To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information from Crystal Cruises and thought it would be of
interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing,
John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY
(714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
Experts Offer Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities for Learning and Exploration
Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 2007 - From money management and memoir
writing to photography and the science of sleep, Crystal Cruises'
108-day 2008 World Cruise features an expanded curriculum of "how to"
lectures and instruction. Best-selling biographer and former chief
foreign affairs correspondent for Time magazine, Chris Ogden; economist
Jane Bryant Quinn, named one of 25 of the World Almanac's most
influential women in America; nine-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune and
his Manhattan Rhythm Kings; and Academy Award-winning actress and
History of the World, Part I star Cloris Leachman headline the
entertainment and educational lineup of dozens of lecturers for more
than 200 classes on board Crystal Cruises' 14th annual World Cruise from
Los Angeles to London departing January 19, 2008.
Renowned for its Creative Learning Institute, Crystal is ramping up its
lineup for a Comprehensive Creative Learning Institute in keeping with
the epic voyage. Led by nationally noted experts and instructors, the
complimentary classes offer guests the opportunity to learn how to:
* Manage their money - Featuring America's most trusted voices: Jane
Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and co-developer of the Quicken
Financial Planner; and Dr. Bob Froehlich, chairman of investor
strategy for Deutsche Bank.
* Know more about everything - Aptly led by the author of A Short
History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson.
* Better Understand Politics - Guided by political consultant,
columnist, author and Fox News commentator, Dick Morris.
* Make a Hollywood film - A behind-the-scenes look at the making of
Hollywood hits with industry insiders Richard Kahn, former president of
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts; George Englund, writer, producer and
director; Rick McKay, award-winning filmmaker.
* Improve their memories - With author and memory training guru Scott
Bornstein, renowned for his exclusive MemoryPower & Mind-Mapping
systems.
* Capture Southeast Asia on camera - Led by photojournalist Mason
Florence, author/co-author of several Lonely Planet guidebooks on
Southeast Asia.
* Get a better night's sleep - Featuring Cornell University professor
Dr. James B. Maas, author of the New York Times best-seller, Power
Sleep.
* Navigate the night skies - With astronomer Norman Caisse.
* Practice yoga - Taught by acclaimed instructor Patsy McFrederick.
* Leave a video legacy or write a memoir - Led by noted author and
former Men's Health writer Joe Kita.
* Ballroom dance and tango - Taught by Curtis Collins and Beverly
Durand.
* Play the keyboard - With hands-on instruction by certified Yamaha
instructor Elizabeth Woodard for beginning, intermediate and advanced
players.
* Speak Spanish - Featuring classes through Berlitz for beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.
* Master the art of the golf swing - Led by PGA golf pro John Clark and
featuring state-of-the-art Taylormade equipment.
* Digitally edit video - Via Crystal's renowned Computer University@Sea
teachers.
In conjunction with Del Mar College of Corpus Christi, Texas, Crystal's
Computer University@Sea is even offering an expanded computer learning
curriculum for college credit.
On a lighter note, guests can enjoy behind-the-scenes insights on
television and the Olympics from industry insiders, including former
television host Monty Hall of the popular game show Let's Make a Deal
and Olympic swimmer John Naber, the most decorated Olympian at the 1976
Montreal games.
"Our guests are lifetime learners who love travel and trying new things
and with this voyage we offer them the world as the ultimate classroom,"
says Bret Bullock, Crystal's vice president, entertainment. "We will
even have an astronomer onboard throughout the entire voyage to teach
guests 'how to' view the stars. As the itinerary takes the ship across
the Equator and back again guests will have the rare chance to learn and
stargaze in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres."
About Crystal Cruises' World Cruise 2008
Crystal Serenity's 2008 108-day World Cruise spans the globe, visiting
45 ports of call in 22 countries throughout the South Pacific, Asia,
Africa and Europe. Eight distinctive segments range from 11 to 17 days.
Fares for the full World Cruise voyage range from $49,800 to $261,210,
per person, double occupancy, while segment fares start at $4,890, per
person, double occupancy.
Crystal Cruises enjoys a reputation for excellence, grounded in over a
decade of prestigious accolades. The luxury line has been voted
"World's Best" by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel +
Leisure more than any other cruise line, resort or hotel in history.
For additional information, contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625.
Visit the luxury line's website at www.crystalcruises.com.
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