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SMART QUOTE

"One accusation you can't
throw at me is that I've
always done my best."

Alan Shearer,
English soccer star

DID YOU KNOW

Two of the wettest places
in the world, Cherrapunjee
and Mawsynram, are in the
northeastern state of
Meghalaya in India. Both
get over 450 inches of
rainfall in a year, in a span
of barely 6 months.

TRAVEL LAUGH

SIGNS YOU'VE CHOSEN A
"NO FRILLS" AIRLINE

They don't sell tickets,
they sell chances.

All the insurance
machines in the
terminal are sold out.

Before the flight, the
passengers get together
and elect a pilot.

You cannot board the
plane unless you have
the exact change.

Before you took off,
the stewardess tells
you to fasten your Velcro.

The Captain asks all
the passengers to
chip in a little for gas.

When they pull the
steps away, the
plane starts rocking.

The Captain yells at
the ground crew to
get the cows off
the runway.

You ask the Captain
how often their planes
crash and he says, "Just once."

No movie. Don't need
one. Your life keeps
flashing before your eyes.

You see a man with
a gun, but he's
demanding to be let
off the plane.

All the planes have both
a bathroom and a chapel.
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TRAVEL TIPS
Summer Vacation Planning Tips

Thanks to the proliferation of travel websites, blogs, television shows, magazines and newspaper columns (not to mention best-selling books like Patricia Schultz's 1,000 Places To See Before You Die or Frances Mayes' A Year In The World) there is no shortage of inspiration for vacation-planners. Travel industry experts have already predicted the top five destinations for summer 2006: Europe, Canada, Alaska and the Rocky Mountains.

Given the popularity of these scenic locales, you might think you're out of luck if you've waited until spring to consider a flight to Paris, a dude ranch in Wyoming or a cruise from Vancouver, B.C. to Glacier Bay National Park. Certainly, the frustration of spending hours investigating your options online may leave you wondering how many compromises you'll have to make to get anywhere on your dream vacation list this summer.

In fact there are still lots of exciting travel opportunities available, and even a bargain or two; Caribbean luxury resorts offer deep discounts at this time of year, for example. And it's winter Down Under; off-season for the locals in Australia and New Zealand means cheaper rates for visitors from North America. Talk to your travel agent, who has all the deals and options at his or her fingertips (plus access to the ones you don't) and the ability to match them to your individual requirements. Here a few summer vacation planning tips from Uniglobe Travel's top leisure consultants:

Know Your Dates, Dollars & Destination

Chances are you've already done a certain amount of research before you ever pick up the phone, send an e-mail or walk into your travel agent's office. You probably checked a few flights and hotel rates and figured out some of the basic costs involved in getting to your destination during peak season. This information provides a great starting point for your travel consultant regarding where and when you want to go and on what kind of budget. Armed with those details, agents can get to work immediately to fine-tune and coordinate all aspects of your summer vacation, saving you time and money in the process.

On the other hand, if you have a last-minute urge to get away, if only for a long weekend, a travel agent is still an excellent resource for local hotel packages, cruise specials and discounted airfares. Spur-of-the-moment vacations can be rewarding and affordable.

Keep An Open Mind

Some exclusive lodges in the Rocky Mountains sell out up to a year in advance for height-of-summer stays. Likewise, top hotels in tourist-magnet cities such as London and Rome book up quickly for July and August. You'll be disappointed if you try to reserve online with only a few weeks (or days) notice, but keep in mind that your travel agent is able to access the same accommodations through different channels, often finding rooms in supposedly sold-out properties at better rates than advertised on the websites. If the resort or hotel you originally wanted remains unavailable, an agent can suggest comparable alternatives. The same is true for airfares, car rentals, cruises and escorted tours. Don't assume that you're out of luck just because it's high season in your summer destination of choice and a website is turning you away. A travel professional knows how to put creative thinking and industry savvy to work for you to build a brilliant vacation no matter what the circumstances.

It's All About You

Every traveler is unique. Explain your specific needs and wants, and let your agent tailor a vacation to you. Extend your Alaska cruise with a few days exploring in and around Anchorage or Vancouver. Take advantage of new trans-Atlantic flight connections by making a stopover in Iceland. Pinch pennies with an advance-purchase BritRail pass then indulge yourself with a romantic night at the Savoy in London and tickets to the stage adaptation of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward theatre in the West End. Step out of the rat-race completely with a week in a cabin on the shores of Nova Scotia. Learn Italian cuisine at a villa in Tuscany. Your summer holiday can be as active or relaxing as you wish.

Remember that how you get there is as important as where you're going. Particularly in July and August when demand is high, travel agents can make sure you get the airline seat you need for maximum leg room; confirm that the appropriate car seats for your kids will be waiting for you at the rental counter when you arrive; ensure your hotel is pet-friendly; find adjoining cabins on a cruise ship; and take care of a dozen details so you don't have to.

Summer is a busy time in the travel industry, with the potential for oversold flights and overbooked hotels. Organizing your trip through a travel agent gives you instant back-up if something goes wrong, and allows you to benefit from such services as lost luggage retrieval and a 24-hour emergency line.

Sometimes It's All About The Fine Print

When it comes to the rules and regulations of modern travel, everything from identification at check-in to carry-on baggage allowances, ticket change fees and trip cancellation policies, there's no better resource than your travel agent. You may not understand the fine print, but they do. If you're entitled to an upgrade, your agent will get it for you. If the terms and conditions of your travel purchases change from supplier to supplier, your agent is there to explain each one. If you need clarification on what's really included in your all-inclusive resort holiday, your agent will deliver it.
SAFARI AND BEACH EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL BREAKAWAYS
The Leela Kovalam, Kerala
*Pay for 3 nights, stay for 4 nights*
Offer valid till 15th October 2006
The Leela Kovalam Beach, Kerala built on a rock face, is cradled between two wide beaches and has a panoramic view of the famous Kovalam coastline. This 5 star deluxe resort, with an array of superlative restaurants and lounges, also specializes in traditional Ayurveda treatment. All Beach-View guestrooms have private sundecks. Two stunning infinity pools overlook the Arabia Sea. The Sea-View houses The Club at The Leela and is perched on a cliff overlooking the sea.
3 nights stay from KES 20000. 4th night free on Room only basis*


Includes:
Accommodation in Beach View Superior room with buffet breakfast, return transfers to and from Trivandrum airport, one Ayurveda treatment for the couple per stay, 15% discount on food, beverages and laundry, Tea Coffee maker in the room, cookie platter replenished in the room on a daily basis, selection of fresh fruit in the room replenished on a daily basis, all taxes including Government Service Tax.
Dubai Summer Special offer at Habtoor Grand resort and Spa
The 'Touch of Arabia' is ever-present in the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa in Dubai. The luxurious five-star hotel exudes an overwhelming sense of Arabian hospitality - an embodiment of the warmth of contemporary Dubai and the levels of service associated with Habtoor Hotels.
Situated on Dubai's world-famous Jumeirah Beach and adjacent to the magnificent Dubai Marina, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa occupies Dubai's most enchanting beachside location. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers to Dubai , the hotel is with a 30-minute drive from Dubai Airport and is close to Dubai's Internet City.

5 nights per person sharing in a double room on half board basis for only USD 480 in a pool or garden view room & return airport transfers. ***Conditions apply to this offer*** and does not include airfare and visas.
MALDIVES
THE PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
PURE ESCAPIST FANTASY is the hallmark of the Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa; ‘the epitome’ to quote British Elle Magazine, ‘of every tropical paradise fantasy you ever had’. This is a stunning, romantic island resort offering sophisticated barefoot luxury, surrounded by glorious natural beauty. Situated in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts across two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon. Winner of ‘Best Resort in the Indian Ocean’ at the 2004 World Travel Awards, and runner up for ‘Best Resort in the World’ in Business Traveller magazine, it has 50 of the most luxurious water villas in the country, 79 exotic new beach villas and 21 fabulous new spa water villas with private treatment rooms.
5 nights from only USD 1,410 per person sharing on bed & breakfast basis and return airport transfers by seaplane.
CRUISE UPDATE

FESTIVE SEASON ASIA CRUISES - Starting and finishing in Singapore

Istanbul to Singapore
Nautica, 25 days, Nov 27 2006

Singapore to Hong Kong
Nautica, 15 days, Dec 22 2006

Hong Kong to Singapore
Nautica, 15 days, Jan 6 2007

Singapore to Hong kong
Nautica, 15 days, Jan 21 2007

POINTS OF DISTINCTION
-Finest cuisine at sea, served in four distinctive open seating restaurants.
-70% of suites and staterooms feature private teak verandas.
-Exclusive Tranquillity Beds, featuring luxurious pillow top mattresses, plush duvets, goose down pillows and finest cotton linens.
-Butler service offered in Owner's, Vista and Penthouse Suites.
-Country club-casual ambiance; tuxedos and gowns never required.
-Elegant, 684-guest, mid-size ships featuring large-ship amenities.
-The World's most exotic and alluring ports.
-Best Value in luxury cruising.

For more information please visit www.oceaniacruises.com

CRYSTAL CRUISES WINS 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF TRAVEL + LEISURE’S READERS’ POLL FOR “WORLD’S BEST LARGE-SHIP CRUISE LINE”

Unmatched Record of #1 Wins in the Cruise Industry

LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2006 - For an 11th consecutive year, Crystal Cruises has been voted the “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual readers’ survey. Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line, resort or hotel – and one of only three travel companies – to have won the prestigious award each year since the awards’ inception.
“Travel + Leisure readers have an eye for style and excellence. We are enormously pleased that Crystal Cruises’ unparalleled formula of choices, space, quality and service is so consistently voted best in class by these savviest of travelers,” says Gregg Michel, president, Crystal Cruises. “With reputation a key factor in making a travel decision, this is an important validation. I am very proud of the tremendous efforts, consistency of execution and talents of our shipboard and shore-side staff.”
Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Nancy Novogrod referred to the awards as “a powerful gauge of the interests and tastes of sophisticated travelers.”
Crystal Cruises’ luxurious, award-winning fleet consists of the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony and 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity, which cruise worldwide on itineraries of seven to 109 days.

2006 Trans-Atlantic

  • Journey along the route of the Vikings on our London to New York Trans-Atlantic voyage! You will sail from the craggy shores of Scotland to the striking volcanoes of Iceland and breathtaking fjords of Greenland. Plus, relish the entertainment and special guests on our Film/Theatre Festival Theme Cruise, featuring award-winning producer/director Rick McKay, Broadway publicist Bill Miller and renowned actors Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes.
    Applicable voyage:
    August 31 – V6222 – London to New York –fares from $4,405
    Fare applies to Category E on Crystal Symphony. All 2006 voyages DO NOT include port, security and handling charges.

2006 Mediterranean

  • New Lower Fare! Book now for better than 2-for-1 savings on our Italian Splendors Mediterranean voyage! You will relish the romantic Palazzos of Venice and admire the colossal landmarks of Athens and Rome. Tour the ruins of Pompeii, take a helicopter ride over the beautiful Amalfi Coast or explore the priceless artwork of Florence, including Michelangelo’s David. Plus, delight and amaze your palate during our Crystal Wine & Food Festival featuring Guest Chef Suzanne Goin and Wine Expert Madeleine de Jean.
    Applicable voyage:
    October 24 – V6326 – Athens to Monte Carlo – fares from $2,995*
    Promotional fare includes better than 2-for-1 savings, applies to Category C on Crystal Serenity and represents more than 50% off brochure fare. Valid for NEW bookings only. All 2006 voyages DO NOT include port, security and handling charges.

2006 Northern Europe

  • Embark on a majestic Northern Europe voyage on Crystal Serenity! You will experience the picturesque capitals of the Baltic Sea and the splendor of the British Isles. Sail through the Norwegian fjords and become immersed in the Scandinavian elegance of Copenhagen or the enchanting beauty of Stockholm. Visit the magnificent Russian Versailles at St. Petersburg or stroll along the quaint canals of Amsterdam.
    Applicable voyages:
    July 21 – V6317 – London to Stockholm – fares from $5,100
    August 1 – V6318 – Stockholm to Copenhagen – fares from $3,395
    August 19 – V6320 – Stockholm to London – fares from $4,680
    August 30 – V6321 – Round-trip London – fares from $4,680—voyage features multi-award winning composer and music legend, Marvin Hamlisch!
    Fares apply to Category C on Crystal Serenity and DO NOT include port, security and handling charges.

2006 Holiday Cruise—Space still available

  • Celebrate the magic of the Holidays on our Round-trip Los Angeles Holiday Cruise! You will enjoy the sunny shores of the Mexican Riviera including Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. With Crystal Symphony all aglow, ornately decorated in festive flair, the holidays of 2006 will truly be a memorable and treasured occasion.
    Applicable voyage:
    December 21 – V6231 – Round-trip Los Angeles – fares from $5,715
    Now available: Enjoy our Holiday Cruise with a 12-day convenient San Diego embarkation!
    Applicable voyage:
    December 22 – V6231 – Round-trip San Diego –fares from $5,295
    Fares apply to Category E on Crystal Symphony. All 2006 voyages DO NOT include port, security and handling charges.

2006 & 2007 Caribbean

  • Book now for 2-for-1 savings in Category C on select Caribbean voyages! You will experience the wonders of the Caribbean: sun-swept beaches, tropical islands and quaint colonial cities. Scuba dive or snorkel off the coast of Grand Turk or relax on the pristine white beaches of Antigua. Plus, enhance your mind and body on our Health & Fitness Theme Cruise on voyage 6330 or laugh the night away during our Crystal Comedy Club at Sea on voyage 7301.
    Applicable voyages:
    December 5 – V6330 – Round-trip Miami –fares from $2,680
    December 15 – V6331 – Round-trip Miami –fares from $1,965
    January 5 – V7301 – Round-trip Miami –fares from $2,145
    Promotional fares include 2-for-1 savings, apply to Category C on Crystal Serenity and represent 50% off brochure fare. All 2006 voyages DO NOT include port, security and handling charges.

2006 Value Collection

  • SAVE up to 2-for-1* on our 2006 Value Collection sailings. Crystal Cruises is pleased to offer a collection of sailings that take you to the world's most fantastic locales, including the Mediterranean, Panama Canal and the Caribbean.
    Applicable voyages:
    October 24 – V6326 –Athens to Monte Carlo – fares from $2,995
    November 12 – V6228 – Miami to Costa Rica – fares from $2,380
    November 15 – V6328 – Lisbon to Miami – fares from $2,875
    November 24 – V6229 – Costa Rica to Tampa – fares from $2,380
    December 5 – V6330 – Round-trip Miami – fares from $2,680
    December 15 – V6331 – Round-trip Miami – fares from $1,965
    *All 2006 voyages DO NOT include port, security and handling charges which vary by departure.

2006 Voyages - Penthouse Staterooms

  • Book now - Penthouse stateroom space still available for categories (CP, PS, and PH) on select 2006 voyages! All of Crystal Cruises’ Penthouse staterooms feature these exclusive amenities:
    • 24-hour personal butler service
    • Jacuzzi® tub and flat-screen television
    • Unpacking and repacking upon request
    • Private verandah
    • Complimentary wine and beer plus choice of liquor in suite
    • Welcome champagne
    • Complimentary pressing and shoe shine
    • Order “in” from our specialty restaurants

Sail with the World’s Best to some of the most intriguing destinations, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, New England & Canada, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean.
Applicable voyages:
Crystal Symphony: V6222-6225, 6227-6231
Crystal Serenity: V6318, 6320-6331

General terms and conditions:

A fuel surcharge of $4.00 per person, per day will be applied to all 2006 cruise fares.


All fares listed on this Promotion Summary are per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars cruise only for category E on Crystal Symphony and category C on Crystal Serenity and include port charges which vary by departure. Note: all 2006 voyages port, security and handling charges are NOT included in fares. Air is not included and no air credit is available. Crystal Society and Onboard Bookings savings vary by departure. Certain restrictions regarding combinability of Crystal Society and Marketing Partner savings and promotions may apply. All itineraries, fares, programs and policies are subject to change. Every attempt was made to assure that all information contained in this document is accurate. Crystal Cruises reserves the right to make corrections after transmission. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas.
For complete terms and conditions, please contact Sales/Reservations

Original Issue Date: 7-6-06
FOOT NOTE
Professional titles for some common occupations
Garden Boy - Landscape Executive and Animal Nutritionist
House Maid - Family Environ Upkeep Manager
Receptionist - Front Office Manager; Office Access Control Specialist
Typist - Printed Document Handler
Messenger - Business Communication Conveyer
Window Cleaner - Transparent Wall Cleaner
Temporary Teacher - Associate Teacher
Tea Boy - Refreshments Overseer
Garbage Collector - Public Sanitation Technician
Watchman - Theft Prevention and Surveillance Officer or Wealth Distribution Prevention Officer
Thief - Wealth Distribution officer
Driver - Automobile Propulsion Specialist
Maid - Domestic Operations Specialist
Employee without portfolio - Operations Manager
Cook - Food Preparation Officer
Unemployed - Township Manager
Gossiper - Research Management Officer
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