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Greetings. Who will be getting the free berth for every 6 to 8 cabins sold? Perhaps the funds should be used to eliminate registration costs and for honoraria to presenters. Hilda Mah Teacher-Librarian (On Leave) Earl Buxton School Edmonton, Alberta hmah@cruiseshipcenters.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "barbara wall" <bawall@NORTHNET.ORG> To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 7:40 PM Subject: LMNET Cruise update and information > Hello, all, > > Several of you have placed deposits for the cruise conference. That is = > great. To make this a go, we really need to have 30-50 people booked. = > If you are at all interested in cruising with LMNETTERS on July 17 to = > the Western Caribbean, consider this opportunity. There is more = > information in the archives and some from the cruise planner, booking = > agent below. Deposits are due this week and are fully refundable should = > we not have enough interest. =20 > > Barbara > > Barbara Wall > Librarian > Krieger Elementary School > Poughkeepsie, NY > > bawall@northnet.org > > "Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose." = > =20 > --Lyndon B. Johnson=20 > > "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre = > minds."=20 > -- Albert Einstein > LM Net FAQ's and Information from the cruise planner: > > Our full address is: > George & Karen DeRousie > Cruise Planners > 42 Blumer Rd. > Pennellville NY 13132 > > The cruise price, while not an "all inclusive" includes the following: > Ocean transportation in the cabin of your selection. > All meals and snacks > 24 hour room service > 24 hour pizzeria that often has calzones, strombolis and Caesar salad. > Included beverages at meals are coffee, tea, iced tea, hot = > chocolate,lemonade, milk, fruit juices and fruit punch. The first four = > beverages are generally available 24/7 on the lido deck and through room = > service. > All shows and entertainment in the main showroom and lounges > > Additional expenses would include: > > Gratuities for your cabin steward, waiter and assistant waiter. These = > are about $70 per person for the week, can be paid in advance or charged = > to your shipboard account on board. > > Alcohol and carbonated beverages. They are priced about the same as the = > normal land based bar or restaurant. A 15% gratuity for the = > waiter/waitress is automatically added to the charge which eliminates = > the need to carry around any cash when onboard the ship. > > Gourmet dining in any of the optional restaurants aboard the ship. = > These are optional but many people enjoy the experience. > > Shore tours offered by the cruise line or that you do on your own. > > Cancellation insurance is available and strongly recommended. It covers = > you for most medical and health related issues for you and your = > immediate family. It covers expenses incurred in the event of a trip = > delay or cancellation. It covers medical expenses above and beyond what = > you primary medical insurance covers, including emergency medical = > evacuation from the ship. It is available from Carnival or several = > other third party providers we use. It is approx $100 per person > > Casino gambling and onboard shopping in the boutiques and duty free = > shops > > Additional clarification about air and ground transportation: > > Air and ground transportation to and from the ship are included if = > Carnival arranges your air transportation. We sometimes refer to this = > as "Carnival air". This means Carnival arranges it through one of the = > major airlines, they do not have their own airline any longer. They = > provide shuttles airport to ship and ship to airport. =20 > > If you are planning to do your own air and use Carnival's shuttle your = > return flight must be booked no later earlier than 1:00 PM. > > Depending on your air city, using "Carnival air" may be the better = > option. We will provide an air package quote at the time of booking and = > include it on your invoice because it is easier to remove air = > transportation if you book independently but should an air city become = > closed it is difficult to add it after the fact. You can always shop = > further if you wish to take advantage of an air special or just enjoy = > the convenience of having it part of the package. =20 > > The one night pre-cruise option is also available as part of the package = > and is reasonably priced. The hotel shuttles you to and from the = > airport, where you would connect with the ship shuttle the next day. We = > can also add that at the time of booking and remove it later. > > A third option for those of you wanting to spend some time in the = > central Florida area either before or after the cruise is an air = > deviation. For a reasonable fee ($35-$50) you can pick your airline and = > flight times and dates for travel to fit your plans. > > The Cruise Planners will be cruising October 11-19 but we check our = > messages and e-mail remotely from internet cafes on the islands. =20 > > > George & Karen DeRousie > Your Cruise & Tour Specialists > Cruise Planners > 42 Blumer Rd. > Pennellville, NY=20 > Phone - 315-676-2412 > Toll Free - 877-513-0380 > Fax - 208-248-5568 > gderousi@twcny.rr.com > kderousi@twcny.rr.com > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- > All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ > Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml > LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ > LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. 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