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| Photo Highlight |
| Cruise Web's Marketing & Operations Manager, Karolina Shenton, reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro..."It looks like more fun than it is. Now I need a cruise!" - Karolina says. |
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| Read More about Karolina Shenton's trip to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. |
| See pictures of other destinations in our Photo Gallery. |
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| President's Message |
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| Cruising & the Economy's Silver Lining |
| The recent economic climate has been one of the most difficult and the most personal that almost every one of us has experienced. Each of us has been affected by the downturn in one way or another, and we all have family members, friends, or colleagues that have lost their jobs. Those of us who have kept our jobs, have had to tighten our belts, eliminate wasteful spending, and build our reserves. If you look hard enough, however, there is usually a silver lining in every cloud! |
| Like most industries, the downturn has made business more challenging for travel retailers. Here at The Cruise Web, every manager and employee has been working harder than ever to keep the company on budget during this difficult economy. Moreover, they are all doing it with a positive and constructive attitude because they know that their efforts will yield results... Read more» |
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| Weather |
 San Juan, PR |
| St. Thomas, VI |
| St. Lucia |
| Grenada |
 Kathmandu, Nepal |
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| Linda Iseli |
| Senior Cruise Consultant |
| Pets: A cat named Gracie |
| Hobbies: Quilting, Wine and Cruising, of course! |
| Favorite Destination: Tahiti |
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| This month's profile is one of our most tenured employees. A native Long Islander, Linda Iseli came to the Cruise Web in December of 2001 from a small NASDAQ brokerage firm. While she didn't have a sales background, she did have a passion for cruising. And that passion has helped Linda become a huge part of the Cruise Web's success, finishing in the Top 5 of all consultants for the past 5 years running. |
| It's Linda's mixture of passion and expertise in the cruise industry that makes her such a great member of the Cruise Web family. |
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| The Current Spotlight: Caribbean |
| by Mike H., Sales Manager |
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| Perhaps there is no vacation destination better known than the Caribbean. Soaked with sun, rooted in history, and surrounded by some of the bluest water known to man, it's no wonder that so many cruise ships call this area home 365 days of the year. Read More» |
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The Cruise Web Photo Contest
| Now you have a chance to show off your best vacation shots in The Current! |
| We're looking for the most unique shots, in the best spots, cleverly featuring the name "Cruise Web" somewhere in the photo. Use food, people, our banner, or whatever creative idea comes to mind! |
| Send us your picture and a short explanation of the shot, and you could be featured in our next newsletter! We're looking forward to all your great pictures! |
| Send your entries to newsletter@cruiseweb.com.* |
| * All photos must be original works. By submitting a photo you authorize The Cruise Web to republish. |
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Cruising the Scenic Mediterranean:
The Trip of a Lifetime! |
| by Sherry J., Cruise Consultant |
| In September of last year, I had the pleasure of taking a cruise in the beautiful Mediterranean! This trip was filled with extraordinary beauty and surprising history, so much so, that I had to share it with you! |
| This fabulous Eastern Mediterranean itinerary included the ports of Naples and Messina in Italy, the Greek Islands of Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, Piraeus, and Kusadasi, Turkey. |
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| Cruise Tips |
| Days at Sea - Am I Going to be Bored? |
| by Linda I., Sr. Cruise Consultant |
| There is so much to do on a cruise, especially on the days at sea. Every evening you get a bulletin in your cabin describing the next day's activities. |
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| • Lectures |
| • Cooking Demonstrations |
| • Craft Classes |
| • Bridge, Bingo & Trivia Games |
| • Health Seminars |
| • Wine Tasting |
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| Sometimes it's nice to just sit on a deck chair and hear the sea, or sit in a lounge and read a book - things that we often don't have time to do in our busy lives. |
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