Dear cruise enthusiasts! I'm including a letter from the President of Crystal Cruises. They are a fantastic luxury cruise line and should definitely be considered for your future cruise planning. Call us anytime to learn more about the world's best!
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"I’d like to take this opportunity to begin the New Year with a personal message and my sincerest wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2009.
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, I have noticed an unexpected positive surprise: We are spending more time with family and friends, refocusing our priorities on the people and experiences that reward us with life’s most treasured moments. More than ever, we are giving thoughtful consideration as to how we will spend our money, but equal importance is also being given to how and with whom we will spend our time.
I consider you part of the Crystal family, not only because of your standing in our Crystal Society, but also because of our shared passion for world travel and personal enrichment. I understand that 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.
As we navigate these uncharted economic waters, I have asked my staff to create new programs, revise existing policies and introduce new lower fares. I know that your vacation is an important investment, and I take that very seriously. Initiatives such as our new 2009 Crystal Assurance Plan 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 enhanced Share the Experience plan and popular Crystal Family Memories program allow you to travel with family and friends enjoying even greater rewards and savings.
Close to home or far away, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will continue to explore the world in 2009, offering journeys to virtually every corner of the globe. Equally as exciting, our new Celebration Fares salute 15 years of “World’s Best” accolades by rewarding you with incredible savings on 15 popular Mediterranean, Northern European and Trans-Atlantic voyages in 2009. And, if indeed, you are looking ahead to your 2010 travel calendar, please keep in mind that when you book any 2009 Europe or Trans-Atlantic sailing, including these Celebration Fare cruises, or any Crystal Symphony Asia cruise by March 31, 2009, you will receive a 20 percent savings on most 2010 voyages with our just announced “Save Now. Save Later” program.
Speaking of 2010, our Exploration of Ancient Empires World Cruise 2010 showcases a fascinating 108-day journey through the world’s most exotic empires. I think you will be as intrigued as I am with the must-see maiden calls and new destinations included on this global odyssey. From ancient lands in places like Iran and Bahrain to the natural wonders of Africa and South America, you have the rare chance to truly explore the very cradles of civilization and world history, plus an exciting segment featuring the Black Sea – never before offered on a Crystal World Cruise… all revealed through the comfort and security of our award-winning ships.
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 – traveling. Your next issue of Passport will be arriving later this month and includes a wealth of information on our savings plans, itineraries and shipboard news.
I hope the programs highlighted here will provide you with the comfort and assurance you need to make your Crystal travel plans with the utmost confidence. Again, I sincerely appreciate your loyalty and give you my personal commitment that I will work to ensure that your Crystal 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."
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