome and Rome; and Nice and Rome. Designed to explore Italy intimately, the shore excursions encompass land and sea adventures, cultural and historical experiences, food and wine tours, and walking journeys. Highlighted 2011 Italy Shore Excursions include: Amalfi, Italy: Ancient Pompeii (Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pompeii) Capri, Italy: Blue Grotto (Step aboard a small rowboat to enterThe Blue Grotto, a sea cave) Livorno, Italy: Wine Tasting and Carriage Ride at Lari Crystal’s fall cruise collection includes a first-class array of prime overseas and domestic vacations, including the romantic Mediterranean; culturally-rich Black Sea; exotic Canary Islands including Morocco; historic Holy Land; swinging Big Band Transatlantic sailing; fascinating Panama Canal; tropical Mexican Riviera and Caribbean; crisp, colorful New England and Canada; new luxury Pacific Coast escapes; and end-of-year holiday cruises to Hawaii and the Caribbean, with Panama Canal highlights. “CLIA [Cruise Lines International Association] recently reported travel agent optimism for 2011 cruise sales,” says Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Bill Smith. “We want to take advantage of this surging market interest with a strong price/value message. This is a great chance for new, value-conscious travelers to take an introductory cruise and learn why 60%of people who book a vacation with us are repeat guests.” One signature example of the value inherent in the 34 (Wine tasting at Torre a Cenaia winery), and The Leaning Tower of Pisa (View the Leaning Tower, the Piazza de Miracoli, the Baptistry and the historical churchyard) Sorrento, Italy: Boat Tour to Positano Private motorboat ride along the coast to Positano) Portoferraio, Italy: Countryside Drive and Wine Tasting (Visit the enchanting village of Porto Azzurro and enjoy a wine tasting) Rome, Italy: Private Vatican Tour (Explore Porta di Bronzo on Viale Vaticano, special sections of the Vatican Museums) and Rome Highlights (Panoramic drive passing the Pyramid, the Circus Maximus and numerous points of interest, including a visit toVatican City) Venice, Italy: Venice Essential Sights With a local guide, explore area’s highlights) and Venice by Gondola (Admire the beautiful sights ofVenice from a gondola) For more information or to bookWindstar’s shore excur- sions, please visit www.windstarcruises.com.Windstar’s 7-day Italy voyages sail May through October 2011, with cruise fares starting from $2,299 per person, double occupancy. Black Meetings & Tourism January/February 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com