09 Sep 10 The ABCs of Meetings at Sea
Meetings have traditionally been held at hotels, conference centers, and other land-based public venues, but all of that is changing. The new way to host meetings and major events is to do at sea on a luxury cruise ship. Why? Because of the ABCs of meetings at sea:
- A is for awesome service – Cruise ships are renowned in the travel industry for their unparalleled commitment to customer service.
- B is breathtaking views – Some hotels have nice views or quaint views, but few of them can match the views afforded by a cruise ship. One day it is a gorgeous island paradise, the next morning it is clear open waters until the ship eventually arrives in a port with historic interest. Hotels stay put, what you get is what you get.
- C is for customization – There really are not too many limits to what you can ask for and not reasonably expect to get on a cruise ship.
These floating resorts offer all sorts of options to make your cruise a truly unique and wonderful experience.
There was an ‘s’ at the end of ABCs, and it is small for a reason. That small s stands for savings, and the fact that you will actually save a modest amount of money by opting to have a meeting at sea instead of having it in a hotel with a conference room. No more caterers, no more booking a night club for a serious mixer, no more DJs to worry about. All you will have to do is determine where to invest those savings.
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21 Oct 09 The Blue Grotto on the Island of Capri
Blue Grotto Capri Italy
Summer seems barely over, but it is not too soon to think about next year’s bookings. A trip to Italy is a wonderful incentive, particularly if the lucky employee’s destination is the Island of Capri. Luxury accommodations are available at one of the island’s hotels.
The Grand Hotel Quisisiana Hotel, located in the heart of Capri, is a five star luxury hotel whose staff will pamper a weary executive or host a meeting in the hotel’s theater area. Two other five star luxury hotels grace the island: the Capri Palace Hotel-Spa and the JW Marriott Capri Tiberio Palace & Spa.
The island has many tourist attractions and the most famous has to be the Blue Grotto. The underground sea caves are renowned for their intense blue color and the silver light that floats through the walls. Recent investigations indicate that at least four Roman statues may lie underneath the turquoise blue water.
Those are not the only statues at the Blue Grotto. In 1964, statues of Neptune and Triton were pulled from the sea bottom. The sculpture of the sea gods are now on display in Anacapri. The recent diving survey indicates that four other statues may lie at the bottom of the sea. Additional sculptures are an exciting find for this island paradise and its visitors.
A trip to the Blue Grotto is an experience a hard working employee will never forget. It’s sure to inspire loyalty and demonstrates corporate appreciation of hard work and dedication.
Many cruise ships stop at Naples and Capri, so a group cruise is a great way to see the Mediterranean area. Why not make your next event an incentive cruise?
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26 May 09 The Bahamas, Where There is No Word for “Stress”
Well, there probably is one, but you rarely hear it in the same sentence as “Bahamas.” Whether you prefer shopping, historical tours, gambling, or beach life in a tropical climate, this island paradise has it all–and it is only a little over a half hour from the coast of Florida. These laid back islands have made the word “Bahamas” synonymous with “ahhh, peace at last.”
One of the best things about scheduling an event in the Bahamas is that there is something for almost everyone. If you like historical settings, New Providence Island and Nassau may be the ideal place for you. You can sight see colonial era neighborhoods in Nassau and shop at local artisan markets that are peppered throughout the town. New Providence has a large selection of lodging choices, with settings like the sandy turquoise-water lagoons that the islands are famous for. (more…)
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