Check out our latest news from Carnival Cruise Line, Rosewood Hotels and Palace Resorts.
Exciting news from Carnival Corporation:
Carnival Cruise Lines will expand its short cruise offerings from Miami with the 2,052-passenger Carnival Imagination and 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny operating new itineraries beginning next fall.
The 70,000-ton Carnival Imagination - which will become the first Carnival ship to be completely remodeled under the line's "Evolutions of Fun" enhancement program this fall - will sail on year-round three- and four-day cruises from Miami beginning Sept. 22, 2008.
Additionally, the Carnival Destiny will be the industry's only 100,000-plus-ton-cruise ship to offer year-round four- and five-day cruises when it launches this program from Miami Sept. 27, 2008. This 101,353-ton "Fun Ship" will offer a one-of-a-kind vacation experience that will include four-day weekend cruises and five-day trips to exciting destinations. Plus, the Carnival Destiny will offer a wide selection of affordable balcony staterooms -- a feature not widely available on other ships in the short cruise market.
Carnival Imagination's new program begins Sept. 22, 2008, and encompasses three-day cruises departing Fridays and overnighting in Nassau, The Bahamas, and four-day cruises departing Mondays and calling at Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.
In addition to a variety of all-inclusive dining, entertainment and activity options, Carnival Imagination will undergo an extensive renovation this fall, with the addition of the new Carnival WaterWorks aqua park featuring a massive 300-foot-long cascading waterslide and double-lane racing waterslide, along with a redesigned resort-style pool area and a new Serenity adults-only deck area.
Carnival Imagination's "extreme makeover" will also include fully remodeled staterooms and suites including new bathrooms, flat-screen televisions in staterooms and select public areas, an atrium lobby bar, updated sound and lighting systems in various lounges and clubs, coffee bar, nine-hole miniature golf course, new art and photo galleries, New York-style deli in the Lido restaurant and purpose-built conference facilities.
These upgrades are part of Carnival's $250 million "Evolutions of Fun" program, cruising's most ambitious ship refurbishment and product enhancement initiative that is resulting in a dramatic transformation of Carnival's eight Fantasy-class vessels.
Carnival Destiny's New Four- and Five-Day Program
On its new four- and five-day schedule beginning Sept. 27, 2008, the 101,353-ton Carnival Destiny will depart Thursdays on four-day "long weekend" cruises to Key West, Fla., and Cozumel, Mexico. Five-day cruises departing Mondays visit Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands; the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay and Nassau, The Bahamas. Five-day cruises departing Saturdays visit George Town, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Carnival Destiny will also offer a special one-time six-day cruise from Miami on Sept. 21, 2008, calling at Key West, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios.
Carnival Destiny will feature four swimming pools, Carnival's signature "Twister Waterslide," a duty-free shopping mall, a 15,000-square-foot health club, and 18 lounges and bars, including a three-deck-high theater showcasing lavish revues.
Expansive facilities and activities for children and teens - part of the line's "Camp Carnival" and "Club O2" programs, respectively - along with a variety of dining options, including two formal restaurants, a casual poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, a patisserie and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service, are also available.
News from Rosewood Hotels:
New to Buy The Sea is Rosewood Hotels - a collection of boutique properties at the very high end of the industry. To stay at a Rosewood property is to be surrounded by total luxury and opulence. No expense is spared. No detail is missed. The experience is truly magical and like no other.
Familiarize yourself with one of the newest Rosewood properties, located on Sunny Isles Beach in North Miami, Florida. Just twenty minutes to the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, five minutes to Aventura, thirty minutes to South Beach and moments from major sporting attractions, theatrical venues, cruise ports and convention centers - Acqualina is the perfect retreat for your privileged and pampered guests.
Acqualina's enchanting Mediterranean villa atmosphere embodies the spirit of luxury, serenity and enjoyment. Located on 4.5 beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline, Acqualina features impeccable guest rooms and suites, the first ESPA branded spa in the United States, three oceanfront swimming pools, and three oceanfront restaurants including the acclaimed Il Mulino New York. A true beachfront haven for couples and families, Acqualina provides endless opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.
Acqualina is an oceanfront masterpiece. Graced with panoramic vistas of the sea and Miami's glittering skyline, the resort's grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired tower features a 97-room ultra-luxury boutique resort and 188 lavish residences.
Acqualina's 54 rooms and 43 suites are havens of elegance and comfort. They are broken out as follows:
- 24 Intracoastal Jr. Suites
- 22 Deluxe Intracoastal Jr. Suites
- 8 Oceanfront Jr. Suites
- 4 Rosewood Suites
- 24 One Bedroom Suites
- 14 Deluxe One Bedroom Suites
The richly appointed accommodations are designed in a fresh European style complete with luxurious fabrics, fine furnishings and gracious amenities such as magnificent views, private terraces, flat-screen TVs and sumptuous bathrooms.
Experience ESPA, one of the finest Spas in south Florida. ESPA specializes in treatments that are customized for each guest who enters. There is nothing ordinary or routine about it. The facilities have been created to please the most discerning guest. Luxurious amenities, impeccable service and a serene setting. It is an experience not to be missed.
Presenting the best of Mediterranean Coastal cuisine, Acqualina's signature restaurant, Aaria, features indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar and a veranda overlooking the ocean. The restaurant's elegant breakfast and lunch service changes by night to a lively hors d'oeuvres menu in a Mediterranean ambiance, making it the perfect place for cocktails and appetizers or a full dinner. Open seven days a week.
An idyllic match for the elegant and Italian-inspired oceanfront resort of Acqualina, acclaimed Italian restaurant Il Mulino New York is renowned for its bustling and energetic atmosphere, market fresh daily specials, extensive selection of fine Italian wines and impeccably polished wait staff. Il Mulino New York has been honored as #1 Italian restaurant on the New York City Zagat Survey for an astonishing 20 years. Open for dinner nightly.
Need to have a meeting? Four ocean view rooms offer guests a perfect setting for small meetings and private functions.
Take a look at Aqualina and let us know if you would like us to secure rooms and suites for your next program.
Be sure to check out all of the Rosewood Hotels and Resorts worldwide, particularly Jumby Bay - the most exclusive all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. Check out Las Ventanas in Los Cabos too! Don't forget about Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda and Caneel Bay on St. Johns. If luxury is what you are after, think Rosewood Hotels.
News from Palace Resorts:
After much anticipation we are pleased to announce Beach Palace will be re-opening its doors on November 1, 2007.
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Sleek and chic with its fresh ultra-modern architectural design and luxurious amenities, the totally reconstructed Beach Palace in Cancun welcomes all guests to an exceptional all-inclusive experience. Offering 287 guest rooms, Beach Palace provides elegant accommodations overlooking the Nichupte Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. Each stylish room features crisp new appointments and a private balcony with spectacular water views.
While the white sand beach is as inviting as ever, guests will discover a marvelous array of amenities. The resort offers 3 outdoor pools including 2 rooftop, 3 swim-up bars, kids club, spa facilities, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, 24 hour room service, 4 restaurants, daily activities, theme parties and shows bringing a higher standard of quality to one of the world's most popular destinations.
For further information on these products or any of our other land and sea options, please contact our sales team:
Shari Wallack
shari@buy-the-sea.com
Sandy Cohen
sandy@buy-the-sea.com
Caryn Rosenthal
caryn@buy-the-sea.com
Or call the office at 954 424-8649 and we will be delighted to assist you.
