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PRESS RELEASE – New Cunard Cruise Academy Commodore Expert | Cunard Commodore Bruce Oliver

Saturday, September 29th, 2012

PRESS RELEASE

New Cunard Cruise Academy Commodore Expert

Cruise Ship Expert Bruce Oliver, Cunard Commodore Status

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Bruce Oliver, Cunard Academy Commodore Certified Expert

Local Travel Professional Becomes Cunard Voyage Expert by Earning Prestigious Top Rank in Cunard Academy

Las Vegas, Nevada (September 28, 2012) – An Enfield, Connecticut travel professional has achieved prestigious Commodore status in the Cunard Academy training programme, certifying him as a Cunard Line expert for booking travel on the company’s flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and new liner Queen Elizabeth.  As a Commodore, Bruce Oliver of the Las Vegas’s Cruise with Bruce Enterprises joins an exclusive group of travel professionals who are now recognized by Cunard at the Academy’s highest level for their unique qualifications and knowledge as a voyage planning professional. Oliver earned this distinction after completing the minimum 25 courses necessary to graduate from the programme.

“We at Cunard are very proud of Bruce Oliver’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding the legendary ocean liners of Cunard,” said Jan Swartz, Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Sales for Cunard.  “Travel professionals who reach this top level in our Academy programme have completed hours of course work to become an expert on the company’s legacy, traditions and unique voyage experience and can provide their clients the opportunity to be a part of an iconic Cunard travel adventure.”

Cunard Academy is the cruise industry’s most comprehensive online training programme available to travel professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Travel professionals who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travellers full knowledge of important details about a Cunard voyage aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth.  Courses educate travel professionals on such areas as the line’s legendary Transatlantic Crossings and World Voyages, exclusive Grill accommodations, compelling enrichment programmes (Cunard Insights), world-class dining and renowned White Star ServiceSM .

 “I’m thrilled to be a Cunard Commodore and expand my expertise about these iconic ships. The knowledge I’ve gained makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and helps me to match a Cunard voyage to sophisticated travellers who seek the quintessential ocean liner experience. In May, 2013, I am also launching a series of Transatlantic Jazz Cruises on Cunard’s Queen Mary2 featuring Erin Dickins, MANHATTAN TRANSFER founder.” said Oliver.

To become a Commodore, travel professionals must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing approximately 15 hours of total course work covering worldwide destinations, on-board programmes, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, travel professionals earn their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore, and can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.

For further information, contact Bruce Oliver at Cruise with Bruce Enterprises, 866-661-7158, or email TransaltanticJazz@CruiseWithBruce.com.

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About Cunard Line

On board Queen Mary 2, guests revel in extravagant musical productions in spacious theatres, dance the night away in the Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea, enjoy the vast selection of 8,000 books in the largest library at sea, take a ride through the Cosmos in the only planetarium at sea, engage in stimulating activities and fascinating lectures, and savour superb gourmet dining prepared by world-class chefs.

Cunard Line is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines.  The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.  Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets.  Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.

About Bruce Oliver

Bruce L. Oliver, BS, MBA, FOSA – from U-MASS, the University of Hartford, and Microsoft University. His agency CLIA, IATA, and other travel related certifications.

Honors include: * “Marquis” publications: Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World. ** He’s the Merit Award recipient from CT’s Board of Higher Education and the Community Colleges for his work on the board.

He’s CEO of Axis Mundi Systems, LLC dba Cruise with Bruce Enterprises in Nevada. His travel agency, radio network and Rising Stars on Transatlantic Jazz Cruises all focus on the education of the global citizen. Bruce has hosted the Cruise Radio Network’s – Cruise with Bruce Radio Program


 

 

 

 

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Crystal Cruises Limited-time Book Now Cruise-Only Fares | Crystal Cruise Europe 2013 Special

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Crystal Cruises | Limited Time Luxury Cruise Special

SPECIAL OFFER: 2013 EUROPE

Crystal Cruises 2013 Europe Cruise Special

Sail on an unforgettable cruise to Europe in 2013 and experience the
spectacular combination of the World’s Best luxury and value including:

Limited-time Book Now Cruise-Only Fares, plus enjoy additional savings on 12
select 2013 Europe voyages that offers up to $1,500 per person savings when
booked by October 31, 2012

  • All Inclusive: complimentary specialty restaurants, fine wines,
    champagne, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Complimentary gratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining and Penthouse
    butler staff
  • Optional air-add ons also available

Ashore, visit Northern Europe and explore the palaces of the czars in St.
Petersburg, delight in the majestic fjords and colorful charm of Norway and
Scandinavia, or have a drink at the Absolut Ice Bar in Copenhagen. Or choose a
journey through the Mediterranean and marvel at Gaudi’s neo-Gothic art in
Barcelona, savor the wine of France and appreciate the art of Renaissance
Italy.

On board your award-winning luxury ship, indulge in rich appointments such as
Frette bathrobes and a menu of pillow options in your stateroom. Enjoy
complimentary amenities including specialty restaurants, fine wines,
champagne, premium spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, enrichment
classes and much more.

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Mediterranean Cruises:

 

From/To Days Date Book NowSavings Book NowCruise-Only Fares

London to Rome		 06/15 12 Days $950 $4,920

Rome to Istanbul		 06/27 9 Days $1,000 $3,850

Istanbul to Rome		 07/06 7 Days $1,200 $2,495

Rome to Istanbul		 07/13 12 Days $900 $5,510

Istanbul to Rome		 07/25 9 Days $1,000 $3,850

Rome to Barcelona		 08/03 7 Days $700 $3,095

Barcelona to Lisbon		 08/10 12 Days $1,000 $5,135

Lisbon to London		 08/22 11 Days $1,000 $4,465

Miami to Lisbon		 03/31 10 Days $1,000 $2,210

Lisbon to Barcelona		 04/10 11 Days $1,000 $3,995

Barcelona to Venice		 04/21 11 Days $1,400 $4,165

Venice to Rome		 05/02 7 Days $900 $2,535

Rome to Istanbul		 05/09 9 Days $1,300 $3,220

Istanbul to Barcelona		 05/18 12 Days $1,000 $4,690

Barcelona to London		 05/30 9 Days $1,400 $3,940

London to Barcelona		 09/02 9 Days $1,500 $3,840

Barcelona to Venice		 09/11 8 Days $950 $3,905

Venice to Monte Carlo		 09/19 9 Days $900 $4,195

Monte Carlo to Barcelona		 09/28 7 Days $700 $3,110

Barcelona to Istanbul		 10/05 12 Days $1,000 $4,945

Istanbul to Venice		 10/17 9 Days $1,300 $3,410

Venice to Rome		 10/26 7 Days $700 $2,885

Rome to Lisbon		 11/02 13 Days $1,500 $4,230

Lisbon to Barcelona		 11/27 12 Days $1,000 $4,500

Barcelona to Miami		 12/09 12 Days $1,000 $3,215

 

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Northern Europe Cruises:

 

From/To Days Date Book NowSavings Book NowCruise-Only Fares

Reykjavík to London		 06/04 11 Days $700 $4,515

London to Boston		 09/02 14 Days $850 $4,250

London to Copenhagen		 06/08 7 Days $1,000 $2,885

Copenhagen to Stockholm		 06/15 10 Days $1,500 $4,580

Stockholm to Copenhagen		 06/25 10 Days $1,500 $4,850

Copenhagen to Stockholm		 07/05 15 Days $1,000 $9,225

Stockholm to Copenhagen		 07/20 10 Days $1,500 $4,850

Copenhagen to Stockholm		 07/30 10 Days $1,500 $4,850

Stockholm to London		 08/09 10 Days $1,500 $4,850

London to Dublin		 08/19 7 Days $600 $4,145

Dublin to London		 08/26 7 Days $600 $4,145

Terms & Conditions

Cruise-Only Fares apply to new bookings only as of 9/1/2012, and must be booked
by 10/31/2012. Cruise-Only Fares are per person in U.S. dollars, double
occupancy and do not include cruise port, security and handling charges of
$255-$645. Cruise-Only Fares listed are for category C on Crystal
Serenity and category E on Crystal Symphony and include all promotional savings.
Additional Book Now savings up to $1,500 per person apply to voyages 3315,
3317-3319, and 3322 to new bookings only as of 09/1/2012 and must be booked by
10/31/2012. Optional air add-ons are available from Crystal Cruises’ designated
gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and
taxes. Solo Traveler Fares are available upon request. All offers may not be
combinable with other promotions, apply to first two full-fare guests in
stateroom or suite, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may be
withdrawn or changed at any time without notice.
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for complete terms & conditions.

Crystal Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to
change any and all fares, fees, promotions and programs at any time with or
without notice.


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Princess 50% Off Cruise Special | 4-day Luxury Cruise Special | $499 Cruise Special Offer

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Princess 50% Off Cruise Special

Endless Summer Princess Cruise Sale


Princess Cruises - escape completely®

Endless Summer Sale - Save up to 50% off* - Plus $100 free onboard spending money^

Over 120 warm weather destination sailings on sale!

Get
away from the cold of winter and escape to the warm sun to remember
summer with up to 50% off sailings January – May 2013.
When you book from September 20-24, you’ll also receive up to
$100 FREE onboard spending money!^
Sample itineraries include:

Cruise Destination
Balcony fares from*
Interior fares from*

$1,099
$699

7-day Caribbean
$749*
$499*

$2,845
$2,195

11-day Hawaii & Tahiti
$1,599*
$999*

$2,699
$1,949

14-day Panama Canal
$1,599*
$999*

$2,595
$1,695

14-day Hawaiian Islands
$1,599*
$999*

$2,895
$1,995

14-day Australia & New Zealand
$1,799*
$999*

Plus up to $100 FREE onboard spending money per stateroom^

Stateroom category
10+ day cruises
6- to 9-day cruises

Balcony staterooms and above
$100
per stateroom
$50
per stateroom

Interior/Oceanview staterooms
$50
per stateroom
$25
per stateroom

*Government fees and taxes from $60–$350 are additional and subject to
change. Princess reserves the right to imposea fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if
the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even iffares have been paid in full. See below for

offer details.

*This

promotion is not combinable with past passenger offers. Not all fares
are eligible for this offer — once you have selected your category, your
fare will be calculated and your OBC, if any, will be displayed if the
category is eligible for this offer. Save up to 50% per stateroom is based
on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available
basis at time of booking on select sailings. Launch Fares are offering fares
and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual
sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and
fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares
based on Caribbean Princess 1/5/13, Ocean Princess 1/8/13, Island Princess
1/9/13, Golden Princess 1/2/13, and Diamond Princess 1/25/13 sailings only.
Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Oceanview stateroom may have
an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only,
based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a
stateroom. These fares do not apply to

singles or third/fourthberth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up
to $60–$350 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the
right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all
passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have
been paid in full. This offer applies to new bookings only, is capacity
controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past
passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to
residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the
District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this
offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess
Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that
apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: R59. Offer expires:
September 24, 2012.^Free onboard spending money is in the form of an onboard credit. Up to $100
USD onboard credit per stateroom applies to select sailings and varies
according to category booked and sailing duration. Reservations must be made
and deposited between 12:01am on September 20, 2012 and 11:59pm PDT on
September 24, 2012. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable
and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers
only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single
occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may
be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Offer
is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other
onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or
Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars.
Void where prohibited by law.© 2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

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Celebrity Luxury Cruise Weekly Specials | Luxury Cruise Specials

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Celebrity Luxury Cruise Weekly Special

Extravagant Cruise Deals

Modern Luxury | The Celebrity commitment


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Ship    Itinerary   Sail Date   Veranda Starting From  
Ocean View Starting From  Inside Starting From
Celebrity Equinox®
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise Special		 Rome (Civitavecchia) to Ft. Lauderdale
  11/2/12    $949    $849   $649
Celebrity Infinity®
15-Night South America Cruise Special		 Valapariso to Buenos Aires    12/22/12    $3,539    $2,799    $1,699
Celebrity Solstice®
13-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise Special		 Sydney, Australia roundtrip
  12/10/12    $1,399    $1,299   $899
Celebrity Silhouette®  
             
14-Night Mediterranean Cruise Special Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy roundtrip
  11/3/12    $1,399    $1,299   $1,249
   11/17/12    $1,099    $1,049   $999
7-Night Caribbean Cruise Special Ft. Lauderdale, Florida roundtrip
 12/30/12    $1,399    $1,349   $1,199
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Why not take a Celebrity Luxury Cruise today!

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Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise Upgrades | Royal Caribbean Cruise Specials

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Royal Caribbean Cruise Specials | Caribbean &
Bahamas Cruises

UPGRADES ON CARIBBEAN & BAHAMAS SAILINGS

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A cruise to the islands is even better with a view when you book select
Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries September 21st through September 30th! 

•
Book a Central Park® or Boardwalk® balcony
stateroom for the price of an outside stateroom* on Oasis®–class
Caribbean sailings departing January through April 2013.

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•
Book an outside stateroom for the price of an inside** on 3–and
4–nights Bahamas sailings departing October 2012 to January 2013 on
Majesty of the Seas®, out of Miami, and Monarch of the
Seas®, out of Port Canaveral.

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Ship Upgrades! | Royal Caribbean Oasis Class Ships

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Ship Upgrades!

Now their best ship is every ship!

Upgraded Dining, Entertainment, and Family Experiences

Royal Caribbean is upgrading their entire fleet with groundbreaking features
from our Oasis class. No ship goes untouched as they add favorite dining,
entertainment, and family experiences — ensuring that no matter which ship you
choose for your cruise, you’ll enjoy the best of Royal Caribbean.

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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class Ships have new specialty restaurants and
expanded complimentary dining. Fresh bar and lounge concepts. Renovated
staterooms and bathrooms. A nursery. More onboard shopping. Innovative
entertainment where you´d least expect it. Check out these and other Oasis-class
features now sailing on more of our ships in their New Video below.

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Apple Festivals: Fall Foliage that is Delicious | Weekend Fun | Event Crazy | Maria King

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Fun Things To Do This Weekend From Around The Country!

Weekend Fun | Event Crazy | Maria King

**Fun Things To Do This Weekend From Around The Country!

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Apple Festivals: Fall Foliage that is Delicious

By: Maria King
Date: September 23, 2012
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Fall is just beginning and that means fall foliage is upon us. I love it. The fall is my favorite time of year. Of course that is a result of getting older. I wasn’t too crazy about fall as a child because it meant going back to school. But now I treasure it. The colors of fall are warm and comforting as nature puts on a spectacular show. When most people think of fall foliage they think of trees with red and orange leaves. But along with the turning leaves, Mother Nature also produces some very colorful fruits and vegetables. Let’s just imagine a farm market brimming with yellow, red and green apples and bright orange pumpkins. Few things are more colorful than fall fruits surrounded by leaves turning colors. So this week in honor of fall foliage, I decided to focus on that fabulous fall favorite, the apple.My research led me to the discovery that the apple is a fascinating little fruit that has a very storied history. Remember the story of Adam and Eve and that infamous “bite of the apple”, or William Tell and his famous “apple shot”? How about Sir Isaac Newton watching an apple drop in his orchard heading him to his work on gravity or Johnny Appleseed and the story of his planting apple seeds to make apple trees grow all across the U.S.. Apples show up in history just about everywhere. This fruit has significance in some of our familiar expressions and holidays as well. Just this past week on the table of every Jewish home, apples were dipped in honey on the first night of Rosh Hashanah to express hope for a sweet new year. They are also the main ingredient in the “all things American” expression, “Mom, apple pie and baseball”. They offer good health in the expression, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. In parental love where he/she is “the apple of my eye”. And who can forget the Halloween tradition of bobbing for apples. As you can see, apples seem to be everywhere in history and significant in daily life. I am quite surprised that when I took a good look at apples, they really are quite a-peeling. (ok you knew that would be in here somewhere) .

So remember that fall foliage can bring wonderful colors from the trees as well as from the warming colors of the seasonal fruits and vegetables. Fall is a terrific time to be outdoors and celebrating apple events is a perfect way to do just that. These events feature fresh, crispy apples, apple butter, pie, cider, cobbler, candy and caramel apples (a personal favorite of mine) and so much more. At this time of year, we have lots of apple related events. Coming soon we will be featuring pumpkin events and harvest festivals along with more apple related events. All of these are our way of celebrating that fall is upon us. As we move further into fall, I am sure you will be able to find many wonderful events that feature all kinds of things “fall” taking place in your backyard. Be sure to check the search box above for events that you can “fall” into this week. (sorry, last bad pun I promise). Grab someone you love and get out and smell the fresh air and seasonal beauty of fall.

 

Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1970, A celebration of the days when cory produced apples commercially. Specialty foods, huge flea market, crafts, carnival, entertainment, parade, Corn Hole Tournament, Car and Motorcycle Show, Garden Tractor Pull, Redneck Riding Lawnmower Demolition Derby and more. Parade Sunday at 3pm.
Sep 29, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
A fun filled day for the entire family! Approximately 140 – 150 booths of crafters, non-profit organizations and vendors. Come for a weekend filled with live entertainment, amusement rides, demonstrations, children’s game, and food galore! All proceeds from our sponsorship of this event are donated back into our communities.
25,000 Attendees
Sep 29, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1986. Since apple orchards and pumpkin patches abound, thye came up with the name “AppleUmpkin!” Featuring arts, displays, music, seasonal foods, storytellers and bus trips through historic gas lighted village and valley. Revel in the final golden days of summer along gaslit streets lined with hundreds of craft vendors, strolling entertainers and the mouth-watering aromas of delectable festival treats.
40,000+ Attendees
Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1982, cider pressing, apple pie baking, apple decorating, parade, 100+ crafters and entertainment. Festival is built around an 1879 apple cider mill with heritage type events, world famous outhouse stuffing, frog jumping.
40,000 Attendees
Sep 27, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1973, 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainment, parade, carnival, food, kid’s games plus much more.
75,000+ Attendees
Sep 29, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Features 200 crafters, live entertainment, food groups, farmers’ market, auto show and more.
60,000 Attendees
Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 29, 2012
Since 1969, features a street festival celebrating the local apple harvest, apple products and booths, carnival, arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares, parade road race, live entertainment, festival dance and much more. Parade Sunday 2pm.
80,000+ Attendees
Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
A regional festival featuring bountiful produce, apples, cider, baked apple goods. Also the Craft fair will feature everything from fine art to textiles to some of the region’s most delicately crafted glass art and jewelry. Artisans from throughout the central New York region and the greater Northeast will be represented. There are musicians, puppeteers,singers, story tellers, dancers and a band. In addition to the traditional Apple Harvest activities, this year’s festival will feature a vast array of entertainment including comedy, magic, theatre and dance.
Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1993. Visitors are invited to explore the many delicious ways to enjoy fall’s favorite fruit–from live music and entertainment to apple pies, apple cider donuts, caramel apple lattes, apple martinis, and more! Local restaurants and specialty shops will carry a wide range of apple-inspired treats, while local farmers will have baskets full of a variety of tree-ripened apples. Visitors can relax and enjoy Long Grove’s outdoor ambiance, many activities for the whole family, including an apple donut eating contest, shopping, dining and live music staged throughout our historic village. Musical acts including folk, bluegrass, country, rock, and jazz, will entertain crowds at stages centered around Fountain Square, The Covered Bridge and Towner Green through the three-day weekend in downtown Long Grove.
Sep 29, 2012
Since 1982. The streets of downtown Lebanon will be filled with homemade crafts, great food, and entertainment. Free shuttle service to festival area. Live music feel free to bring your own chair.
10,000 Attendees
Sep 28, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1953. Bring the whole family for fun and excitement. Activities include a parade, food vendors selling regional delicacies, arts and crafts, a marching band competition, a pet show, a beauty pageant and live musical entertainment. Activities take place all week. Check website for schedule.
Sep 29, 2012
Since 1993. Bring the whole family, for lots of fun. Live entertainment, food, and childrens activities
5,000+ Attendees
Sep 29, 2012 – Sep 30, 2012
Since 1968, the Apple N’ Pork Festival with its delightful aroma of smoked ham and spicy apple butter, has ushered in autumn for Dewitt County. From its beginning as a modest event, centered around a kettle of soup and stack of sandwiches, the festival has grown to one of the state’s favorite fall festivals. Sponsored by the Dewitt County Museum Association and held on the grounds of the C. H. Moore Homestead, the festival has provided the funds necessary to restore and maintain the large, Victorian-era house, barn and to erect the farm museum. The Apple ‘n Pork Festival has over 300 dealers in the flea market. There is an old-time crafting area featuring 19th century crafters demonstrating their dexterity and selling traditional crafted items. Free entertainment such as country bands to a Civil War Band, strolling musicians, face painting, and pony rides for little kids has been apart of the festival for many years. The festival’s food area features an endless array of choices of harvest-time foods. Enjoy apple cider floats the apple fritters, corn on the cob, grilled bratwurst, butterfly pork sandwiches, river rat potatoes, and ever popular ham sandwiches. The main attractions continue to be the ham and bean stand, selling over 6,000 servings; a bench and table area under a tent is set up for dining. Wear your comfortable shoes, and stroll along booth after booth of foods, crafts, antiques, entertainment. Museum tours, and more. Plan to spend the day! Tram and bus transportation to various sites provided for a small fee. Free admission to the grounds. Entertainment, flea market, pony rides, museum tours, craft area, and over 30 food booths.
7,000 Attendees
** Published with the expressed permission of EventCrazy.com
Maria can be reached directly at eventsblog@eventcrazy.com
Photos are copyright of their respective owners.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Mickey Mouse Balloon? | Weekend Fun | Event Crazy | Maria King

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Fun Things To Do This Weekend From Around The Country!

Weekend Fun | Event Crazy | Maria King

**Fun Things To Do This Weekend From Around The Country!

Don’t see anything in your area? Use the form above, to search for fun things to do in your local
community!

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Mickey Mouse Balloon?

By: Maria King
Date: September 16, 2012
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We have had some fabulous weather here lately. After the terribly hot, dry summer we had this year it is finally a pleasure to be outside. So, in celebration of the beautiful blue sky I decided this week to highlight some skyward events. I want to highly recommend air shows to you. I have had many hours of joy over many years attending them. My appreciation stems back to the days of taking my young children who were fascinated with airplanes to not too long ago with friends on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. It’s wonderful to soaking up both the sunshine and the air show at the same time.I have attended many of these over the years and I have never been disappointed, unless of course it rains, sigh. But looking skyward today, I cannot even think of rain. One of my favorite stories of air shows I have attended is the Chicago Air and Sea Show. Many years ago, and I will not go into exactly how many, I was in Chicago for this show. Our team was all staying in the McCormick Hotel right along Lake Michigan. It was not only beautiful, it offered magnificent panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and the waterfront. While there, one of our crew became ill so I decided to keep them company and we watched the show from the hotel. From our vantage point, jets literally flew right by the windows. I am sure they would have flown through the room had the windows been open. It was a spectacular experience. Short of being a pilot in the cockpit, was the best seat anyone could ever have at an air show.

I also added two events to slow things down a little; two really great hot air balloon events. Unlike the high speed of jets at the air shows they float more then they fly. Gliding along like colorful and graceful eagles, they signify to me, skyward adventure in exquisite slow motion.

Either way you go, fast and furious or slow and graceful, you cannot go wrong this week with the adventures in the sky. I know that this time of year, you will enjoy getting out and participating in events of all kind this week. If there isn’t anything on this list in your area, please use the search box above to find events in your backyard! No matter what you do, make sure you share it with someone so you can make great memories together.

 

Sep 22, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
Since 1947, a display of military and vintage aircraft both on and off the ground, plus other entertainment and food. A great educational experience for all ages.
40,000 Attendees
Sep 21, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
US Navy Blue Angels Demo Team will perform along with many great air performers. Featuring Dan Buchanan air shows, Rower airshows and Wild Horse aviation, Black Daggers Parachute team, Bill Leff, Misty Blues All woman Skydiving team and so much more.
Sep 22, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
Since 1981, fireworks and pyrotechnic extravaganza featuring military air acts, ground acts, breathtaking fireworks and the wall of fire, military demonstrations, fly- bys, war birds, plus military and civilian static displays.
80,000 Attendees
Sep 21, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
One of the largest balloon festivals in Texas, featuring balloon launches in the morning and afternoon, kids’ fun zone, all kinds food, concerts on Friday and Saturday nights and community entertainment throughout the day, balloons galore with exhibits, music and displays.
10,000 Attendees
Sep 21, 2012 – Sep 22, 2012
Get ready for the excitement of the first night air show in Southeast Iowa. On Friday evening, the skies over Southeast Iowa Regional Airport will be lit up with dazzling performers and spectacular fireworks in a unique preview to the main air show the next day. See the fireball from jet powered vehicles as they race down the runway. Then on Saturday, the day will start with a special Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, followed with activities and fun for the entire family. The evening will be topped off with a 1940’s Big Band Hangar Dance and Show. Free parking.
Sep 22, 2012
Dulles Day includes aircraft on display, a car show, live musical entertainment, food, beverages, games, activities for children and a raffle to win free tickets on various airlines. The centerpiece of the day is the Plane Pull, where teams of twenty people pull a 150,000 pound aircraft 12 feet in a timed competition.
Sep 22, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline this airshow. In addition, there will be all types of avaiation displays, and planes on exhibit.
50,000 Attendees
Sep 22, 2012
The thrills and chills of the airshow over Wendover field will excite visitors. Military aircraft, vintage aircraft, aerobatic demos, wing walkers and more. It will be another fabulous year of family fun! Don’t miss our exciting mix of performers and static aircraft. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and sunscreen!
Sep 20, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
Since 1972. Balloon Festival with 100′s of balloons, including special shapes.
75,000 Attendees
Sep 23, 2012
Barnstorming pilots in antique flying machines perform precision aerobatics. Plus wingwalking, skydiving and hot air ballooning.
Sep 22, 2012
The air show will see a salute to our military and the return of the B-25 Bomber, Team Vortex Air Show, the Ping Pong Ball Drop as well as new acts KC Flight Formation Team, Dave Dacy Air Show and Wing Walker, and Jet Truck racing. Free Admission and Parking, Military Fly Overs, Vintage WWII B-25 Mitchell, Skydivers, Static Displays, Kids Ping Pong Ball Drop, Aeorcraft Rides, 300 MPH Jet Truck/ Aerobatic Performances, Wing Walking Performances, Salute to Veterans Breakfast/, Food, Beverage and Merchandise Vendors.
Sep 22, 2012 – Sep 23, 2012
This year’s event will feature full the most extreme and diverse line up of military and civilian aircraft in the nation headlined by the F-22 Raptor and V-22 Osprey Demos! The Black Diamond Jet Team will soar once again over the ocean at the Cocoa Beach Air Show. Look for the most extreme maneuvers ever in their new performance as part of The Year of Extreme Flight in Cocoa Beach.

 

 

 

** Published with the expressed permission of EventCrazy.com

 

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Get 2-for-1 cruise plus up to FREE air | Viking Luxury River Cruises

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Get 2-for-1 cruise plus up to FREE air | Viking Luxury River Cruises

Asian River Cruise Special Offers

Viking River Cruises

Up to FREE Airfare

Asia is a collage of spectacular landscapes, timeless architecture and exciting cultural attractions. And Viking makes visiting this region of the world both easy and enjoyable, with the best ships, staff and hotels. You will Walk on the the Great Wall and see the Terra Cotta Warriors on Imperial Jewels of China or you’ll experience Vietnam and Cambodia on Magnificent Mekong—see bustling floating markets, lush riverside landscapes and amazing Khmer temples. >VIEW VIDEO

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Offers apply to new bookings only as of September 11, 2012. Air prices are per person, based on the cruise/cruisetour check-in date, and include transfers plus all government taxes and fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers, included with airfare or purchased separately, must have flights arrive/depart on ship or included hotel check-in/check-out day only.

* 2-for-1 cruisetour plus up to FREE international air on November-December departures (with no deviations, custom air, upgrades or stopovers) of Magnificent Mekong in 2012 from Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) (other select gateways available; call for pricing). Must request offer 23Echo and pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires September 30, 2012. Other restrictions may apply.

** 2-for-1 cruise and up to 2-for-1 international air (on Cat C and above on Imperial Jewels of China on Nov departures from LAX, SFO, SEA or PDX; all other gateways higher) are considered a single offer. Must request offer 10Echo and pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires September 30, 2012. Other restrictions may apply.


 

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SPECIAL OFFER: 2012 PENTHOUSE & VERANDAH END-OF-SEASON SALE! | Luxury Crystal Cruises

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

SPECIAL OFFER: 2012 PENTHOUSE & VERANDAH END-OF-SEASON SALE!

Luxury Crystal Cruise Sales – Cruise Special

2012 Penthouse & Verandah End-of-Season Sale!

 

Close to home or far away, treat yourself to a vacation with the world’s most awarded cruise line and take advantage of end-of-season savings of up to $1,000 per person in Penthouse or Verandah accommodations on select summer, fall and winter voyages.

Mediterranean- Choose from fall or winter Mediterranean departures and enjoy fewer crowds, cooler weather and all the same great culture, history and hospitality of legendary destinations including the Black Sea, the Holy Land, and the Canary Islands. Every itinerary features overnight stays in grand embark/debark ports such as Venice, Barcelona, Lisbon and Istanbul, allowing you the luxury of time to explore these fascinating cities exactly as you wish.South Pacific- Journey to the exotic isles of the South Pacific on two November/December cruises and fall in love with the rhythm of the sea, the beauty of Hawaii, and the romance of places like Tahiti, Fiji and Bora Bora.New England & Canada – Explore idyllic archipelagos along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Parisian charms and sophistication of Quebec and Montreal, and the breathtaking colors of fall on two voyages through the Maritimes.

Pacific Coast & Trans-Atlantic – Choose your ocean and follow your passion…a sun-kissed journey along California’s golden coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles, or the allure of an ocean crossing from Barcelona to Miami.

Holiday Voyages – Caribbean & Australia - Escape the hustle of the holidays on a rejuvenating cruise through charming Caribbean islands, or indulge in the grandeur of the season Down Under and take part in the world’s most spectacular fireworks display over Sydney Harbour…enjoyed from a privileged location aboard a luxury catamaran, compliments of Crystal.

Book a Penthouse or Verandah stateroom on select late summer, fall or winter cruises by October 31, 2012, and enjoy these exclusive savings:

  • Book Now Cruise-Only Fares with $1,000 per person additional Penthouse savings on categories PH and PS (v2319-v2326)
  • Book Now Cruise-Only Fares with $500 per person additional Verandah savings on categories B, A, and AA (v2319-v2326)
  • Book Now Cruise-Only Fares with $600 per person additional Verandah savings on categories B and A (v2229-v2230)
  • All Inclusive: complimentary specialty restaurants, fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
    Complimentary gratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining and Penthouse butler staff
  • Plus, optional air add-ons, award-winning entertainment, innovative enrichment and so much more!

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Aboard two of the world’s two most celebrated ships, savor memorable meals with menus created by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, melt away tensions at the only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea, and enjoy a greater sense of luxury and freedom aboard the cruise line voted World’s Best more than any other in history.

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Mediterranean Cruises

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Istanbul to Venice 09/18 12 Days $3,995
$4,915
 $4,415
$9,395
 $8,395
Venice to Athens 09/30 12 Days $3,995
$4,700
 $4,200
$8,395
 $7,395
Athens to Venice 10/12 12 Days $4,395
$5,315
 $4,815
$9,780
 $8,780
Venice to Istanbul 10/24 12 Days $3,995
$4,700
 $4,200
$8,395
 $7,395
Istanbul to Barcelona 11/05 12 Days $3,495
$4,130
 $3,630
$7,585
 $6,585
Barcelona to Lisbon 11/17 11 Days $3,615
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 $3,700
$7,365
 $6,365
Lisbon to Barcelona 11/28 11 Days $3,295
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 $3,400
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Viking River Luxury Cruises | 2-for-1 cruise pricing | up to FREE Business Class Air

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Viking River Luxury Cruise

2-for-1 cruise pricing | up to FREE Business Class Air

 Viking River Cruises

Contact Bruce Oliver for more information





Up to FREE Business Class Air!

 


Have a
beautiful experience in Europe this fall or winter

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to sail on the beautiful new
Viking Longships during their inaugural season—and they can also look
forward to beginning and ending their trip in extraordinary comfort.

Now
for a limited time, if you book a suite you get up to FREE Business Class
air on select November & December departures and gateways!*

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Up to FREE Business Class Air with Cat ES & AA*

OR Business Class Air from $2,495 per person on Cat A & B** from Boston,
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8 dayss-Budapest to Nuremberg

Nov
18; Dec 22, 23, 29, 30, 2012

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Viking Embla,

Viking Freya &

Viking Odin

 




Danube Waltz


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8 dayss-Passau to Budapest

Dec
22, 29, 2012

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Viking Njord &

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Grand European Tour


Grand European Tour

15 days-Amsterdam to Budapest

Nov
18, 2012

**Cat A,

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Rhine Getaway


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8 days-Amsterdam to Basel

Dec
26, 2012

**Cat A & B,

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Additional
airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; click

here to learn more about airline
baggage allowances and fees.

 

 

 Offers apply to new bookings only as of September 6, 2012 . Air prices are per person, based on the cruise/cruisetour check-in date, and include transfers plus all government taxes and fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers, included with airfare or purchased separately, must have flights arrive/depart on ship or included hotel check-in/check-out day only.

* 28Echo: 2-for-1 cruise plus up to FREE Business Class Air for Cat ES and AA only on Danube Waltz departures on December 22 and 29, 2012 aboard Viking Njord and Vikng Idun; Romantic Danube departures (on November 18 and December 30, 2012 Viking Embla; December 22 and 29, 2012 aboard Viking Odin; December 23 aboard Viking Freya) from New York (NYC), Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL).

** 28Echo: 2-for-1 cruise plus Business Class Air upgrade from $2,495 for Cat A and B on Grand European Tour departure on November 18, 2012 aboard Viking Freya; Rhine Getaway departure on December 26, 2012 aboard Viking Aegir from New York (NYC), Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL).

Note: Business Class Air may not apply to flights within the U.S or short connecting flights within Europe. No custom air, Frequent Flyer, deviations, or stopovers permitted. May be combined with Past Guest Discount, Viking Referral Rewards and Land extensions. Valid on new bookings only. Must request offer 28Echo and pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires September 21, 2012. Cruise and air are considered a single offer.

 

 

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GLOBUS family of brands | Tour and Cruise Specials |

Friday, September 7th, 2012

GLOBUS family of brands

Cosmos, Monograms, Avalon Waterways

For more information contact: Bruce Oliver

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Celebrity Cruise Line Specials | Book Soon | Luxury Cruises – Limited Availability

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Celebrity Cruise Line Specials

Celebrity Millennium – Celebrity Reflection – Celebrity Century – Celebrity Silhouette – Celebrity Equinox

Call Bruce Oliver (877)  661- 7158 or email Bruce@CruiseWithBruce.com

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† Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $10USD per guest per day on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel.

* Prices are per person, cruise only, in USD and subject to availability. Itineraries and prices subject to change without notice. Pricing is based 9/5/12 One Stop Files – Best Deals Tab. All offers are subject to availability.

Government taxes and fees are additional. Other terms and conditions apply. Modern Luxury is a trademark of Celebrity Cruises Inc. ©2012 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador. 12030771 • 9/2012

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NEW Luxury Cruise Ship | June 2013 | Royal Princess® Luxury Cruise Liner

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Royal Princess® – Arriving June 2013!

The next generation of Princess Cruise ships (View PDF)

Joining the fleet in June 2013, the new luxury cruise liner, the Royal Princess®, is sure to delight its 3,600 passengers with exciting new innovations and signature features.

Among her highlights, the new Royal Princess will offer:

  • An even larger and expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options. Watch video tour »
  • The SeaWalkSM & SeaView Bar – a first-of-its-kind enclosed walkway extending from the ship’s top deck and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views. Watch introductory video »
  • A new upper-deck pool exclusively for adults, featuring plush private cabanas
  • Our largest top-deck pool ever, offering another Princess first — a dazzling evening water and light show
  • An enhanced Movies Under the Stars® screen – our largest yet!
  • Balconies on all outside staterooms. View staterooms »

Royal Princess® Preview Video Tours

Join Princess executives for a series of exciting Royal Princess video tours and discover the innovative new ways we’ll be helping passengers escape completely.

View Lotus Spa video (4:27) »

View Featured Introduction (8:13) »

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Start planning your next cruise on Royal Princess as she embarks on her maiden season with the destination experts!

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Seabourn Adds Seventh Continent | ‘Ultimate Antarctica & Patagonia’ Voyages | Cruise Specials

Friday, September 7th, 2012

SEABOURN ADDS SEVENTH CONTINENT

ON ‘ULTIMATE ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA’ VOYAGES

Seabourn plans to extend its repertoire of highly desirable luxury cruising destinations to include Antarctica for the first time in 2013. The Luxury Cruise Ship, the Seabourn Quest, the newest ship in Seabourn’s award-winning fleet, will begin a series of four 21- to 24-day voyages sailing between Valparaíso, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina starting in November of 2013.

The all-suite luxury cruise ship will cruise the Chilean coast, including visits to Puerto Montt for the Chilean Lakes District, Castro on the huge island of Chiloé, and Puerto Chacabuco, from where guests can tour the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park. Then the intimate ship will thread the glaciers, peaks and channels of the Chilean Fjords, culminating in a transit of the Beagle Channel and its spectacular Glacier Alley. Weather permitting, following a call at Ushuaia in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego, Seabourn Quest will cruise by Cape Horn bound for the Southern Ocean. Guests on board will experience five days in Antarctica, including scenic cruising of highlights such as the breathtaking Lemaire Channel, picturesque Paradise Bay and the Gerlache Strait.

An experienced Antarctic expedition staff will ensure that guests enjoy the best of the numerous available sites for landings and cruising in smaller inflatable boats, based on real-time weather and wildlife reports during their Antarctic adventures. Scientists, naturalists and other lecturers in a number of disciplines will speak on board and accompany guests ashore to add insights to their once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

During the South Atlantic portion of the voyage, guests will enjoy visits to Port Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, and Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, en route to or from Buenos Aires.

A 24-day Holiday version will include two days exploring the sub-Antarctic wildlife Eden of South Georgia Island, renowned for its beauty and its vast, teeming rookeries of king penguins and other seabirds, as well as breeding elephant and fur seals.

Seabourn’s new Ultimate Antarctica & Patagonia sailings are open for sale NOW beginning in November of 2013.

Book your Seabourn Luxury Cruise Vacation with Bruce Oliver – (877)  661-7158

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The Seabourn Difference
Tipping is neither required nor expected – service simply to delight you Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured at lunch and dinner
Spacious, all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views – many with verandas Complimentary welcome champagne and in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
All dining venues are complimentary – dine where, when and with whom you wish Gourmet dining that rivals the finest restaurants anywhere


 

 

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Destination Jazz Radio | TransatlanticJazzCruise.com | Jazz musicians – music & interviews

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Bruce Oliver & Transatlantic Jazz Cruises

presents

Destination Jazz

Destination Jazz is an internet radio broadcast for Jazz lovers. Learn about the musicians, their music and history on this program.

Thanks for tuning in. Check back weekly for my new program. You can also listen to all of the Destination Jazz’s programs on this internet radio station by clicking on the next episode.

Listen to internet radio with Transatlantic Jazz Cruises on Blog Talk Radio

Destination Jazz Programming

  • Erin Dickins, co-founder of the Manhattan Transfer. Listen to her music and interview.
  • Erin will be the featured entertainer on our Inaugural Transatlantic Jazz Cruise aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Ship March 30, 2013 for 8-days. She will also be conducting two vocal training workshops with vocalists. Students will also get one on one coaching during the workshop. Book soon as space is limited. Call Bruce Oliver (877)661-7158 or email transatlanticjazz@CruiseWithBruce.com
  • Visit http://TransatlanticJazzCruise.com for more information about the series of Cunard Jazz Cruises aboard Cunard Cruise Lines – NYC – Southampton
  • Chris Geith, Jazz Pianist and Vocalist – music and interview
  • Charley Langer, smooth Jazz, Sax Player – music and interview

    • Special thanks to my friend, renown Friendly Doggies artist: Jim Tweedy from New Orleans

     

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    Cunard Cruise Line 2014 WORLD VOYAGES | Luxury Cruises

    Thursday, September 6th, 2012

    Cunard Cruise Line 2014 WORLD VOYAGES

    Luxury Cruise Sales – Cruise Special

    Cunard Luxury Cruise Special – 2014 Cunard World Voyage programme including Full World Voyages, Liner and Segment Voyages. All three of the CUNARD QUEENS are sailing World Voyages this year, each offering its own distinct itinerary to exciting parts of the globe. These historic voyages are available for reservations today, with fares for a Full World Voyage starting at $16,195.*

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    • Special Early Booking incentives^ for reservations made by 28 February 2013:
    • Reduced deposit of 15%
    • On Board Credit of up to $3,000 per stateroom for Full World and Liner Voyages!†
    • Additional savings for World Club members of up to $4,000 per stateroom off Early Booking Fares. These savings will now combine outside of final payment with most fares for which the past guest qualifies, meaning past guests can book with the peace of mind that they are getting the best deal**



    Full World Voyage guests on this luxury cruise also receive these exciting
    on board benefits:

    • Complimentary Hotel & Dining charges (a value of up to $1,547 USD per
      person.)^^
    • Gala World
      Voyage Special Event
    • Unique
      Commemorative Gifts
    • Welcome
      Aboard Reception
    • Services
      of a World Voyage Concierge
    • World
      Voyage Cocktail Party



    Queen Mary 2


    In 2014, QUEEN MARY 2 will be celebrating her 10th Anniversary!
    Guests may join the grandest ocean liner at sea and sail the
    world roundtrip from Southampton to exciting destinations that
    inspire the imagination. Book now with Cruise with Bruce for
    this luxury cruise.



    Highlights:


    •


    Overnight stays in Cape Town, Hong Kong and Dubai


    •


    Circumnavigation of Australia


    •


    30 amazing ports throughout Australia, Asia, Middle East and the
    Mediterranean


    •


    Can be combined with Transatlantic Crossings to create voyage
    options out of and into New York



    Queen Victoria


    QUEEN VICTORIA embarks on a worldwide adventure from Fort
    Lauderdale or Southampton featuring South America and the best
    destinations of the Pacific.



    Highlights:


    •


    40 exciting ports including an overnight stay in San Francisco


    •


    Maiden calls in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
    Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia,
    Argentina; Punta Arenas and Puerto Montt, Chile; Moorea, French
    Polynesia and Suva, Fiji


    •


    Transits the Panama Canal



    Queen Elizabeth


    If there’s a part of the Far East your clients have dreamed of
    seeing, chances are the 2014 Cunard World Voyage on
    QUEEN ELIZABETH will take them there.



    Highlights:


    •


    Depart from Southampton, New York, Fort Lauderdale or San
    Francisco


    •


    41 fascinating ports, with overnights in San Francisco, Sydney,
    Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai


    •


    Maiden calls in Japan including: Kochi, Yokohama, Kobe, and
    Nagasaki; also Busan, Korea; Shanghai and Xiamen, China; Abu
    Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Aqaba, Jordan


    •


    Sails through the epic Panama Canal

    For more information contact Bruce Oliver – (877)661-7158

     

    *Government fees and taxes of up to $1,465 per person are additional and subject to change. Fare based on 94-day Full World Voyage on QUEEN VICTORIA.

    ^ 15% reduced deposit is an initial deposit payment for bookings made by 28 February 2013. A second deposit of a further 15% is due 1 June 2013. Based on double occupancy for guests booking a FULL WORLD VOYAGE by 28 February 2013. Guests booking Queens Grill categories Q1-Q7 will receive an On Board Credit of $1,500 per person for Full World Voyages, $750 per person for Liner Voyages. Guests booking Princess Grill categories P1-P2 will receive an On Board Credit of $1,000 per person for Full World Voyages, $500 per person for Liner Voyages. Guests booking categories AA-DC on QUEEN MARY 2, BA-CA on QUEEN VICTORIA, or AA-CA on QUEEN ELIZABETH will receive an On Board Credit of $750 per person for Full World Voyages, $375 per person for Liner voyages. Guests booking categories ED-ID on QUEEN MARY 2 or EB-IC on QUEEN VICTORIA or QUEEN ELIZABETH will receive an On Board Credit of $500 per person for Full World Voyages, $250 per person for Liner Voyages. On Board Credit offer applies to the first two guests in a stateroom and does not apply to third/fourth guests. Guests paying the single occupancy fare will receive double the per person On Board Credit. Offer applies to Full World and Liner Voyage reservations made by 28 February 2013. Please reference promo codes: ZSL and ZSW.

    † Full World Voyage is defined as; QUEEN ELIZABETH, QUEEN MARY 2 or QUEEN VICTORIA voyages 91 days or longer. Liner Voyage is defined as two or more consecutive Segment Voyages excluding Transatlantic Crossings.

    ^^ $1,547 is based on the 119-day QUEEN MARY 2 FULL WORLD VOYAGE (Queens and Princess Suites). Discretionary hotel and dining charges of $11/day (categories AA-ID) or $13/day (categories Q1-P2) will be prepaid by Cunard on your behalf.

    ** Based on double occupancy for World Club members. Guests reserving categories Q1-Q7 will receive a discount of $2,000 per person for the Full World Voyage, $1,000 per person for Liner Voyages or $500 for Segment Voyages. Guests reserving categories P1-P2 will receive a discount of $1,600 per person for the Full World Voyage, $800 per person for Liner Voyages or $400 for Segment Voyages. Guests reserving categories AA-DC on QUEEN MARY 2 or BA-CA on QUEEN VICTORIA or AA-CA on QUEEN ELIZABETH will receive a discount of $1,000 per person for the Full World Voyage, $500 per person for Liner Voyages or $250 for Segment Voyages. Guests reserving categories ED-ID on QUEEN MARY 2 or EB-IC on QUEEN VICTORIA or QUEEN ELIZABETH will receive a discount of $800 per person for the Full World Voyage, $400 per person for Liner Voyages or $200 for Segment Voyages. Guests paying the single occupancy fare will receive double the per person discount. Offer applies to Full World, Liner, and Segment Voyages reservations made by 28 February 2013. Please reference promotion code: PA1/PA2. Ships’ registry: Great Britain. ©CUNARD 2012. The CUNARD logo and logotype are registered trademarks of Carnival plc, an English Company trading as Cunard Line. QUEEN MARY 2, QUEEN VICTORIA and QUEEN ELIZABETH are trademarks owned by CUNARD. All rights reserved in the United States and other countries.

     

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    Crystal Cruise Sale | Save on Luxury Cruises | Luxury Cruise Special Offers

    Thursday, September 6th, 2012

    Crystal Cruise Sale | Save on Luxury Cruises | Luxury Cruise Special Offers

    Crystal Cruise Lines Book Now Fares

    Where do you plan on going for your next adventure? Is it to the legendary shores of the Mediterranean, or the vibrant waterways of New England & Canada? Perhaps you want to play on beaches in Hawaii, or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef in Australia? With Crystal’s 2012 End-of-Season Sale and new lower fares on select 2013 European Crystal Cruises, why not write your next great travel story with the World’s Best cruise line, and enjoy incredible savings at the same time.

    With an unsurpassed 18 years at the very top of their game, Crystal’s all inclusive luxury and value is simply unmatched in luxury travel. Book your cruise by October 31, 2012 and you will enjoy Crystal’s Book Now Cruise-only Fares from just $1,575 per person and take advantage of these limited-time savings:

    • 2012 End-of-Season Sale: savings of up to $1,000 per person in Penthouse or Verandah accommodations on 10 fall departures to the Mediterranean, New England & Canada, Pacific Coast & Trans-Atlantic, and Holiday Voyages in the Caribbean and Australia
    • 2012 Holiday Sailings: this winter, celebrate the holidays from just $2,660 per person in the most breathtaking destinations in the world including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Pacific Coast and Australia & New Zealand
    • New Reduced Fares 2013 Europe: choose from 12 diverse itineraries between April and November and explore treasures of the Mediterranean in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain and more, or travel north to visit the regal shores of London and the Baltic Sea

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    The All Inclusive Crystal Experience is renowned for a reason, featuring:

    • Fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages served complimentary throughout the entire ship
    • Pre-paid gratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining and Penthouse butler staff
    • Nobu Matsuhisa’s Asian restaurant, and Prego Italian restaurant
    • Award-winning enrichment and entertainment
    • State-of-the-art fitness center, as well as yoga, Pilates and spinning classes
    • And much more!

    Book by October 31st and let Crystal Cruise Lines pamper you aboard the stunning Crystal Serenity or Crystal Symphony as they explore the world on their next great adventure.

    For more information and to book your cruise call: Bruce Oliver (877)661-7158

     

     

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    Celebrity Luxury Cruise Special | 2013 European Cruise Specials | Luxury Cruise Specials

    Thursday, September 6th, 2012

    Celebrity Luxury Cruise Special

    2013 European Vacation

    Modern Luxury | The Celebrity commitment

    With savings of up to $420 per stateroom on 2013 Europe vacations.

    Plus 50% reduced deposits.

    Book a Celebrity European vacation and luxury cruise aboard all 2013 sailings in Europe and receive free gratuities*—a savings of up to $420* per stateroom. Plus take advantage of 50% reduced deposit. Book Europe sailings, 7-Nights or longer to qualify. Experience the culture and history of the Old World. And on board, enjoy all the indulgences of an updated luxury vacation. Enjoy airy spaces with all the right, tasteful details. Dining in restaurants where the vibe is as appealing as the entrée in front of you. And intuitive service that’s delivered with a keen eye for detail.

    Book today with Bruce Oliver – (877)661-7158

    Time is limited to take advantage of this extraordinary offer. Escape the ordinary by booking your 2013 Europe vacation September 1 – 14, 2012.

    *Free Gratuities Offer valid for cruises booked Sep. 1-14, 2012. Offer applies to 7-night and longer Europe sailings departing April- Nov. 2013. Offer applies to first and second guests only, verandas and suites only, applicable to cruise portion of cruisetours, and is in the amount of Celebrity’s suggested gratuities.Reduced Deposit Offer applies to individual bookings only and not applicable to bookings made less than 70 days from departure date. Reduced deposit must be paid Sep 1-14, 2012. Offer applies to new individual bookings and group bookings named during the booking window subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, not combinable with any other offer. Reduced deposit is not applicable to groups or suites. Offer will be applied within 5 days of booking. Single occupancy guests are eligible for offers. Offer exclude certain price programs, Exciting Deals, interline, travel agent, and employee rates. Offer is not applicable to bookings made prior to the Offer Period that are cancelled and rebooked during the Offer Period. Refer to Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions. ©2012 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships registered in Malta and Ecuador. 12030599 • 8/2012

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    Cunard Transatlantic Cruise Special | 5-day Luxury Cruise Special | Cruise Special Offer

    Thursday, September 6th, 2012

    Cunard Transatlantic Cruise Special

    Cunard Luxury Cruise Line’s Cross the Pond Sale

    Cross The Pond Sale - 5 Days Only | September 6-10

    The Cunard Transatlantic Cruise Special sale lasts only 5 days from September 6-10, 2012

    Complimentary Balcony Upgrades

    Reserve a Balcony for the same fare as an Oceanview!

    Plus On Board Credit up to $150 per stateroom! Reduced Deposit

    Book on December 15, 2013 you can join Cruise with Bruce Enterprises on a Transatlantic Jazz Cruise

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    Departure Dates Fares From:
    Inside Oceanview Balcony
    QUEEN MARY 2 – 7 days
    October 28, 2012 $1,345* $1,595* $1,895*
    $749* $849* $849*
    November 20 & 27, 2012 $1,295* $1,495* $1,795*
    $699* $799* $799*
    December 15, 2012; January 3, 2013 $1,195* $1,345* $1,595*
    $649* $749* $749*
    QUEEN VICTORIA – 8 days
    January 10, 2013 $1,424* $1,589* $1,864*
    $649* $899* $899*
    Receive up to $150 in On Board Credit per stateroom^
    Stateroom category 7- & 8-day voyages
    Princess Suite/Queens Suite $150 per stateroom
    Balcony $100 per stateroom
    Inside/Oceanview $50 per stateroom

    Book your luxury cruise with Bruce Oliver (877)661-7158

    ^ On Board Credit offer is based on: Princess/Queens Suites (Categories Q1-P4), Balcony (Categories AA-B5), Inside/Oceanview (Categories C1-D8). All values are per stateroom, based on double occupancy. Singles paying the single supplement earn the equivalent of the per stateroom On Board Credit.

    † Complimentary Balcony Upgrade offer is based on reserving a Balcony stateroom on QUEEN MARY 2 (category B5 – sheltered) or QUEEN VICTORIA (category A7) for the price of an Oceanview stateroom on QUEEN MARY 2 (category C4) or QUEEN VICTORIA (category C3).

    * Offer is for new bookings only. Reduced Deposit offer refers to 50% payment of the standard deposit, equivalent to 12.5% of the voyage fare for voyages outside of final payment deadline. Deposits for bookings made under the Cross The Pond Sale promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. QUEEN MARY 2 fares are based on Inside (category D8), Oceanview (category C4) and Premium Balcony (category B5 – sheltered). QUEEN VICTORIA fares are based on Inside (category D8), Oceanview (category C3) and Balcony (category A7). Fares in other categories may vary. Government fees and taxes ranging from $25 – $45 are additional and subject to change. Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of reservation. Fares are per person, do not include air travel, are voyage only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. This offer is capacity controlled, is subject to change, and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past guest discount, including On Board Credit. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Cunard reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. Please refer to the applicable Cunard brochure or Cunard.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all reservations. Ask about our applicable air add-on programme. Please reference promotion code: R5I. Offer expires September 10, 2012. Ships’ registry: Bermuda. ©CUNARD 2012. The CUNARD logo and logotype are registered trademarks of Carnival plc, an English company trading as Cunard Line. QUEEN MARY 2, QUEEN VICTORIA and The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World are trademarks owned by CUNARD. All rights reserved in the United States and other countries.

     

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