Here is one of the most interesting is a 7-night eastern Caribbean cruises with only one day at sea: Ft Lauderdale, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, San Juan, St Thomas, at sea, Nassau, Ft Lauderdale. This cruise is only available in Nov and Dec of 2003.

There are also several cruises operating from Galveston and New Orleans are offering over night stays in Key West. Let the fun begin!

More ships will be calling in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and port calls to St Kitts and Nevis and are now available on 7 night cruises from South Florida.

8 night cruises. If you can get the dates right, these are a deal. Two itineraries are offered: One going to Panama, Costa Rica and Belize among other ports while the other itinerary hits ports like Barbados and Martinique. Both cruises operate from South Florida.

One of the most interesting new ships coming is the Holland America Zuiderdam. This will be an entirely new class of ship for Holland America carrying just over 1,800 passengers. Two thirds of the cabins have balconies and as usual ALL of the cabins are large in comparison to most other mass market ship. Other new features include more alternative dining outlets, exterior elevators and up graded spa facilities.

NCL's new Norwegian Dawn, sister ship to the extremely popular Norwegian Star, features 10 Restaurants and 13 Bars and Lounges. The two Garden Villas with 3 bedrooms, living room and dining have a tremendous amount of deck space for corporate entertaining. The Dawn will be operating 7 night cruises alternating between the eastern and western Caribbean starting in December 03.

SPECIAL DATES AND RATES ON SILVERSEA

Prices for these dates start at $250.00 per person per day! All cruises are for 7 nights.

Jan 12 to 19, 03 Colon to Aruba

Feb 5 to 12, 03 Buenos Aires to Rio

Mar 16 to 23, 03 Round trip Dubai

Silversea offers a golf pro on each cruise who will give lessons on board and then make all arrangements for playing at various ports of call. Don't worry about the clubs as they have Callaway rentals on board. Their Silver Links program has taken care of all of the details in arranging golf and tee times and specially designated cruises. The new Zuiderdam will have a golf simulator room. Carnival has converted a card room into a "Club House" with a golf simulator and pro instructor. All Carnival ships now have an on board pro for instructions on ship and shore as well as making arrangements ashore at various ports of call including Callaway rentals and Adidas shoe rentals.

If you're looking for golfing options give us a call. Remember, when taking a ship, the odds of having it rain every day at different ports of call are as low as hitting a hole in one.

Looking for the best all inclusive resorts? Bill Dwyer with the Grand Lido Resorts in Jamaica will happily explain to you why these are the BEST properties and extremely affordable.

Viking River Cruises is the world's largest river ship operators. With new ships and more itinerary choices than ever, you should check out this option for your clients considering Europe.

Star Clipper returns to the Athens next summer for one of their most popular cruises. Larry Haugh will be joining us and have all the latest developments for his three ships.