Archive for May 2011
Travelers and Travel Agents
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 16, 2011
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This article in The Washington Post was brought to my attention this morning: Travelers Turn Back to Travel Agents Normally I don’t read articles like this in detail, but what got my attention was that it recounts the experience of a traveler who asked his travel agent to book a 10-day trip to India [...]
Grand Princess: The Grand Opening
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 6, 2011
In this final installment in Princess Cruises‘ Grand Princess drydock video diary, the passengers have boarded. Martyn proudly showcases the new Piazza-style atrium’s many features, as well as the Crown Grill. On hand to help celebrate the ship’s Grand Opening are many Princess Cruises executives and crew members, including Executive Chef Alfredo Marzi (for whom [...]
Grand Princess: Martyn Gets Ready for Passengers
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 6, 2011
Just one day before welcoming passengers onboard the newly-renovated Grand Princess, cruise director Martyn takes us on a whirlwind tour of the completed areas, including the Princess casino, the family sunbathing area (complete with a new splash pool), the fitness center and Lotus Spa (You’ll even get the hairdresser’s perspective on the new salon and [...]
Princess Cruises Travel Bucket List Essential Experience #24
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
I was particularly interested in Mona Ehrenreich’s post because the Princess Cruises Scandinavia and Russia cruise itinerary she went on also happens to be on our personal travel bucket list. I really liked how she and her fellow travelers helped the young people in their group relate to the sights and monuments they visited, and I [...]
Princess Cruises Travel Bucket List Essential Experience #23
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
In Istanbul Ignites a Spirit of Adventure, I really like how Captain Kent of Princess Cruises‘ Star Princess relates his desire to be at sea and to travel to pop culture and his family’s history. When he describes finally having the chance to visit Istanbul, the realization of his dream is palpable. I’m happy to [...]
Princess Cruises Travel Bucket List Essential Experience #22
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
A Mayan Discovery With An Unlikely Guide describes a very interesting trip in which a Princess Cruises representative discovered Tulum, Mexico 37 years ago, long before it was touched by tourists. Tulum, Mexico is now a popular stop on many cruise itineraries. Enjoy!
Grand Princess: The Transformation
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
In this episode of the Grand Princess’s drydock video diary, we get a glimpse of the hull of the new Princess Cruises ship being painted. Next, cruise director Martyn shows us the final preparations being made in the newly-expanded Horizon Court Buffet, on deck, on the atrium stairs, and in staterooms. I’m sure the newly-renovated [...]
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Handover to P&O Cruises
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
I wanted to share this video of the ceremony and tribute paid to Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess, one of the small ships of the Princess fleet. The ship was officially handed over to Princess Cruises’ sister company, P&O Cruises, based in the United Kingdom. We look forward to welcoming the new Royal Princess to the [...]
Princess Cruises Travel Bucket List Essential Experience #21
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 3, 2011
This post in Princess Cruises’ 50 Essential Experiences blog recounts the adventure of a non safari-dreaming cruise traveler. Enjoy The Rhythm of the Animal Kingdom.
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