Whom You Know: READ THIS: BERLITZ CRUISING & CRUISE SHIPS 2011; Now in its 26th year, the guide by Douglas Ward is the only cruise book you need

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

READ THIS: BERLITZ CRUISING & CRUISE SHIPS 2011; Now in its 26th year, the guide by Douglas Ward is the only cruise book you need

We don't know about you, but here at Whom You Know we have had it with this Manhattan weather. Peachy Deegan longs for beautiful days, sunny skies and wearing Lilly Pulitzer dresses. In the past ten years, American cruise travel has increased by 6.4%. This year, it is estimated that 14.3 million people will embark on a cruise. In its 26th year of publication, Berlitz’s COMPLETE GUIDE TO CRUISING & CRUISE SHIPS 2011 (Berlitz; Paperback; Size: 6” x 8 ¾”; 688 pages; $24.99;) by world-renowned cruise expert Douglas Ward is a significant resource to help those on a budget (or not) find the best possible cruise vacation this year. We have never reviewed a cruise before that lasted more than a day, so we are really thinking about it. Peachy might need a little escape...

“Clearly, cruising, hands-down, offers the best possible value for the money, which can make the difference between whether you have a special vacation this year or not,” says Ward. “In the guide, we provide those thinking about a cruise with every possible criteria with which to make a choice in an easy-to-use format. As far as pricing, there are multiple ways guests are finding affordable cruise deals; they are definitely there for the having.”

The Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2011 is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide available, featuring Ward’s meticulous assessment of over 280 popular ships, as well as previews of the 20 new ships set to launch between 2011 and 2014. This is the 26th year Berlitz has published the guide—“the cruise industry bible” as it’s known by travel specialists—and this fully revised 2011 edition has some notable new features, including an expanded section on family cruising and a chapter on Cruising for Seniors. Expanded coverage is also given to Small Ships and River Cruising.

The Complete Guide is independent and is in no way subsidized with advertising or sponsorship, and Ward—who has more than 40 years of cruising experience and continues to spend some 200 days a year on the open seas researching first-hand what’s best (and worst) in all aspects of ship travel, includes valuable sections on:

· THE CRUISING EXPERIENCE: Includes an A—Z guide of what to find aboard cruise ships.

· DIFFERENT KINDS OF CRUISES: Outlines the various types of cruises available, including specialty ones such as Expedition/Nature cruises and River cruises.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CRUISE: Summarizes major cruise lines and their latest offerings, star-ratings of the lines and where they travel.

In addition to detailed, candid reviews of over 280 major ships, The Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2011 also provides Ward’s singular, no-holds-barred assessments on:
Steering clear of some so-called “cruise discounts” that may actually be pricey marketing gimmicks
Avoiding some cruise-line rip-offs (watch yourself, for example, on currency conversions, paying extra gratuities and the “unacceptably high” cost of transfer buses in some ports)
At-a-glance charts comparing the major cruise lines for cabin facilities, food, service and tours
The top cruise lines’ strengths and weaknesses
Where to find the best spas and entertainment
Expert advice for singles, honeymooners, families, and the physically-challenged
Expedition cruises, sailing ships and freighter travel
Full-color maps of principal cruise destinations

BONUS FEATURE: Sign up for FREE regular updates for the first time ever!

As new ships are launched and cruise lines compete ever more fiercely, it’s hard to keep up. Forewarned is forearmed, and you can learn of the latest changes by signing up for Douglas Ward’s free quarterly newsletter, available through Berlitz’s website. Based on his intensive schedule of ship visits, he will detail the facilities that have changed aboard ships since going on press with the 2011 edition. He will also keep readers updated on industry news—cruise lines changing ownership, ships changing their names, new cruise terminals and money-saving tips.
To sign up for this free service, available during the lifetime of the 2011 edition, simply email your name and place of residence to cruiseletter@berlitzpublishing.com.

About Berlitz Publishing

Berlitz Publishing has been committed to helping the world communicate for more than a century. Today, Berlitz remains the name you can trust for all your language-learning needs, from award-winning, all-audio courses to complete language-learning products for adults and kids. Berlitz also publish a worldwide range of travel guides, including the world’s best-selling Berlitz Pocket Guides, the Berlitz Handbook series packed with practical advice for country destinations, and, of course, Douglas Ward’s Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2011 as well as The Berlitz First-Time Cruise Guide. Visit: www.berlitzpublishing.com.

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