For the sixth consecutive year, Cruise Holidays has announced its annual list of the most elegant and sophisticated, luxury cruise offerings eligible to meet the high standards for its "2006 Platinum Collection." The unveiling of this anticipated compilation coincides with the redesign of Cruise Holidays' quarterly magazine. Now known as Compass, the full-size magazine featuring the 2006 Platinum Collection is being mailed to over 170,000 people in the United States and Canada. Expanding from the smaller digest size, the new Compass is filled with articles and tips, in addition to exclusive Cruise Holidays offers from our trusted partners. In particular, the Platinum Collection is designed for travelers who deserve and delight in the upscale cruise experience. Luxury in this case is not defined by the price, but by the experience and the value. "What the 2006 Platinum Collection represents is the perfect combination of world-class ships and amenities; ranging from fine wines and gourmet food to exotic and unusual destinations, along with best-in-class knowledge and customer service from our Cruise Holidays experts," said Peter Thomson, Vice President and COO of Cruise Holidays. "Choosing from our Platinum Collection means you wish to embark on a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience." Included in the 2006 Cruise Holidays Platinum Collection are (all fares listed are per person, double occupancy): Radisson Seven Seas Cruises: Enjoy a 10-night Tahitian cruise aboard the Paul Gauguin starting from $2,595. The six-star service includes fine wines with dinner and a no-tipping policy, along with a $100 shipboard credit per suite or stateroom on the August 23, 2006, sailing. SeaDream Yacht Club: Elevate your cruise experience with a 9-night South American Riviera yachting voyage from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This intimate yachting experience is all-inclusive with an additional $200 stateroom spa credit on select 2006 sailings. Rates begin at $4,200 for Deck 2 accommodations. Celebrity Cruises: Experience luxury combined with spectacular wilderness settings with cruises and cruisetours to Alaska. Enjoy a 7-night Alaskan cruise, aboard Summit, starting from $1,200 for an oceanview stateroom. Or choose a 10- to 13-night Alaska cruisetour which includes a 7-night cruise, aboard Summit, and 20 cruisetour itineraries to choose from starting at $1,700. Must be booked by March 31, 2006. Windstar Cruises: Let the wind carry you away on intimate, 7-day European voyages on the Wind Surf. Enjoy up to a $150 shipboard credit per stateroom on select sailings from Lisbon to Malaga, Spain; Malaga to Marseille; Rome to Nice; and Lisbon to Barcelona. Rates start from $2,099 for the ‘180� from Ordinary' experience on Windstar. Crystal Cruises: Relax aboard Crystal Symphony on a 12-day cruise to various, splendid Mediterranean destinations starting from $3,990. This includes a $100 shipboard credit and prepaid gratuities. Choose from Venice to Rome or Venice to Athens and see why readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler rank it as the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line." Silversea: Consider the warm and inviting Riviera & Balearic Isles voyage which includes up to a $200 shipboard credit per suite. Starting from $3,672, this includes a 50% Silver Sailing savings. The 10-day sailing from Genoa to Barcelona, aboard Silver Cloud, departs May 11, 2006. "With the array of breathtaking ports of calls, not to mention the staggering selection and variety of amenities found throughout this collection, there is no one better to help you craft your dream, cruise vacation than one of our Cruise Holidays experts," added Thomson. "That's why we confidently tell our customers, ‘relax�you're with us.'" With stores throughout the United States and Canada, Cruise Holidays is North America's largest franchise network of cruise-specialty travel agencies. For more information on all of the "Platinum Collection" offerings, visit www.CruiseHolidays.com to find the agency nearest you. ### Cruise Holidays is the oldest and largest cruise-specialty retail franchise in North America, with stores in both the United States and Canada. Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays was acquired in 2001 by Carlson Travel Group, Inc., one of the world's largest and most respected travel franchisers. Carlson Travel Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Carlson Companies, Inc. Brands include: Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, Cruise Holidays, View Company Website: http://www.cruiseholidays.com
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