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Having trouble viewing this email? <WEBVERSION>View it in your <A href="http://www.cruisebrokers.co.za/newsletters/01.html">browser</A></WEBVERSION> .</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=header height=119 vAlign=bottom align=right><IMG src="header.jpg" width=580 height=119 align="middle"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=14 cellPadding=0 width=580> <TBODY> <TR> <TD class=mainbar height=1264 vAlign=top width=324 align=left> <P class=date>Wednesday, October 21, 2009</P> <H2>Crystal Cruises 2011 Itineraries</H2> <P><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span><FONT color=#333333>Crystal Cruises 2011 itinerary schedule is available to preview! With returns to Alaska and West Africa among the 58 itineraries visiting 163 ports in 67 countries, the award-winning Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity boast a range of cruises that explore world-renowned destinations including Europe, New England and Canada, Caribbean, South America, the Middle East and India.</FONT><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><FONT color=#333333><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span><FONT color=#333333>New in 2011:<BR>" 110-day World Cruise from Los Angeles to London, spanning seven segments via the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, Dubai, and Africa<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><BR>" Maiden calls in Argostoli, Greece; Fethiye, Turkey; Golfo de Papagayo, Costa Rica; Komodo, Indonesia; Koper, Slovenia; and Marigot Bay, St. Martin<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><BR>" Return to West Africa, last visited in 2001<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><BR>" Return to Alaska, last visited in 2005, with nine 12-day voyages conveniently round-trip from San Francisco<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><BR>" Every fall New England and Canada voyage includes overnights in New York and Montréal<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><BR>" Eight Mexican Riviera voyages round-trip from Los Angeles</FONT><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#333333><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space><A href="http://www.cruisebrokers.co.za/residensea.html">Read More</A></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><BR></FONT><BR><IMG style="WIDTH: 342px; HEIGHT: 188px" border=0 hspace=0 alt="" src="regent2.jpg" width=578 height=325><BR><BR><A href="#top">Back to top</A></P> <H2>Cruising on the Chobe River - Botswana</H2><IMG style="WIDTH: 353px; HEIGHT: 230px" border=0 hspace=0 alt="" src="zambezi.jpg" width=599 height=450> <P><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: 11px/16px Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(112,127,112); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class=Apple-style-span>There can be few natural wonders as synonymous with Africa s raw wilderness as the great Chobe River. These waters divide Namibia s Caprivi Strip from Botswana s Chobe National Park, and its exotic banks boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Teeming with life, this National Park sprawls across some 11 000 m of lush African bush, and is home to the largest populace of elephants in the world  currently estimated at roughly 120 000. Along with the elephants, prides of leopard and lion, huge groups of buffalo, waterbuck, roan, eland, sable, giraffe, and, if you are lucky, one of the rare puku, can also be seen. In the river itself watch out for hippo and crocodile, and keep your binoculars at the ready for spotting a rich selection of bird life.</SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><A href="http://www.cruisebrokers.co.za/coralprincess.html">. Read More</A></P> <P class=top><A href="#top">Back to top</A></P> <H2>Cape Town to Dover Cruise - Balmoral</H2> <P align=left>·&nbsp; <STRONG><BR><IMG border=0 hspace=0 alt="" src="balmoral.jpg" width=347 height=221><BR><BR> </STRONG><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 12px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11px" class=Apple-style-span><FONT color=#333333>21 Night Cruise sailing from Cape Town to Dover aboard Balmoral.<BR><BR>Balmoral will be compact enough to offer that traditional, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark; and will venture into new Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries. Balmoral will offer her passengers an impressive range of dining choices from the inviting elegance of the yet-to-be-named main Restaurant to the convenience and informality of the Yacht Club Café, or a snack in the sun at the Marquee Grill Bar. Our public rooms will include quiet spaces in which to savour the delights of lazy days at sea - we don't believe in wall-to-wall music, but in your right to choose between entertainment, education or relaxation; all of which you will find in abundance in the Neptune Lounge, Observatory Lounge, Lido Bar, Library, Card Room or at the Spa and Gym.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P align=left><STRONG><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 12px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11px" class=Apple-style-span></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><A href="http://www.cruisebrokers.co.za/seabourn.html">Read More</A></P> <P class=top><A href="#top">Back to top</A></P></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=left> <TABLE class=sidebar border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=208><TBODY> <TR> <TD class=sideheader height=45> <H3>In this issue</H3></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <UL> <LI><A href="#"><EM>Crystal</EM></A> Cruises 2011 Itineraries <LI><A href="#">Cruise</A> on the Chobe River <LI><A href="#">Cape</A> Town to Dover Cruise <LI>Great Barrier Reef <LI>Melanasia <LI>Celebrity and Alaska <LI>Recommend a Balcony!</LI></UL></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=midheader height=45> <H3>Other news</H3></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=other> <H4>Great Barrier Reef</H4> <P><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 11px" class=Apple-style-span><FONT color=#333333><EM>2010 Departure - November 2</EM><BR><EM>Orion s</EM><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN>exploration of Australia s World Heritage Great Barrier Reef&nbsp;is designed to ensure your experience of the Barrier Reef is like no other.<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN><EM>Orion s</EM><SPAN class=Apple-converted-space>&nbsp;</SPAN>Zodiac safaris allow guests to snorkel and swim over a pristine and seldom visited section of Hardy reef, alive with corals and teeming with myriads of tropical fish. Hayman Island is Australia s most celebrated private island destination, where guests will have access to many of the facilities of this luxury resort. On Percy Island you will enjoy kayaking in this idyllic setting whilst our attentive crew prepares a seafood beach BBQ you will never forget.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P> <H4>Join our Facebook Group</H4> <P>Cruise Brokers has created a fan group on Facebook that is growing day by day. Keep yourself up to date with specials, changes, news, competitions and educationals! Simply join our Facebook Group <A href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Durban-South-Africa/Cruise-Brokers/140824501118">by clicking here! </A></P> <H4>Celebrity Cruisetour Alaska</H4> <P>In Alaska, there are as many things to see as there are ways to experience them. And that's why a Celebrity Cruises Alaska Cruisetour is the perfect way to do it all. On a Celebrity Cruisetour, you journey aboard one of their expansive ships, enjoying award-winning dining and exceptional service, while Alaska's shorelines provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation. In addition, Celebrity takes you further, through an exceptional series of unforgettable guided tours on land. The pre- or post-cruise tours, ranging from 3- to 7-nights, give you a closer look at Alaska's vast wilderness and metropolitan cities. </P> <H4>Melanasia with Coral Princess</H4><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica; COLOR: rgb(19,40,57); FONT-SIZE: 11px" class=Apple-style-span> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica; COLOR: rgb(19,40,57); FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT color=#333333>The legendary romance of the South Pacific seas is alive and well in this sparkling collection of treasure islands.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica; COLOR: rgb(19,40,57); FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT color=#333333>Here, time has stood still. Tradition and custom remain intact. Shy native wildlife thrives in virgin rainforests. Neon-coloured reef fish dart among the coral gardens of the calm, island lagoons. Village artisans create tribal artefacts in the slow, careful way their forebears taught them. Coffee workers sing as they walk in the flower-fragrant mornings to family plantations.</FONT></P> <H4>Recommend a Balcony</H4><SPAN style="WIDOWS: 2; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; WHITE-SPACE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); WORD-SPACING: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px" class=Apple-style-span><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica; COLOR: rgb(19,40,57); FONT-SIZE: 11px" class=Apple-style-span> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica; COLOR: rgb(19,40,57); FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT color=#333333>In the old days of cruising, many people didn t spend a lot of time in their staterooms, but that s no longer the case. Today s cruise ships are floating resorts, and the staterooms aspire to be holiday havens  particularly those with balconies. Spacious sanctuary A balcony or veranda stateroom is an outside stateroom with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private deck  giving you access to the great outdoors. The deck is usually furnished with at least two chairs and small table for outdoor lounging. These staterooms are usually larger than the standard staterooms, and some qualify as mini-suites, which mean they have a small sitting area with a loveseat or convertible sofa.</FONT></P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <H4>Commissions to Travel Agents</H4> <P>Remember all bookings made with Cruise Brokers are commissionable! </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class="actions first"> <H3><UNSUBSCRIBE><A href="mailto:michael@cruisebrokers.co.za">Unsubscribe</A></UNSUBSCRIBE> </H3> <P><A href="mailto:michael@cruisebrokers.co.za:unsubscribe">Click to instantly unsubscribe from this mailing list.</A></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=actions> <H3><FORWARDTOAFRIEND>Send to a friend</FORWARDTOAFRIEND></H3> <P>Send this email to someone you think may be interested.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD class=end height=94></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=580> <TBODY> <TR> <TD class=footer vAlign=top align=middle><div align="center">Cruise Brokers, 190 Florida Road, Durban 4001, South Africa<SPAN></SPAN>.<BR>P.O.Box <STRONG>P.O.Box 57779, Durban International 4029</STRONG><BR> <A href="http://www.cruisebrokers.co.za/">www.cruisebrokers.co.za</A> ~ Phone: 031-303 8926 ~ Fax: 086 - 212 063</div></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BODY></HTML>