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Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY Announce Winner of
'Reporter at Sea' Contest
South Carolina College Student to Report Live from Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI, Nov 05, 2009
The votes have been tallied and the results are in! Following a
six-week long search, Joyce Allison of Simpsonville, S.C. has been
named winner of Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY's
"Reporter at Sea" contest. The budding journalist won the assignment
of a lifetime: the chance to help cover the debut of Royal Caribbean's
newest ship, Oasis of the Seas - the world's largest and most
revolutionary cruise ship - for USA TODAY's Cruise Log along with
cruise editor, Gene Sloan.
Voters across America selected Joyce from 10 finalists who were vying
for the opportunity to represent the United States as the citizen
reporter who would nab the inside scoop on one of the biggest and most
buzzed about travel stories of the year. Joyce, a 22 year-old student
at Clemson University, focused her entry on the ship's innovative
amenities, specifically Central Park, the first living park at sea and
the AquaTheater a spectacular entertainment venue at the stern of the
ship. Her reporting skills and personality in front of the camera
truly showcase why America has chosen her as Royal Caribbean's
"Reporter At Sea." She will be flown with a guest to board Oasis of
the Seas at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to cover the
ship's first preview cruise from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22. Joyce's blog
posts and video reports highlighting her experience onboard Oasis of
the Seas will be featured on USA TODAY's Cruise Log at
cruises.usatoday.com during the cruise.
"It has always been my dream to be a reporter and I am very excited
about my assignment onboard the world's largest cruise ship. I want to
thank Royal Caribbean, USA TODAY, and everyone who voted for me for
giving me this amazing opportunity," said Joyce Allison.
While onboard, Joyce will be joined by aspiring journalists from
Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, who were selected as
contest winners in their respective countries. For more information on
the "Reporter at Sea" contest and to view Joyce's reports, please
visit reporteratsea.usatoday.com.
Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in
the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks,
encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at
double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is
the first ship to tout the cruise line's new neighborhood concept of
seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk,
the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and
Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail
from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Additional information is available at from your travel professional.
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships
currently in service and one under construction. The line also offers
unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and
Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make
reservations, call your travel agent.
Readers can log on to cruises.usatoday.com for an active community of
cruise enthusiasts and get an extensive resource of useful information
for all their cruise traveling needs. Readers also can check out Gene
Sloan's cruising blog and join the discussion at USA TODAY's cruise
forum all at cruises.usatoday.com. |