26 Apr 10 SeaDream I and II: the best of the Boutique Ships
If your idea of a dream vacation includes fine dining, good conversation, and relaxation then the SeaDream Yacht Club may be a perfect fit. Every passenger is treated as a VIP and the atmosphere is casual and sophisticated. Structured activities are kept to a minimum, enabling passengers to spend their time as they wish. Small gyms are available for the health conscious traveler. Each yacht is equipped with a spa that offers massages and beauty treatments using the best Asian techniques and products. Both of these boutique ships make Caribbean, Trans-Atlantic, and Mediterranean trips.
The SeaDream yachts accommodate 110 passengers each and have 55 cabins. The yachts have an excellent library and computers for anyone who cannot function without an Internet connection. Guests can check out movies to watch on the flat screen television in their suites. Passengers can choose to eat inside or al fresco and room service is available at all times. There is no smoking inside the cabins. Each vessel has an open-bar policy throughout the ship, but keep in mind, drinks ordered for your room are charged separately.
An intimate, boutique yacht with ports of call such as Rome, Venice, Athens, Istanbul, and Spain may be the perfect place to have the next corporate meeting. The SeaDream line is idea for business cruise meetings, family reunions, or vacations of any kind.
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09 Apr 10 Group Cruise Events are More Affordable
For many years companies have planned group meetings and events in cities all across the country. While there are many destinations in the U.S. and abroad that are ideal locations for corporate events, employees and clientele may be less impressed with these venues than in times past. This is because there is a new frontier now being discovered by companies that truly want to impress. This new frontier is custom cruising, and it may be more affordable than companies think.
Group cruise planning, cruise event planning, and cruise meeting planning are the new wave in corporate events, getaways, and retreats. There are organizations available to assist event planners in designing the perfect custom cruise event or cruise meeting. Group cruise planning requires attention to many details and specifics, and these organizations can assist with this venture as well.
Custom cruises are often less expensive than land meetings because with an all inclusive cruise practically everything is included. Lodging, meeting spaces, food, entertainment, linens, florals, and superior customer service are part of a custom cruise package. In addition, employees and clientele will experience breathtaking destinations and exotic ports of call. All of these features creates an atmosphere more conducive to building camaraderie and building solid relationships among those within or associated with the company.
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02 Apr 10 Sparking Interest in a Cruise Meeting
An all-inclusive cruise is an exciting spin on meeting planning. Participants are well aware meetings formats may center on focused blocks of hard work and it becomes all too easy to forget how to relax. One way to generate excitement for an upcoming cruise meeting is to educate the group about life on board and at their ports of call.
This will be the first cruise experience for many people in the group. Add a list of commonly used “ship slang” to the packet of materials provided to each participant. A simple game of ship speak bingo can break the ice and give group members a chance to get to know one another. By the time the game is over, participants will feel confident that they know their fore from their aft.
Go beyond the standard travel brochure and create guides give group members a few helpful hints on local social graces. These could include: how much and who to tip, how to stay please and thank you in the local language, suggestions for appropriate dress, and portable currency exchange guides. A section discussing which situations are friendly photo opportunities (or not) will give camera buffs something to mull over. Good manners are easy to pack, improve communication, and guarantee a welcome on a return trip.
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