Do you share our passion?

Today, we find our world in the midst of the most dramatic economic change many of us have ever experienced. And while this time of transition presents a unique set of challenges for each of us, there is an unexpected benefit: You are likely to spend more time with family and friends, refocusing your priorities on the people and experiences that reward you with life’s most treasured moments. More than ever, you are giving even greater consideration as to how you spend your money, but as important is how and with whom you will spend your time.

As you have reached one of our travel-related services, you obviously share our passion for world travel and personal enrichment. More than not, travel is not a frivolous option for you, but rather a valid necessity that provides you with the much-needed and well-deserved time to relax, decompress and rediscover yourself and your loved ones – both friends and family.

We know that your vacation is an important investment, and at Cruise Direct Online we take that very seriously. For 2009 many cruise lines allow you to book your vacation with confidence, guaranteeing you the best applicable fare even if it is reduced after you’ve booked, as well as reduced deposits and a relaxed cancellation policy. What’s more, our Share the Savings plan and popular Family Reunion Programs allow you to travel with family and friends enjoying even greater rewards and savings.

As we navigate these uncharted economic waters, we continue to search out new cruising opportunities. Close to home or far away, we have added more value-added vacations, at unprecedented low fares that allow you to continue to explore the world in 2009, offering journeys to virtually every corner of the globe. Equally as exciting, our new "Oceans Apart From The Ordinary" series ( Journeys, Vintages, Celebrations, Romances and Inspirations ) reward you with incredible savings on cruises that are unique, different and certainly not the same old, same old...

These programs offer the world’s most exotic and adventurous destinations. I think you will be as intrigued as we are with the must-see ports of call and new destinations included on these great cruises and cruise tours. From the tropical Caribbean, breathtaking Alaska, to the ancient lands of the Far East or the natural wonders of Africa and South America, you have the rare chance to truly explore the very cradles of civilization and world history … all revealed through the comfort of a luxurious cruise ship.

In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to send you details on these and any other initiatives we develop to keep you doing what you love most – cruising. Be sure to visit this web site for a wealth of new information on great cruise deals, itineraries and the latest cruise news.

Again, we sincerely appreciate your loyalty and give you our personal commitment that everyone at Cruise Direct Online will work to ensure that your cruise vacation continues to meet and exceed your highest expectations, and that you always have a place to call home, no matter where in the world your sense of discovery and adventure takes you.

Warmest regards,

Raye & Marty Trencher

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