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FALL 2015
NORWEGIAN ESCAPE’S SIGNATURE HULL ART COMES TO LIFE WITH GUY HARVEY
Famed marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey laid eyes upon his largest canvas to date for the first time in late July – the hull artwork on the new Norwegian Escape, debuting this November in Miami.
Spanning more than 1,000 feet in length from bow to stern, the custom-designed artwork features a scene of marine wildlife that blends two underwater seas seamlessly together. Featuring Harvey’s signature sailfish, the design also showcases key Caribbean sea life, including stingrays, sea turtles, whale sharks, and a variety of tropical fish.
Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from the year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. Caribbean destinations include St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
HILTON ARUBA CARIBBEAN RESORT & CASINO NOW OPEN
Hilton Hotels & Resorts recently opened the 355- room Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino,
a 15-acre beachfront oasis in Palm Beach, Aruba. With a privileged location on picturesque white-sand beaches, this upscale resort welcomes travelers to one of the Caribbean’s most desired destinations.
Located on the largest beachfront stretch of Palm Beach and less than 10 miles from the capital city of Oranjestad, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
TAUCK SET TO DOUBLE FAMILY RIVER CRUISING CAPACITY
Tauck will be adding a fourth river cruise designed specifically for families to its collection of Tauck Bridges family journeys in 2017, as the company boosts its family river cruise departures from 10 next year to 20 in 2017 and doubles its total family river cruising capacity.
Each Tauck Bridges river cruise is created specifically with family groups in mind. “When we design a new Tauck Bridges river cruise, we craft an experience from the ground up that’s designed to be fun, enriching and engaging for all family members,” says Tauck CEO Dan Mahar.
Tauck’s 2016 line-up of family river cruises includes an eight-day “Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure” from Budapest to Regensburg. In France, a 10-day “Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise” begins with an included two-night hotel stay in Paris complete with guided city sightseeing. Guests then travel via high-speed train to Lyon for a seven-night cruise along the Rhone.
features glamorous architecture, unmatched beaches, gardens, an expansive pool complex, kids club, water sports and dive center, world-class spa, on-site casino, and an array of culinary choices in various dining venues.
CRYSTAL SETS LINEUP OF ADVENTUES FOR NEW YACHT
Crystal Yacht Cruises will chart new waters beginning with the maiden voyage of Crystal Esprit this December. The extravagantly appointed yacht will be outfitted for adventure, and is set to call in ports never before visited by Crystal’s ocean vessels. Guests will gain new travel perspectives while enjoying the same standard of luxury service for which Crystal is lauded.
On itineraries throughout the Indian Ocean/ Seychelles, Mediterranean/Adriatic Coast, Holy Land and Middle East/Persian Gulf, Crystal Esprit will feature shore-side options to suit virtually any interest, with an emphasis on doing more. Every Crystal Esprit itinerary will also offer at least one complimentary excursion in every port.
World of Color: Celebrate! Takes visitors on Walt Disney’s incredible journey of imagination – from
his earliest creations and very first visions for The Happiest Place on Earth to today’s Disney magic. The attraction features soaring fountains, fire and laser effects, stirring music and towering mist screens that come alive with new and classic Disney animation.
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DISNEYLAND CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Disneyland is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary
in a big way, with new and exciting entertainment. The Paint The Night parade is bigger and brighter than any parade in the park’s 60-year history, with one million glowing lights that paint the night with a colorful palate.
More than a fireworks spectacular, Disneyland Forever is a street-to-sky immersive experience. One minute you’re standing on Main Street, U.S.A. and the next you’re transported to the worlds of timeless Disney tales – soaring over London with Peter Pan, stampeding across Simba’s Pride Lands, or caught in a swirling snow flurry right out of “Frozen.”