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
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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
>
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