Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Royal Caribbean Cruise lines create Super Ship "Oasis of the seas"Also known as Project Genesis


Wow Royal Caribbean Cruise lines has created a ship twice the size of the Titanic, to some its a dream come true, to others it's a waste of gas but to me its my next vacation this summer. The length of this boat is an earthshattering 400 metres long almost half a kilometre and with amenities such as
-Zip Lines, Largest pool on a ship in the world, 2 rock climbing walls, 50 different resteraunts, Royal Promenade with the same amount of stores as the Oshawa mall, A bar the moves up and down like an elevator between floors, an Art gallery, Fitness centres twice as large as the last ship's gym's, A spa and a youth spa devoted for teens (sweet), the Vitality Café (healthy selections including smoothies, snacks and entrées), 4 pools and 10 whirlpools, there are also several vantage points of Central Park from the pool areas, the Sports Pool, is used for lap swimming in the morning and water sports by afternoon, such as volleyball and pool jousting. The Beach Pool is intended to have a beach theme and feeling, with colorful umbrellas and a sloped entry. The H20 Zone is larger than the Freedom Class H20 Zone, and features a giant octopus, its tenticles feature a current pool, wading area, toddler-friendly area, and many other water features. There is also the traditional main pool, it is surrounded by cabanas and the largest amount of sunbeds and chaise lounges on any cruise liner. There are 3 bars in the pool areas: the pool bar, the beach bar and the mast bar, basketball, two flowriders (which is a surfing simulator), two rock walls, "oasis dunes" mini-golf, and a zipline that glides across the boardwalk, The Entertainment Place will be accesible by dramatic stairs from the Royal Promenade. This central plaza of entertainment combines some of the traditional dramatic spaces with smaller, more intimate venues and allows guests to choose from a wider variety of entertainment each evening than on any other ship. Entertainment Place occupies a central location and acts as a crossroads to many of the ship’s feature entertainment and amenities. It hosts venues including Dazzles (theme night dancing), Studio B, Jazz on 4, the Comedy Club, Casino Royale, and the Opal Theater.The Entertainment Place will feature Studio B, RCTV studio and ice skating rink like the Voyager and Freedom classes. It also will feature a larger Casino Royale, the Opal Theater (main theater), Blaze (disco), Jazz on 4 (jazz club), Comedy Live (comedy theater), and Dazzles (which will transform every evening to match the theme of that evening and it will include dance lessons, dance competitions, and a beautiful view of The Boardwalk below, And over 3000 rooms available.
This ship is an amazing experience and if you ever get a chance to go on a cruise, go on this one
THANK GOD FOR ROYAL CARIBBEANWow Royal Caribbean Cruise lines has created a ship twice the size of the Titanic, to some its a dream come true, to others it's a waste of gas but to me its my next vacation this summer. The length of this boat is an earthshattering 400 metres long almost half a kilometre and with amenities such as
-Zip Lines, Largest pool on a ship in the world, 2 rock climbing walls, 50 different resteraunts, Royal Promenade with the same amount of stores as the Oshawa mall, A bar the moves up and down like an elevator between floors, an Art gallery, Fitness centres twice as large as the last ship's gym's, A spa and a youth spa devoted for teens (sweet), the Vitality Café (healthy selections including smoothies, snacks and entrées), 4 pools and 10 whirlpools, there are also several vantage points of Central Park from the pool areas, the Sports Pool, is used for lap swimming in the morning and water sports by afternoon, such as volleyball and pool jousting. The Beach Pool is intended to have a beach theme and feeling, with colorful umbrellas and a sloped entry. The H20 Zone is larger than the Freedom Class H20 Zone, and features a giant octopus, its tenticles feature a current pool, wading area, toddler-friendly area, and many other water features. There is also the traditional main pool, it is surrounded by cabanas and the largest amount of sunbeds and chaise lounges on any cruise liner. There are 3 bars in the pool areas: the pool bar, the beach bar and the mast bar, basketball, two flowriders (which is a surfing simulator), two rock walls, "oasis dunes" mini-golf, and a zipline that glides across the boardwalk, The Entertainment Place will be accesible by dramatic stairs from the Royal Promenade. This central plaza of entertainment combines some of the traditional dramatic spaces with smaller, more intimate venues and allows guests to choose from a wider variety of entertainment each evening than on any other ship. Entertainment Place occupies a central location and acts as a crossroads to many of the ship’s feature entertainment and amenities. It hosts venues including Dazzles (theme night dancing), Studio B, Jazz on 4, the Comedy Club, Casino Royale, and the Opal Theater.The Entertainment Place will feature Studio B, RCTV studio and ice skating rink like the Voyager and Freedom classes. It also will feature a larger Casino Royale, the Opal Theater (main theater), Blaze (disco), Jazz on 4 (jazz club), Comedy Live (comedy theater), and Dazzles (which will transform every evening to match the theme of that evening and it will include dance lessons, dance competitions, and a beautiful view of The Boardwalk below, And over 3000 rooms available.
This ship is an amazing experience and if you ever get a chance to go on a cruise, go on this one
THANK GOD FOR ROYAL CARIBBEAN











Saturday, July 4, 2009

How to avoid Disney World Scams

Anytime you have a destination as popular as Disney World you are going to find those who try to illegally profit from its good name. These scam artists know how badly parents want to take their kids to Disney and they use this innocent desire to prey on them. Luckily the Disney company is always on the lookout for fraudulent offenders, and they are quick to prosecute anyone involved in suspicious behavior. That being said, you should still familiarize yourself with the common traps that are used on Orlando tourists.
Bait and SwitchNot necessarily a scam as much as a colossal waste of time is the timeshare salesmen who offer discounted tickets to Disney World in return for listening to their pitches. While it may sound like a small price to pay for tickets that are either free or heavily discounted, it simply is not worth it. The bottom line is these timeshare seminars can run between four to six hours long and the pressure to buy is overwhelming. You are much better off enjoying your time with the family instead of wasting it in a hotel conference room.
Fake TicketsEvery year Disney goes through great lengths to insure their park tickets are difficult to copy, but there will always be someone with the technology to give it a try. This is why it so important to buy from a reputable source. Beyond the Disney website you can also buy tickets at Orlando tourist information stops and reputable travel agencies like AAA. Take the time to familiarize yourself with how a real ticket should look. If you have any doubts then hold back until you find a vendor you can trust.
Contract TermsAnother thing to be cautious of is the contractual terms of your vacation package. Some sneaky agencies will include ridiculous payment terms in their contracts that are difficult to manage. What happens is some people will miss a deposit or payment and their entire vacation will be cancelled without refund. The vendors lure unsuspecting buyers in with cheap prices and offer an “easy payment plan” that is designed to confuse or trick them. Since the packages are sold at a loss, the goal is to get you to miss a payment so they can keep your money and cancel the reservations. This typically only happens with discount vendors like those you find on eBay. Again, make sure you understand the complete terms of the sale before making the purchase.
Fake CouponsYou will find hundreds of opportunities to buy Orlando coupon books while you are planning your vacation. They claim that by spending $25 to $50 on the coupons you will save hundreds of dollars. The problem is that most of the discounts are valid during the peak tourism season or else they are only good at second-rate hotels and restaurants. The fact is that you shouldn’t have to pay for coupons. Just do your homework before traveling to find the best deals available during the season you will be visiting Disney World.
These are just a few of the scams you will find targeted to Disney vacationers. Since thieves and con artists are always testing new methods you should be leery of any deal that is too good to be true. The simplest way to avoid getting taken is by buying through agencies you trust. This isn’t limited to just Disney as there are plenty of travel agencies and online suppliers that have solid reputations. Just be sure to do your research before handing over your credit card.