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BEST PRODUCT OR SERVICE FOR CRUISE HOLIDAYMAKERS
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HOW TO NOMINATE
GO ONLINE at cruise-international.com/cruiseawards2013 and submit your nominations. You can enter as many categories as you wish.
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2013 Awards Sponsorship opportunities As a sponsor of the 2013 Cruise International Awards, your company will take centre stage during the Cruise Awards campaign and at the glittering awards ceremony. You’ll benefit from extensive national print and online coverage and the opportunity to present your company to thousands of potential customers as a leader in your field.
HEADLINE SPONSORSHIP l As Headline Sponsor, the Cruise Awards will be branded in association with your company and you will play an
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You will receive a Full Page Display Advertising in the four issues of Cruise International promoting the Cruise Awards campaign. l
Your company will receive a special profile in the video presentation at the Cruise Awards event and your representative will be invited to introduce our celebrity presenter. l
Your company will receive a special editorial profile along with a featured interview with your brand ambassador in Cruise International magazine. This will be promoted across our digital platforms and social networking. l
A dedicated solus email announcing your involvement will be sent to our consumer network with a subsequent email to all voters featuring your commercial message driving traffic to your website. l
You will receive front cover sponsorship of the special winners’ digital edition which will benefit from full promotion across Cruise International's digital platforms. l
You will be offered 1000 copies of your own bespoke winners’ edition with a dedicated front cover celebrating your company for you to offer to your network. l
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Benefit from full branding and promotion of your company in association with all Cruise Awards coverage in the magazine, online and via email. l
There will be extensive promotion of your brand at the Awards ceremony and your promotional material will be featured in the gift bags distributed to press and key industry figures. l
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he winners of Cruise International’s Best Luxury River Cruise Line award, Uniworld offers the ultimate indulgent river cruise experience. In terms of service and attention to detail they remain unsurpassed, and the fabulously over-thetop opulence of flagship SS Antoinette means she is still queen of the world’s river ships. In exclusive partnership with Titan, Uniworld offers five-star boutique holidays featuring award-winning accommodation, excursions and dining. Guests enjoy the ultimate in relaxing luxury travel with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service providing door-to-door transfers wherever they live in the UK. On board, culinary teams prepare a selection of sumptuous offerings using only the finest and freshest ingredients. And with an average of 130 guests on board, the crew are able to anticipate individual preferences and offer those extra special touches that will make you feel at home.
Antoinette is surely the most wonderful river cruise ship afloat, while River Beatrice and the new Queen Isabel are also leading the way on the rivers they sail. With sumptuous interiors, spacious and cleverly-designed staterooms, fine cuisine (including complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner), and insightful shore excursions included at every major port of call, Uniworld’s vessels offer some of the most relaxing and rejuvenating travel experiences available. CRU ISE-I N T ER NAT IONA L .COM
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BEST DESTINATION (EUROPE) NORWAY With its natural beauty, unspoiled landscapes and deep fjords, Norway is the perfect cruise destination. You will rarely be out of sight of land and so will always have something to see. This constantly changing backdrop, from the temperate climes of Bergen in the south to the glacier-covered Svalbard Islands on the edge of the Arctic, makes for one of the most inspiring cruise journeys in the world. Stockholm (Highly Commended) Sweden’s beautiful capital has a beguiling mix of heritage and history, tradition and modernity and makes a fantastic stopover.
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Carnival Sunshine Taking ‘fun for all’ to a whole new level, Carnival Sunshine brings guests the best that Carnival has to offer – all on one ship. You can dine on the best burgers at sea at Guy’s Burger Joint, or enjoy Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine. Chill poolside with a Margarita in hand at Blue Iguana Tequila Bar or Caribbean-style at RedFrog Pub and RedFrog Rum Bar. Leisure highlights include Hasbro, The Game Show, and Serenity – an oasis of calm. Carnival Sunshine will embark on a schedule of nine and 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona and Venice from April to October 2013, then launch yearround seven-day Caribbean departures from New Orleans beginning November 2013.
Fun for the whole family Carnival make every effort to create an adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Their rooms are extraordinarily spacious and there are interconnected rooms, too.
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Local artists and entertainers perform during each Uniworld river cruise, and guests can also enjoy Signature Lectures on a variety of topics such as art, music and architecture. On-board demonstrations relating to the regions cruised include glass blowing, cookery classes and more.
Captivating shore excursions Uniworld’s river cruise itineraries mean that the discerning traveller is able to choose from an impressive and varied programme of destinations and excursions across the world. The Mekong, Danube, Rhine, Seine and Nile are just some of the great rivers that are sailed by Uniworld’s vessels, and each itinerary gets to the very heart of these incredible destinations, giving a real feel for local history, people and customs. Uniworld also offer three new programmes to help personalise your river cruise journey, at no extra charge. These include excursion options in selected cities designed to provide alternative experiences; gentle walking tours; and a ‘Go Active’ programme, allowing guests to cycle, hike or explore the countryside at their own pace. In a market that is becoming increasingly popular, Titan and Uniworld continue to distance themselves from the competition by providing a complete service that’s a cut above the rest, leading the way on the world’s most spectacular rivers.
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Alaska is America’s Last Frontier, an unspoilt wilderness of soaring eagles, prowling bears and spouting whales, of majestic peaks, eye-wateringly beautiful fjords and glaciers that stretch as far as the eye can see. But it’s also surprisingly easy to get to – and around 10 cruise lines sail in Alaska during the short season, from mid-May to mid-September, offering a range of excursions.
With categories divided into Taste, Learn, Revive and Play, Celebrity has a variety of on-board fun for the whole family.
Carnival Legend will operate 17 European cruises between April and October 2013, visiting 34 ports across 18 countries. Cruises from Dover will include Norway and Western Europe, British Isles, Norway and France and Baltic Wonders and St Petersburg. On board highlights include two saltwater pools, a 9-hole miniature golf course, Carnival’s Twister Waterslide, 24-hour complimentary room service, the Firebird Lounge and Billie’s Piano Bar,.
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Exceptional holidays Having fun is more important than ever before – and Carnival cruises provide a truly exceptional holiday where everyone can thoroughly relax and enjoy themselves. On board their ships, you can relax in air-conditioned bars, bistros, restaurants and nightclubs, enjoy top-of-the-range sports and leisure amenities, find your perfect spot in the sun, chill in the spa, watch the latest film or join an activity – from wine tasting and quizzes to golf, Pilates, spin and volleyball. Outside in the sunshine, an extensive deck area features sparkling pools, whirlpools, water slides and delicious snacks alfresco. Dining options range from elegant restaurants to informal bistros, a sushi bar and 24-hour pizzeria. You’ll be treated to first-class entertainment in their intimate piano bars and comedy clubs, as well as enjoying our cutting-edge shows. And Carnival fun isn’t limited to on-board activities. You can experience the best and most fun excursions on offer in the world’s most memorable destinations. Whether you’re a sun lover or thrill-seeker, these cruises have something for everyone.
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