1. Fiji hot air ballooning takes off
Soft adventure tour specialist Adrenalin Fiji has commenced its Hot Air Ballooning program with the first flight launched on 06 January.
The company now has two licensed Balloon Captains – Brian Trapp and Steve Bond. Brian who will be operating Adrenalin Ballooning over the coming four months.
The Adrenalin Balloon basket holds up to 12 passengers comfortably and offers one of the most unique and serene ways of seeing the destination’s amazing hinterland.
2.Dive into Natewa Bay at Lomalagi Resort
Music to the ears of every international SCUBA enthusiasts, Lomalagi Resort, near Savusavu has opened up Natewa Bay, the largest deep water bay in the South Pacific, to divers.
More than 1000 meters deep in its centre, the 600 square mile bay is an underwater paradise offering dozens of beautiful reefs and walls for divers to explore. One site offers huge coral fans, some of them hundreds of years old. The bay is also home to the only resident pods of dolphins in Fiji.
Savusavu independent dive operator ‘Rockin’ Down Under ‘ now offers a full range of PADI certified courses ranging from ‘discover scuba’ courses for beginners through to Dive Master programs at Natewa Bay.
Lomalagi Resort is also offering a series of combined accommodation/dive packages.
3. Fiji Tennis International Classic
FIJI SERVES UP ITS NEWEST INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENT – THE FIJI TENNIS INVITATION CLASSIC
Following hot on the heels of the high profile Australian Open taking place in Melbourne next week, the focus on international tennis switches to Fiji when the South Pacific region’s newest action women’s sports event, the inaugural
Fiji Tennis Invitation Classic, will take place at the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club on Denarau Island from 02-07 February.
Several of the world’s top up and coming players and several WTA ranked professionals, some of whom are playing at Melbourne, have now confirmed their place in the invitation only event which is set to showcase talent from eight countries.
These include the USA, China, Slovakia, India, New Zealand, the Philippines and South Korea.
For information on Fiji please call 1-888-815-5909 in the USA or outside the USA 1-626-815-5909 or visit our website www.cruisesolutionsandmore@msn.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Disney Cruise Lines to get to new Shps
Mickey and Minnie to Get New Ship Cousins
While the Disney Cruise Line ships are not known as Mickey and Minnie, we think maybe they should. But in any case the ships (Disney Magic and Disney Wonder) will be joined in 2011 and 2012 by two cousins.
The first steel was cut on the two yet-to-be named DCL ships during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft yards in Germany. The first piece of steel cut was part of the Art Deco-inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships. Similar to the scrollwork on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s but adds a Disney touch: a Mickey Mouse medallion in the center of the design.
Not many details are available on this new pair, but they will feature 1250 staterooms and be about 128,000 tons each making them about 1/3 larger than the two existing ships which have 875 staterooms.
It’s been more than 10 years since Disney welcomed a new ship so mouse fans have a lot to look forward to. Keep your ears to the ground and we promise to give you regular updates on this magical birth event.
While the Disney Cruise Line ships are not known as Mickey and Minnie, we think maybe they should. But in any case the ships (Disney Magic and Disney Wonder) will be joined in 2011 and 2012 by two cousins.
The first steel was cut on the two yet-to-be named DCL ships during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft yards in Germany. The first piece of steel cut was part of the Art Deco-inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships. Similar to the scrollwork on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s but adds a Disney touch: a Mickey Mouse medallion in the center of the design.
Not many details are available on this new pair, but they will feature 1250 staterooms and be about 128,000 tons each making them about 1/3 larger than the two existing ships which have 875 staterooms.
It’s been more than 10 years since Disney welcomed a new ship so mouse fans have a lot to look forward to. Keep your ears to the ground and we promise to give you regular updates on this magical birth event.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
CP Cares with Cruises for Veterans
CP Cares is an outreach program created by Cruise Planners/American Express that builds on our commitment to support organizations throughout the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, we have committed to raising and donating funds to various charities as well as providing hands-on service to the community. It’s another example of theirpositive CruisitudeSM, embraced by the entire organization.
Voyages for Veterans - Benefiting Fisher House FoundationVoyages for Veterans program was developed to help raise funds for the benefit of the Fisher House Foundation. When you cruise on any of the following Royal Caribbean itineraries, a direct donation will be made to the Fisher House Foundation without affecting the cost of your cruise.
There are countless reasons to thank veterans. Now you can help their families cope with the challenge of long term hospitalization by simply taking a cruise.
Fisher House FoundationFounded in 1990, this 4-star rated charity has 43 purposed-built houses that provide free accommodations to the families of our veterans who are undergoing extended treatment at a VA medical facility. To learn more, visit http://www.fisherhouse.org/.
Voyages for Veterans Sailings$50 per cabin donation goes directly to the Fisher House Foundation
Liberty of the Seas7-Night Western CaribbeanJanuary 31, 2010Departing from Miami
Explorer of the Seas12-Night Southern CaribbeanFebruary 14, 2010Departing from Bayonne
Independence of the Seas8-Night Eastern CaribbeanMarch 20, 2010Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
Explorer of the Seas9-Night BermudaApril 29, 2010 Departing from Bayonne
Enchantment of the Seas9-Night Eastern CaribbeanMay 20, 2010 Departing from Norfolk
Splendour of the Seas8-Night Greek IslesJuly 16, 2010Departing from Venice
Brilliance of the Seas12-Night MediterraneanAugust 31, 2010Departing from Barcelona
Rhapsody of the Seas7-Night AlaskaSeptember 10, 2010Departing from Seattle
Radiance of the Seas7-Night Western CaribbeanOctober 9, 2010Departing from Tampa
Freedom of the Seas7-Night Eastern CaribbeanNovember 7, 2010Departing from Pt. Canaveral
Freedom of the Seas7-Night Eastern CaribbeanDecember 5, 2010Departing from Pt. Canaveral
Low rates. Special offers. Ask for details.
Itineraries are subject to availablity.
Voyages for Veterans - Benefiting Fisher House FoundationVoyages for Veterans program was developed to help raise funds for the benefit of the Fisher House Foundation. When you cruise on any of the following Royal Caribbean itineraries, a direct donation will be made to the Fisher House Foundation without affecting the cost of your cruise.
There are countless reasons to thank veterans. Now you can help their families cope with the challenge of long term hospitalization by simply taking a cruise.
Fisher House FoundationFounded in 1990, this 4-star rated charity has 43 purposed-built houses that provide free accommodations to the families of our veterans who are undergoing extended treatment at a VA medical facility. To learn more, visit http://www.fisherhouse.org/.
Voyages for Veterans Sailings$50 per cabin donation goes directly to the Fisher House Foundation
Liberty of the Seas7-Night Western CaribbeanJanuary 31, 2010Departing from Miami
Explorer of the Seas12-Night Southern CaribbeanFebruary 14, 2010Departing from Bayonne
Independence of the Seas8-Night Eastern CaribbeanMarch 20, 2010Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
Explorer of the Seas9-Night BermudaApril 29, 2010 Departing from Bayonne
Enchantment of the Seas9-Night Eastern CaribbeanMay 20, 2010 Departing from Norfolk
Splendour of the Seas8-Night Greek IslesJuly 16, 2010Departing from Venice
Brilliance of the Seas12-Night MediterraneanAugust 31, 2010Departing from Barcelona
Rhapsody of the Seas7-Night AlaskaSeptember 10, 2010Departing from Seattle
Radiance of the Seas7-Night Western CaribbeanOctober 9, 2010Departing from Tampa
Freedom of the Seas7-Night Eastern CaribbeanNovember 7, 2010Departing from Pt. Canaveral
Freedom of the Seas7-Night Eastern CaribbeanDecember 5, 2010Departing from Pt. Canaveral
Low rates. Special offers. Ask for details.
Itineraries are subject to availablity.
The Year of Freestyle
Norwegian Cruise Line is ringing in the New Year early with a bevy of promotions marking 2010 as “The Year of the Freestyle Vacation.” All new reservations from today through March 14, 2010 on any of the line’s 10 Freestyle Cruising ships will receive up to a six-category upgrade and on-board savings certificates of up to $400. In addition, bi-weekly promotions will feature special offers. These will be posted here on this blog and also on my website www.cruisesolutionsandmore.com
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