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    Manager's Insight – Celebrating at Sea

    Once we had decided that the topic for this month’s newsletter would be Celebrating at Sea, I began to think about our cruise consultants as they talk with clients about cruising plans and the stories and pictures that come back to us after our clients cruise. I had a revelation – cruising is always a celebration at sea. Let me break down my thought process for you.

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  • Shopping for Souvenirs

    Our Most Memorable Shopping Souvenirs

    Sitting at your desk, overwhelmed with work, sometimes just a quick glance at a picture of a beach can wash away the stress. Just as pictures can act as an immediate reminder of good times and good people, souvenirs or keepsakes from vacations past can serve as reminders of the destination, the fun of the vacation or just the spirit of the locals.

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  • Shopping for a bargain

    How to Get a Bargain on Your Vacation Souvenirs

    Black Friday is the day to get the best deals in America, but overseas you have an opportunity to get great bargains on authentic local products at markets and bazaars. But you have to be prepared to negotiate.
    I love to find a good deal, whether I’m at home or far, far away on a vacation, I’ve always got my eye out for a bargain. If you can go toe-to-toe with a shop owner negotiating on a cherished souvenir, you not only come away with a great purchase, but a great story to tell when you get home.

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  • Enlightening Experiences at Sea

    If you are at all familiar with cruising you should know that sea days are far from boring. Cruise ships sailing the world’s oceans and rivers have many attractions onboard to keep you and your travel companions entertained. They also feature a vast array of enrichment experiences. Ships offer traditional lectures on art, history, politics and culture, but they also let you dive deeper – creating gourmet meals in their kitchens, learning acupuncture techniques in the spa and even teaching you how to get down with ballroom and latin dance classes.

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  • Kayaking

    Activities Abound In the Water

    While you may think a day at the beach is purely a time to relax and lie out, our staff at The Cruise Web knows that a trip to the beach can be a thrilling adventure. Find out all the fun activities that await you on your next beach day.

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  • Cruise Consultants Jacques and David go fishing

    Scuba, Sail and Surf On Your Next Cruise

    Ever since I was a young child, I grew up fascinated by both water and world travel, this is why I chose to work at The Cruise Web. It all started when I took my first leap in a pool. I was 4 years old and at a pool party. There were a ton of other children, the sun was blazing hot and the water perfectly cool; the kids were swimming and they looked like they were having so much fun.

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  • Cruise with Rep. Gabby Giffords and Husband Astronaut Mark Kelly in July

    Want the chance to meet a real American hero? It’s a simple as cruising in the Mediterranean.
    Former Rep. Gabby Giffords will be accompanying her husband Mark Kelly on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity, for a luxury Mediterranean voyage sailing from Lisbon to Rome on July 25. Kelly is scheduled to speak to guests about the power of the human spirit, with wife “Gabby” joining for a special appearance and photo opportunity at presentation’s end.

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  • Movies Onboard

    By The Cruise Web, Inc. You don’t have to be on land to see your favorite action star take on the bad guy or the blonde bombshell break out into song and dance, cruise ships  offer a variety of movies along with a multitude of ways to watch them. Most cruise ships offer you the […]

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