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The Cruise Web Current Newsletter - October 2011
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October 19, 2011 | Edition 3.10 - Adventure |
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| What's this? |
| The Current is our monthly newsletter where you'll enjoy greater insights into our company and cruising. |
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| Photo Highlight |
| Are you ready for an adventure?!? In this month's adventure-filled edition of The Current we're celebrating all of the exciting, out-of-the-ordinary fun to be had while cruising. In keeping with our "Adventure" theme, the photo highlight below comes courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines and features a thrilling rainforest zip line. Imagine soaring through the jungle past monkeys and birds - talk about adventure! |
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Check out more photos in our
Adventure Photo Gallery |
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| Manager's Insight |
| Adventure! |
| The word "adventure" means different things to different people, but for me, adventure means doing something that brings me outside of my comfort zone and experiencing something completely new. |
| I have been lucky to be given the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone many times. When I was in school, I sailed from Poland across the Baltic in a small single mast sailboat with my classmates to visit Scandinavia. I guess that's when I first found my love of the open sea. Years later, I felt I needed a new challenge, so I set out to run at least one marathon. Well, I took to that too, because I've got four under my belt and I'm looking forward to my next race (be sure to read below about The Cruise Web's relay team!) After I got scuba certified, for my first trip, I flew to Costa Rica to dive with hammerhead sharks in Cocos Island. Not exactly diving for beginners, but I guess that's why they call it "adventure!" After reading Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, I decided that I needed to try mountaineering. Not having a death wish, I decided that I would wait to conquer Mt. Everest, so I opted for Mount Kilimanjaro instead, with its nice achievable 19,330 feet! What a great view. |
| However, the greatest adventure of my life has been becoming a mother. The birth of my daughter, Sophie, has been my life's greatest challenge and greatest reward. Now, as I watch her begin to grow up, I can't wait to share my experiences with her and have some new adventures with my family. |
| As you approach your next adventure, I hope you'll share your stories and experiences with us. So what'll it be? Cliff diving, sky diving, exploring a cave, or just treating each day with as much enthusiasm as possible? |
| Karolina Shenton |
| Marketing and Sales Operations Manager |
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| Desiree Gibson |
| Cruise Consultant |
| Years in Travel: 4 |
| Favorite Itinerary: Southern Caribbean |
| Favorite Food: Sushi |
| Hobbies: Running marathons, volunteering, theater |
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| Pets: No pets, but a deer and groundhog hangout in her backyard |
| In keeping with our adventurous theme, this month we will be profiling Desiree Gibson. Desiree has never been one to shy away from adventure. Whether she's diving into a new role with her theater work, running in The Cruise Web's relay team during the Baltimore Marathon or horseback riding through the waves of St. Lucia, Desiree is always looking to experience something new and exciting. |
| Desiree came to The Cruise Web after relocating from Wisconsin and brought with her an extensive cruising knowledge from her time with Carnival Cruise Lines. She enjoys talking with people about all of the itineraries that they have sailed, as well as the places in the world they would still like to visit. "Talking with my clients about their trips is really great. It helps me gain an even better understanding of the world and its geography," explained Desiree. |
| Lately most of Desiree's adventures revolve around running. This year Desiree helped Team Cruise Web complete the Baltimore Marathon Team Relay, posting an impressive one-hour time for her leg of the race. This weekend Desiree will participate in the "Run for Your Lives" 5K in northern Maryland. However, none of these races pose risks like the excursion Desiree went on while in St. Lucia. "St. Lucia has the only drive-through volcano in the Caribbean. You literally drive your car directly into this volcano that could erupt at anytime." |
Please check out Desiree's blog in this newsletter to find out more about Desiree's adventurous side. As far as Des' next adventure? "I've purchased a Groupon for skydiving somewhere in Virginia. It expires shortly, so we'll be jumping sometime soon."
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| The Current Spotlight: Inspiration for Adventure! |
| A compilation by The Cruise Web employees |
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| One of the best aspects of cruising is that you'll never run out of opportunities to do something new and adventurous (unless you've done it all - in which case, stop bragging). Aim to do something that makes your friends back home jealous. Need inspiration? Take a walk on the wild side and explore our favorite adventures! |
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| The Current Cruiser's Poll |
| This Month's Question: What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done on vacation? |
| Submit Your Responses! |
| Click Here to view the results of last month's survey! |
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| The Cruise Web Photo of the Month! |
Cruising the Incredible
Islands of French Polynesia! |
| Submitted by Peter, Donna, and Kristen K. |
| Submit your own photos for consideration to: |
| newsletter@cruiseweb.com |
| And check out other submissions in our |
| Photo of the Month Gallery! |
| Happy cruising and photographing! |
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| Finding Adventure |
| By Desiree Gibson, Cruise Consultant. |
| A few weeks ago I heard a pod cast of a short story written by Neil Gaiman, featured on the This American Life's radio program. The segment was all about adventure and how adventure has different meanings to different people. For Gaiman's family, adventure meant a harrowing experience getting the daily mail. For others, adventure is defined by scaling the perils of Mt. Everest. An adventure of whatever sort is truly seen in the eye of the beholder. |
| The exotic warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, dotted with hundreds of islands, allows you to easily discover what the meaning of adventure is to you... |
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| Last Month's Caption Contest Winner! |
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Next month's theme:
Into the Future!
Look for it on Wednesday, November 16th! |
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