Queen Elizabeth - Once again!

Cunard Line has agreed to build a new 2,092–passenger ocean liner. The 92,000gt vessel, to be called Queen Elizabeth, will be the second largest Cunarder ever built and is scheduled to enter service in the autumn of 2010.

In making the announcement, Cunard says, ‘Cunard already owns and operates the two most famous ocean liners in the world, Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2,and a third - Queen Victoria - is due to be named by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales, in December of this year.

Cunard will once again become a three-ship fleet so soon after the departure of the much-celebrated QE2 in November next year.

Queen Elizabeth will fly the Red Ensign with her homeport Southampton, as is the case with the other ships in the Cunard fleet.

Club Med Goes Upscale?

I just returned from Cancun and a stay at CLUB MED. Now before you start wondering why would one want to travel to Cancun and stay at Club Med? Let me tell you the story.

Long ago, the idea of Club Med was for singles to gather and play on the beach, take in some sun and enjoy a week of relaxation. Over the years many people who have been to a Club Med know what I am speaking about. For those who have never been, have not tried this vacation because of what they might have heard from those who have gone.

Hold on to your hat! CLUB MED HAS CHANGED! Yes, they have invested many millions of dollars into upgrading their resorts in Cancun (re-opened in Nov of 2006), re-opening Ixatpa Pacific this Dec and upgrading Punta Cana as we speak.

Club Med is going after the family market in a BIG way. Each resort has added a teen section fit with video games, computers and a social lounge to meet other teens. This is in addition to the mini-clubs and baby clubs that are already in place.

Here is the kicker - These three resorts have SUITES with amenities that are not matched at any other all -inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean. I can say this with the knowledge of a first hand experience having stayed in a suite this past week in Cancun. From the moment I was greeted at the airport to the check-in my every wish was handled with a genuine smile!

I will be the first to tell you that in my 26 years of selling travel, never have I stayed at Club Med and can only say that wished I had. Well now I am glad that the chance was there and I can not wait to share my next visit with my family. (Hope to see Ixatapa Pacific in April 2008)

If you are like me and enjoy a cruise because of what if offers - STOP! You need to now add Club Med into your vacation plans. The locations of each club, the food and service and endless activities are second to none. Of course if doing nothing at all is your game. FINE! Club Med has that too.

Hope you try it soon.