A few weeks ago, my friends and I went on a 5-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the beautiful Carnival Destiny.

Our ship docked in Grand Turk

We had an incredible time and created memories that are sure to last a lifetime. One of the most special moments of the entire trip happened on the first night of the cruise, when I proposed to my girlfriend on our private balcony. She was blown away (not literally of course) and it was magical. That night I had with me two of my loves, one was my girlfriend and now fiance and two was going on a cruise sailing the ocean’s blue; life couldn’t be any better. The name of the ship was very fitting as well, as I found my destiny on the Carnival Destiny.

We visited the ports of Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) and Nassau which is also in the Bahamas – what exotic destinations! But the cruise went way too fast as always. We are already looking forward to our next cruise, most likely to either the Mexican Riviera or the Mediterranean, followed by our return trip back to the Caribbean on the brand new and amazing Norwegian Epic.

To see pics from our special Carnival Destiny cruise, please click the following links to see the two albums that have been posted on our Facebook fan page – and while you’re at, please do join us, it’s free!

Album 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212116&id=145765894008

Album 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212627&id=145765894008

There are a few videos that have been uploaded with more to come. To see these simply click on the ‘Video’ tab once you are on the main fan page. Enjoy!

Where was your special moment? Have you heard of other special proposal experiences? And for guys, I would love to hear about how you popped the big question to “the one”.

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner
World Travelers United
(425) 205-9911
www.worldtravelersunited.com
“We make your Perfect Group Cruise experience a dream come true”

We have officially added two more professional cruise lines to our business – Welcome, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Line:

We are sure that you, your family and your friends will truly enjoy the multitude of experiences that these cruise lines, in addition to the other three we work with, have to offer.

The five cruise lines we now work with are:

• Carnival
• Norwegian
• Royal Caribbean
• Princess
• Disney

Feel free to contact us with any questions you have regarding these cruise lines and if you’re ready to book that next perfect cruise vacation!

Best regards,

John Trivedi, Owner

World Travelers United

(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com

www.worldtravelersunited.com

John Trivedi with Troy Weiler – Business Development Manager at Norwegian Cruise Line on the Norwegian Jewel PhD@Sea Program, 12/6/2009 – 12/13/2009

John Trivedi’s PhD@Sea Certificate

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For Immediate Release

JOHN TRIVEDI COMPLETES PhD@SEA PROGRAM

Norwegian Cruise Line University’s new program at sea promotes continuing education for its star students.

As the next generation of Freestyle Cruising® continues to evolve, NCL University – NCL’s CLIA-accredited online travel agent “college” – expands the higher education program for its travel partners from the computer to a real-life Freestyle Cruising experience at sea. This in-depth, on-board, weeklong event includes an NCL executive host, a 15-credit CLIA public relations seminar, behind-the-scenes ship tours, panel discussions and group activities. To qualify for this enhanced at-sea experience, travel partners must have completed, at a minimum, the Freestyle Specialist level at NCL U.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s online university opened its virtual doors in 2008 and is one of the most innovative and successful programs available to travel agents today. With thousands of registered students and growing, NCL U has enhanced its training from the interactive experience of its online program to a continuing educational experience that includes the PhD@Sea program aboard its ships.

“At NCL, we highly recommend the use of a travel professional when booking an NCL cruise,” says Andy Stuart, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Passenger Services.  “With NCL U, we are investing in our travel partners’ product knowledge, marketing and sales skills so our guests will know they are relying on an expert who knows our product inside and out.”

By earning NCL U’s PhD@Sea certification, John Trivedi, who is Freestyle Certified, is considered among the most qualified and expert representatives for NCL’s cruise product. To reach John Trivedi, please contact him at (425) 205-9911 or john@worldtravelersunited.com. You may also visit his website to learn more about his specialized group cruise business at www.worldtravelersunited.com.

One of the best parts about being in the group cruise business is that I get to share my passion and knowledge with folks just like you about the world of cruising. Being able to plan and organize group cruising events is what fills my day with joy and happiness, and now, I have the opportunity to take my happiness to another level due to all that I have accomplished.

I’ve been given the wonderful and unique opportunity to participate in Norwegian Cruise Line’s PhD@Sea program which is an industry first. This special program was designed only for cruise professionals who became Freestyle Certified (highest level of certification) at Norwegian Cruise Line’s University (NCL U), and being selected as one of the professionals to go, I have to admit that I am beyond excited and truly honored!

Norwegian Cruise Line will be whisking away 40 cruise professionals including myself aboard the magnificent Norwegian Jewel (pictured below) for a 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise on December 6th. We will be visiting many beautiful ports including Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas – which is Norwegian’s very own private island (exclusive only to Norwegian passengers).

Norwegian Jewel

So what exactly is a PhD@Sea program and how is it different than any other cruise vacation? Well to start with, this program will give cruise professionals like myself an experience that is rare for anyone going onboard. Here are just some of the exciting activities we’ll be doing onboard in addition to having a week long of cruising fun:

• Welcome cocktail reception and sail-away party
• Behind-the-scene tours
• Panel discussions
• Meeting the shipboard leadership team
• Attending a group dinner
• Receiving a personalized PhD@Sea certificate, a group photo and a farewell gift
• A professional press release announcing my PhD@Sea status to distribute to my local newspaper, radio, and television stations
• Class credit for CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
• And much much more!

You can take a breath now. This special group cruise program is going to be jam-packed with so much fun and I’m so glad it is finally here!! I’ll be taking my sister on this cruise since she has never experienced one before and has been extremely eager to finally have the opportunity. And let me tell you, she is getting one special first-time cruise experience!

I’ll be blogging about my day-to-day experiences on the special PhD@Sea program and will be posting these entries upon my return.

All the professionals and I have already established a relationship in the NCL U forum and we’ve also created a special name for our group, and that is the “Family Jewels” – very fitting! I’ve always been excited about going on a cruise, but with this program, I can already tell it’s going to be something extra special.

Until next time…

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner
World Travelers United
(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com
www.worldtravelersunited.com
“We make your Perfect Group Cruise experience a dream come true!”

Every year, thousands of folks attend corporate events all across the world, whether they are conferences, conventions, or seminars. And every year, they spend a great deal of money on airfare to get to their event. What can these folks do to make the most of their visit to that location?

For example, if you’re flying from Japan into Seattle to attend a conference for 2-3 nights, what other activities could you do to take advantage of your time in this region? You could visit the Space Needle, the Pike Place Market, and do normal touristy activities, but if you really want to experience the beautiful Pacific Northwest, you would go on a cruise to Alaska for 7 nights.

So you might be wondering, what is the real attractiveness of a pre or post cruise and why should one consider it?

When folks come into a city for an event, whether it is Seattle, Los Angeles, Miami, or New York, they are there for more than just one reason, or at least they would like to be. They don’t want to simply come into town, attend the event, and then head back home. Many folks want to experience more of the region they are in. A perfect opportunity to do this is by going on a pre or post cruise. You and your fellow event attendees can take a leisure cruise vacation and not have to worry about coming back again in the future to experience it and spending all that money again on airfare.

A pre or post cruise can last anywhere from 3-7+ nights, all based on your location and desire to cruise. The bottom line? You enhance your overall experience during your visit to the region. You might be thinking, “Going on a pre or post cruise can become really expensive and I don’t want to spend extra money.” Actually, it’s quite the contrary.

Cruising offers you the best value in vacationing out there as everything is included in the price of your cruise, such as meals, accommodations, and entertainment. Compare that to a land resort and you’ll see what I mean. And if you wait to come later, you’re going to have to spend money on that airfare again. So why not take advantage of a cruise while you’re already there?

With that being said, if your event is in Seattle, have an open mind and consider going to Alaska for 7 nights. If you’re in the Southern California area, think about doing a 3-4 day Baja Mexico cruise, or if you’re a true vacationer, a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise. If you’re in the Florida area, consider a Bahamas or even a Caribbean cruise from anywhere between 3-7+ nights. It’s up to you!

You can even have special events onboard the ship just for you and your colleagues as a continuation of your event. Whether that is a cocktail reception party or an actual portion of the event, the possibilities are endless. You can even take advantage of the meeting facilities onboard as they are absolutely free!

Everyone always talks about money well spent, and to get the most bang for their buck – a pre and post cruise offers you just that, and much more.

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner
World Travelers United
(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com
www.worldtravelersunited.com
“We make your Perfect Group Cruise experience a dream come true!”

A group of 16 friends (pictured below) just returned from an amazing 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the new and beautiful Carnival Splendor. The experiences they had on the ship as well as in the ports of call they visited in Mexico (Ensenada, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas) were simply unforgettable. Many of these cruisers were on their first-ever cruise experience and they are now cruisers forever.

From the moment they got on the ship, they knew there were in for a fun-filled cruise vacation. Everything was great – from the friendly customer service, to the relaxing accommodations, to the delicious food, to the very enjoyable and humorous entertainment, everyone wanted more. I even heard that some cruisers didn’t want to get off of the ship!

I was honored to serve this group on their cruise experience and I look forward to working with them again in the future whenever they have any group cruising needs.

Thank you again for choosing World Travelers United.

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner
Group Cruise Organizer
World Travelers United
(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com
www.worldtravelersunited.com
“We make your Perfect Group Cruise experience a dream come true!”

I have been receiving many requests on finding excellent group cruise deals for next year before the prices started to increase, so what I have done is selected specific sailings from March to September that would be of interest to you, your family and your friends. All of these special group cruise programs will be tailored towards your interests and themed based on a special event.

If any of these special group cruise programs intrigue you, please contact me directly at (425) 205-9911 or via email at john@worldtravelersunited.com.  The deposit due dates are fast approaching and space is limited!

Are you ready for your next special group event? Make it happen on a cruise, the experience we create for you will be unforgettable!

• 3/1/10: 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas starting at $330 per person, departing Tampa, FL (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 12/1/09

• 4/11/10: 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas starting at $631 per person, departing Port Canaveral, FL (Per stateroom receive $75 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 12/12/09

• 4/19/10: 4-night Bahamas Cruise aboard Norwegian Sky starting at $139 per person, departing Miami, FL (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 12/20/09

• 5/1/10: 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas starting at $1,110 per person, departing Fort Lauderdale, FL (Per stateroom receive $100 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 1/1/10

• 5/9/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl starting at $479 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 1/9/10

• 5/15/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Star starting at $459 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 1/15/10

• 5/21/10:7-night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas starting at $430 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 1/21/10

• 6/6/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl starting at $629 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit and 1 bottle of wine at dinner) Deposit due date: 2/6/10

• 6/6/10: 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas starting at $590 per person, departing Los Angeles, CA (Per stateroom receive $75 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/6/10

• 6/21/10: 4-night Bahamas Cruise aboard Norwegian Sky starting at $289 per person, departing Miami, FL (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/21/10

• 6/25/10: 7-night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas starting at $630 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/25/10

• 7/9/10: 7-night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas starting at $660 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 7/10/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Star starting at $729 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit and 1 bottle of wine at dinner) Deposit due date: 3/12/10

• 7/18/10: 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas starting at $835 per person, departing Port Canaveral, FL (Per stateroom receive $75 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 7/25/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl starting at $729 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 3/27/10

• 8/21/10: 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard Norwegian Epic starting at $789 per person, departing Miami, FL (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 4/23/10

• 8/22/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl starting at $629 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit , 1 bottle of wine at dinner, and 1 bottle of wine in stateroom) Deposit due date: 4/24/10

• 8/27/10: 7-night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas starting at $490 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 8/29/10: 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas starting at $590 per person, departing Los Angeles, CA (Per stateroom receive $75 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 9/3/10: 7-night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas starting at $440 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 9/12/10: 7-night Alaska Cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl starting at $449 per person, departing Seattle, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit and 1 bottle of wine at dinner) Deposit due date: 5/15/10

• 9/13/10: 4-night Bahamas Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas starting at $130 per person, departing Miami, WA (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit) Deposit due date: 2/28/10

• 9/25/10: 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Norwegian Epic starting at $469 per person, departing Miami, FL (Per stateroom receive $50 onboard credit and 1 bottle of wine at dinner) Deposit due date: 5/28/10

If you have any questions or would like to request a different group cruise, please contact me directly at (425) 205-9911 or via email at john@worldtravelersunited.com. You may also fill out the Group Cruise Request Form on our website. Thank you!

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner

World Travelers United

http://www.worldtravelersunited.com

Dear Friends,

Did you know that 83% of the U.S. population has never been on a cruise? Did you know that one of the main reasons why the number is so high is because there are a ton of misconceptions out there regarding cruises? Did you know that many folks out there don’t know about the true value a cruise vacation offers, especially a group cruise?

Probably not.

The fact is, folks nowadays are uneducated on the cruising vacation experience. Until someone informs them on what cruising is all about and explains it in a way that allows them to easily understand, the misconceptions will remain. One of the areas in cruising where many people are still unaware of is that going on a group cruise offers you more value (and fun) than going on an individual cruise.

Yes, going on an individual cruise is a great idea, especially if you want to spend time with your significant other and get away from it all, but who says you can’t take a few friends and still do that while 1) saving money, 2) getting more value for your money and 3) having a much better time? Have you ever experienced a group cruise before? If you haven’t, it’s something that you should start considering.

Here are just some of the advantages of going on a group cruise (10+ people) as opposed to an individual cruise with just 2 people:

1. You have the opportunity to go on the cruise for free if your group has a certain number of people
2. You get special discounted group rates for your sailing along with free onboard amenities that can include items such as:

• Wine
• Assorted Chocolates
• Crudites and crackers
• Group photograph
• Private cocktail reception party,
• Special farewell group dinner
• Onboard credit to spend on whatever you want and much more!

And of course one of the biggest benefits of going on a group cruise is that you get to have the time of your lives with the people who you care about and have a connection with while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Now tell me, don’t you agree that it’s about time you started thinking about going on a group cruise with your family, friends, and business associates?

Good night.

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner

Group Cruise Organizer

World Travelers United

(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com

www.worldtravelersunited.com

Dear Friends,

World Travelers United hosted its first ever World’s Largest Cruise night event and it was a complete success! We had many folks come by to talk about cruising, pick up brochures, flyers, DVDs, and cruising-related gifts, and most importantly, get educated and informed on the value of taking a cruise vacation. I was honored to have the opportunity to answer many questions from the attendees and give them more insight on what cruising is all about. Below I’ve attached some pictures taken from the event as we were preparing. Enjoy!

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner

World Travelers United

(425) 205-9911

john@worldtravelersunited.com

www.worldtravelersunited.com

Come join me and sail away for 7 unforgettable nights on an amazing Western Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Jewel in December. We will be departing from Miami, Florida on Sunday, December 6th and will be visiting Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Norwegian’s very own private island!!). Our cruise will return to Miami on Sunday, December 13th. I will be available onboard to help assist you with any questions you have during your cruise

To view information on the magnificent ship we will be sailing on, please click here to see the Norwegian Jewel.

If you are interested in experiencing this fun-filled cruise vacation, please contact me at (425) 205-9911 or via email at john@worldtravelersunited.com The rates are fabulous for this cruise so better get them fast before it sells out!

Your Friend in Cruising,

John Trivedi, Owner