First-Ever Presidential Wine Club Cruise!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival 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


First-Ever Presidential Wine Club Cruise to be Held Aboard Carnival
Liberty Dec. 4-10, 2005

Carnival Cruise Lines and the new Presidential Wine Club – the cruise
industry’s first affinity group for wine enthusiasts – will host a
“Carnival Wine Cruise” aboard the Carnival Liberty in December 2005.

The six-day cruise will operate round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Dec. 4-10, 2005, calling at Freeport, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

The event will be hosted by Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson,
a noted wine collector and connoisseur who is the namesake behind the
Presidential Wine Club.

The inaugural Presidential Wine Club Cruise will feature a number of
exclusive events, including gala wine tastings, informative seminars
with wine experts, and wine-themed parties. All attendees will also
receive a gift bag of wine-related accessories from Wine Spectator
magazine.

Activities planned for the six-day voyage include:

Opening Reception – Sponsored by Allied Domecq, this event features
many fine wines, including Clos du Bois from California, Brancott from
New Zealand, Campo Viejo from Spain and Mumm’s Champagne from France.

Wine Events – Throughout the cruise, participants will have ample
opportunity to do what every wine lover enjoys most: taste fine wines.
Two different wine tasting seminars -- featuring not just the wines
but also the winemakers -- will be featured.

Nightly Food Pairings – Dickinson will personally suggest wines for
guests to purchase to accompany their meals in the Golden or Silver
dining room.

Farewell Reception – Wines from well-respected wineries highlight this
event, which will feature presentations by noted wine experts.

Although guests need not be members of the Presidential Wine Club to
participate in the cruise, club members will receive more than $200 in
free merchandise and discounts, as well as access to several
members-only events during the voyage.

Among the exclusive members-only events is a seminar hosted by Riedel
Crystal, a leading manufacturer of crystal stemware and wine
accessories, which will provide insight on the effect that different
glasses have on wine and why it is important to use the proper
stemware when drinking fine wine. Attendees will receive a free Riedel
stemware gift set valued at $120.

Launched earlier this year, the Presidential Wine Club provides
members with two bottles of select boutique wines each month from
small wineries located in the world’s great wine regions of
California, France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina and Australia. The
cost is $39.99 per month plus $9.99 shipping and handling.

Members also have access to a Web site that serves as an on-line wine
information and communication resource featuring interactive message
boards and a monthly "Ask Bob" column by the cruise line’s president.
Members also qualify for discounts on special wine purchases and
wine-related products and accessories sold through the Web site.

Presidential Wine Club membership is available by visiting
www.presidentialwineclub.com or calling toll-free 1-888-292-2582.

In addition to these events, participants can enjoy Carnival Liberty’s
many on-board amenities and facilities -- a 13,300-square-foot spa, a
duty-free shopping mall, and 22 lounges and bars, including, of
course, a wine bar featuring Presidential Wine Club selections.

Currently under construction in Monfalcone, Italy, the ship will house
an Internet café, four swimming pools, and expansive facilities and
supervised activities for children and teens. Sixty percent of
Carnival Liberty’s 1,487 staterooms offer either an ocean view or
balcony.

Prices for the “Carnival Wine Cruise” begin at $504 per person based
on double occupancy. Participants must request fare code CPWC when
making the reservation. Members of the Presidential Wine Club will
receive a $50 per stateroom discount by requesting fare code CPW2 and
providing their wine club membership number.

Anyone can join the club prior to booking and receive the $50 per
stateroom discount, as well as invitations to the members-only events
during the cruise.

For additional information on the “Carnival Wine Cruise,” please
contact your travel professional.


Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World’s
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable
destinations.

Ray Goldenberg wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Carnival 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


First-Ever Presidential Wine Club Cruise to be Held Aboard Carnival
Liberty Dec. 4-10, 2005

Carnival Cruise Lines and the new Presidential Wine Club - the cruise
industry's first affinity group for wine enthusiasts - will host a
"Carnival Wine Cruise" aboard the Carnival Liberty in December 2005.

The six-day cruise will operate round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Dec. 4-10, 2005, calling at Freeport, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

The event will be hosted by Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson,
a noted wine collector and connoisseur who is the namesake behind the
Presidential Wine Club.

The inaugural Presidential Wine Club Cruise will feature a number of
exclusive events, including gala wine tastings, informative seminars
with wine experts, and wine-themed parties. All attendees will also
receive a gift bag of wine-related accessories from Wine Spectator
magazine.

Activities planned for the six-day voyage include:

Opening Reception - Sponsored by Allied Domecq, this event features
many fine wines, including Clos du Bois from California, Brancott from
New Zealand, Campo Viejo from Spain and Mumm's Champagne from France.

Wine Events - Throughout the cruise, participants will have ample
opportunity to do what every wine lover enjoys most: taste fine wines.
Two different wine tasting seminars -- featuring not just the wines
but also the winemakers -- will be featured.

Nightly Food Pairings - Dickinson will personally suggest wines for
guests to purchase to accompany their meals in the Golden or Silver
dining room.

Farewell Reception - Wines from well-respected wineries highlight this
event, which will feature presentations by noted wine experts.

Although guests need not be members of the Presidential Wine Club to
participate in the cruise, club members will receive more than $200 in
free merchandise and discounts, as well as access to several
members-only events during the voyage.

Among the exclusive members-only events is a seminar hosted by Riedel
Crystal, a leading manufacturer of crystal stemware and wine
accessories, which will provide insight on the effect that different
glasses have on wine and why it is important to use the proper
stemware when drinking fine wine. Attendees will receive a free Riedel
stemware gift set valued at $120.

Launched earlier this year, the Presidential Wine Club provides
members with two bottles of select boutique wines each month from
small wineries located in the world's great wine regions of
California, France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina and Australia. The
cost is $39.99 per month plus $9.99 shipping and handling.

Members also have access to a Web site that serves as an on-line wine
information and communication resource featuring interactive message
boards and a monthly "Ask Bob" column by the cruise line's president.
Members also qualify for discounts on special wine purchases and
wine-related products and accessories sold through the Web site.

Presidential Wine Club membership is available by visiting
www.presidentialwineclub.com or calling toll-free 1-888-292-2582.

In addition to these events, participants can enjoy Carnival Liberty's
many on-board amenities and facilities -- a 13,300-square-foot spa, a
duty-free shopping mall, and 22 lounges and bars, including, of
course, a wine bar featuring Presidential Wine Club selections.

Currently under construction in Monfalcone, Italy, the ship will house
an Internet café, four swimming pools, and expansive facilities and
supervised activities for children and teens. Sixty percent of
Carnival Liberty's 1,487 staterooms offer either an ocean view or
balcony.

Prices for the "Carnival Wine Cruise" begin at $504 per person based
on double occupancy. Participants must request fare code CPWC when
making the reservation. Members of the Presidential Wine Club will
receive a $50 per stateroom discount by requesting fare code CPW2 and
providing their wine club membership number.

Anyone can join the club prior to booking and receive the $50 per
stateroom discount, as well as invitations to the members-only events
during the cruise.

For additional information on the "Carnival Wine Cruise," please
contact your travel professional.


Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.

Ray Goldenberg wrote:


First-Ever Presidential Wine Club Cruise to be Held Aboard Carnival
Liberty Dec. 4-10, 2005

Carnival Cruise Lines and the new Presidential Wine Club – the cruise
industry’s first affinity group for wine enthusiasts – will host a
“Carnival Wine Cruise” aboard the Carnival Liberty in December 2005.

The six-day cruise will operate round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Dec. 4-10, 2005, calling at Freeport, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

The event will be hosted by Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson,
a noted wine collector and connoisseur who is the namesake behind the
Presidential Wine Club.

The inaugural Presidential Wine Club Cruise will feature a number of
exclusive events, including gala wine tastings, informative seminars
with wine experts, and wine-themed parties. All attendees will also
receive a gift bag of wine-related accessories from Wine Spectator
magazine.

Activities planned for the six-day voyage include:

Opening Reception – Sponsored by Allied Domecq, this event features
many fine wines, including Clos du Bois from California, Brancott from
New Zealand, Campo Viejo from Spain and Mumm’s Champagne from France.

Wine Events – Throughout the cruise, participants will have ample
opportunity to do what every wine lover enjoys most: taste fine wines.
Two different wine tasting seminars -- featuring not just the wines
but also the winemakers -- will be featured.

Nightly Food Pairings – Dickinson will personally suggest wines for
guests to purchase to accompany their meals in the Golden or Silver
dining room.

Farewell Reception – Wines from well-respected wineries highlight this
event, which will feature presentations by noted wine experts.

Although guests need not be members of the Presidential Wine Club to
participate in the cruise, club members will receive more than $200 in
free merchandise and discounts, as well as access to several
members-only events during the voyage.

Among the exclusive members-only events is a seminar hosted by Riedel
Crystal, a leading manufacturer of crystal stemware and wine
accessories, which will provide insight on the effect that different
glasses have on wine and why it is important to use the proper
stemware when drinking fine wine. Attendees will receive a free Riedel
stemware gift set valued at $120.

Launched earlier this year, the Presidential Wine Club provides
members with two bottles of select boutique wines each month from
small wineries located in the world’s great wine regions of
California, France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina and Australia. The
cost is $39.99 per month plus $9.99 shipping and handling.

Members also have access to a Web site that serves as an on-line wine
information and communication resource featuring interactive message
boards and a monthly "Ask Bob" column by the cruise line’s president.
Members also qualify for discounts on special wine purchases and
wine-related products and accessories sold through the Web site.


Sounds great. But doesn't sound very Carnival Cruise Lines to me.

Ben S.