Contiki’s Vacation Package Gift Registry
Contiki Vacations offers packages to exciting destinations throughout the world that are geared for travelers between the ages of 18 and 35, and at a very thrifty price.
They have come up with a great idea to help young travelers pay for their trips. They’ve created a Gift Registry which can be set up for any occasion, such as graduation, birthday, wedding, or Christmas. Just let all well-wishers know that if they want to give you a gift, they can donate some money to your Contiki Gift Registry! There are no set-up fees; the registry simply acts as a trip-fund savings account.
For more information . . .
Call – 1-866-CONTIKI (1-866-266-8454).
Write — Contiki Vacations; 801 E. Katella Ave.; Anaheim, CA 92805.
Website – http://www.contiki.com
European Wine-Travel Cruises
Food & Wine Trails is known for their wine-focused cruises. Throughout 2009 they have delicious itineraries planned, many of which include free airfare. Their deluxe cruises include, in addition to the expected amenities, private wine seminars, tastings, and a wine-makers dinner, all hosted by nationally-recognized wine personalities. In addition, at many of the ship’s ports-of-call, optional wine tours and lunches at top wine estates are available. They offer cruise-tours worldwide.
Call: 1-800-367-5348.
E-mail: info@foodandwinetrails.com
http://www.foodandwinetrails.com
Cruising Basics, Part 2: Who is in Charge of What?
Not only do ships have “titles,” so does the cruise ship staff. The saying goes “you can’t tell the players without a program” — so here is your own personal “Cruise Ship Program.”
CAPTAIN: Oversees (and is responsible for) the entire operation and safety of the ship. You will recognize him by all the gold stripes on his shoulder epaulet: 4 same-size bars or 1 wide bar and 3 smaller bars; plus a diamond or loop shape.
STAFF CAPTAIN, FIRST MATE, or FIRST OFFICER: This person is second in command, and is qualified to take over for the Captain in case of an emergency.
SECOND OFFICER: Third in command.
HELMSMAN: The person who steers the ship.
NAVIGATOR: The person who charts the course for the helmsman to follow.
ENGINEERS: They are in charge of the engine room.
CHIEF PURSER: The ship’s accountant, who oversees everything relating to money on the ship, and is responsible for safe-deposit boxes, check cashing, and money changing.
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