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A Floating Oasis

Article posted: March 18th, 2009 by Administrator | No Comments »

There is something about New York City that attracts the masses. For me it is a very sexy, energetic and cosmopolitan city that appeals to all senses. Somehow condensed into one dazzling space you have a melting pot of vibrant locals, abundance of amenities and entertainment on hand 24 hours a day.

My other passion in life is cruising, I will admit to enjoying the pampered life, sampling unique and fun destinations all the while calling a floating multi-million dollar resort home.

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In 2009 my two favourite travel concepts collided and are set to  essentially reshape the future of cruise ship design. Royal Caribbean have taken the exciting elements of downtown NYC and created a top-notch vessel called the Oasis of The Seas.  From funky New York style loft suite apartments, to Central Park foliage complete with alfresco dining, water theatres home to high divers and glamorous elevating cocktail bars– it is all about bringing the vitality of the worlds most famous city to the high seas.

The most intriguing design element is that the ship has been designed with retractable roofing, leaving your cruise experiences completely open to the skies. So while sipping on a latte on the edge of central park, surrounded by cafes, live music and a buzzing vibe – you are moving effortlessly through the Caribbean from port to port – talk about an all inclusive vacation!

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Having worked within the cruise industry for more than a decade -  I have either been onboard or sampled what has to be close on 70 different ships – all varying in size and amenities – simply put, it takes a lot for me to get excited about a new release. Yet, without a doubt Oasis of the Seas is in a league of its own. As its itineraries are issued to the public and images of its grandeur unfold it has ignited unprecedented interest and avid cruisers are clamouring to get onboard.

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Happy Cruising,
Tania