Start your trip with a visit to Camden Market. Famous for its alternative fashion, music, crafts and more, the market is a sight to see. Embrace the hustle and bustle of such a vibrant area and stop at one of Camden’s quirky cafes to enjoy the live street art.

Situated amongst chic designer stores and upmarket brasseries on Brompton Road is your next stop, the luxurious department store, Harrods. Harrods is packed full of treasures and features an amazingly extensive food hall, jewellery department and beauty hall. It’s also close to some of the city’s top tourist attractions include the Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. There is a range of London hotels to choose from in this exclusive area, including, just a stones throw away, the Rembrandt Hotel.

Head to London’s West End, and Oxford Street, for more affordable fashion. Oxford Street is close to Theatreland and Covent Garden as well, ideal stomping ground for visitors to the ciy and home ot some of Europe’s biggest fashion stores. The perfect base for your shopping weekend, with a great deal of London hotels to choose from, is the West End.

One of London’s hippest markets, Spitalfields, is in the historic East End of the city. This Sunday market is known for its rare and unique finds, uniquely designed clothing and up and coming designers. Neighbouring Brick Lane is an ideal spot for a stroll and a look at street markets, vintage shops and individual art galleries.

Westfield London should be your stop finally, if you still haven’t found the perfect buy. You can find an extensive range of bars, restaurants and cafes, and over 275 stores at London’s newest and most stylish shopping centre. Reported as being the city’s largest shopping centre, Westfield London has something to offer even the most discernable shopper.

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That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL is getting animated.

The league’s players and coaches will lend their voices to a series of short cartoons for Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons channel. The 22 episodes, which will each run two to five minutes, will air weekly during the NFL season from September to February.

“Rush Zone: Guardians of the Core” is based on the league’s website for kids. Among the stars set to do voiceovers as themselves are New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton.

The show is about a 10-year-old boy whose superpowers include the skills of an NFL player. He must protect valuable supernatural objects hidden in the league’s stadiums.

The series will end with a one-hour movie to air the day before the Super Bowl.

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For an endless array of captivating treasures and a vibrant, timeless culture, choose Egypt as your next holiday destination.The ancient Greeks and Romans would holiday in this country as far back as two thousand years ago to see relics that were already millenia old. That remains true today, as millions of people from around the world still flock to Egypt to see the Pyramids, a sight recognised as one of the seven wonders of the world. It has remained beautifully preserved throughout history, one of the reasons why it remains such a top holiday destination.

Holidays to Egypt offer something for every traveller – from desert landscapes to ragged mountains, bustling cities to tranquil oceans.Every visit to this country is a thoroughly unforgettable experience. You won’t want to leave Egypt after your first visit there. We have put together a list of destinations we think are worth a visit during your trip to Egypt. Rest assured, wherever you decide to go, you won’t end up dissapointed.

Holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, the destination nestled between the Red Sea Riviera and Mount Sinai provide golden beaches, aquamarine waters, and sun-soaked sojourns on a shoestring. Many holidays to Sharm el Sheikh offer guided tours to the mystical deserts that separate the deep blue seas from Sinai’s mountain ranges.Camel trekking and quad bike riding into the desert and country are great fun, but you have to experience the incredible Mount Sinai with your own eyes.Alongside the languid beaches and exotic sea life are safaris, casinos, and long countryside drives. The sulphur spas are known for their healing properties and cleansing effects, perfect for those after a relaxing session.

Known locally as Ghardaga,  Hurghada is a Red sea destination with very few signs of ancient or historic life. Beyond the hotels, holidays to Hurghada have bars and restaurants on offer to suit all budgets, along with the chance to see some spectacular desert landscapes (or even drive across the sand to have tea with Bedouin tribes!).  The nearby uninhabited island of Giftun is surrounded by delightful coral gardens – swim alongside them or merely laze about on the white sandy beaches. For those interested in water sports and looking for all inclusive resorts , holidays to Hurghada are perfect for those looking for a relaxing break.

Your stay in Egypt is sure to be an unforgettable one though. With so many sights and sounds to experience, you will have to book a second trip back to this country.

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What to see

Though a small island, there’s enough in Malta to keep visitors occupied for weeks, whatever time of year they choose to visit, and Malta hotels offer great deals as well as pampering and luxury to suit most budgets. But in a land where visitors have left their mark for millennia, it can be hard to decide what to see in a limited time frame. Malta hotels often arrange tours but Hotels4u’s experts have more than a few recommendations as well.

Ancient sites

One of the most mysterious sites in Europe is the hypogeum, the only Neolithic underground temple in the world, a place that is sure to fascinate visitors young and old. Dating back some 3,000 years ago, to the Safleini phase of the island’s history, the hypogeum’s deep chambers are painted with geometric patterns and are carved from the living rock. Due to the age and unique nature of the Hypogeum, visitor numbers are restricted and you might have to book some weeks ahead – most Malta hotels have information about tours. Grownups appreciate the antiquity, while children will love exploring these strange man-made caverns, making the hypogeum well worth the wait.

Animal friends

Of course, you’d like your kids to enjoy an experience they’ll never forget and make this a memorable holiday, so take them to the Malta Marine Park where they will get the chance to swim with dolphins. Simply being in the water alongside these friendly creatures can be a life changing event. Afterwards there is the whole park to enjoy. Don’t miss the antics of the sea lions.   

A taste of Hollywood

The Popeye’s village is another attraction well worth a visit, where the 1980 Hollywood film was made. Today’s children might not recall the antics of Robin Williams as the spinach-fuelled sailor but this won’t stop them enjoying the original set, which now incorporates a theme and water-park with slides, rides and tours led by characters from the film like Popeye and Olive Oil.

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A new logo, a new tagline. Perhaps, even a name change. All to signal that change is in the air. That's what many television channels have been doing in the last six-seven months, as they fight to get the eyeballs in the Rs 25,700 crore Indian TV industry intensifies.

As many as 12 television channels from various genres have gone in for a re-branding exercise this year. The list includes current general entertainment channel (GEC) leader Star Plus, major media conglomerate UTV Software Communications' various channels including UTV World Movies, UTV Movies, UTV Bindaas, UTV Action and UTV Bloomberg, NewsX, NDTV Imagine, Lumiere Movies and Imagine Showbiz and kids channel Nickelodeon.

Channels usually go in for re-branding when they need to signal some changes as far as the inherent brand value is concerned. However, there are other extraneous factors at work as well. In some cases, when brands get old and lose their connect with the audiences, a makeover helps them get a fresh lease of life and project a more modern image. Or there could be a new channel whose trademark or logo is not registering well with the audiences and therefore a change becomes inevitable. Also, in some cases, if the channel changes hands, a makeover becomes imperative as the channel itself goes through a series of changes.

Harish Bijoor, brand-strategy specialist and CEO, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc. said, “The broadcast media in India is still in a nascent stage in terms of differentiation and bottom-line profit churn. In the beginning there was one: Doordarshan. And then came many and now it is a veritable clutter of too many. Brands are now vying with one another to rise above this commodity clutter. Therefore the overt effort to re-brand and look different. Yet another reason is the fact that consumers are getting younger and younger. The young consumer is looking for the contemporary look, logo, tone, tenor and decibel. All this is therefore being changed. With gusto.”

For Star Plus, the raison d'etre was its comeback to the number one position on the GEC roster. Star Plus had been the number one GEC channel for nine years since its launch in 2000. But, post the debut of Viacom18's Colors in 2008, it had slipped to the number two and then number three spot. It took Star Plus some time to fight back, but the moment it spruced up its prime time line-up it was back at its numero uno position. In the week ended February 27 it managed to achieve 300 GRPs (gross rating point) and 22% of total viewership share in the Hindi GEC space and won back the top slot, which it has retained till date. “Today we can claim to be a true pan Indian network and have a market share of 15% (pan-India) which is significantly higher than other broadcast networks,” said Uday Shankar, CEO, Star India.

But Star Plus realised that mere programming changes weren't enough to consolidate its leadership. A fresh packaging, logo, new graphical elements and a new signature was also required. And so, for the first time in the last decade the blue Star Plus logo gave way to a more glamorous ruby red star sign with a new mantra 'Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi' (Old relationship, new thinking). “When you are running a channel for 24/7 you don't get to step back to figure out what's going wrong. When we sit in our rooms in big cities we get carried away with certain perceptions. But a new middle class India has taken shape in the last 10-15 years. And therefore it was important for us to change with changing times,” said Shankar.

Star Plus says that its new tagline reflects this new thinking literally. “While values remain the same we are now offering our viewers a fresh perspective” is how Shankar puts it. It is estimated that Star has spent nearly Rs 20 crore for this new logo which has been designed by London-based company Venture 3 and for a new advertising campaign created by Ogilvy & Mather.

For homegrown media conglomerate UTV Software Communications, the trigger was its completion of 20 years in the industry, as it achieved a market capitalisation of nearly Rs 1,620.21 crore. The company earmarked a budget of Rs 3.5 crore for the makeover, which covered all the businesses under the UTV umbrella, including television channels such as Bloomberg UTV, UTV World Movies, UTV Movies, UTV Bindaas, and UTV Action.

“UTV is 20 years old. And the whole thing began one fine morning – then we decided to do a book. And me and Jyotika (Jyotika Ahuja, the corporate communications head of UTV) were thinking about the book and then we decided to get a team together and we felt that this is a good opportunity to sit back and think about the brand UTV. And then we completely forgot about the book! It's been four months and we still don't have a book. But what we do have is a new brand identity,” said Zarina Mehta, co-founder and director, UTV Group. “So what we did is we sat down top management and we wrote down a series of brand values. Also, we have transitioned in the last four years clearly and consciously to move from a B2B (business-to-business) to B2C (business-to-consumer) company. And this also triggered the entire brand transition process.”

The company's target audience is the 15-34 years age group. On an average, the UTV Group has about 70 million viewers who spend about 60,000 hours on its various channels. The company wanted to know what employees and consumers thought of the brand UTV. Of the 1400 employees, “Altogether 750 people were given a blank piece of paper and asked what UTV means for them? And 88% of them actually used the word innovation. The others were 'trend setting', 'challenging', and so on. But the word innovation was consistent among each of our businesses,” says Mehta.

Along with this, the company conducted a consumer insight study on what consumers feel about the brand, and it threw up a strikingly similar result. Innovation was the key word here too. UTV Group hired a Singapore-based design company Bonsey Designs to create the new look for UTV and its group companies. Besides the change in logo, all the companies under the parent brand now have the name 'UTV' as the prefix and the same has been translated into the logos.

In 2009, when NaiDunia promoter and CEO Vinay Chhajlani and former Businessworld editor Jehangir S Pocha acquired English news channel NewsX that belonged to INX News, a change in the name and branding was inevitable. However, the new promoters shied away from talking about it probably because they had a bigger problem at hand. NewsX since its inception had failed to lure audiences and changing that was the primary agenda of its new owners. Finally, in May this year, Indi Media Company that owns NewsX, rechristened it as Independent Media Network (INM) News. This was followed by a new brand identity and logo.

Jehangir S Pocha, co-promoter, IMN News, says, “IMN News is the latest entrant in the English news space and we aim at creating India's first non-tabloid audience centric news channel. After a lot of research, we have analyzed the opportunities in the genre and we have created a brand that will have a very distinctive positioning. There is a need in the viewer's mind which we will be addressing.”

The new brand name and look have been created and developed by a team of key management executives along with Argentina-based design company Stein Branding, one of the foremost design houses in the broadcast world. The new sets have been created by James Yates Design in New York. The new-look channel will be unveiled within a few months, and will be accompanied by a similarly redesigned website, IPTV service and mobile TV service. “The idea behind the logo was to create something that would stand out and represent our core brand values,” says Pocha.

Another set of channels that went through a brand makeover due to a change in ownership is the erstwhile NDTV bouquet of channels—NDTV Imagine, NDTV Lumiere and Imagine Showbiz.

In February this year, all the three channels were acquired by broadcast major Turner Asia Pacific Ventures (TAVP). While all the three channels dropped the name NDTV from the name, the logos remained more or less the same. Nikhil Madhok, vice-president, marketing and communication, Imagine TV, said, “Even when Imagine was owned by NDTV, we positioned the channel as Imagine and not as NDTV Imagine. We just had it in the logo and so the journey of the brand transition started much earlier. So the font remains the same. We didn't want to change the logo drastically since we didn't want to signal a change.”

Viacom 18's kids channel Nickelodeon too succumbed to the attractions of a new look this year, as it went through a rebranding exercise for the first time in 25 years. In line with its global brand makeover, Nick India adopted a new look from June 26. The playful splat in the logo was replaced by a more contemporary and slick logo.

This was done to synergise all the brands across platforms and across networks globally. This 'one brand' exercise was rolled out in September 2009, starting with the US market and concluding with India. It helps connect Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. (formerly Noggin) and TeenNick (formerly N), all of which use similar looking lower case logos.

“The brand makeover sets the stage for the next phase of growth. We have a been a fairly fast growing channel in the kids space and having done that, reached the number one position. The idea is to widen the gap with others and dominate leadership and consolidate ourselves as the number one player. And the first step towards that is to align ourselves with the one brand,” said Nina Elavia Jaipuria, senior vice-president and general manager, Nick India. “It's all about making the brand more relatable and reliable to children.” On a weekly basis the channel gets an average GRP (gross rating point) of 140-150 in the Hindi speaking market (HSM).

And the latest to join this rebranding bandwagon is Discovery Network's lifestyle channel Travel & Living which will unveil a new look from September 1.

The channel will be called TLC and will reveal new graphic elements, show packaging and new shows. TLC will adorn a much hipper, trendier and cooler look and the viewers will enjoy a bigger, better, bolder channel with new faces, new genres and new places.

Rahul Johri, senior vice-president and general manager, India, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “There are two reasons behind this revamp. First, it is important to refresh channel looks from time to time and in this case Travel & Living was six years old since its launch in 2004. So we have been contemplating about it for a while.”

Second, in the US, the Travel & Living channel is one of the biggest channel from the Discovery bouquet. It is one of the top 10 entertainment channels in the US reaching nearly 99 million homes. “But the TLC brand did not exist outside of the US. So we wanted to maintain the brand congruency,” he said.

In the Asia Pacific region TLC reaches around 133 million homes and nearly 50 million in India. The new robust programming line-up on TLC, with over 150 hours of captivating content includes 15 premiere shows, 6 new hosts, 11 new seasons and innovative genres such as extreme adventure, family and makeovers.

Experts say that behind every re-branding exercise lies the intention to increase viewership. But in order to achieve that, a good branding exercise needs to be backed by compelling content.

Consider the example of Multi Screen Media's general entertainment channel Sony, that went through a makeover in 2009. The channel launched new graphical elements in its brand imagery, a new signature tune and a massive advertising campaign to announce its new looks spending about Rs 15 crore in the process. The channel also launched as many as seven new shows to mark the change.

However, except for celebrity reality show Dus Ka Dum hosted by Bollywood actor Salman Khan, all of them failed to succeed and were soon taken off air. Following this in January this year the channel announced its exclusive content tie-up with Yash Raj Films TV, but this time again the shows failed to attract the attention of viewers and were pulled off air. Media watchers say Sony's repeated experimentation with content has made the entire makeover exercise meaningless.

On the other hand, Star Plus which was already back to the number one spot after it introduced new shows saw a huge spike in GRP after it unveiled the new logo. It introduced the new logo on June 12 and the week following that it for the first time ever crossed the 450 GRP mark – a major feat for any GEC given the fragmentation.

Madhok of Imagine TV says, “In the long run it is only the content that can help a channel survive. Branding efforts can only help when there is a new channel or a new show.” Concurs UTV's Mehta. “At heart we are a content driven company. The mediums are just one more way to reach out to our consumers.”

Nickelodeon says that the rebranding exercise is just a road map for the next big change.

“There is much more than just this brand change. And the first thing is content. We have launched two new shows 'Artzooka' and 'Dreamkix'. The other big thing is digital and we plan to sell inventory for advertisement. It will be like a social networking site for children. It automatically becomes another platform for advertisers where they would want to connect with the kids. And it becomes another stream of revenue for us,” said Jaipuria.

Pocha of IMN News says, “The name and logo change are only a part of the overall change we are undergoing. The overall news viewing experience will change.”

However, Bijoor sounds a note of caution. “I do believe the timing is right (for so many channels to go in for rebranding). But the very fact that everyone is attempting literally the same thing means that there is going to be  a higher degree of parri passu feel across all these channels. I do believe this branding work needs to be just a Phase 1 effort. More needs to happen soon, just to stand out from the new clutter of everyone's making. The biggest ones who need differentiation in terms of branding effort are the news channels. There are too many. Many look alike in their colour codes, presentation styles and attitudes. And all dabble with the same limited content that the day's news dishes out. The real challenge of branding is in this space.”

Even as these channels look to refurbish their image, there are new channels coming in. Sri Adhikari Brothers' new comedy and music channel called 'Mastiii' has been launched. The logo and the stills are packaged with vibrant and exciting colours which sets the mood right for the kind of content that it is expected to offer.

Anita Verma, associate vice-president programming, Masttti, says, “Our branding is in synch with the positioning of the brand. The logo of the channel has been designed by the in-house team. The three 'I's at the end of 'Mastiii' denotes the musical notes, while the logo has a butterfly with speakers in the place of eyes.”

She further said that its imperative for any brand to make itself available at their preferred destination of entertainment and hence branding the product is very crucial before it reaches the audience.

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Must See Attractions In Orlando

Orlando, Florida is filled with attractions for vacationers of every age group; it is known for its beaches, golf courses, night life, museums, restaurants, and theme parks. Three all-time tourist favorites include Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Universal Studios, Florida.

Disney World:

The home of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck is a perennial favorite with not just kids for whom it offers a mind boggling range of things to see and do. The overwhelming extent of experiences that Disney World offers ensures that adults too have a great time. Accommodation at Walt Disney World, which has over twenty hotels, offers a choice to suit every wallet. The Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Disney Contemporary Resort are two of the most popular resorts with a unique theme and excellent service. Vacationers can take advantage of the various promotional packages offered by Disney World from time to time. In one visit, it is not possible to take in all the rides and get one’s fill of everything that Disney World has to offer; however there are some classic rides such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Peter Pan, Primeval Whirl, etc. The Magic Kingdom, which is spread over 100 acres, can be accessed via the Monorail or the Steamer. It has several attractions of which the chance to pose with Disney characters and getting their autographs is high on the wish-list of many children. It is best to enjoy Disney World in the company of a local acquaintance who can point out the major attractions and also the early-entry days during which hotel-guests are allowed to enter early.

Busch Gardens:

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an approximately one-hour drive from Orlando. Many vacationers find its location, which is away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando, to be an added attraction. The Busch Garden Shuttle Express is a free service with a 5-Park Orlando Flexi Ticket; it’s an alternative for those do not wish to travel to the park by road. Busch Gardens offer several exciting attractions that replicate the wonders of Africa. The wildlife includes more than 2,000 animals and thrilling roller-coaster rides are a hit with the kids and adults alike. The Sky Ride cable car affords an excellent view of the park. Attractions at the park also include the Sere
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ngeti Railway that has several stations around the park; the Haunted Lighthouse, which is a 4D show for kids over seven; KaTonga, which is a 35-minute musical celebrating African fables; the tomb of King Tut; Serengeti Safari tours; the slides and rides at the Land of the Dragon, and many others. Food at the Busch Gardens ranges from pizzas and turkey legs at Quick Bite and fine dining at the Crown Colony Restaurant. Preferred parking is available alongside the main entrance.

Universal Studios Florida:

Universal Studios in Orlando is the largest studio outside Hollywood. This major tourist attraction of Hollywood has some very popular rides and experiences that are based on hit movies. Terminator 2 is a high-tech 3D adventure; Back to the Future is a simulated ride that has one falling down volcanic tunnels; Twister and Earthquake are other thrill-a-minute shows in which an individual experiences a five-storey volcano and the power of an earthquake. Other attractions at Universal include Kong, Nickelodeon, ET, the Animal Show, etc. The main rides and attractions are at the edges of the oval-shaped Universal plot, which is quite huge. Priority parking and valet parking are available, these make exiting the Universal premises at the end of a fun-filled but tiring day a little easier.

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The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resort is found at 3000 S Ocean BLVD in Myrtle Beach, SC. The resort offers 16 acres of tranquil condo-villas and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, barbecue grills, and additional amenities for your leisure and entertainment. Although it is not precisely on the ocean, it’s across the street from the wonderful coast with its own private oceanfront beach club with pools and a private beach access. It is the perfect place to spend your days under the sun.

Their Lagoon Pool Bar is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm with daily drink specials and happy hour from 4 pm to 7 pm. They serve a number drinks and smoothies~of drinks including smoothies or alcoholic cocktails}. They also have a light menu including sandwiches and wraps. Situated just a short drive away is outlet shopping, stellar golf, and a 350-acre dining and entertainment complex, water park, shopping and more. If you just need a fast bite to eat stop by the Marketplace Grab and Go for lunch. The Marketplace has a light menu including sandwiches, salads, wraps and pizza.

The condos and rooms are spacious and feature color cable/satellite TVs, DVD/VCR players and stereos. In room video game rentals are available so you can leave all the game systems at home. There are video rentals available on property. Perfect for an evening in with the family.
When you arrive there is a bellperson to assist you with any of your luggage.

You will have three accommodation categories to choose from. Some offer more than others. You have a choice of the regular guest room which features a full kitchen with coffee maker, stove, oven, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, toaster, a mini-fridge, as well as all your glasses. They also have a high speed wireless internet connection.

The Executive Club Level and the Suites feature all the electronic features of the guest rooms with the kitchens coming equipped with a coffee maker, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, and toaster. You also have all glassware, silverware, and plates. Every one of them is has high speed wireless internet.

There is a wide variety of daily activities available for any age group. Activity times and locations vary, so you will want to check their activity guide that is presented at check in and is great for your vacation planning. Daily housekeeping or weekly is available but some services may be limited. The property has the convenience of an onsite self-service laundry facility. The business center supplies the tools to help you get the job done; it is loaded with FAX machine, computer, and high speed internet.

My favorite time is spent relaxing with the spa features of the Sauna and Whirlpool. For those items you forgot from home the property has a convenience store and for those last minute souvenirs the gift shop has you covered. Great Concierge Service helped us pick the perfect location to eat and dance and the kids love the Alligator Adventure that was suggested. They are on site from 9 am to 9 pm. If you are flying then they also have a rental car desk (Enterprise) on site from 9 am to 9 pm . It is located about 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the airport. It is just a short 10 – 15 minutes by taxi.  One-way should run about $10.00 (USD). The property has ATM/Cash Machine which is nice, so we did not have to find a bank.

The front desk had safety deposit boxes for any valuables we may have had too. An additional nice feature we noticed in the heat of the summer was the resort had many public areas with A/C. No matter if you are taking in a show, relaxing on the beach, or grilling with the family; Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resort is the ideal spot to spend your holiday vacation. We recommend seeing if they are offering any specials.

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The “Hardware”

When discussing the physical attributes of a cruise ship (i.e., it’s layout and appearance), industry professionals often refer to the ship’s “hardware”. So, let’s start there.

At 153,000 tons with a passenger capacity of 4,100 (based on double occupancy), the Norwegian Epic is, by far, the largest ship in the NCL fleet. In fact, with the exception of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas (which was launched in December 2009), NCL’s Epic is among the largest cruise ships at sea. It is also one of the most uniquely designed cruise ships that I have ever been on (…and I’ve been on quite a few). In most cases, that “uniqueness” is a very positive attribute which reflects the thoughtfulness and attention that the Epic’s designers must have paid to maximizing the use of space to achieve a much bigger, wide-open “feel” to all of the ship’s public areas. And, the way that one area just seemed to “flow” into the next (without the “cookie-cutter” rigidity sometimes found on cruise ships) was truly remarkable. But, in a few areas, I did not perceive the unique design of the ship to be an advantage. For instance, the exterior shape of the ship seemed a bit “odd” to me. The bow is somewhat “stubby-looking” and the stern is “squared-off” so that the ship does not have a “sleek” appearance from the outside. Adding to the irregular look is a massive 3-deck appendage that was seemingly “plopped” on top of the front section as an afterthought (or, more likely, to further maximize the ship’s interior space). Obviously, the ship’s designers had to make some “trade-off’s” to accomplish everything they did inside the ship and, after all, from a passenger’s perspective, the interior design is far more important.

The decor of the Epic is modern and somewhat more “toned-down” than other NCL ships. Getting around was not quite as easy because of the ship’s unique interior design. Rather than having its public areas running at a uniform width through the center of the ship, the Epic’s interior gave the illusion of being designed that way but, in several different places, the interior width of the ship would seemingly vary and you would go to the right or to the left to enter another venue. So, just when I thought I had seen the entire ship, I would discover a new area. Having been on over 50 cruise ships, I found the layout of the Epic to be very interesting and “refreshing”.

The Food

Since all restaurants offer a variety of culinary choices, any evaluation of food is influenced not only by personal taste but also by what items are selected from the menu. For example, on the first night, my wife and I ate at the Manhattan Room, one of the ship’s main dining areas. She had a chicken dish, which she evaluated as “OK”, while I had scallops which were very good. Like all public areas on the Epic, the layout and décor of the Manhattan Room was a tribute to the ship’s designers. Wide open and “airy”, the Manhattan Room had the look and feel of a fine dinner theater. In fact, I was somewhat surprised when our dinner host (one of NCL’s executives) informed us that the Manhattan Room was not a specialty restaurant. The other main dining room, appropriately called “Taste”, was also extremely well laid-out and pleasing to the eye. At the center of Taste is a beautiful chandelier (claimed to be the largest at sea) that spirals down from the deck above. Although I did not eat in Taste, I am told that the menu is the same as the Manhattan Room, so I would assume our assessment of the food would have been about the same (i.e., “OK” to “very good”, depending on the entre’ selected and, of course, personal taste).

One of the hallmarks of NCL’s acclaimed “Freestyle Cruising” is the choice of dining options and, not surprisingly, the Epic takes this feature to a new level. In addition to the two main dining areas, the Epic offers 17 other dining venues, each with its own cuisine and ambiance. This includes the spacious main buffet area (the “Garden Cafe”), in which the food was consistently fresh and of high-quality (albeit with somewhat less variety than we’ve experienced on some other ships). It also includes the poolside grill (“Spice H2O”), “O’Sheehan’s” (a huge, sprawling pub that became the meeting place and “social nucleus” for many of the ship’s guests) and several specialty restaurants such as La Cucina Italian restaurant (which was even more attractively decorated on the Epic than on other NCL ships), Tepanyaki Japanese grill (much larger than on other NCL ships) and Le Bistro French restaurant just to name a few. Each of the specialty restaurants has a “cover charge” (which ranges from $10 to $35 per person) but, in my opinion, they are all well worth the money.

On this pre-inaugural cruise, I tried two of the specialty restaurants, Cagney’s steakhouse and Moderno Churrascaria, a Brazilian “all-you-can-eat” barbeque in which guests signal their servers with a green card (“OK, I’m ready for more”) or a red card (“No more, please. I’m stuffed”). My wife and I have raved about Cagney’s steakhouse on several other Norwegian cruise ships (e.g., the NCL Dawn, the NCL Gem and the NCL Jewel) and we enjoyed it just as much on the Epic. On the other hand, we were not nearly as impressed with the Epic’s Moderno Churrascaria, which is the first such restaurant on any cruise ship. The salad bar was absolutely fabulous (especially the plump shrimp and fantastic gourmet cheeses) but, other than the sirloin (which the servers cut right in front of you), my wife and I were both disappointed with the quality of the meats. Ironically, my son Greg (who is CEO of Direct Line Cruises) and several of our staff members tried Moderno Churrascaria and really liked it. So, don’t take my word for it.

The Service

A cruise passenger’s perception of onboard service is so often dependent upon who their stateroom attendant was and which waiters / waitresses served their meals. Since my wife and I started Direct Line Cruises, there have been several instances in which different clients on the same exact cruise would report radically different service levels. So, at best, any evaluation of service should be taken only as a generalization based on limited individual experiences while onboard.

Having prefaced this part of my review (to “cover my tail” in case the reader has a different experience), my wife and I found the service on the NCL Epic to be consistent with what we’ve experienced on other NCL cruise ships (i.e., very good with only minor exceptions).

Entertainment And Activities

It may be hard to believe but the show by the Blue Man Group actually exceeds NCL’s hype! It was the most unique (…yes, I’m using that word again…) and professional act I’ve seen on any cruise ship. Thoroughly funny and entertaining, I would rather see that show night after night than to sit through some of the same old “Broadway song-and-dance” shows I’ve seen on so many other cruise ships. The Blue Man performance was in the ship’s main theatre which, considering the size of the Epic, was relatively small (with a seating capacity of under 600 people). However, despite that fact, the theatre was not “packed” because, consistent with NCL’s concept of “Freestyle Cruising”, the Epic was designed with multiple entertainment venues, each offering a different show.

In addition to Blue Man Group, the NCL Epic showcased “Legends In Concert”, which featured impersonated performances by Elvis, Madonna, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and other “super-stars”. If you like this sort of thing, you will probably enjoy it very much. Otherwise, you may find it to be “OK”, as I did.

Another Epic “first” is Cirque Dreams and Dinner which is performed by an exceptionally talented group of acrobats in a special theater-in-the-round called the Spiegel Tent. Several of our staff members saw this show and said that it was very good but, perhaps, a bit too long. My wife and I saw a very different show in the Spiegel Tent. Our 3-year-old granddaughter, who we were able to bring with us, is a big fan of “Dora the Explorer” and “Diego” and she just loved the Nickelodeon character breakfast which, in addition to Dora and Diego, also featured “Sponge Bob Square Pants”, “Jimmy Neutron” and others. In an exclusive deal with NCL, the Nickelodeon characters are presently appearing on the Epic and the NCL Jewel (which now sails year-round out of New York City) and will eventually appear on several other NCL ships.

Another featured act on NCL’s cruise ships is the Second City Comedy Troupe. Although I did not see their show on the Epic (…there just wasn’t enough time to do everything…), my wife and I have seen them on several other NCL cruise ships. In general, we found their “rehearsed” skits to be very funny, and their “ad-libbed” routines very “un-funny” (but, then again, I never really enjoyed watching Jonathan Winters, who was regarded by many people as an “ad-lib” comedic genius).

Activities on the ship were plentiful. Unique to the Epic were the “Epic Plunge” (a massive 7-deck water slide), 6 bowling alleys and the SVEDKA Ice Bar (which NCL touts as the first ice bar at sea) in which the entire contents (including the bar) are made of ice and the venue is maintained at a “toasty” 17-degree temperature to keep it from melting. Now, that’s “really cool”! Patrons are provided with heavy jackets before entering and vodka is clearly the beverage of choice.

The Staterooms

Like every modern cruise ship, the NCL Epic offers a wide variety of accommodations, ranging from lower-priced interior cabins (with no window) to huge luxury suites with personal butlers. Obviously, a guest staying in one of the large suites would have a different stateroom experience than one staying in a much smaller interior cabin so, once again, I must preface my stateroom review by cautioning the reader that it is based on my specific experience (which may or may not hold true for other types of accommodations on the Epic).

My wife and I were in a standard stateroom with a balcony (one of the “Category B” staterooms on the ship). Upon entering the stateroom, we had two initial impressions. First of all, the curved walls gave the room a very “unique” look (unlike typical cruise ship staterooms which are almost always rectangular with straight walls). The second thing we noticed is that the stateroom didn’t have a bathroom…well, at least, not in the traditional sense. You entered the stateroom through a door between a shower stall and a toilet stall (each with a heavily “frosted” enclosure). A curtain separated these areas from the main part of the stateroom which, among other things, included the bed, a couch, storage closets / cabinets and a sink. The advantage of having the sink outside of the toilet and shower area is that one occupant can use the sink while another is using the shower or toilet (a convenience that you don’t often find in traditional cruise ship staterooms). In addition, the unique design of the stateroom provided much more storage space than is typically found in a conventional stateroom of similar dimensions. However, despite that, I found the stateroom to be very “tight” (particularly in the cabins that have the bed nearer to the entrance door than to the balcony door) and, overall, I must admit that I would have preferred a more conventionally designed stateroom configuration or one of the larger deluxe balcony (“Category D”) staterooms on the Epic).

Conclusion

While onboard, one of NCL’s executives asked me what I thought of the ship and what type of client it would be best suited for. Without hesitation, I responded that the Epic would be most appreciated by the client who has been on many cruise ships and now wants to experience something truly unique. Consistent with that, it’s no coincidence that my wife booked the 15-year anniversary cruise for Direct Line Cruises’ staff on the NCL Epic and, now that we’ve gotten a small “taste” of it, we can hardly wait until September when we set sail on the Epic for 7 nights.

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This article was written by Thomas Coiro, Vice President of Direct Line Cruises, Inc. Direct Line Cruises is a cruise-only agency that has been in business since 1995 and is located in Long Island, New York.

Direct Line Cruises handles cruise reservations for Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. For cruise deals on the Norwegian Epic, contact Direct Line Cruises at 1-800-DLC-8088.

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The Best Florida Resorts For Family Holidays

Florida has to be one of the very best destinations in the world for family holidays. Florida’s top family resorts have programs designed for children of all ages. Some of the more popular activities are instruction in water sports such as snorkelling, waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing – others offer coaching in tennis and golf. For younger children, the resorts organise special days around a theme, with crafts, activities and games. The programs are often part of your holiday package, but some resorts charge an additional amount per day for each activity.

The Northeast Coast
Set on lovely Amelia Island, Amelia Island Plantation, covers 1350 acres, with winding roads and paths that meander through natural woodlands. Here you’ll find Kids’ Camps, and a Teen Explorers program that offers tennis and golf clinics, arts and crafts, and field trips, plus a highly popular games room.

Northwest Coast
The giant 2400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has many activities for kids: sailing, tennis, kayaking, golf, and the Jolee Island Nature Park with pirate-ship playground. Watersports include body surfing, with complimentary boogie boards. Programs include day and night activities for teens and a water park.

Central Florida
The 800-room Nickelodeon Family Suites, located within five minutes of Disney World in Orlando, will be a big hit with your kids. The resort’s pool is actually a water park, and a complimentary nine-hole miniature golf course, several basketball courts, and a state-of-the-art theatre are all geared for family fun.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has the relaxed feel of a brightly coloured island village – a perfect setting for a moderately priced family holiday. Parrot Cay, a one-acre adventure island built in the middle of a lake, is a play area for children, connected to the lakeshore by footbridges. A wide variety of eating options will satisfy the fussiest eaters. Another exceptional accommodation option for Disney World visitors, the new All-Star Music Resort Family Suites are particularly inexpensive and family-friendly. They sleep a family of six and offer two full baths and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator.

At Universal Studios Florida, you can choose from three luxury resort hotels: Royal Pacific Resor
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t, Hard Rock Hotel, and Portofino Bay Hotel. Here you are within easy reach of Universal’s theme parks, their Wet ’n Wild water park, themed restaurants, entertainment complex and a 20-screen movie theatre.

On the central west coast, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, a five-star resort, on Longboat Key, was named the 5th Best Family Resort in the United State by Child magazine in 2006. The complimentary children’s programs include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

The Southeast Coast
Located on the St. Lucie River, the Club Med Sandpiper has a great ambiance and its outstanding programs include waterskiing and wakeboarding, inline skating, tennis and golf, plus a circus school, complete with flying trapeze. The Breakers, at Palm Beach, is particularly suited for families. Children 17 and under stay for free, and kids from 3–12 can attend the Coconut Crew Interactive Camp for a fun day of tennis, golf, arts and crafts, lawn hockey, or swimming. The family entertainment centre includes a toddlers’ room, a computer X-box room, and Italian restaurant.

The Southwest Coast
Noted for its Victorian style, with big verandas and wicker rockers on the porch, Sanibel Harbor Resort and Spa is a top-rated 80-acre oceanfront resort that overlooks Sanibel and Captiva islands. There is a Kids Club for ages 5–12. At the South Seas Resort on Captive Island, you can paddle a kayak, canoe or rent a Hobie; try the fishing, parasailing and body boarding at the beach; bike or jog; join in the Fun Factory kids’ programs, and there are excellent teen and family activities.

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For al fresco dining in London, many upscale London hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental hotel have outdoor patios and balconies for your dining pleasure. Located in London’s renowned Hyde Park, the Mandarin is a luxury hotel that offers several restaurants, a great pool and luxury spa. There is a concierge located on each and every individual floor, for maximum comfort. You can enjoy your meal in comfort while overlooking the activity around, when dining al fresco.

The Summerhouse is another prime spot for ever-popular al fresco summertime dining in London. The Summerhouse boasts seating directly on the water along the canal banks, and is located in Little Venice amid such great London hotels as the Hilton Metropole and The Colonnade. Serving fresh fish centred foods in a nautical themed setting; this restaurant is definitely a summer experience to remember.

Inn the Park – a corny named restaurant is located in St James Park overlooking the lake and Duck Island and is a wonderful restaurant. Created to combat the all-too-often reality of soggy, tasteless picnic foods, this place proudly offers fantastic takeaway picnic ideas to be enjoyed elsewhere in the park as well as classic indoor or patio dining. The simple, seasonal British fare is a welcome respite after a summer’s walk through the lush green gardens.

You can’t talk about summer holiday fun in London without mentioning the iconic Hyde Park. The two-fold Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens offer just about every summer pursuit you can think of to visitors who pass some time there. A great live music venue, there are always music shows coming up on stage in Hyde Park featuring bands such as Kings of Leon and rock legends like Bruce Springsteen—just to name a couple. Rollerblading and tennis are just a couple of the fun things available to do in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Guided tours and catered organized activities all in full swing right along with any spontaneous games of frisbee or cricket that might pop up. The list of events for Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens is rich, varied and quite heavy.

For tourists taking a holiday in London, London hotels have more than just luxury sleeping accommodations to offer visitors during the summer season. Many of them, including the Mandarin and the Hilton mentioned above, have swimming pools, spas, guided tours, shopping opportunities and fantastic restaurants all available on site for your summertime enjoyment.

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Orlando, Florida is filled with attractions for vacationers of every age group; it is known for its beaches, golf courses, night life, museums, restaurants, and theme parks. Three all-time tourist favorites include Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Universal Studios, Florida.

Disney World:

The home of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck is a perennial favorite with not just kids for whom it offers a mind boggling range of things to see and do. The overwhelming extent of experiences that Disney World offers ensures that adults too have a great time. Accommodation at Walt Disney World, which has over twenty hotels, offers a choice to suit every wallet. The Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Disney Contemporary Resort are two of the most popular resorts with a unique theme and excellent service. Vacationers can take advantage of the various promotional packages offered by Disney World from time to time. In one visit, it is not possible to take in all the rides and get one’s fill of everything that Disney World has to offer; however there are some classic rides such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Peter Pan, Primeval Whirl, etc. The Magic Kingdom, which is spread over 100 acres, can be accessed via the Monorail or the Steamer. It has several attractions of which the chance to pose with Disney characters and getting their autographs is high on the wish-list of many children. It is best to enjoy Disney World in the company of a local acquaintance who can point out the major attractions and also the early-entry days during which hotel-guests are allowed to enter early.

Busch Gardens:

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an approximately one-hour drive from Orlando. Many vacationers find its location, which is away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando, to be an added attraction. The Busch Garden Shuttle Express is a free service with a 5-Park Orlando Flexi Ticket; it’s an alternative for those do not wish to travel to the park by road. Busch Gardens offer several exciting attractions that replicate the wonders of Africa. The wildlife includes more than 2,000 animals and thrilling roller-coaster rides are a hit with the kids and adults alike. The Sky Ride cable car affords an excellent view of the park. Attractions at the park also include the Serengeti Railway that has several stations around the park; the Haunted Lighthouse, which is a 4D show for kids over seven; KaTonga, which is a 35-minute musical celebrating African fables; the tomb of King Tut; Serengeti Safari tours; the slides and rides at the Land of the Dragon, and many others. Food at the Busch Gardens ranges from pizzas and turkey legs at Quick Bite and fine dining at the Crown Colony Restaurant. Preferred parking is available alongside the main entrance.

Universal Studios Florida:

Universal Studios in Orlando is the largest studio outside Hollywood. This major tourist attraction of Hollywood has some very popular rides and experiences that are based on hit movies. Terminator 2 is a high-tech 3D adventure; Back to the Future is a simulated ride that has one falling down volcanic tunnels; Twister and Earthquake are other thrill-a-minute shows in which an individual experiences a five-storey volcano and the power of an earthquake. Other attractions at Universal include Kong, Nickelodeon, ET, the Animal Show, etc. The main rides and attractions are at the edges of the oval-shaped Universal plot, which is quite huge. Priority parking and valet parking are available, these make exiting the Universal premises at the end of a fun-filled but tiring day a little easier.

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John Higgins recommends that you visit http://www.orlandoescape.com/ for more information on Orlando.

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