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[139.60.2.74]) by mx.google.com with ESMTPS id k195-20020a25c6cc000000b00648cb16b24csi10073613ybf.650.2022.04.30.13.48.07 for (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 bits=128/128); Sat, 30 Apr 2022 13:48:07 -0700 (PDT) Received-SPF: pass (google.com: domain of 184960756.1909492.6354477812@e2ma.net designates 139.60.2.74 as permitted sender) client-ip=139.60.2.74; Authentication-Results: mx.google.com; dkim=pass header.i=@e2ma.net header.s=e2ma header.b=pLKPCEEQ; spf=pass (google.com: domain of 184960756.1909492.6354477812@e2ma.net designates 139.60.2.74 as permitted sender) smtp.mailfrom=184960756.1909492.6354477812@e2ma.net; dmarc=fail (p=NONE sp=QUARANTINE dis=NONE) header.from=gmail.com DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; s=e2ma; d=e2ma.net; h=Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:From:To:Date:Message-ID:Reply-To: List-Unsubscribe:Feedback-ID; i=@mail74-4z9c.e2ma.net; bh=eTdRN7vOO4Y0Uz3o7p5GayyxK26BlUtVks4dj0pkEn4=; b=pLKPCEEQfy861nBNOfiDplenByuKsuV+V6sbIj2fyPmysn8M/qG8e0AEYyhqdT3h3Dsep5HzW0cI A8Q1RlKy8dT3+H8mePes283m42FLUJJ+XiT5ABITHUPFczm0OSNlOZrzMPcAsh3qOTIJUh7qx3fo djYSvxL5j+RqF9ylGG4= Received: by mail74-4z9c.e2ma.net id hdmg8e2sckga for ; Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:48:06 -0500 (envelope-from <184960756.1909492.6354477812@e2ma.net>) Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="==165135168679973==" MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: Cruise & Travel News - Useful information From: "Charles Greenberg at Your Travel Agency" To: sterlingwhg@gmail.com Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:48:06 -0000 Message-ID: Reply-To: greenbergcharlie@gmail.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: , X-Test-Mailing: no Feedback-ID: 1909492:184960756:mainstream:EMMAFBL X-Spam-Status: No, score=0.5 X-Spam-Score: 5 X-Spam-Bar: / X-Spam-Flag: NO --==165135168679973== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Luxury Cruise Difference / West Coast Sailings To view this email online, paste this link into your browser: https://t.e2ma.net/message/2wmecd/uqskd7c Cruise and Travel News Hello Fellow Travelers, Thank you for your continued suppport. Our newsletter,=C2=A0Cruise and Travel News,=C2=A0delivers interesting leis= ure travel information to our clients and friends with minimal emphasis on = selling.=C2=A0 We hope you enjoy reading it.=C2=A0 Charles Greenbeg=C2=A0 (760) 772-5888 greeenbergcharlie@gmail.com In this issue: This month's travel Quote=C2=A0 A Luxury Cruise Ship Will Provide Bucket-List Travel Experiences Princess Cruises=E2=80=99 New West Coast Cruise Deployments... Visit=C2=A0H= awaii, San Francisco, San Diego and Mexico Online Travel Agency Fined $2.6 Million for =E2=80=98Dishonest and Predator= y=E2=80=99 Behavior Chariie's Tips of the Month Take a Photo Before Leaving Home=C2=A0 Universal Orlando Opens Quiet Room for Guests with Autism I Took My First Cruise At 50 Years Old, And Wish I Had Done It Sooner Travel Insights from Charlie Greenberg This Month's Travel Quote =E2=80=9CIndividually, we are one drop.=C2=A0=C2=A0Together, we are an ocea= n.=E2=80=9C =E2=80=93 Ryunosuke Akutagawa Ryunosuke=C2=A0Akutagawa was a Japanese poet and writer from the 1920's. He= is regarded as the =E2=80=98Father of the Japanese short story=E2=80=99 an= d his works have been translated into many languages. A Luxury Cruise Ship Will Provide Bucket-List Travel Experiences - Journeys of personal discovery. - Meaningful travel. - Transformative getaways.=C2=A0 These are the buzzwords and the types of experiences that travelers crave t= hese days - a trend that has only been heightened by the grueling two-year = pandemic that is now finally winding down around the world. This is an experience that will satisfy your deepest desires. Listen well t= o them, because they may reveal secret wishes that could, translate into a = luxury ocean experience. The effortless style of the Mediterranean, the majesty and charm of the Nor= dic Fjords, the history and culture of the British Isles, the natural splen= dor of Hawaii, or the exotic locales of South America. Whatever destination= you choose, here are several reasons why a luxury ship will deliver unforg= ettable bucket-list travel experiences. A journey beyond a cruise If you carefully choose a luxury lifestyle brand, the trip will feel more l= ike a journey than just a cruise. Rather than focusing only on the onboard = experience, it will be a more immersive and enriching personal experience t= hat encompasses the people you travel with, the people you meet in destinat= ions, how you get in touch with a deeper part of yourself, as well as the e= ntire process of planning, flipping through the pages of a brochure, and fl= ying to the departure point. Throughout the trip and when you ultimately disembark, you will feel exhila= rated rather than exhausted. The essence of a trip like this helps travel a= dvisors build lasting relationships with discerning travelers who seek deep= er connections within themselves and to the places they visit. =E2=80=98Slow=E2=80=99 cruising Just as the Slow Food Movement represents a more connected and complete exp= erience of enjoying and appreciating one=E2=80=99s culinary activities, slo= w cruising encourages a more authentic experience at an unhurried pace of t= ravel. Itineraries may blend celebrated destinations on the beaten path with hidde= n gems off the beaten path, and take guests to lesser-traveled harbors. Few= er ports may be visited, with relaxed mornings and later departures or even= staying in port overnight, and with perhaps only one day at sea. Check iti= neraries well, as the distinction combines exceptional planning along with = the matter of the finesse with which the cruise line delivers the destinati= on experience. Choices for personal enrichment Most luxury travelers have no interest in participating in a jam-packed, 9-= to-5 schedule of activities while traveling. Rather, they seek the flexibil= ity to discover and connect with the destinations visited in their own time= and way. The finest luxury ocean travel companies will give guests the choice to cur= ate their own perfect day, whether it be on ship at anchor or in destinatio= n, perhaps explored just with their traveling companion by personal car ser= vice or with people they met onboard. Another example would be personalizat= ion regarding wellness pursuits, whether onboard or experiences arranged in= destination. The outstanding feature is enrichment through personal choice= rather than on a rigid schedule. Intimate spaces Study after study has shown that one aspect of the luxury lifestyle travel = experience is synonymous with the intimate spaces that can be discovered an= d savored onboard. Guests seeking transformative travel experiences tend to= want all-suite, oceanfront accommodations with ample space for their perso= nal at-sea residence.=C2=A0 By comparison they prefer smaller and diverse p= ublic spaces that allow for more choice and seclusion. The sprawling restau= rants and theaters of the larger ships are replaced with smaller and more d= istinctive eateries and lounges, as well as smaller pools with private caba= nas. With more intimate venues and fewer guests, there exists an appealing = choice of spaces to be alone or to join in with others. The luxury of privacy Along with the luxury of choice and the luxury of space already mentioned, = the luxury of privacy completes the triumvirate. Luxury travelers expect ho= me-like comfort at their home at sea. Without compromise, they anticipate m= aintaining the same lifestyle onboard as they do in residence. The all-suit= e accommodations, in-suite personalization and flexible dining deliver on t= he promise of exceptional guest privacy. Service befitting the affluent The crew on a luxury ship develops closer relationships with its guests, ma= inly through their impeccable service. They know your name, your favorite d= rink, your culinary preferences, and more. That kind of anticipatory servic= e at every turn translates into a feeling of respect and privilege - and wh= o doesn=E2=80=99t want to feel that while traveling?=C2=A0 The elegance of the all-inclusive There is a particular grace and elegance that is the hallmark of the afflue= nt. A cruise line=E2=80=99s all-inclusiveness contributes to that sense of = luxury in that no monies need change hands onboard. All food and beverages = and tipping are included. In-suite personalization may consist of being wel= comed with a fine chilled French champagne instead of a Prosecco, or with t= he suite being stocked in advance with the guest=E2=80=99s alcoholic or sof= t drinks of choice. Of course, internet access is included. =C2=A0 Would you like more information? =C2=A0Call me, Charles Greenberg at= 760 772-5888. Charlie's 2 Tips of the month=C2=A0 Tip #1 This is a great way to stop worrying whether you forgot to turn something o= ff before you left home: Create a little "proof" by snapping a photo and ad= ding it to a "vacation ready" photo album on your phone. Yes, really. Take a photo of your closed garage, unplugged beauty appliance= s, and even your stove dials.=C2=A0 So that when you have a moment of panic= , you can just look at your photo album, take a deep breath, and get back t= o your vacation. Tip #2=C2=A0 Universal Orlando Opens Quiet Room for Guests with Autism The new quiet room is located near the front of Universal Studios Florida t= o the right of the Studio Audience Center.=C2=A0 A new quiet room for guests who could use a break from the bustling theme p= arks recently opened at Universal Orlando Resort. A resort spokesperson confirmed the room, located near the front of Univers= al Studios Florida to the right of the Studio Audience Center and Lost and = Found, will be open when the park is.=C2=A0 Guests don't need to reserve the room, but will need to wait until it is va= cant to use. A 30-minute time limit is encouraged. It has rubber floor tiles, an activity wall panel and two hiding tunnels. The room is a dedicated space for guests with autism and other cognitive di= sabilities. Universal Orlando Resort's=C2=A0Guide for Guests with Cognitive= Disabilities=C2=A0also lists quiet areas within its theme parks that typic= ally have lesser foot traffic. Princess Cruises=E2=80=99 New West Coast Cruise Deployments Visit=C2=A0Hawa= ii, San Francisco,=C2=A0 =C2=A0San Diego and Mexico=C2=A0 Several Princess Cruises ships will be sailing itineraries from California = and Texas. More cruise attention will be paid to the West Coast, especially since Prin= cess Cruises has announced new deployments through 2023 in San Francisco an= d San Diego, California, as well as Galveston, Texas. Returning a ship to San Diego gives more options for West Coast guests, and= Galveston makes a Princess cruise easily accessible to millions of Texans. Beginning in September and going through February 2023, Diamond Princess wi= ll be based in San Diego, embarking on five- to 16-day Mexican Riviera,=E2= =80=AFCalifornia Coast and Hawaiian Islands itineraries. There will even be= a special 20-day voyage to Central America, roundtrip from San Diego in No= vember 2022. Meanwhile, Royal Princess will be positioned out of San Francisco for the 2= 022-2023 West Coast season starting in September 2022 following its Alaskan= runs. The ship will also depart for Hawaii, Mexico and the California Coas= t. Both Royal and Ruby Princess will homeport in San Francisco until Ruby repo= sitions to Galveston for sailings from December 2022 to April 2023. From th= e Lone Star state, the ship will feature five- to 11-day cruises to the Wes= tern Caribbean, as well as a pair of 16-day trans-Panama Canal trips betwee= n Galveston and San Francisco.=C2=A0 Rounding out the Pacific fleet news, Coral Princess is set to return to Aus= tralia by June 2022.=C2=A0 Deploying these three ships to service over the next two months will mark t= he return of the entire Princess fleet, once our highly anticipated return = to Australia is approved by local authorities. Online Travel Agency Fined $2.6 Million for =E2=80=98Dishonest and Predator= y=E2=80=99 Behavior While many travel advisors,and some consumers, have long been aware of how = online travel agencies (OTAs) game the system, the New York State Attorney = General also took notice, levying a fine on one of the more popular OTAs in= business. New York-based OTA-operator Fareportal, which runs CheapoAir and OneTravel,= is being fined $2.6 million by New York because of deceptive marketing pra= ctices. The OTA boasts that it is ranked in the top 5 online travel compani= es in the U.S. by revenue and in the top 3 online travel companies in the U= .S. by monthly traffic. =C2=A0 New York Attorney General Letitia James announced this week that the fine w= as being levied because the company =E2=80=9Cused deeply deceptive tactics = to trick millions of consumers into booking airline and hotel rooms,=E2=80= =9D with =E2=80=9Cdishonest and predatory behavior.=E2=80=9D Most notably, James and New York targeted =E2=80=9Cdark patterns=E2=80=9D t= hat Fareportal, and other OTAs, typically use to =E2=80=9Ctrick consumers i= nto buying goods or services.=E2=80=9D That includes tactics like telling customers that they have the best prices= for a limited time, or that the best rate is only available on two more ti= ckets, which =E2=80=9Ccreates a false sense of urgency and social pressure = to induce customers to book airline tickets or hotel rooms. The fine also targeted Fareportal=E2=80=99s use of =E2=80=9Ccountdown timer= s, misleading disclosures related to the service fees that were added to th= e price of airline tickets, and misleading statements related to the policy= for cancellations made within 24-hours of booking,=E2=80=9D along with =E2= =80=9Cfictitious prices in purported markdowns for airline tickets.=E2=80= =9D =E2=80=9CAll of the conduct was designed to increase the percentage of visi= tors to Fareportal=E2=80=99s platforms who would complete a purchase,=E2=80= =9D James=E2=80=99 office wrote. In a striking message, James ordered Fareportal to pay the fine and then = =E2=80=9Censure that all messages related to the supply or popularity of tr= avel-related products and services are based on accurate data or informatio= n.=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CIn addition, Fareportal is required to ensure that any comparison = prices used in promoting discounted prices for airline tickets are prices a= t which the listed tickets were actually offered to consumers. The agreemen= t also requires Fareportal to make accurate disclosures related to its serv= ice fees and its cancellation policy. I Took My First Cruise At 50 Years Old, And Wish I Had Done It Sooner by HEIDE BRANDES, March 3, 2022 I=E2=80=99ll be the first to admit that I may have been a little judgementa= l when it came to the idea of cruising. In my mind, I pictured giant 30-story, all-inclusive floating resorts that = were filled with loud partygoers, screaming children, irritable and snappy = vacationers, or singles trying to =E2=80=9Chook up=E2=80=9D or find their n= ext victim, er=E2=80=A6 I mean partner. Even before I turned 50, the idea of sharing a ship with thousands of stran= gers intent on eating and drinking themselves into a stupor while bombardin= g little destinations with drunken reveling and entitled behavior was tortu= rous. I would rather=C2=A0not=C2=A0travel than travel on a cruise ship. Boy, was I wrong=E2=80=A6 and more than a little close-minded and judgy abo= ut the idea of cruising. Like so many other aspects of travel and life, cru= ising is not a blanket, one-size-fits-all way to vacation. Yes, party boats= do exist, but so do smaller excursion-style ships. Yes, a Disney Cruise ma= y be filled with children howling in delight while high on sugar, but anoth= er cruise may cater to the quiet, more mature crowd. Let=E2=80=99s face it. I didn=E2=80=99t know squat about what a cruise was = like until I took my first one at 50 years old. I wish I had done it sooner= and here=E2=80=99s why. When I was invited as a hosted guest for=C2=A0Hurtigruten Expeditions=E2=80= =99 inaugural cruise=C2=A0to the Galapagos Islands this January, I was one = of the few guests on the ship who had never taken a cruise before. I had me= t Anders Lindstrom, who represented=C2=A0Hurtigruten, at an industry event = this past fall, and he explained just how different a small-ship, expeditio= n-style cruise was from what I had pictured in my mind. So, when he invited me to hop on board, I was thrilled to try my first crui= se, sailing throughout the eastern Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuad= or. Finding a cruise ship that fits your style and that caters to your vacation= goals can be the difference between an experience that is all right and on= e that is memorable and fantastic. The most noticeable difference between c= ruises is size. And those differences, between small ships that hold anywhe= re from 25 to a few hundred people on an expedition cruise and the large sh= ips through major lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney, are vas= t.=C2=A0 For instance, one of the major cruise lines (Royal Caribbean) has some of t= he largest ships in the world and, when fully booked, can carry roughly 7,0= 00 people. That=E2=80=99s the population of most suburbs! Expedition-style, small-ship cruises, however, usually have, at most, maybe= 200 people. The Hurtigruten cruise to the Galapagos I took sailed on the= =C2=A0MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz II, a newly-renovated ship that has a maximum capa= city of 90 passengers. While I=E2=80=99m as social as it gets and all for a big party, I think tha= t size of ship was more suited to what I wanted. While the larger cruise li= nes seem, to me, to be =E2=80=9Camusement parks on the water=E2=80=9D with = a ton of activities to do every hour, the=C2=A0Santa Cruz II=C2=A0was less = hectic with no shortage of quiet places to get away from the crowds. On our cruise, the MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz II=C2=A0had only 35 passengers for it= s inaugural cruise, which meant I was able to meet each one of my fellow sa= ilors and make new friends. As I said, I=E2=80=99ve never been on a giant cruise with one of the major = cruise lines, so I may be completely misguided on my perceptions. Please do= n=E2=80=99t take my hesitation as reasons not to go on a large cruise. I ha= ve dozens of trusted friends who swear by them and love taking cruises. But= , know your style, your abilities, and your tolerances, and choose what fit= s your dream vacation. One of my favorite aspects of the Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise to the Gal= apagos was the conservation, education, and science that was embedded into = all of our activities. Don=E2=80=99t get me wrong =E2=80=94 having unlimite= d free beer and wine every day on the ship certainly made some days a real = party. But for the most part, this cruise was a deep dive into the history = and ecology of the Galapagos Islands. Hurtigruten teamed up with Ecuador=E2=80=99s Metropolitan Touring, which ha= s blazed the way for tours in Ecuador for more than 60 years, and our tour = guides on the ship were naturalists from Galapagos Islands National Park. When the English naturalist=C2=A0Charles Darwin=C2=A0first explored the Gal= apagos on the H.M.S. Beagle in 1835, he described and studied species here = that evolved differently because of their remote habitat, including giant t= ortoises and land iguanas. That observation led him to write=C2=A0On the Or= igin of Species, which changed the world through the subject of evolution. On this science-oriented cruise, we learned about Darwin=E2=80=99s discover= ies through daily hikes and excursions, on-board lectures, and by visiting = science stations that continue the study of these unique species. Every day of the 6-day cruise, we either took short hikes on the various is= lands in the Eastern Galapagos to spot red- and blue-footed boobys, wandere= d among lazy and unpreturbed sea lions, and watched the famous swimming mar= ine iguanas. We visited=C2=A0The Charles Darwin Research Center at Puerto Ayora=C2=A0on = Santa Cruz Island and the=C2=A0The Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve=C2=A0on = San Cristobal Island, both working on captive breeding to boost the numbers= of these giant reptiles and bring them back from the brink of extinction.= =C2=A0 One day, we also visited a local sugarcane/cacao plantation on Santa Cruz, = where we learned about raising sugarcane and making sugarcane moonshine. We= also explored the remote and unpopulated Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands,= both of which have unique landscapes and iguanas that can only be found in= those locations. The cruise wasn=E2=80=99t all science, though. We had plenty of time to lou= nge in the on-board hot tubs, snorkel in the waters of the Galapagos, take = leisurely boat rides to see wildlife, and taste some amazing food on board. Water shoes are a must on this Hurtigruten experience. Most of our landings= were in=C2=A0pangas=C2=A0=E2=80=94 small inflatable boats =E2=80=94 and a = few of them were what are called =E2=80=9Cwet=E2=80=9D landings. In other w= ords, you step out of the panga into the water to get to shore, so make sur= e you have a good set of water shoes. What I Liked Best My first cruise at age 50 was a delightful experience. What I liked most ab= out it was the organization of the trip from start to finish. When I arrive= d in Quito, Ecuador, the staff of Metropolitan Touring and Hurtigruten arra= nged everything from start to finish, from the flights to get to the Galapa= gos and handling luggage to making sure all dietary needs were met.=C2=A0 The crew made certain our luggage was waiting in our cabins as we did the m= andatory safety meeting, and each day, we were debriefed about the schedule= for the next day. Basically, all I had to do was make sure I had my life j= acket, remember to check out everytime we left the ship, and eat and drink = whatever I wanted.=C2=A0 The rooms on the MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz II=C2=A0were roomy enough for me, and t= he beds were ridiculously comfortable. I liked having a trip to a foreign c= ountry that was planned so well that all I had to do was show up and enjoy = myself. Will I take another cruise? You bet. While the idea of taking a cruise on o= ne of those massive ships still doesn=E2=80=99t appeal to me, I=E2=80=99m r= eally excited about future small ship excursions, river cruises, etc.=C2=A0 Heide Brandes is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of pub= lished work. She is a member of SATW, NATJA and President of the Oklahoma P= ro Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists, having won multiple= writing awards in each organization. Heide has bylines in National Geograp= hic, Sierra Magazine, BBC, Cowboys & Indians, Marriott Bonvoy, Garden and G= un and more, and she is often a guest speaker at universities and on journa= lism panels. Heide was an investigative news reporter for 17 years before t= ransitioning to travel journalism and served as the Oklahoma correspondent = for Reuters News Service. When not traveling and writing, Heide is an avid = hiker, a medieval reenactor, a professional bellydancer and bellydance inst= ructor and kind of a quirky chick who lives in Oklahoma City. Travel Insights from Charlie Greenberg =C2=A0 As your=C2=A0travel advisor, my focus has always been helping plan fantasti= c and memorable trips. 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Hello Fellow Travelers,
Thank you for= your continued suppport.
Our newslette= r,=C2=A0Cruise and Travel News,=C2=A0delivers interesting leisure = travel information to our clients and friends with minimal emphasis on sell= ing.=C2=A0
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In this issue= :

This month's travel Quote=C2=A0
A Luxury Crui= se Ship Will Provide Bucket-List Travel Experiences
Princess Crui= ses=E2=80=99 New West Coast Cruise Deployments... Visit=C2=A0Hawaii, San Fr= ancisco, San Diego and Mexico
Online Travel= Agency Fined $2.6 Million for =E2=80=98Dishonest and Predatory=E2=80=99 Be= havior
Chariie's Tip= s of the Month
Take a Photo Before Leaving Home=C2=A0
Universal Orlando Opens Quiet Room for Guests with Autism
I Took My Fir= st Cruise At 50 Years Old, And Wish I Had Done It Sooner
Travel Insigh= ts from Charlie Greenberg
This Month's Travel Q= uote

=E2=80=9CIndividually, we are o= ne drop.=C2=A0=C2=A0Together, we are an ocean.=E2= =80=9C
=E2=80=93 Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Ryunosuke=C2= =A0Akutagawa was a Japanese poet and writer f= rom the 1920's. He is regarded as the =E2=80=98Father of the Japanese short= story=E2=80=99 and his works have been translated into many languages.
A Luxury Cruise Ship Will Provide Bucket-List Travel Experie= nces
- Journeys of personal discovery.
- Meaningful travel.
- Transformative getaways.=C2=A0
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These are the= buzzwords and the types of experiences that travelers crave these days - a= trend that has only been heightened by the grueling two-year pandemic that= is now finally winding down around the world.

This is an experience that will satisfy your deepest desires. Listen well t= o them, because they may reveal secret wishes that could, translate into a = luxury ocean experience.
The effortles= s style of the Mediterranean, the majesty and charm of the Nordic Fjords, t= he history and culture of the British Isles, the natural splendor of Hawaii= , or the exotic locales of South America. Whatever destination you choose, = here are several reasons why a luxury ship will deliver unforgettable bucke= t-list travel experiences.

A journey beyond a cruise
If you carefully choose a luxury lifestyle brand, the trip will feel more l= ike a journey than just a cruise. Rather than focusing only on the onboard = experience, it will be a more immersive and enriching personal experience t= hat encompasses the people you travel with, the people you meet in destinat= ions, how you get in touch with a deeper part of yourself, as well as the e= ntire process of planning, flipping through the pages of a brochure, and fl= ying to the departure point.
Throughout th= e trip and when you ultimately disembark, you will feel exhilarated rather = than exhausted. The essence of a trip like this helps travel advisors build= lasting relationships with discerning travelers who seek deeper connection= s within themselves and to the places they visit.

=E2=80=98Slow=E2=80=99 cruising
Just as the Slow Food Movement represents a more connected and complete exp= erience of enjoying and appreciating one=E2=80=99s culinary activities, slo= w cruising encourages a more authentic experience at an unhurried pace of t= ravel.
Itineraries m= ay blend celebrated destinations on the beaten path with hidden gems off th= e beaten path, and take guests to lesser-traveled harbors. Fewer ports may = be visited, with relaxed mornings and later departures or even staying in p= ort overnight, and with perhaps only one day at sea. Check itineraries well= , as the distinction combines exceptional planning along with the matter of= the finesse with which the cruise line delivers the destination experience= .

Choices for personal enrichment
Most luxury travelers have no interest in participating in a jam-packed, 9-= to-5 schedule of activities while traveling. Rather, they seek the flexibil= ity to discover and connect with the destinations visited in their own time= and way.
The finest lu= xury ocean travel companies will give guests the choice to curate their own= perfect day, whether it be on ship at anchor or in destination, perhaps ex= plored just with their traveling companion by personal car service or with = people they met onboard. Another example would be personalization regarding= wellness pursuits, whether onboard or experiences arranged in destination.= The outstanding feature is enrichment through personal choice rather than = on a rigid schedule.

Intimate spaces
Study after study has shown that one aspect of the luxury lifestyle travel = experience is synonymous with the intimate spaces that can be discovered an= d savored onboard. Guests seeking transformative travel experiences tend to= want all-suite, oceanfront accommodations with ample space for their perso= nal at-sea residence.=C2=A0 By comparison they prefer smaller and diverse p= ublic spaces that allow for more choice and seclusion. The sprawling restau= rants and theaters of the larger ships are replaced with smaller and more d= istinctive eateries and lounges, as well as smaller pools with private caba= nas. With more intimate venues and fewer guests, there exists an appealing = choice of spaces to be alone or to join in with others.

The luxury of privacy
Along with the luxury of choice and the luxury of space already mentioned, = the luxury of privacy completes the triumvirate. Luxury travelers expect ho= me-like comfort at their home at sea. Without compromise, they anticipate m= aintaining the same lifestyle onboard as they do in residence. The all-suit= e accommodations, in-suite personalization and flexible dining deliver on t= he promise of exceptional guest privacy.

Service befitting the affluent
The crew on a luxury ship develops closer relationships with its guests, ma= inly through their impeccable service. They know your name, your favorite d= rink, your culinary preferences, and more. That kind of anticipatory servic= e at every turn translates into a feeling of respect and privilege - and wh= o doesn=E2=80=99t want to feel that while traveling?=C2=A0

The elegance of the all-inclusive
There is a particular grace and elegance that is the hallmark of the afflue= nt. A cruise line=E2=80=99s all-inclusiveness contributes to that sense of = luxury in that no monies need change hands onboard. All food and beverages = and tipping are included. In-suite personalization may consist of being wel= comed with a fine chilled French champagne instead of a Prosecco, or with t= he suite being stocked in advance with the guest=E2=80=99s alcoholic or sof= t drinks of choice. Of course, internet access is included.
=C2=A0 Would you like more information? =C2=A0Call me, Charles Greenberg at 760 772-5888.
Charlie's 2 Tips of the month=C2=A0
Tip #= 1
This = is a great way to stop worrying whether you forgot to turn something off be= fore you left home: Create a little "proof" by snapping a photo and adding = it to a "vacation ready" photo album on your phone.
Yes, = really. Take a photo of your closed garage, unplugged beauty appliances, an= d even your stove dials.=C2=A0 So that when you have a moment of panic, you= can just look at your photo album, take a deep breath, and get back to you= r vacation.

Tip #= 2=C2=A0
Universal Orl= ando Opens Quiet Room for Guests with Autism
The new quiet room is located near the front of Universal Studios Florida t= o the right of the Studio Audience Center.=C2=A0

A new quiet room for guests who could use a break from the bustling theme p= arks recently opened at Universal Orlando Resort.

A resort spokesperson confirmed the room, located near the front of Univers= al Studios Florida to the right of the Studio Audience Center and Lost and = Found, will be open when the park is.=C2=A0

Guests don't need to reserve the room, but will need to wait until it is va= cant to use. A 30-minute time limit is encouraged.

It has rubber floor tiles, an activity wall panel and two hiding tunnels.
The room is a= dedicated space for guests with autism and other cognitive disabilities. U= niversal Orlando Resort's=C2=A0Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities= =C2=A0also lists quiet areas within its theme parks that typically have les= ser foot traffic.
Princess Cruises=E2=80=99 New West Coast Cruise Deployments Visit=C2=A0= Hawaii, San Francisco,=C2=A0 =C2=A0San Diego and Mexico=C2=A0
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Several Princess Cruises ships wi= ll be sailing itineraries from California and Texas.

More cruise attention will be paid to the West Coast, especially since Prin= cess Cruises has announced new deployments through 2023 in San Francisco an= d San Diego, California, as well as Galveston, Texas.

Returning a ship to San Diego gives more options for West Coast guests, and= Galveston makes a Princess cruise easily accessible to millions of Texans.=

Beginning in September and going through February 2023, Diamond Princess wi= ll be based in San Diego, embarking on five- to 16-day Mexican Riviera,=E2= =80=AFCalifornia Coast and Hawaiian Islands itineraries. There will even be= a special 20-day voyage to Central America, roundtrip from San Diego in No= vember 2022.

Meanwhile, Royal Princess will be positioned out of San Francisco for the 2= 022-2023 West Coast season starting in September 2022 following its Alaskan= runs. The ship will also depart for Hawaii, Mexico and the California Coas= t.

Both Royal and Ruby Princess will homeport in San Francisco until Ruby repo= sitions to Galveston for sailings from December 2022 to April 2023. From th= e Lone Star state, the ship will feature five- to 11-day cruises to the Wes= tern Caribbean, as well as a pair of 16-day trans-Panama Canal trips betwee= n Galveston and San Francisco.=C2=A0

Rounding out the Pacific fleet news, Coral Princess is set to return to Aus= tralia by June 2022.=C2=A0

Deploying these three ships to service over the next two months will mark t= he return of the entire Princess fleet, once our highly anticipated return = to Australia is approved by local authorities.
Online Travel Agency = Fined $2.6 Million for =E2=80=98Dishonest and Predatory=E2=80=99 Behavior
While many travel advisors,and some consumers, have = long been aware of how online travel agencies (OTAs) game the system, the N= ew York State Attorney General also took notice, levying a fine on one of t= he more popular OTAs in business.

New York-based OTA-operator Fareportal, which runs CheapoAir and OneTravel,= is being fined $2.6 million by New York because of deceptive marketing pra= ctices. The OTA boasts that it is ranked in the top 5 online travel compani= es in the U.S. by revenue and in the top 3 online travel companies in the U= .S. by monthly traffic. =C2=A0

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced this week that the fine w= as being levied because the company =E2=80=9Cused deeply deceptive tactics = to trick millions of consumers into booking airline and hotel rooms,=E2=80= =9D with =E2=80=9Cdishonest and predatory behavior.=E2=80=9D

Most notably, James and New York targeted =E2=80=9Cdark patterns=E2=80=9D t= hat Fareportal, and other OTAs, typically use to =E2=80=9Ctrick consumers i= nto buying goods or services.=E2=80=9D

That includes tactics like telling customers that they have the best prices= for a limited time, or that the best rate is only available on two more ti= ckets, which =E2=80=9Ccreates a false sense of urgency and social pressure = to induce customers to book airline tickets or hotel rooms.
The fine also targeted Fareportal=E2=80=99s use of =E2=80=9Ccountdown timer= s, misleading disclosures related to the service fees that were added to th= e price of airline tickets, and misleading statements related to the policy= for cancellations made within 24-hours of booking,=E2=80=9D along with =E2= =80=9Cfictitious prices in purported markdowns for airline tickets.=E2=80= =9D

=E2=80=9CAll of the conduct was designed to increase the percentage of visi= tors to Fareportal=E2=80=99s platforms who would complete a purchase,=E2=80= =9D James=E2=80=99 office wrote.

In a striking message, James ordered Fareportal to pay the fine and then = =E2=80=9Censure that all messages related to the supply or popularity of tr= avel-related products and services are based on accurate data or informatio= n.=E2=80=9D

=E2=80=9CIn addition, Fareportal is required to ensure that any comparison = prices used in promoting discounted prices for airline tickets are prices a= t which the listed tickets were actually offered to consumers. The agreemen= t also requires Fareportal to make accurate disclosures related to its serv= ice fees and its cancellation policy.

I Took My First Cruise At 50 Years Old, And Wish I Had= Done It Sooner

by HEIDE BRANDES, March 3, 2022

I=E2=80=99ll be the first to admit that I may have been a little judgementa= l when it came to the idea of cruising.
In my mind, I= pictured giant 30-story, all-inclusive floating resorts that were filled w= ith loud partygoers, screaming children, irritable and snappy vacationers, = or singles trying to =E2=80=9Chook up=E2=80=9D or find their next victim, e= r=E2=80=A6 I mean partner.
Even before I turned 50, the idea of sharing a ship with thousands of stran= gers intent on eating and drinking themselves into a stupor while bombardin= g little destinations with drunken reveling and entitled behavior was tortu= rous. I would rather=C2=A0not=C2=A0travel than travel on a cruise ship.

Boy, was I wrong=E2=80=A6 and more than a little close-minded and judgy abo= ut the idea of cruising. Like so many other aspects of travel and life, cru= ising is not a blanket, one-size-fits-all way to vacation. Yes, party boats= do exist, but so do smaller excursion-style ships. Yes, a Disney Cruise ma= y be filled with children howling in delight while high on sugar, but anoth= er cruise may cater to the quiet, more mature crowd.

Let=E2=80=99s face it. I didn=E2=80= =99t know squat about what a cruise was like until I took my first one at 5= 0 years old. I wish I had done it sooner and here=E2=80=99s why.

When I was invited as a hosted guest for=C2=A0Hurtigruten Expeditions=E2=80= =99 inaugural cruise=C2=A0to the Galapagos Islands this January, I was one = of the few guests on the ship who had never taken a cruise before. I had me= t Anders Lindstrom, who represented=C2=A0Hurtigruten, at an industry event = this past fall, and he explained just how different a small-ship, expeditio= n-style cruise was from what I had pictured in my mind.
So, when he invited me to hop on bo= ard, I was thrilled to try my first cruise, sailing throughout the eastern = Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.

Finding a cruise ship that fits your style and that caters to your vacation= goals can be the difference between an experience that is all right and on= e that is memorable and fantastic. The most noticeable difference between c= ruises is size. And those differences, between small ships that hold anywhe= re from 25 to a few hundred people on an expedition cruise and the large sh= ips through major lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney, are vas= t.=C2=A0
For instance, one of the major crui= se lines (Royal Caribbean) has some of the largest ships in the world and, = when fully booked, can carry roughly 7,000 people. That=E2=80=99s the popul= ation of most suburbs!

Expedition-style, small-ship cruises, however, usually have, at most, maybe= 200 people. The Hurtigruten cruise to the Galapagos I took sailed on the= =C2=A0MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz II, a newly-renovated ship that has a maximum capa= city of 90 passengers.
While I=E2=80=99m as social as it g= ets and all for a big party, I think that size of ship was more suited to w= hat I wanted. While the larger cruise lines seem, to me, to be =E2=80=9Camu= sement parks on the water=E2=80=9D with a ton of activities to do every hou= r, the=C2=A0Santa Cruz II=C2=A0was less hectic with no shortage of quiet pl= aces to get away from the crowds.

On our cruise, the MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz II=C2=A0had only 35 passengers for it= s inaugural cruise, which meant I was able to meet each one of my fellow sa= ilors and make new friends.

As I said, I=E2=80=99ve never been on a giant cr= uise with one of the major cruise lines, so I may be completely misguided o= n my perceptions. Please don=E2=80=99t take my hesitation as reasons not to= go on a large cruise. I have dozens of trusted friends who swear by them a= nd love taking cruises. But, know your style, your abilities, and your tole= rances, and choose what fits your dream vacation.

One of my favorite aspects of the Hurtigruten Expedi= tions cruise to the Galapagos was the conservation, education, and science = that was embedded into all of our activities. Don=E2=80=99t get me wrong = =E2=80=94 having unlimited free beer and wine every day on the ship certain= ly made some days a real party. But for the most part, this cruise was a de= ep dive into the history and ecology of the Galapagos Islands.
Hurtigruten teamed up with Ecuador= =E2=80=99s Metropolitan Touring, which has blazed the way for tours in Ecua= dor for more than 60 years, and our tour guides on the ship were naturalist= s from Galapagos Islands National Park.

When the English naturalist=C2=A0Charles Darwin=C2=A0first explored the Gal= apagos on the H.M.S. Beagle in 1835, he described and studied species here = that evolved differently because of their remote habitat, including giant t= ortoises and land iguanas. That observation led him to write=C2=A0On the Or= igin of Species, which changed the world through the subject of evolution.<= br/>
On this science-oriented cruise, we= learned about Darwin=E2=80=99s discoveries through daily hikes and excursi= ons, on-board lectures, and by visiting science stations that continue the = study of these unique species.

Every day of the 6-day cruise, we either took short hikes on the various is= lands in the Eastern Galapagos to spot red- and blue-footed boobys, wandere= d among lazy and unpreturbed sea lions, and watched the famous swimming mar= ine iguanas.
We visited=C2=A0The Charles Darwin = Research Center at Puerto Ayora=C2=A0on Santa Cruz Island and the=C2=A0The = Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve=C2=A0on San Cristobal Island, both working = on captive breeding to boost the numbers of these giant reptiles and bring = them back from the brink of extinction.=C2=A0

One day, we also visited a local sugarcane/cacao plantation on Santa Cruz, = where we learned about raising sugarcane and making sugarcane moonshine. We= also explored the remote and unpopulated Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands,= both of which have unique landscapes and iguanas that can only be found in= those locations.
The cruise wasn=E2=80=99t all scien= ce, though. We had plenty of time to lounge in the on-board hot tubs, snork= el in the waters of the Galapagos, take leisurely boat rides to see wildlif= e, and taste some amazing food on board.

Water shoes are a must on this Hurtigruten experience. Most of our landings= were in=C2=A0pangas=C2=A0=E2=80=94 small inflatable boats =E2=80=94 and a = few of them were what are called =E2=80=9Cwet=E2=80=9D landings. In other w= ords, you step out of the panga into the water to get to shore, so make sur= e you have a good set of water shoes.
What I Liked Best

My first cruise at age 50 was a delightful experience. What I liked most ab= out it was the organization of the trip from start to finish. When I arrive= d in Quito, Ecuador, the staff of Metropolitan Touring and Hurtigruten arra= nged everything from start to finish, from the flights to get to the Galapa= gos and handling luggage to making sure all dietary needs were met.=C2=A0
The crew made certain our luggage was waiting in our cabins as we did the m= andatory safety meeting, and each day, we were debriefed about the schedule= for the next day. Basically, all I had to do was make sure I had my life j= acket, remember to check out everytime we left the ship, and eat and drink = whatever I wanted.=C2=A0
The rooms on the MS=C2=A0Santa Cruz= II=C2=A0were roomy enough for me, and the beds were ridiculously comfortab= le. I liked having a trip to a foreign country that was planned so well tha= t all I had to do was show up and enjoy myself.

Will I take another cruise? You bet. While the idea of taking a cruise on o= ne of those massive ships still doesn=E2=80=99t appeal to me, I=E2=80=99m r= eally excited about future small ship excursions, river cruises, etc.=C2=A0=


Heide Brandes is an award-wi= nning journalist with more than 20 years of published work. She is a member= of SATW, NATJA and President of the Oklahoma Pro Chapter of the Society fo= r Professional Journalists, having won multiple writing awards in each orga= nization. Heide has bylines in National Geographic, Sierra Magazine, BBC, C= owboys & Indians, Marriott Bonvoy, Garden and Gun and more, and she is = often a guest speaker at universities and on journalism panels. Heide was a= n investigative news reporter for 17 years before transitioning to travel j= ournalism and served as the Oklahoma correspondent for Reuters News Service= . When not traveling and writing, Heide is an avid hiker, a medieval reenac= tor, a professional bellydancer and bellydance instructor and kind of a qui= rky chick who lives in Oklahoma City.
Tr= avel Insights from Charlie Greenberg
=C2=A0
As your=C2=A0travel advisor, my= focus has always been helping plan fantastic and memorable trips. Today, a= s we work our way out of the Covid mess, the services I provide are more va= luable than ever.=C2=A0
=C2=A0
With a wide range of=C2=A0vac= ation destinations and options, as well as many amazing offers=C2=A0current= ly available, there has never been a better time to spoil yourself with a g= reat travel experience.

It would be my pleasure to answer any ques= tions and assist you with your future vacation planning.

I will wo= rk to understand your individual preferences so that, together, we can ensu= re your voyage or land trip is enjoyable and exceeds your expectations.

Please call me at 760-772-5888 or simply email me at=C2=A0greenbergch= arlie@gmail.com=C2=A0when you need assistance.=C2=A0

No other trav= el advisor - not a discount shopping "club," an online travel agency or a c= ruise line is capable of providng the choices and personal services I deliv= er.=C2=A0 We all want help from a human who answers the phone, returns call= s and emails.

There is a demand for safe and enjoyable opportunite= s to see the world.=C2=A0
I am here to help make that happen.

= Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.=C2=A0
Charlie=C2=A0

Charles Greenberg
Your Travel Agency=C2=A0
greenbergcharlie@gmail.com
Tel: (760) 772-5888
Fax: (415) 456-3227=
Mobile: (415) 336-6043
Website:=C2=A0https://yourtravelagency.voya= gerwebsites.com

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