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America's 'First Bachelor' Joins Princess Cruises' Department of
Romance
Alex Michel Will Help Choose Finalists for Line's 'Greatest Romantic'
Video Contest
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 27
More than 100 million viewers and 12 seasons later, ABC's "The
Bachelor" remains one of the top reality television shows. And now the
show's very first bachelor, Alex Michel, is set to share his views on
love and dating as he becomes the newest member of Princess Cruises'
Department of Romance.
Still a bachelor since he made his appearance on the first show in
2002, the 37-year-old Michel is well-qualified to join Princess'
line-up of romance experts. The experience gleaned from courting the
25 contestants who hoped to be his chosen partner have given him
plenty of romantic insights to share, and his first assignment will be
to help judge the line's "Are You The Greatest Romantic?" online video
contest at the end of this month.
Princess' Department of Romance, a tribute to the company's
decades-long legacy as the setting for the iconic TV show "The Love
Boat," is made up of noted experts on a variety of romantic topics and
includes actor Gavin MacLeod, "The Love Boat's" "Captain Stubing;" Dr.
Ruth Westheimer, the always-provocative couples therapist; Trish
McDermott, Vice President of Love at Engage.com; and Lisa Light,
destination wedding expert and author.
Michel will join the other department members to help select the five
finalists for Princess' "Greatest Romantic" contest, who will be
announced on April 1. The public will then have the chance to vote for
their favorite entry, with the winner joining the Department of
Romance for one year and featured on the company's website offering
their sage romantic advice through articles and a special podcast. The
winning romantic will also receive a seven-day cruise for two to the
Mexican Riviera or the Caribbean.
"I am thrilled to be joining Princess Cruises' Department of Romance,"
said Alex Michel. "As a single guy, I think I can bring a unique
perspective to the group, especially with my experiences on "The
Bachelor." Not only do I feel I can offer some great tips and advice
about the single person's search for love, I'm a huge "Love Boat" fan
and an avid cruiser!"
After "The Bachelor," Alex Michel served as a spokesperson for the
well-known online dating service Match.com, providing commentary on
romance and courtship through television and radio shows, newspaper
and magazine articles and live appearances. Previously, Michel's love
of film inspired him to produce travel documentaries in over 20
countries around the world and later short Internet films for a major
technology firm.
A graduate of Harvard University, with an MBA from Stanford, Michel is
currently an executive at a media and technology company.
"It's going to be great fun having Alex join our romance team and
offer his outlook as the only single member of the department," said
Jan Swartz, senior vice president for Princess Cruises. "I'm sure
he'll offer some fun insight into his search for romance and how he
navigates dating in today's wired world."
Michel will offer his advice and observations on Princess Cruises'
special online home for romance, http://www.princess.com/romance. The
site also features tips and articles from the other romance experts
ranging from the best ways to reinvigorate your romance, to tips on
planning a destination wedding. It also features a series of podcasts,
inspiring quotations and romantic desktop downloads.
For more information about the "Are You the Greatest Romantic?"
contest and to see which videos Michel and the other experts choose as
the five finalists, log onto http://www.princess.com/romance.
Long known as a leader in romance, Princess has been offering romantic
cruise vacations around the world for more than 40 years. Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional
travel agent.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global
cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned
for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape to
the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven
continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is
part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Princess Cruises is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines.
Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.
Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality
and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and
budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to
the world's most desirable destinations.
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