World's Largest Ocean-Based Residence!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Orphalese Global Strategies and
thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
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The Orphalese, World's Largest Ocean-Based Residence, to Offer the
Ultimate in Luxury Living, Cultural Experiences and Adventure Travel

LOS ANGELES--(CCNMatthews - Oct 12, 2005) -

Orphalese Global Strategies Inc. has announced the plans of its parent
company to build The Orphalese, the world's largest ultra-luxe
residential ocean liner. The first vessel of her type and twice the
size of any other ship in her class, The Orphalese is the first cruise
ship designed with 200 private permanent residences, as well as 265
suites for cruise passengers. The ship has been designed by Aker
Finnyards, one of the world's leading designers and builders of cruise
vessels, based in Helsinki, Finland. The Orphalese will be completed
in 2008.

Orphalese Global Strategies Chairman Donald V. Allen began his quest,
born from a personal dream, to create an ocean-based lifestyle for the
affluent market with an itinerary inspired by events, not
destinations, thereby offering unique experiences to those travelers
seeking something much more out of the ordinary.

Allen sharpened his vision to further shape the idea of an
event-driven cruise line with permanent residences. It's the promise
of an endless journey for owners and guests and one that will be
tailored to meet the needs of affluent travelers looking for variety,
service and one-of-a-kind experiences.

Allen said, "It was our vision to create a unique lifestyle for our
residents. We believe an event-driven vacation is the height of
adventure. The Orphalese team is making a promise to our residents
that they will be exclusive to this type of lifestyle and a journey
that is one that has no endings, only beginnings. The Orphalese team
offers a wealth of talent and genius to bring to reality a vision that
started from a dream, now fueled by imagination."

The Orphalese will take passengers to the most high-profile events in
the world, such as the Cannes Film Festival, Olympics, Chinese New
Year in Shanghai and the Running of the Bulls, and will ensure that
each passenger will be extended the best service on and off the ship.
Each itinerary will be carefully selected and planned in order to
bring residents and guests to the best events in the world.

Working with the world's top interior designers to create 200 stunning
two- to four-bedroom residences, The Orphalese will feature fully
equipped and furnished residences ranging from $1.8 million to $10
million, with a small monthly assessment that gives owners access to
all tourist cruise facilities, including food, all utilities and
urgent medical care. In addition, 265 guest suites will accommodate
those who do not own a permanent residence. Residents and guests also
will be able to enjoy an 80,000-square-foot mall deck, spa, casino and
other amenities.

The Orphalese was named after the mythical city in Kahlil Gibran's
masterpiece "The Prophet," where the seer delivered his philosophy and
message of love to the citizens of Orphalese with a singing heart
after he spent 12 years awaiting the arrival of his ship to return him
to his home.

About The Orphalese

Capturing the imagination of the public as a unique ocean-based
lifestyle experience, The Orphalese will be the most exciting place to
be. The Orphalese is the first cruise ship to offer 200 permanent
residences, ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 4,000 square
feet, as well as 265 suites for cruise passengers. Leveraging the
combined resources of the world's best business, real estate and
design talent, The Orphalese will be equipped with the finest
amenities available anywhere in the world. Spending an average of 200
days in various ports around the world, the new ship will give owners
and guests the opportunity to visit the globe's most exclusive events
and explore the cultural and historic offerings of each country. A
sales office managed by Avalar of The Seas will debut in Las Vegas in
December 2005; reservations and sales will commence in October 2005.
Slated to debut in the fall of 2008, The Orphalese is managed by
Orphalese Global Strategies.

On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:23:28 -0400, Ray Goldenberg wrote
(in article ):

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Orphalese Global Strategies and
thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


The Orphalese, World's Largest Ocean-Based Residence, to Offer the
Ultimate in Luxury Living, Cultural Experiences and Adventure Travel

LOS ANGELES--(CCNMatthews - Oct 12, 2005) -

Orphalese Global Strategies Inc. has announced the plans of its parent
company to build The Orphalese, the world's largest ultra-luxe
residential ocean liner. The first vessel of her type and twice the
size of any other ship in her class, The Orphalese is the first cruise
ship designed with 200 private permanent residences, as well as 265
suites for cruise passengers. The ship has been designed by Aker
Finnyards, one of the world's leading designers and builders of cruise
vessels, based in Helsinki, Finland. The Orphalese will be completed
in 2008.

Orphalese Global Strategies Chairman Donald V. Allen began his quest,
born from a personal dream, to create an ocean-based lifestyle for the
affluent market with an itinerary inspired by events, not
destinations, thereby offering unique experiences to those travelers
seeking something much more out of the ordinary.




I think I am in LOVE.. now to win a Lotto...

Thus spake Ray Goldenberg :

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Orphalese Global Strategies and
thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.


Given the "success" of other residency ships, that's a few hundred
million thrown into the fire.
--
dillon

Anyone who says grown men don't cry has never
taken a differential equations final.

"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
...

Given the "success" of other residency ships, that's a few hundred
million thrown into the fire.

That sounds like one of our main streets...within 3 blocks there are 9
Mexican restaurants..no wonder they are always changing names or going out
of business!

--Jean

Thus spake "Jean O'Boyle" :


"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
.. .

Given the "success" of other residency ships, that's a few hundred
million thrown into the fire.

That sounds like one of our main streets...within 3 blocks there are 9
Mexican restaurants..no wonder they are always changing names or going out
of business!

--Jean


So we were looking forward to getting a new restaurant in Oak Hill.
And what do we get? Pancho's. It lasted 18 months. What we need is
a nice bistro.
--
dillon

Anyone who says grown men don't cry has never
taken a differential equations final.

"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
...

So we were looking forward to getting a new restaurant in Oak Hill.
And what do we get? Pancho's. It lasted 18 months. What we need is
a nice bistro.
--
dillon

You would think that they would follow up on business loan requests and not
issue a loan or license to open an establishment when there already are so
many of the same kind in the same vicinity. In the end, they file
bankruptcy at taxpayer's expense.

--Jean

On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:43:37 -0400, Jean O'Boyle wrote
(in article ) :


"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
...

So we were looking forward to getting a new restaurant in Oak Hill.
And what do we get? Pancho's. It lasted 18 months. What we need is
a nice bistro.
--
dillon

You would think that they would follow up on business loan requests and not
issue a loan or license to open an establishment when there already are so
many of the same kind in the same vicinity. In the end, they file
bankruptcy at taxpayer's expense.

--Jean



Sometimes you never know... You may have heard of a small restaurant chain
called Outback. The original restaurant in Tampa was the fourth restaurant in
that location and the three before it failed and went into bankruptcy.

Thus spake Blackbird71 :

On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:43:37 -0400, Jean O'Boyle wrote
(in article ) :


"Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
...

So we were looking forward to getting a new restaurant in Oak Hill.
And what do we get? Pancho's. It lasted 18 months. What we need is
a nice bistro.
--
dillon

You would think that they would follow up on business loan requests and not
issue a loan or license to open an establishment when there already are so
many of the same kind in the same vicinity. In the end, they file
bankruptcy at taxpayer's expense.

--Jean



Sometimes you never know... You may have heard of a small restaurant chain
called Outback. The original restaurant in Tampa was the fourth restaurant in
that location and the three before it failed and went into bankruptcy.


No, the issue was that there were already 4 TexMex restaurants within
a 2 mile radius of the new restaurant. Not that anybody had folded up
before. The previous restaurant at that location had suffered from a
terminal case of expansionitis.
--
dillon

Anyone who says grown men don't cry has never
taken a differential equations final.