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CURLY CRUISE PRESS KIT Sponsored By
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Contents FiveQuestions 1
Curlvents 5
What Companies can Contribute 6
Participation and Contests 7
Prices & Staterooms 8
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Who: Natural Women and Men who care about their hair and bodies. Most of All, naturals who want to have fun.
What: 4 Night cruise through the Western Caribbean with Port Stops in Key West, FL and Cozumel, Mexico!
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Why: To unite naturals nationwide with an annual Nationwide Event just for us. Opportunity to network
When: April 25th-29th, 2013 How: Call 1-888-202-4136 to book your cruise. Ask for Diane and the Curly Cruise
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Curlvents sponsored by
Cocktail Party Join us for an exclusive Cocktail Party designed just for us on board the Curly Cruise. This will be your opportunity to dress in your finest clothes and mix and mingle with other group members and special invited guests. Consider booking an appointment on board with Carolina Glam to have your hair and makeup done before the party! You must be booked through our group to attend.
Zumba Join us for moring Zumba fitness on the top deck of the ship. This is a great way to start your day. You must be booked through our group to attend.
Hair Show You must be booked through our group to attend.
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Welcome to Miami Reception You are encouraged to arrive in Miami, Fl on Wednesday April 24, 2 013. We have se cu re d a room block at the Holiday Inn downtown Miami. You must be booked through our group to attend.
Book Signing Join Ursula for a signing of her new book When Life Throws Lemons. If you purchased your book when it was released in October bring it with you to have it autographed. Copies will be available on board the ship! You must be booked through our group to attend. Comedy Show You must be booked through our group to attend.
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What Companies can Contribute Become a Sponsor This is the opportunity for you to promote your company in a major way. The curly cruise 2013 expects over 1,000 participants to cruise with us. The Curly Cruise has several sponsorship opportunities available from parts of our Cruise to the entire Cruise itself. Don’t miss your opportunity to take center stage at this event. Vendor’s Packet This is a great way to expose your business to a greater market and bring in revenue while on vacation. Excellent rates and scholarships available.
Provide a Workshop Visit curlycruise.com to receive more information Advertise in Our Souvenir Booklet Want to gain more exposure for your business? Advertise in The Curly Cruise Program Booklet. This is your chance to be represented on The Curly Cruise. For Florida Vendors Visit Curlycruise.com to find out how to receive a vendors packet.
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Participation & Contests
Face of the Curly Cruise Contest We are looking for the Cover Face of The Cu rly Cru ise Souvenir Program Booklet! The Curly Cruise is looking for a new Promotional Face! Have natural hair, love to take photos and going on The Curly Cruise? T hen th is is you r Golden Opportunity! To Enter: Submit a photo of yourself (magazine worthy) to us for consideration. Submit in jpeg format. Only two submissions per person allowed. You must be booked to attend The Curly Cruise! Email your submission to: info@thecurlycruise.com by Oct. 1, 2012 along with your name and contact info. Winner will have an autograph table and photo opportunity during the Vendor’s Fair. Photographer will receive photo credit. Hair Show Stylist Want to be a part of the “Curly” Hair Show? Submit your na me, your salon name and email photos o f your wo r k to i n f o @ thecurlycruise.com Hair Models will be provided BOOK NOW #1-888-202-4136
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for each salon unless you decide to bring your own. Hair Show Models Wanna be in the hair show? If you are planning on attending the Curly Cruise and want to be a hair model for one of the participating salons please email us three headshots/hair photos to info@thecurlycruise.com subject: hair model. You will be contacted if you have been selected by a salon to participate. Live Big Chop If you have never witnessed a “Big Chop”, this is an event you definitely don’t want to miss. Come and support your fellow sisters as they big chop off their remaining relaxers and embrace their inner “Curly” Girl. Those ladies participating in the “Big Chop” will receive a “Swap” bag full of goodies from our Sponsors. Big Choppers will also be followed for one year and be able to submit monthly check-ins to our website until the next year’s cruise. Hair will be donated to “Locks of Love” www.thecurlycruise.com 5
Prices & Staterooms
first deposit is due before August 15th or rates may increase
Inside Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
$500.44 pp Double Occupancy Rates may increase af ter August 17, 2012 . $50 deposit due at time of Booking 1-888-202-4136 M-F 9-5 central time
$540.44 pp Double Occupancy Rates may increase af ter August 17, 2012 . $ 5 0 deposit due at time of Booking 1-888-202-4136 M-F 9-5 central time
Balcony Stateroom $640. 4 4 pp Double Occupancy Rates may increase after August 17, 2012 . $50 deposit due at time of Booking 1 - 8 8 8 - 2 0 2 - 4 1 3 6 M-F 9-5 central time 6 www.thecurlycruise.com
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Workshops & Product Demonstrations
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As a sponsor it is our goal to further increase awareness of the products available to the Natural Community and increase interest in your products. Part of what makes this cruise so special is the opportunity it offers consumers to support companies, make friends, network and learn new things about their hair and bodies
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Additional Information
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For Guests First 100 guests get free products for focus group. Par ticipants be prepared to give your hair t y pe when booking as special gifts are being tailored just for you.
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Can’t pay for your Curly Cruise all at once? Don’t worry about it, there are payment plans available! With this special plan you can have your cruise paid for months in advance. We can also help with your transportation to Miami. Booking one of the most exciting times in your life is only a quick phone call away! 8 www.thecurlycruise.com
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