Holland America Schedules 70 Culinary Cruises in 2008

Holland America Schedules 70 Culinary Cruises in 2008
Published on modernagent: October 23, 2007

Holland America Line will open its onboard kitchens to more than 70 guest chefs from around the country throughout its 2008 cruise season. Guests will be able to sample the culinary creations of Cornelius Gallagher, former chef at Oceana in New York and currently with Sonnier and Castle private events; Pichet Ong, chef at P*ong Restaurant; Bobby Stucky, master sommelier at Frasca Food and Wine; Eric Lee, executive chef at Simi Winery; Tenney Flynn, executive chef at GW Fins; Joël Antunes, chef of Joël Restaurant; Max McCalman, Artisinal Cheese; Susan Goss, owner and chef of the West Town Tavern in Chicago; and dozens more.

Augmenting the chefs will be cookbook authors as well as wine and spirits experts including Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors of the “Ultimate” cookbook series, and master mixologists Christy Pope and Chad Solomon. Holland America launched its culinary program in 2005 with the installation of state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Centers aboard each of its 13 premium cruise ships offering culinary demonstrations, tastings and hands-on cooking classes aboard every sailing. Christopher Lee, executive chef of New York’s Gilt, is scheduled to sail aboard the Rotterdam in March. Plus, the line just released a new cookbook, “A Taste of Excellence.”

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Halloween Offer at Barcelo Punta Bavario

Barcelo Punta Bavario Sets Halloween Offer
Published on modernagent: October 22, 2007

The Barceló Punta Bavaro Beach Resort in the Dominican Republic is offering a Halloween special with last minute deals priced from $ 118 per room, per night single or double occupancy. In addition, resort guests will enjoy Halloween activities including a kids costume party, as well as an adult costume celebration in the resort’s disco.

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Outrigger Waikiki Offers Scrapbooking Activity

Outrigger Waikiki Offers Scrapbooking Activity
Published on modernagent: October 22, 2007

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach has partnered with a local scrapbook company to offer a Hawaii-themed scrapbook activity for guests. Creative Native Crafts, an Oahu-based scrapbook manufacturing company, specializes in island-themed scrapbooking supplies, most of which are manufactured in Hawaii. Every Thursday at 10 a.m., Creative Native Crafts conducts a one-hour scrapbooking demonstration at the hotel, which is free for registered guests. According to Creative Native Crafts, scrapbooking is the No. 1 craft hobby in the United States, generating more than $2.5 billion in annual sales. The weekly scrapbooking demonstrations may vary thematically from month-to-month. In commemoration of Arbor Day, Hawaii flowers will be the focus in November, and Christmas in Hawaii will be highlighted in December. The new scrapbooking demonstrations are part of the Outrigger Waikiki’s Kalakaua Experience, a year-round series of educational guest programs that highlight Hawaii’s cultural heritage.

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Carnivl Offers Special Rates for Veterans

Carnival Offers Special Rates for Veterans
Published on modernagent: October 22, 2007

Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a promotion throughout November that allows active and retired military personnel to book up to three “Fun Ship” staterooms at discounted rates, starting at low as $189 per person. Reservations must be made Nov. 1-30 to qualify for this promotion, which is good for a wide range of three- to 12-day departures through Dec. 31, 2008. Rates start at $189 per person for three-day cruises from Miami and four-day cruises from Long Beach, Calif.; $249 per person for five-day cruises from Mobile, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla.; $279 per person for four- and five-day cruises from San Diego; and $399 per person for seven-day cruises from Miami.
The promotion is valid for individual bookings only, capacity controlled and not applicable with any other discount offer. Military personnel must provide proof of service.

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