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Western Caribbean Cruise

November 8-15, 2009.

Our journey starts in New Orleans, where we’ll light up Bourbon Street with a huge party to launch our first cruise the night before we leave. Additionally, we’ll offer a three-day pre-package that offers guests the opportunity to pitch in with the Katrina relief effort by day and enjoy New Orleans’ legendary clubs by night.

From New Orleans we chart a course for the sunny, sleepy (until we get there) fishing village of Costa Maya, Mexico. Designed for cruise travelers bent on relaxation, Costa Maya has a hammock with your name on it as well as a gigantic saltwater pool with a swim-up bar.

Mayan ruins, colonial buildings and wildlife sanctuaries await in bustling Belize City, Belize.

We’ll spend an entire day in Roatan, Honduras, where the beach is plentiful, the water is clear and the coral reefs are full of amazing creatures. Roatan is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive and snorkel. Not a big fan of getting wet, explore the depths in a submersible boat.

Mmm, Cozumel, where the jungle hides ancient ruins and mystical cave formations draw travelers to Chac Tun Cavern. Whether you want to relax on the white sand beaches, enjoy a catamaran party cruise or peer at the brightly colored fishes from on top of the water or underwater, you’re sure to have a blast.

SWEET WEDDINGS: Enjoy the wedding of your dreams aboard our Sweet Caribbean Cruise. E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com for more details.

PRICING:

Inside Stateroom: Lower deck
$1,099 per person
Inside Stateroom: Upper DeckLocated on the interior of the ship on deck 4, 5 or 6, these rooms include two lower beds that are convertible to one queen-size bed, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator and full bath with shower and hair dryer.  Rooms are approximately 149 square feet. Many rooms offer the option of adding a third or fourth person to the room. Ask your Sweet sales rep for details.

Inside Stateroom: Upper Deck
$1,199 per person
Inside Stateroom: Upper DeckLocated on the interior of the ship on deck 8,9,10 or 11, these rooms include two lower beds that are convertible to one queen-size bed, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator and full bath with shower and hair dryer. Rooms are approximately 149 square feet. Many rooms offer the option of adding a third or fourth person to the room. Ask your Sweet sales rep for details.

Outside Stateroom: Lower Deck
$1,499 per person
Oceanview Stateroom Lower DeckLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 4, 5 or 6, these rooms include two lower beds that are convertible to one queen-size bed, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator and full bath with shower and hair dryer. Each room features a porthole for your viewing pleasure. Rooms are approximately 157 square feet.

Outside Stateroom: Upper Deck
$1,799 per person
Outside Stateroom: Lower DeckLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 8, these rooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator and full bath with shower and hair dryer.  Each room features a full-size window for your viewing pleasure. Rooms are approximately 157 square feet.

Balcony Stateroom: Upper Deck
$2,299 per person
Balcony Stateroom: Upper DeckLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 9, 10, or 11, these rooms include two lower beds convertible to a queen-size bed, sitting area, floor-to_ceiling windows, private balcony, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator and full bath with shower and hair dryer. Rooms are approximately 201 square feet.

Penthouse
$3,599 per person
PenthouseLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 9 or 10, penthouse rooms include bedroom with a queen-size bed, living area, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and/or shower, floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a private balcony, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator, bathrobes, and fresh fruit and flowers. Butler service and Concierge are available. Rooms are approximately 414 square feet.

Deluxe Penthouse
$3,999 per person
PenthouseLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 10, deluxe penthouse rooms include bedroom with a queen-size bed, living area, dining area, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and/or shower, floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a private balcony, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator, bathrobes, and fresh fruit and flowers. Butler service and Concierge are available.  Rooms are approximately 555 square feet.

Owner’s Suite
$4,499 per person
Owner's SuiteLocated on the exterior of the ship on deck 10, owner’s suites include bedroom with a queen-size bed, living area, dining area, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and/or shower, floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a private balcony, TV, in-room safe, refrigerator, bathrobes, and fresh fruit and flowers. Butler service and Concierge are available. Rooms are approximately 605 square feet.

ABOUT SWEET'S PRICING
The no. 1 goal at Sweet is to be sweet in everything they do. That means their pricing is Sweet, too. All of the prices you see above include all of the usually additional fees associated with cruising, like the fuel surcharge, government taxes, federal taxes, gratuities and other miscellaneous fees.

Our monthly payment plan is free — no fees, no interest, no hassle. Ask Travlgrrl@aol.com for more details.

Our prices are per person based on double occupancy. We’ll add a third or fourth person to your room for $399 each. If you’re traveling alone, we’ll either match you with a roommate or offer you a single supplement of half the cost of a second guest (like so: your fare + half your fare = your room price). The above prices do not include your airfare or accommodations before or after we sail.

To reserve your room, call Out & About Travel toll free at 800-842-4753 or E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com.

Sweet Caribbean Cruise cancellation policy
If you cancel 90 days or more prior to your vacation, we’ll move your non-refundable deposit to another Sweet vacation and refund the balance of any payments above your deposit within 30 days of receiving your cancellation. If you cancel 89 to 1 days prior to your vacation, we’ll move your paid balance to the vacation of your choosing less a $100 per guest.

SHIP:

Welcome to a floating island with first-class amenities. Norwegian Spirit offers Freestyle Cruising with the flexibility of 11 restaurants, seven bars and lounges, multiple entertainment venues, two pools, a sports deck, casino, spa and a variety of spacious public rooms.

With NCL’s Freestyle Cruising, your choices are endless. Take a dip in the pool, pamper yourself in the spa with a mani-pedi, roll some dice in the casino, shoot some hoops, relax with a hot stone massage or try your luck at bingo. Norwegian Spirit’s accommodations give you what you need to vacation your way. There’s something for everyone including spacious suites and nearly 600 ocean view staterooms (most with private balconies).

WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON BOARD?

LOUNGES, MUSIC, DANCING AND LIBATIONS
NCL’s Spirit has many options for enjoying and listening to one of their many lounge bands, dancing the night away all while sipping on a tasty libation. There are eight bars onboard for you to enjoy; Maharini’s Lounge & Nightclub, Galaxy of the Stars Observation Lounge, Bier Garten Grill, Champagne Charlie’s Champagne Bar, Shanghai Bar, Henry’s Pub, The Café, Maharajah’s Casino Bar.

WORLD-CLASS RESTAURANTS

THE GARDEN ROOM MAIN DINING ROOM: Enjoy five-course dining plus a choice of Cooking Light&right; dishes in a more intimate atmosphere with views of the sea and sky.

WINDOWS MAIN DINING ROOM: Windows is where you can enjoy delicious five-course feasts in a beautiful room named for one amazing panoramic view.

RAFFLES COURT & TERRACE: Choose from a delicious selection of ready-to-cook omelets, waffles, fruits, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta in this buffet-style indoor/outdoor restaurant.

BLUE LAGOON CAFE: In honor of the midnight snack, there is the Blue Lagoon 23-Hour Food Court. Whether you’re craving a burger or a fast-wok dish, you can enjoy a light bite in a family friendly atmosphere, anytime.

BIER GARTEN GRILL: Just imagine the Bavarian ambiance at the Bier Garten on the terrace where you can enjoy bratwurst, sauerkraut to name a few German delights and of course beer.

SHOGUN ASIAN RESTAURANT: This elegant adventure into Pan Asian fare is a world-class experience in the finest authentic Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Nominal Fee

TEPPANYAKI: Within the Shogun Asian Restaurant is Teppanyaki - a truly authentic Asian dining experience. Sit at a large table of 10 where the process of preparing your food right before you is both entertaining and impressive. Nominal Fee

SUSHI AND SASHIMI BAR: The Shogun Asian Restaurant also has a Sushi and Sashimi Bar where you can enjoy the very best sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch. The menu is priced a la carte.

LE BISTRO FRENCH RESTAURANT: From the theatrical art nouveau décor and artwork to the menu, which is modern and classic French gourmet. Le Bistro is an ode to all things French. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the wine displays surrounding the entrance. Nominal Fee.

CAGNEY’S STEAKHOUSE: Like Cagney himself, our upscale, traditional steak house serves perfectly grilled steaks in a setting right out of the 1930’s with all the trimmings.

FEELING PLAYFUL AND INDULGENT?
ROMAN SPA & FITNESS CENTER: If being pampered is your idea of a vacation, the Roman Spa & Fitness Center is for you. This full service beauty salon and spa offers a wide range of spa treatments to rejuvenate you. Work up a sweat with a full range of exercise machines and weights in the gym.

OSCARS HAIR & BEAUTY SALON: This full service hair and beauty salon offers a full range of services for your hair. Oscar wouldn’t have it any other way.

THE TIVOLI POOL: The main pool aboard Norwegian Spirit boasts four hot tubs and numerous deck chairs and sun beds.

AQUASWIM: Just because you’re at sea, doesn’t mean you can’t get in your daily swim. Our jet exercise pool is great for exercising. Jump in. The water feels fine.

JOGGING/WALKING TRACK: Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk in before breakfast on the outdoor track.

BASKETBALL COURT: Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor Basketball Court.

GOLF DRIVING NET: Fore! Take your clubs out for a drive at one of two Golf Driving Nets onboard, because there’s no such thing as a lost ball or a bad drive on Norwegian Spirit.

MAHARINI’S NIGHTCLUB & BAR: Lets go to South Beach and dance the night away at this Indian/Bollywood style lounge and nightclub.

MAHARAJAH’S CASINO: This could be your lucky night! Try your hand a one of 158 slot machines. Or play, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker® and Let It Ride®.

KARAOKE ROOMS: For those who are brave enough to pick up a mic and sing! There are a total of 3 rooms that can be reserved for private parties.

JEWELRY & DUTY FREE SHOPS: There’s never a jewelry store around when you need one, right? Luckily you’re onboard Norwegian Spirit, where you can choose from a fine selection of gems and jewelry designs for that special someone.

GRAND CENTRUM: It’s located in the middle on the ship, where you’ll find the Main Reception and the Shore Excursion desk.

GALLERIA & PHOTO GALLERY: NCL’S photography team will be snapping pictures of you all week that are worthy of any wall for display. Be sure to check them out at the Photo Gallery, they will be available for purchase with great photo package options.

PORTS OF CALL:

SUNDAY
New Orleans, Louisiana
depart 5.30p

New Orleans, LouisianaOne of the most diverse cities in the world, New Orleans is like no place you’ve ever been. It’s truly a city that never sleeps — the bars have no closing hour, the food is spicy and the music is pulsating. There’s a little bit of everything in this city on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.

The city has a reputation for its historical roots, hot and muggy weather, great food, great music and great times. Despite being hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans is still a tourist hotspot. Jazz music rules the streets in a perpetual celebration of Mardi Gras. Enjoy the French Quarter, home of the legendary Bourbon Street, the oldest, most famous part of the city.

For those joining Sweet on our pre-package, we’ll enjoy three nights in the French Quarter, complete with a gay and lesbian history tour, French Quarter tour, exclusive Sweet party, cooking demonstration (followed by a meal) and wetlands restoration project designed to prevent future flooding.

MONDAY
At Sea

Get ready to enjoy your day your way! You can relax by the pool, read a book or partake in as many or few of the great programs Sweet and NCL have available for you today.

We kick off our Sweet Sweat Bootcamp for those interested in fitness and healthy cuisine.
If a day of sunshine and music is up your alley, don’t miss our T-dance and party in the sun and by the pool hosted by Club Skirts! If sun is not really your cup of tea, we will have an array of indoor activities for you from bingo, gambling in the casino, a cooking demonstration or wonderful treatments at the spa.

Looking to advance your career? Improve your communication skills? Learn how to manage money? Then you’ll enjoy Sweet Sparks, a series of short networking and empowerment talks designed to help guests feel great. Our speakers specialize in topics from mental and physical wellness to improving your interpersonal communication skills.

It’s your day. Make it Sweet.

TUESDAY
Costa Maya, Mexico
8a-6p

Costa Maya, MexicoThis former Mexican Navy outpost boasts white sand beaches, gorgeous Rio Huach National Park and the inviting blue-green waters of Bacalar Lagoon. Experience the mysterious Mayan ruins of famous Chacchoben. Your guide will reveal ancient secrets of Mayan culture and history before you climb the stairs leading to the first plateau and view the recently excavated ruins that lie beneath the sacred ground. Admire the endless stretches of white sand and sparkling saltwater. Lie in the sun, go for a swim, play a game of volleyball, or explore the reef in an ocean kayak.

WEDNESDAY
Belize City, Belize
8a-6p

Belize City, Belize
Bird watchers, pseudo-archeologists, divers and adventurers at heart, get ready for Belize. Belize boasts landscapes mixing mountains, savannas, wetlands, lush tropical rainforests and coastal lagoons. Half of Belize is covered by jungle with 80 percent of the rainforest under government protection.

The tropical forests of Belize are home to jaguar, puma, ocelot, armadillo, tapir (they look like the offspring of a pig and a rhinoceros, only cute) and crocodile. With more than 4,000 species of tropical flowers, including 250 kinds of orchids, your surrounded by fragrant beauty. Additionally, there are more than 500 species of birds including toucans (Belize’s national bird), Jabiru stork (largest flying bird in the Americas), Agami heron, hummingbirds, vibrantly colored parrots, macaws, heron and snowy egret.

Mayan ruins abound with over 600 remaining sites. Visit Altun Ha, the most visited Mayan ruin and the ceremonial center for many of the country’s Mayans. Here you will see the largest jade head of the sun god ever found as well as a 1,000-year-old central pyramid, the second tallest structure in Belize.

And we haven’t even mentioned the underwater delights! Belize has the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world.

THURSDAY
Roatan, Honduras

8a-5p

Roatan, Honduras
Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands off the northern coast of mainland Honduras, is most well known for its mountainous backbone and the coral reef clinging to its shores. It’s a scuba diver’s paradise. Dive seawalls, shipwrecks and the vibrant coral reef. You will have the chance to see sea turtles, dolphins and whales. Snorkelers, the reef is accessible from the beach. Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of this mellow island paradise.

Roatan is a diverse melting pot, not unlike New Orleans. You can visit the Garifuna community of Punta Gorda. Garifuna are mixed Caribbean and African ancestry who the British deported to the area in the late 18th century after their defeat on the island of St. Vincent where shipwrecked and escaped African slaves had intermarried with the indigenous Caribbean population in the early 17th century.

FRIDAY
Cozumel, Mexico

8a-5p

Cozumel, MexicoEasy going and pristine Cozumel is the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean. It’s a beautiful city with a rich culture and history. Explore the ocean architecture at nearby Dos Ojos Caves and the Tulum Mayan Ruins. Snorkel, scuba, sail, dine at fine restaurants or local taco joints and shop.

Close by, discover one of the most famous landmarks in the Mayan world, the impressive cliff-top site of Tulum. In Cozumel, you could also enjoy a catamaran party cruise, deep-sea fishing, a dolphin encounter or a submarine voyage. It’s also near to Xcaret, a beautiful eco-archeological theme park of the Caribbean jungle with a museum, a bird sanctuary, stables, botanical gardens, restored Mayan ruins, a replicated Mayan village, beautiful beaches and natural pools.

Divers and snorklers delight! Cozumel’s aqua blue waters are known for their clarity and incredible variety of marine life including queen triggers, parrotfish and brain coral.

SATURDAY
At sea

Today, we sail back toward New Orleans. It’s a great day to relax after four fun-filled days in port. Soak up the rays, dance on the decks, play games in the pool and toast your vacation with your new friends.

Find complete relaxation and rejuvenation in a massage, mani-pedi, facial or body scrub. Hit the casino, partake in the pub crawl, have lunch at one of the many delectable restaurants, shop until your heart’s content at the duty free shops, purchase a work of art, take a yoga class or watch a movie in your room.

SUNDAY
New Orleans, Louisiana

arrive 8a (we’ll miss you)

FUN:

Suzanne Westenhoefer
Suzanne WestenhoeferFearless. Bold. Sparkly. Hilarious. That’s Suzanne Westenhoefer in a nutshell. She’s made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny (and no one is off limits).

Jen Foster
Jen FosterJen Foster wants you to hear her music. Whether she’s singing about the time her lover moved out and took everything she owned in “Taking Bob Dylan” — or about our jaded American culture in “Closer to Nowhere” — she has something she needs to share with you.

Edie Carey
Edie CareyOn her fourth studio album, Another Kind of Fire, Boston-based folk-pop singer-songwriter Edie Carey explores the myriad kinds of "fire" - romantic and otherwise - that keep us burning below the surface: old resentments, creativity, anger, lost friendships, lust, and, of course, love.

Erin Foley
Erin FoleyErin Foley has the grace and style of a seasoned actress with the wit and comedic timing that leaves audiences laughing uncontrollably for more. Foley is a recent transplant to Los Angeles, having spent many long hours in New York City’s comedy clubs for the last nine years and on stages mastering the art of stand-up comedy while auditioning and successfully pursuing her acting career.

Gloria Bigelow
Gloria BigelowRecently named in the Funniest Lesbians in America issue of Curve magazine, you can catch Gloria Bigelow on LOGO in the fourth installment of Andrea Meyerson’s award winning “Laughing Matters” series, “Laughing Matters … Next Gen.”

Sandra Valls
Sandra Valls
Sandra Valls is a brash, high energy, outrageously funny, in-your-face Latina comic and then some! Her comedy career began just after an ex-lover broke up with her, then signed her up for comedy classes as a consolation prize. That’s no joke! An expert at making lemonade, Sandra quickly learned to use the stage to motivate, provoke, entertain and, oh yes, above all, make audiences LAUGH!

EXTRA:

NEW ORLEANS PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE
November 5-8, 2009

Join Sweet on our three-day pre-package where we’ll enjoy the French Quarter at the Hotel Monteleone, a gay and lesbian history tour, a French Quarter tour, a cooking demonstration (followed by lunch), exclusive Sweet party and wetlands restoration project to protect the city from future flooding.

Located on the world famous Royal Street, the four diamond Hotel Monteleone is a beautiful and historic hotel. It’s a block from the sights and sounds of legendary Bourbon Street. Because we’ll be located in the heart of the French Quarter, you have easy access to charming antique shops, one-of-a-kind galleries and lively jazz clubs. There are many great things to see and do within walking distance. Take a stroll along the Mississippi River, win big at Harrah’s Casino or enjoy the delectable New Orleans cuisine at nearby restaurants.

For our volunteer project in New Orleans, we will be taking part in a replanting project with Bayou Rebirth. We will spend about four hours out in the bayou, replanting various plants and learning about this fragile ecosystem.

The top floor of the Hotel Monteleone is host to our exclusive Sweet party. We will be able to take in the amazing sites surrounding the hotel, such as the Mississippi River and the French Quarter while enjoying a slide show from our volunteer project in bayou, tasty hors d’oeuvres and hosted drinks.

One of our days in New Orleans will be dedicated to a walking tour in the French Quarter and nearby cemetery. We’ll see and learn about such landmarks as the historic French Market, the country’s oldest open-air market; St. Louis Cathedral, the country’s oldest basilica; and a gay and lesbian tour of the French Quarter. We will end our tour with Cooking Creole, where you will get a cooking demonstration of such New Orleans staples as jambalaya and bread pudding. It doesn’t stop there: We’ll be treated to these delicacies after the demonstration and get to try the local Abita Beer. We will even get recipes to take home and try ourselves.

Included
• Three nights at the Hotel Monteleone (November 5-8, 2009)
• Breakfast every morning in hotel restaurant
• Tour of the French Quarter with lesbian and gay highlights and history
• New Orleans Cemetery tour
• Cooking demo with lunch
• Exclusive Sweet party with hors d’oeuvres and drinks
• Volunteer project: Replanting the wetlands with presentation on the importance of wetlands, project educators, plants, equipment, boots, lunch, drinking water and roundtrip transportation.
• Hotel taxes
• All carbon offset with CarbonFund.org

Not included
• Airfare to New Orleans
• Transfer from airport to hotel
• Meals and drinks not listed above
• Incidentals at hotel
• Gratuities for tour guides on French Quarter tour
• Transfer from hotel to port terminal on November 8, 2009

Price
$669 per person based on double occupancy

$999 per person based on single occupancy

A LA CARTE HOTEL
November 6-7, 2009

Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA

Price
$236.17 per room per night single/double occupancy

$264.42 per room per night triple occupancy

$293.67 per room per night quad occupancy

Included: All hotel taxes
Not included: Breakfast or incidentals

E-mail: Travlgrrl@aol.com for more information.

Deadline for booking through hotel is October 6, 2009, or when all spaces are sold out.

MORE ABOUT BAYOU REBIRTH
Bayou Rebirth is a new program that has the mission of matching volunteers to wetlands restoration projects in the Southeast Louisiana. Healthy wetlands once surrounded the greater New Orleans area and protected it from hurricane storm surge, but various storms and human activities have led to their degradation and disappearance. The State of Louisiana and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, among others, are trying to address the rapid wetlands loss along the Louisiana coast through a number of programs, some of which call for planting wetlands plants in various locations. Bayou Rebirth uses a volunteer base for these programs as well as building capacity for restoring the National Wildlife Refuges near the city. In addition to instilling stewardship for their environmental resources, such plantings, it offers visitors from around the country an opportunity to see the beautiful ecosystem that is the Mississippi River delta.

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