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Book This August And Receive A Complimentary Spa Treatment
 Book a balcony or above stateroom aboard Royal Caribbean between
August 1st - 31st, 2008 and enjoy one of the following spa treatments FREE!  Swedish Massage - The ultimate in muscle tension relief, Swedish massage uses Effleurage, Pettrisage, Tapotement and Friction to aid the body's internal cleansing system.
Reflexology - Guided by an Asian philosophy that suggests the vital organs of the body are all mirrored on the soles of the feet, your therapist will use pressure on certain points of the feet to help re-balance and cleanse the pathways from the foot to the organ. La Therapie Hydralift Facial - An oxygenating facial that uses galvanic stimuli and high frequencies to penetrate the deepest layers of skin gently and effectively. This facial assists in enhancing the appearance of the skin while helping blemishes or skin impurities heal quickly.
Carnival To Expand Popular Seaside Theatre Concept
To Five Additional Fun Ships
 Carnival Cruise Lines’ Seaside Theatres – jumbo-sized LED screens currently featured poolside on five Carnival “Fun Ships,” including the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor which debuted earlier this month – will be expanded to an additional five vessels over the next year.  The massive 270-square-foot screens display a variety of programming, including movies, concerts, news, sporting events and the entertaining “Morning Shows” which are hosted by the ships’ respective cruise directors. Additionally, during Carnival’s lively deck parties, music videos, along with live shots of the band and party guests, are displayed.
The first “Seaside Theatre” debuted aboard the 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty in 2005 and the concept proved so popular with guests that the facilities have been incorporated into all of the line’s subsequent new ship projects, including the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream currently under construction and set to debut September 12th, 2009. The 101,000-ton Carnival Destiny and 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph will also be retrofitted with “Seaside Theatres” during scheduled dry docks later this year with the 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory set to receive the screens next year. In addition to Carnival Liberty and Carnival Splendor, other ships equipped with Seaside Theatres include Carnival Valor, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Victory.
The ‘Seaside Theatre’ concept has resonated very positively with guests, providing a fun and interesting outdoor diversion that is enjoyed both during daytime and nighttime hours. In addition to popular movies and major sporting events, our shipboard staff has made maximum use of the ‘Seaside Theatres,’ broadcasting custom-designed programming such as the engaging Morning Shows which have been a tremendous hit with guests. The 12-foot-high by 22-foot-wide screens utilize the same technology featured in large stadiums and New York’s Times Square and can be seen during both the day and evening hours. In addition to superior picture quality, the state-of-the-art entertainment system includes a 70,000-watt sound system, providing concert quality sound, even outdoors.
Holland America Line Offers
Early Advantage Fares on 2009 Cruises Booked by September 15th  Gearing up for its 2009 cruise season, Holland America Line will offer “Early Advantage” savings on a wide selection of cruises and Cruise Tours, when booked by September 15th, 2008. Past guests can save even more, and on select sailings, special fares are available for third or fourth guests who share the same stateroom starting at just $99 USD per person.
 With savings of up to $2,200 USD per person, the Early Advantage promotion encompasses an extensive selection of 2009 cruises sailing to more than 320 ports of call in destinations around the world: Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and South America/Antarctica.
Highlights of next year's deployment include the first full year of itineraries aboard the new ms Eurodam; four distinctive Grand Voyages of 50 to 117-days aboard ms Rotterdam, ms Prinsendam and ms Amsterdam; full Panama Canal transits in fall and winter aboard ms Statendam; ms Oosterdam sailing in South America as the first Vista-class ship in the Southern Hemisphere; and more than 20 new ports introduced worldwide. Planning ahead means even greater savings plus more stateroom and departure options. For example, with these special advance fares, guests can book a 10-day Mediterranean cruise with fares starting as low as $1,449 USD per person, double occupancy, for an inside stateroom and $2,149 USD for a verandah - and third or fourth guests cost from only $299 USD. A 16-day South America cruise starts at $1,899 USD for an inside or outside stateroom. A 14-day Australia/New Zealand cruise starts at $1,699 USD for an inside and $1,899 USD for an outside. In other regions, a 7-day Caribbean cruise starts at $599 USD for inside staterooms and $899 USD for verandahs. A 15-day Circle Hawaii cruise starts at $1,499 USD with an optional upgrade to an outside stateroom for only $200 USD. And a 14-day full transit of the Panama Canal begins at $1,499 USD for an inside or $1,799 USD for an outside. The popular 7-day Alaskan Explorer cruise, roundtrip from Seattle, starts at $699 USD for inside staterooms or $1,149 USD for verandahs. Another option is an Alaska Cruise Tour, varying in length from 11 to 20 days, starting at $1,249 USD for inside staterooms and $1,449 USD for outside staterooms.
Aeroplan® Mile Redemption Is In Full Swing  Don’t forget that you can now earn & redeem your Aeroplan Miles on the dream cruise of your choice. You even continue to earn miles on the cruise you just redeemed. It’s all part of our commitment to continually reward our customers because after all, THE MOST REWARDING JOURNEYS NEVER END.
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