Holland America – 7 Day Caribbean from $499

October 1, 2008

A 7-day cruise makes a perfect family getaway. Enjoy Mayan ruins in Costa Maya on a western itinerary — or our award-winning private island Half Moon Cay and popular St. Maarten on the Eastern itinerary.

Bring a 3^rd or 4^th guest from only $99*.

7-Day Eastern Caribbean, Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$499	$599	n/a	$1,299
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Maasdam Jan 2, 2009

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$799	$899	$1,099	$1,799
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Eurodam Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 2009
Maasdam fares based on 1/2/09 sailing. Eurodam fares based on 2/28/09 sailing.

7-Day Eastern Caribbean, Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$649	$749	$899	$1,549
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Westerdam Feb 8; Mar 22; Apr 12, 2009

Fares based on 2/8/09 sailing.

7-Day Western Caribbean, Roundtrip Tampa

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$549	$599	n/a	$1,499
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Veendam Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009

Fares based on 1/4/09 sailing.

7-Day Western Caribbean, Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$599	$649	$849	$1,399
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Westerdam Jan 4; Feb 15; Mar 8, 29, 2009

Fares based on 1/4/09 sailing. Select sailings call on Costa Maya instead of Cozumel.

7-Day Southern Caribbean, Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale

INSIDE FROM*	OUTSIDE FROM*	VERANDAH FROM*	VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$699	$799	$999	$1,699
Plus applicable fuel supplement.*

ms Westerdam Feb 1, 22; Mar 15; Apr 5, 2009

Fares based on 3/15/09 sailing.

Terms & Conditions:

*Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd, 4th or 5th guest). Based on Promos RH/RA. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only. $600 savings based on 1/9/09 Maasdam sailing. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional and range from $53.12 to $235.89. Subject to availability. Third/fourth offer based on select sailings and is based on Promo Z3. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

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Cruises Featuring Distinguished Culinary and Wine Experts

October 1, 2008

You are invited to join like-minded travelers who share your passion for food and wine. Personal Enrichment Cruises have been designed to offer you authentic and intimate experiences at sea and on shore, including an array of exclusive amenities and experiences. Learn the secrets of celebrated chefs and distinguished wine experts as you cruise to the world’s most exotic destinations.
Holland America Line — Mediterranean Cruise		from $2199
	12-night itinerary: Venice, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Argostoli, Santorini, Catania, Naples, Rome, Barcelona Departing: June 24, 2009 Personal Enrichment guests will enjoy PRIVATE cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes conducted by Chef Lee Hillson, Executive Chef of the Royal Palms Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Chef Hillson has gained national notoriety for his elegant and rustic interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine.	View details…
Windstar Cruises — South of France Cruise		from $2998
	8-night itinerary: Nice, St.Tropez, Cannes, San Remo, Monte Carlo, Nice Departing: May 17, 2009 Join Gilles de Chambure, Master Sommelier and Director of Wine Education from the exclusive Meadowood Resort who will be onboard EXCLUSIVELY for our group. This once in lifetime cruise combines the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival with the excitement of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.	View details…
Uniworld — Burgundy and Provence River Cruise		from $3097
	7-night itinerary: Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Tain L’Hermitage, Lyon, Chalon-Sur-Saone Departing: September 19, 2009 In addition to Uniworld’s Epicurean Adventurer Program which includes private wine tastings, culinary demonstrations, and a special food and wine pairing, enjoy PRIVATE events with Film Historian and Critic, Jan Wahl. Through her lecture, Tres Delicious: Food and Wine in Film, she will share trivia and insight into the many movie classics that have been filmed in the ports visited throughout the cruise.	View details…
Crystal Cruises — Caribbean Cruise		from $4525
	12-night itinerary: New York City, Bermuda, St. Maarten, Antigua, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Miami Departing: November 10, 2009 In addition to Crystal’s Wine & Food Festival which may include Celebrity chefs and distinguished wine experts, Personal Enrichment Series guests will enjoy PRIVATE events with Adam Chase, the Associate Dean of Wine Studies at prestigious COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts located in the heart of Napa Valley. Adam brings 10 years experience as an educator and passion for wine to our Food & Wine At Sea cruise.	View details…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises — All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruise		from $8450
	11-night itinerary: London, Le Verdon, Bilbao, Lisbon, Cádiz, Gibraltar, Valencia, Barcelona, Monte Carlo Departing: September 7, 2009 Enjoy PRIVATE events with our own Personal Enrichment Master Sommelier, Eric Zwiebel – onboard exclusively for our group. Eric’s expertise will make your Spotlight on Food & Wine experiences as unforgettable as the itinerary, especially as Eric imparts his vast knowledge of the rich wine-growing regions en route.	View details…