On 7/12/2008 2:58 AM Trackerway plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and
said:

Pas de toute! Not at all! Many who disappeared were said by witnesses
to have a snoot full; I don't drink. I cruise with only one relative. We
are both on excellent terms with each other. Maybe some cautionary
signage is called for: "If you imbibe in too many a drink - walking the
rail you may find yourself in the BIG DRINK. There you will feed the big
fishies very well." or "If you plan to be six sheets to the wind, please
remain on board to do so. - Friends don't let friends walk along the
rail drunk...

"Beth Peace" earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:_t2dnWY6YoAPGefVnZ2dnUVZ_jCdnZ2d@earthlink.com...

Next time (unless you did a last minute reservation and took what was
available) pick one of the knowledgeable TA's that we can recommend or that
frequent this newsgroup... someone who you can talk to... who has your
interests at heart. And with many cruise companies not allowing any TA's to
under price others.... you don't look just for price alone. Everyone has
the same price. You look for service and knowledge.

--Tom

Does anyone have any information where Princess
will be docking their ships in Seattle WA during
Summer 2009.
Many thanks.
John in LALALand (On the Lower Left Coast)

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this press release from the Crystal Cruises and thought it may
be of interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2008 - Crystal Cruises is offering new stateroom
upgrades worth more than $1,800 and Penthouse savings of $2,000 with select
2009 Asia cruises departing March and April aboard Crystal Symphony.
Additionally, Crystal is the only cruise line to offer complimentary
three-day land programs in Beijing in conjunction with its spring
China/Japan cruises.

"Crystal's Asia itineraries transport guests to some of the most exotic and
adventurous destinations in the world - in incredible style and luxury,"
said Bill Smith, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Now, with
Crystal's exclusive portfolio of savings opportunities, guests can further
sweeten their Asia vacation experience."

Savings and highlights include:

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this press release from the P&O Cruises and thought it may be of
interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

Important Information Regarding P&O Cruises Euromed 2009 & Caribbean
2009/2010 Fuel Supplements

Fuel Supplements
Please be aware that from Thursday 17 July 2008 all 2009 and 2010 cruises
which are featured in the P&O Cruises First Edition Brochure will be subject
to a fuel supplement of £4.50 per person per cruise night and applies to all
passengers travelling, including reduced 3rd & 4th per person fares, reduced
fare and free child places. This will apply to all new 2009 & 2010 bookings
made from Thursday 17 July onwards.

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this information/press release from the trades and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

NEWTON, Mass., and PENNINGTON, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R),
the world's largest travel community and Cruise Critic(R), a TripAdvisor
Media Network company, and the world's leading online resource for
consumer-oriented cruise reviews and news, today announced that Christine
Petersen from TripAdvisor and Carolyn Spencer Brown from Cruise Critic were
each named to ForbesLife Executive Woman's 25 Most Influential Women in
Travel list in the magazine's summer 2008 issue.

The list was compiled by polling top industry executives to determine the
women in travel who "have significantly shaped-and will continue to define"
the travel industry. Petersen can be found within the "Trendsetters &
Innovators" category and Spencer Brown is one of "The New Specialists."

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this information/press release from the
trades/Travelstar/Joystar and thought it may be of interest to this
newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

ALISO VIEJO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/14/08 -- Travelstar, Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: TVLS) today introduced 30 exclusive tours developed under the
Company's wholesale vacation division, Starlight Vacations. The vacation
products will be offered exclusively to and through www.Travelstar.com
members, group leaders, and the Joystar travel network.

Bill Alverson, CEO of Travelstar, commented, "Travelstar 'Worldly
Adventures' offer incredible experiences to travelers who want more from
their vacations. Our experiential tour products offer the most attractive
rates at top international resorts, hotels, and cruise lines. Travelers will
enjoy expert travel services including custom itineraries including day
trips, and attractions."

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this information/press release from the trades and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

WASHINGTON, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Cornel J.
Martin has been hired as Waterways Council, Inc.'s President and CEO
(designate), effective August 1, 2008. Martin will transition alongside
current President and CEO R. Barry Palmer, who will retire at the end of
December. Palmer has served as President and CEO of Waterways Council for
five years, and before that, served for 22 years as Executive Director of
DINAMO, the Association for the Development of Inland Navigation in
America's Ohio Valley.

Mr. Martin most recently served as CEO and Chairman of Direct Workforce,
Inc., a contract labor company serving the shipbuilding, ship repair, and
oil and gas industries based in Houma, Louisiana. Previously...

We, my wife Deborah and I, finally had the opportunity to see the new
Pixar/Disney movie "WALL-E." It was quite good and a lot different that we
thought it would be. In addition, it became quite obvious that some of those
responding and adding their comments to this original post, never even saw
the movie. We easily picked that up even before we saw WALL-E ourselves, but
now that we have, their words are anemic in response to the actual situation
in the movie. In fact, that why we held off in proving any serious
critiques, that is, until we actually say the movie ourselves.

For example, some seemed to actually miss the parody of modern day cruising,
with their interpretation of such via a spaceship, but with nothing but
totally fat passengers (men, women and children) that did nothing but eat
and drink all day long, and through modern technology, never even left their
lounge chairs. Maybe WALL-E was hitting to close to home, that prevented
some from wanting to comment on that aspect of the movie.

Happy sailing... now get up and exercise.
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

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Royal Caribbean to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter Earnings
MIAMI, July 14, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) has scheduled a
conference...