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Frank Rich explains it very well...
In my sales career, I’ve a met a lot of men whose success depends on quarantining anything like a conscience from their careers. (Much like politicians.) And this has always been one of the reasons I never really fit into the top-level sales culture: I would bring up what I felt were relevant moral questions, and no one wanted to hear it. Oh well. Far too many businesses operate without a moral compass, and it always perplexed me. This is still America, you don’t have to lie and cheat to get ahead. The thing that makes you lie and cheat is often just sheer greed. I have worke...Read More...Easy Holiday Fudge Recipes
Christmas would be horribly boring without homemade treats -- so here are some of my favorites (and the fact that I can make them tells you how easy they are): Foolproof Fudge: 3 cups of semisweet chocolate chips -- 1 and-a-half 12-ounce bags. You might as well buy 2 bags and double this recipe! 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk. Go ahead and get 2 cans if you are going to double this. Dash salt (or 2) 1 cup walnuts, optional 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Line square or oblong pan with foil (extend foil over the edges). In large microwave-safe bowl, place choco...Read More...Oasis of the Seas Review, Part 2
OK -- so we've boarded the Oasis of the Seas and got settled into our balcony stateroom -- now it's time to explore! We started with a tour of some of the fancy staterooms, such as a Royal Loft Suite, Crown Loft Suite, Aqua Theater Suite, and Royal Family Suite. Then we viewed a Boardwalk View Stateroom with Balcony, a Central Park View Stateroom, and Family Interior Stateroom. I tell you, there is a room for every situation and budget -- if you have more than 2 children, you are not left out. If you are splurging on a special occasion, you can sail in...Read More...Oasis Review -- Royal Caribbean rep Nicole DeCubas-Castillo
As you know, I have been on the Oasis of the Seas for our National Sales meeting as well as for industry events for the past 10 days. The reviews are coming in from all the hosted media/press and travel partners we had onboard and the comments are nothing less than spectacular ! This ship is one of a kind. It IS the premium/premier cruise ship in the market today. No other cruise ship comes close. The Oasis of the Seas does command a higher price point-and your talk track to your customers comparing prices is "there is no other cruise ship like it and there fore commands a higher pri...Read More...Oasis of the Seas Review, Part One
Hello! Thanks for your interest in the Oasis of the Seas -- as part of the Cruise Planners convention, Brandon and I had a chance to spend 2 days onboard, and I'm reporting back as promised. First, allow me a few quick disclaimers: 1. We were only onboard one full day and parts of two other days so we were not able to experience every dining or entertainment venue, and all of our meals and drinks were included. 2. We didn't actually go anywhere (most of the time we could see Ft. Lauderdale and Miami on the horizon). 3. We had to take our luggage ...Read More...Easy Cranberry Relish
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here is a fast and easy recipe for you: One can whole berry cranberry sauce One can crushed pineapple One tablespoon Chef Paul's Sweetie Magic Mix in bowl Enjoy! Read More...We're back from convention...
The Cruise Planners convention in Ft. Lauderdale was excellent, and Brandon and I particularly enjoyed our 2-night stay aboard the magnificent Oasis of the Seas. I should be able to post pix in a couple of days. I think I'll break the review up into sections -- even though we were only there parts of 3 days, the ship is just too big and there are too many things going on to put it all into one blog post. Then, we'll host our "Oasis Night" with Royal Caribbean rep Nicole DeCubas-Castillo on December 15th -- it's a Tuesday night "after work open house" here at the office. Nicole...Read More...We're Heading to Convention!
Brandon and I can't wait to report back on all the fantastic features of the Oasis of the Seas! Here are some of the things people want to know about: How easy/hard is it to get 5400 people on and off the ship? What are the rooms like (especially the balconies)? What is the "zip-line" like (scary?)? Is there wireless in the rooms and how's the internet speed? Take photos of cute cupcakes! Take photos of everything! What caliber of headliner entertainment do they have? What are the water shows and ice shows like? Send me a note at jmclaren@cruiseplanners.com if you have a last-minu...Read More...SuperClubs Makes it Even More Super!
Just got off a webinar about some new improvements at SuperClubs Resorts and Spas and I have great information to pass along. Some people have been concerned about the recently-announced rebranding of the Grand Lido properties in Jamaica to the Breezes brand -- but no worries! Aside from the name change and dropping the complimentary manicures and laundry service (still available at a charge) everything about these fabulous resorts stays the same. The Negril property is now called "Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril," and the old Grand Lido Braco is now called "...Read More...Oasis of the Seas: What Do You Most Want to Know About Her?
On November 20th, Brandon and I will board the Oasis of the Seas for 2 nights as part of a travel agent preview! As you can imagine, we are extremely excited to participate in this event, and we want to make sure we get the most out of it not only for ourselves, but for all of our clients and potential future guests. So — we need to hear from you! We are soliciting questions and comments about your interests in the Oasis – * What would you most like us to check out for you while we’re aboard? * What answers can we find out for...Read More...Top New Alaska Cruises for 2010
One of the top stories for 2010 is that Carnival is moving the Spirit to Seattle! Her beautiful Inside Passage cruise is well-suited for families, starting with an easy and budget-friendly Seattle flight. You get a nice overview of what Alaska is like, with glacier-viewing, fun and historic ports-of-call, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and an special evening visit to Victoria, British Colombia. Another change I like is the new itinerary of Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas, also sailing the Inside Passage from Seattle. You get longer stays in the ports...Read More...Looking for some scary Halloween stories? Read on...
The following stories are true, but the names have been changed to protect both the ones who were saved, and the ones for whom it was already too late...
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