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A Monthly Newsletter Devoted to Luxury Travel

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ntroducing Marina,Ocanias FirstNw Build Ship

One word: WOW!

When even the top weve seen everything

ravel agents are impressed, you can bet this

s not your typical cruise ship. When Oceanias

new Marina had her

celebrated foat out (i.e.

when a ship touches water

or the rst time) in Genoa

in late February, Cruise

Specialists VP Greg Nacco

was among the 50 elite

travel proessionals rom

the U.S. and U.K. invited

to the estivities. Greg

eturned home excited and very impressed

ot only with the beautiul 1,258-guest Marina,

but with the genuine hands-on attitude o

Oceanias upper management. Oceania went

overboard (no pun intended) to design a vessel

with all the bells and whistles important to its

uests. As a result, Marina dishes up 10 dining

enues along with a wine-tasting center, and anout-o-this-world culinary studio complete with

4 work stations and che instructors supplied

hrough Bon Appetit.

Among the other wow eatures: a cool pool area

with a hip South Beach vibe, a Canyon Ranch

paClub and a decadent new bedding system.

As you might guess, the initial sailings are

elling out quickly. T GOO NWS: Cruise

pecialists has secured group space on several

elect sailings which protects you against

price increases and guarantees valuable

menities. Read on!

Panama CanalInaugural Passage

Miami to San Francisco | February 8, 2011 | 18 Days |Limited Space in Verandas!

The next best thing to an inaugural cruise, this follow-upvoyage delivers all that new-ship excitement along with asuper itinerary featuring Marinas sole westbound transitof the Panama Canal (following a visit to Cartagena).Post-canal, youll enjoy an extended day in Puntarenas,where you can glide through the rainforest canopy via aerialtram or ride horseback through a virgin tropical dry forest.Then its on to Mexico where Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco,Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas await. The cruise concludeswith overnight stays in trendsetting Los Angeles and free-spirited San Francisco.Veranda fares from $5,799 pp (Cat B4).

EuropeHistoric Refections

Athens to Barcelona | May 16, 2011 | 10 Days | Pre-Paid GratuitiesAhhhthe Mediterranean aboard a beautiful new ship; what could be better? Breakin those walking shoes. This itinerary has you visiting an exciting new port each andevery day. Travel from Greece (Athens, Santorini and Zakynthos) to Spain, with stoin Turkey (Ephesus) and Italy (Taormina, Amal, Rome and Florence) along the waYoull even visit chic Monte Carlo and heavenly Provence beforeMarina glides intoBarcelona. Rates from $3,699 pp (Cat G). Were sure youll want to extend your stain Gauds glorious city, and well be happy to make all the arrangements.

Baltic TreasuresCopenhagen to Stockholm | June 11, 2011 | 10 Days | Pre-Paid GratuitiesEveryone loves this classic voyage featuring many ofNorthern Europes picturesquecapitals: Copenhagen, Berlin, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm. There are otsurprises as well: Rnne, on Denmarks BornholmIsland; Gdansk, a Polish seaport with anold medieval quarter; and charmingVisby, a medieval walled townon Swedens Gotland Island.The cruise highlight formany: an overnightcall in regal St.Petersburg. Faresfrom $3,699 pp(Cat G).

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Roman InterludeRome to Barcelona | November 3, 2010 | 10 Days | Regatta

Pre-Paid Gratuities and $200-per-suite Shipboard Credit

If you can only break away for a week and a half, this compactvoyage makes for the ideal vacation. Focused on the western

Med, this journey begins with a visit to Naples, birthplace ofpizza. Take time to tour the National Archaeological

Museum which boasts one of the nest collections oftreasures excavated from Pompeii. Following a day inSardinia, head to Cinque Terre, ve colorful townsclinging to the cliffs along the coast. An extended

day inFlorence allows time for museum hopping ora trip to the Tuscan countryside. Then its on to the

island ofCorisca, glam Monte Carlo, and Marseille from whereyou can venture into the celebrated Provenal countryside.

Nearby Ste is next, followed by Palma de Mallorca, your last

port of call. Extremely limited Veranda space from $4,130 pp(Cat B2).

Footsteps o HistoryVenice to Barcelona | November 10, 2010 | 14 Days | Insignia

Pre-Paid Gratuities and $200-per-suite shipboard creditSailing between two of our favorite cities, Insignia begins herjourney with an overnight in romantic Venice before glidingdown the Adriatic to Croatia, calling at both the island ofHvarand the walled medieval city ofDubrovnik. Following a lovely

day on the island ofCorfu, youll make your way westto Sicily where you can visit Taormina or explore

medieval Messina. Art lovers will appreciate theworld-renowned museums ofNaples, Rome andFlorence; people-watchers will love the late (11p.m.) departure from Monte Carlo which allows

ample time to rub shoulders with the glitterati in thestoried casino. Enjoy a day in Provence (youll quickly

see why Peter Mayle was so enamored) before your last ports ofcall: Palma de Mallorca and Valencia. From $4,218 pp (Cat G).

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F a l l I N e M E I T E R R a E a

Whats Christmas without sleet, snow, rain, cold? eavenly! Make

this the year you escape the weather and all the work. Celebrate

the year-end holidays at sea with time to ully enjoy the people

around you.

Saaris, Sands and SplendorsCape Town to Singapore | December 11, 2010 | 35 Days |Nautica

Pre-Paid Gratuities Valued at $875 Per Suite!This is it: The biggest and best [Christmas] present of all. Theseasons longest sailing, this amazing voyage visits more newports than any other cruise 15 maiden calls in all.

Think of the holiday letter and photos youll send tofriends this year: you riding a rickshaw along Durbans GoldenMile beachfront; you in front of the Gustave Eiffel-designedrailway station in Maputo; you relishing grilled octopus inthe Seychelles; you admiring the 76-carat diamond-toppedShwedagon pagoda.

The voyage begins with an overnight in Cape Town,one of the most glamorous cities in the world. Fromthere, youll head up the east coast ofAfrica, withstops in East London, Durban, Richards Bayand Maputo. Youll island-hop across the IndianOcean, savoring overnights in the Seychellesand Maldives, spend a full day in Sri Lanka, andenjoy three enlightening days in Rangoon. The cruiseconcludes with visits to Phuket, Penang and Kuala Lumpur.From $9,399 pp (Cat F).

Samba Serenade

Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires | Dec 21, 2010 | 12 Days | InsigniaPre-Paid Gratuities and $100-per-suite Shipboard CreditChristmas week in Brazil, New Years Eve inMontevideo, New Years Day in Buenos Aires.Really, can you think of a better way to spend theholidays? Overnights in sizzling Rio and bustlingBuenos Aires (aka the city that never sleeps)bracket this new 12-day itinerary which featuresseven Brazilian cities and Uruguays chic Punta delEste and cosmo Montevideo. From $3,999 pp (Cat D).

Sun-Splashed Holiday

Roundtrip Miami | December 21, 2010 | 12 Days |Regatta$150-per-suite Shipboard CreditLooking for something closer to home? This

12-day voyage sails roundtrip from Miami,eliminating any international ights. Soak up thatVitamin D to the tune of holiday carols as you sailto Grand Turk, Cayo Levantado, Tortola (whereyoull spend Christmas Day), Antigua, Barbados, Martinique,St. Barts and St. Croix. Catch up on your sleep with tworejuvenating days at sea before disembarking in Miami, refreshedand ready to take on 2011. From $2,999 pp (Cat F).

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ntarctica and the Fjords

Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso | January 14, 2011 | 22 Days | Insignia$250-per-suite Shipboard CreditYoull see it all on this cruise: brightly-lit cities and quietunpopulated landscapes, breathtaking fjords and ancientglaciers. Highlighting the lower half ofSouth America,Oceanias new itinerary begins with a visit to vibrantSo Paulo, located inland from the charming port ofSantos. Take advantage of two restful days at seato prepare for the dynamic trio ofMontevideo,Buenos Aires and Punta del Este. Then shiftgears as Insignia sails south to theFalklandIslands, a remote British territory and sanctuary for

endangered wildlife. During your three days in starklymajestic Antarctica, keep your eyes peeled for penguins. Then,rounding the tip ofSouth America, focus your camera on thosebreathtaking Chilean Fjords and picturesque Puerto Montt.From $5,799 pp (Cat G).

Exquisite EmpiresBangkok to Beijing | February 15, 2011 | 24 Days |Nautica$250-per-suite Shipboard CreditLook forward to in-depth exploration and exciting nightlifeon this exotic cruise which includes ve overnight stays beginning with bustling Bangkok where a visit to the FloatingMarket is a must. In Ho Chi Minh City, your extended stayallows time to tour the intricate Cu Chi Tunnels. Youll loveHanoi with its broad boulevards, French colonial architectureand wonderful old quarter. And since shopping in HongKong is such a popular pursuit, Oceania offers a special retailexcursion during your overnight visit. With anevening in Shanghai, you can take in a spellbindingperformance by Chinese acrobats and marvel at thelighted city view from atop the towering Jin MaoBuilding. Also on the itinerary: Ko Samui, DaNang, Taipei, Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Seoul.From $7,299 pp (Cat G).

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Enchanted ricaIstanbul to Cape Town | November 11, 2010 | 30 Days | Nautica

Pre-Paid Gratuities Valued at $750 Per Suite!Talk about exotic! Heres a cruise that delivers you in style

and comfort to a number of fascinating destinations mostpeople have never heard of. Places such as Dakar with

its unmistakable French air; Banjul, the capitalofGambia; skyscraper-studded Abidjan on theIvory Coast; Lom, Togos convivial capital;Cotonou, an energetic city with numerous Frenchrestaurants; and Walvis Bay, home to hundreds of

thousands of birds, including amingos and pelicans.But before you step foot on Africas enchanting shores,

Oceania treats you to a week-plus in the Mediterranean, withstops in Heraklion, Valletta and Valencia. Youll even enjoyan extended day in the Canary Islands on this voyage. Othercruise highlights: a full day in Casablanca and an overnight in

Cape Town. From $7,599 pp (Cat D).

mazon dventureRoundtrip Miami | November 27, 2010 | 24 Days | Regatta

Pre-Paid Gratuities Valued at $600 Per Suite!For many, a trip to the Amazon ranks high on the gotta dolist. This itinerary features a full week cruising the River Seawhere youll discover myriad cultural treasures from the

ancient Tapajs ceramics in Santarms Town HallMuseum to the luxurious Opera House in Manaus,Paris of the Tropics. A relaxing alternativeto the typically stressful build-up to Christmas,

this leisurely voyage offers a number of sea days,allowing you to fully appreciate all that the beautifulRegatta has to offer. Island lovers, rejoice: Youll call

on nine wildly diverse tropical isles from St. Barts andSt. Lucia to Devils Island and Grand Turk on this 24-dayvoyage. From $4,499 pp (Cat F).

awn o CivilizationDubai to Athens | April 20, 2011 | 20 Days | NauticaPre-Paid Gratuities | Limited Availability!A new itinerary for Oceania, this nearly-three-week voyagebegins with an overnight in Dubai, allowing you to experiencethis over-the-top city in all of its glittery grandeur. From there,youll sail to Fujairah, known for its beaches and excellent

snorkeling. In Port Qaboos, you can admire the colorfulSultans palace, stroll through the markets and narrow

alleys, and browse in the bustling souks. In lushSalalah, you can bargain for frankincense. Severalrelaxing days cruising the Red Sea allow you to restup for the second half of the trip which includes

a full day in Aqaba (gateway to ancient Petra); anovernight in Safaga from where youll venture to Luxor;

a visit to Cairo; an extended day in Jerusalem; and an overnightin Haifa, gateway to Galilee and Nazareth. From $6,399 pp.

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Mayan MystiqueRoundtrip Miami | January 12, 2011 | 10 Days | Regatta

Pre-Paid GratuitiesIts amazing what ten days of sunshine can do for your psyche. Just

having this January cruise to look forward to will get you throughthose dreary days in November and December. Anticipate GeorgeTowns Seven Mile Beach and Cozumels fabulous snorkeling.Envision Belizes humorous howler monkeys and Costa Mayasraucous toucans. Make yourself hungry just thinking about thatfresh seafood in Roatan and those hot bananas with chili-spikedchocolate sauce in Santo Tomas. Lastly, imagine how fun it willbe to end your cruise with a day in Key West. We predict this newitinerary will attract lots of interest. Call now if youre interested.From $2,099 pp (Cat D).

Winter in the Caribbean Whats the best part about January and February?scaping to the Caribbean! These two cruises willmake you love winter.Caribbean Pearls

Roundtrip Miami | February 25, 2011 | 12 Days | Regatta

Pre-Paid GratuitiesOceanias most popular Caribbean cruise, this roundtrip voyage

from Miami brackets eight consecutive days of island hoppingwith relaxing days at sea, allowing you to ease into and out ofyour vacation. From idyllic Virgin Gorda, head to chic St.Barts and lush Dominica. Stroll St. Lucias spectacular beachesand snorkel among St. Johns colorful coral reefs. Hike throughTortolas Sage Mountain National Park and Samanas stream-studded rainforest, and swim with stingrays offGrand Turk. Allthe while, savor the sumptuous pleasures of the elegant Regattafrom its decadent Canyon Ranch SpaClub to its JacquesPpin-inspired cuisine. From $1,999 pp (Cat G).


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