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Congratulations to Tracy Pettit, Real-Life Love
Stories Contest winner
When Tracy Pettit received an email from a friend
about the Princess Cruises®
Real-Life Love Stories Contest, her initial reaction
was, "Well, that sounds nice," followed by, "I don't
think I'm going to enter." However, eventually she
changed her mind – and it's a good thing she did!
Her entry, "The Contest," was selected as the winner.
In her story, Tracy tells of meeting her husband
while on a Christmas cruise to the Mexican Riviera
aboard now-retired Regal Princess. "I was standing
at the bar in the Bengal Lounge… and I turned to
find a tall man with broad shoulders and bedroom
eyes… 20 minutes later, as he walked out of the bar,
I said to my sister, 'I'm going to marry that man'.
… it sounds ridiculous. It sounds like something
that only happens in the movies."
She adds, "It helped that he was in a tuxedo... It
was really his poise, his humor, his quiet dignity,
and yes, the dimple in his right cheek that did me
in. But still, the tuxedo. Oh my! I mean, where
else, except on a cruise, can you meet a man in a
tuxedo who sings to his mother?"
Her entry was one of more than 100 stories submitted
and posted on the well-known cruise site, Cruise
Critic, which partnered with Princess in sponsoring
the contest. The stories chronicled onboard
meetings, proposals, weddings at sea and vow
renewals. The top five stories were selected by
Gavin MacLeod, Princess' beloved ambassador and
member of the line's "Department of Romance," and
Cruise Critic editor-in-chief Carolyn Spencer Brown.
Then Cruise Critic members voted to choose the
winner.
As the winner, Tracy will receive a 7-day cruise to
the Caribbean, including airfare. The other
finalists in the competition will receive DVD copies
of TV's The Love Boat, the popular series
featuring our very own Princess ships.
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See what's new – movies, books and more
Your cruise with Princess®
offers an endless array of engaging activities
including the Leonard Maltin Movie Club and the
Princess Cruises Book Club. Check this space to see
the movies, books and enrichment lecturers featured
on future cruises.
Leonard Maltin Movie Club
Our new venture with Leonard Maltin gives you yet
another way of experiencing movies onboard. The
celebrated film critic and historian brings you the
exclusive Leonard Maltin Movie Club and Movie
Channel. Enjoy screenings in the Princess Theater,
on the poolside big-screen – Movies Under the Stars®
– or in a stateroom. Later join fellow passengers
for lively discussion sessions.
Passengers on upcoming sailings can look forward to
an exciting, sci-fi treat:
Star Trek (2009) – The 11th film based
on the Star Trek franchise features the
main characters of the original Star Trek
television series, portrayed by an all-new cast.
Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film is the highest
grossing movie in the Star Trek series.
Princess Cruises Book Club
Enjoy this opportunity to join fascinating literary
discussions on your next cruise. Monthly book
selections are drawn from the New York Times
best-sellers list.
Upcoming book selections include:
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch – After
being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Professor
Randy Pausch gave his final lecture at Carnegie
Mellon University. Entitled "Really Achieving Your
Childhood Dreams," Randy's last lecture wasn't about
dying. Rather, it was about the importance of
overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of
others and of seizing every moment.
Featured on Caribbean Princess®, Coral Princess®,
Crown Princess®, Diamond Princess®,
Emerald Princess®, Golden Princess®,
Grand Princess®, Island Princess®,
Pacific Princess®, Royal Princess®, Ruby Princess®,
Sapphire Princess®, Sea Princess®, Star Princess®,
Sun Princess® and Tahitian Princess.®
My Brother Jack by George Johnston –
Through this story of two brothers, George Johnston
creates an enduring exploration of two Australian
myths: that of the man who loses his soul as he
gains worldly success, and that of the tough, honest
Aussie battler whose greatest ambition is to serve
his country during war.
Featured on Dawn Princess®.
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Go for the greens onboard and onshore
Just because you’re going on a cruise vacation
doesn't mean you need to leave your golf game
behind. With Princess®, you can not only keep your
skills sharp, you can also improve upon them with
our Comprehensive Onboard Golf Academy experience
offering expert instruction and guided golf
excursions to some of the finest
championship-caliber courses in many of the exciting
ports you visit during your cruise.
The fun begins while your ship is at sea with
state-of-the-art virtual golf simulators, one of our
most popular onboard features for the avid golfer.
These simulators allow you to enjoy personal
instruction or casual open play on some of the
world's most famous courses, such as St. Andrews and
Pebble Beach. On select vessels, outdoor cages and
putting greens also help you hone different aspects
of your game. During your cruise you can participate
in either group or individual lessons, attend a
complimentary clinic or take part in the onboard
putting contest. So, for the scratch player or the
first-time enthusiast – Princess Golf invites you to
enjoy one of the world's most favorite sports!
After warming up onboard, you'll be ready to hit the
links onshore, decked out in the latest Nike® golf
equipment and attire available for custom-order
purchase from your Golf Professional onboard –
including the very latest club technology designed
and played by Tiger Woods. Depending on your
itinerary, you may find yourself playing five
different courses in five unique destinations, yet
you'll only have to unpack once!
One of the most beautiful places you can play is
Royal St. Kitts Golf Course. This course is one
of the best-conditioned and most scenic courses in
the Caribbean. The magnificent layout has 125
irrigated acres of lush grass allowing golfers to
play two full holes on the Caribbean Sea and three
complete holes on the Atlantic Ocean. The redesign
was done by famed Canadian architect Thomas McBroom.
This is a "links style" layout that plays to a par
72 at 6,916 yards, offering picturesque holes that
take you right alongside the seashore. You'll enjoy
navigating around 12 beautiful lakes, 83 sand
bunkers, wide fairways and large putting greens. St.
Kitts is a port featured on three 7- to 14-day
spectacular Caribbean itineraries.
 Book
your Princess Golf Excursion to courses like the
Royal St. Kitts Golf Course before you go – simply
check out the Cruise Personalizer section when you
visit
princess.com. You can also make reservations
directly with the golf professional once onboard
your ship. Either way, we look forward to helping
you drive, chip and putt on your next cruise with
Princess.
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It's better to give and receive with
Referral Rewards
We're always looking for ways to thank valued
Princess Captain’s Circle®
Members like you for your continued loyalty. Our
Referral Rewards program does just that, affording
you the opportunity to enjoy the Princess®
experience with family and friends while earning
great discounts in the process.
With the Referral Rewards program, you earn a $25
discount off a future cruise for each successful
referral of a friend or family member who has never
booked or sailed with Princess. Additionally, the
person you refer will also receive a $25 discount
off their first cruise.
To make a referral, simply visit the Referral
Rewards section of My Princess at
princess.com and follow the online instructions.
There are two ways to refer a friend or family
member – Instant Referral or Refer by Email – and
depending on which option you choose, the person you
refer will either receive a letter or an email with
the $25 discount offer. You will automatically
receive your discount after your referral has
sailed. Or, if you're sailing together, you can have
your discount applied to that booking.
Our Referral Rewards program is also the gift that
keeps on giving. The more you refer, the more $25
discounts you receive, making your next cruise an
even greater value!
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A taste of Princess®
– Recipe of the Month
When you travel with Princess®, you savor a wide
selection of freshly prepared, sophisticated cuisine
created and cooked with passion and care. Now you
can bring some of the delicious dishes you enjoy
onboard back home with our Recipe of the Month.
Ingredients
8 lb. beef short ribs
3 ½ oz. mushrooms
2 oz. garlic cloves, halved
3 ½ oz.
leeks, sliced
4 onions, sliced
2
stalks celery, sliced
1 ½ oz. thyme
1
½ oz. rosemary
2 bay leaves
6 cups
beef stock
Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
3 cups red wine
½ cup
kalamata olives, pitted
½ cup roasted red
pepper strips
Shiitake Glaze
1 T. olive oil
1 lb. shiitake mushrooms,
slice
1 lb. white onions, sliced
1 oz.
sherry vinegar
¼ c. brown sugar
2
stalks celery, sliced
1 ½ c. chicken
stock
1 ½ c. veal or beef stock |
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Place short ribs in a large container with
lid.
Mix together mushrooms, garlic, leeks,
onions, celery, thyme, rosemary and bay
leaves. Combine the beef stock with the
vegetable mixture. Add to container with
short ribs. Make sure everything is evenly
mixed and marinate for one day in the
refrigerator.
Remove the short ribs from the marinade
(reserve marinade) and season with salt and
pepper. Add vegetable oil to a large, heavy
skillet. Sear short ribs in the skillet over
medium high heat. Meanwhile, strain reserved
marinade through the sieve and reserve
liquid.
Remove the seared short ribs from the
skillet. Add the vegetables that were
strained from the marinade into the skillet
to brown for several minutes. Add the red
wine to the skillet. Pour reserved marinade
liquid into the pan and bring to a boil.
Skim the surface. Reduce heat and return the
short ribs to the pan. Cover and simmer
until tender, about 1 ½ hours.
Remove short ribs from the skillet and keep
warm. Measure 2 cups of the sauce from the
skillet and place in a separate saucepan.
Add olives and bring to a boil. Add red
pepper strips.
For Shiitake Glaze:
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a
heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add mushrooms and
brown over medium heat. Remove the mushrooms
from the pan and set aside. Add onions to
the pan and cook until browned and
caramelized. Add sherry vinegar and brown
sugar. Return mushrooms to pan and add the
chicken and veal stock. Continue to cook
until sauce is reduced to desired
consistency.
To serve:
Place short ribs on serving plate. Spoon
shiitake glaze over the ribs and garnish
with the olive/red pepper sauce. Serves
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