To Whom It May Concern:
We received this press release from Royal Caribbean International and USA
Today and thought it may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.
Smooth sailing to all...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
MIAMI, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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
www.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
www.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
www.oasisoftheseas.com.
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, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go to www.cruisingpower.com or
call (800) 327-2056.
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.
Royal Caribbean International: 800-327-6700 or www.royalcaribbean.com
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