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CRUISECOMPETE.COM HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS: SUPER LUXURY CRUISES

2005 World Cruise takes passengers to 27 nations on five continents

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 18, 2004 - People searching for a truly special holiday gift for the most discerning vacation traveler should consider the roster of super luxury cruises set to sail in 2005. They take customer service and pampering to new levels in a variety of exotic, faraway locales around the globe, according to CruiseCompete.com, the world's exclusive competitive cruise vacation web site.

Next year's super cruises are led by the 2005 World Cruise by Radisson Seven Seas Cruises - a 116 day around the world sailing that visits 27 nations on five continents, including Antarctica. Appropriately named, "The Full Circle", the sailing departs from Los Angeles in early January and ends in Fort Lauderdale during April, crisscrossing the Pacific, Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, as well as Red Sea. Along the way, the cruise stops at a number of breathtaking ports, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Dubai and Safaga.

World Cruise travelers on the Seven Seas Voyager will enjoy ultimate luxury, including a 1,335 square foot master suite with all the amenities, round-trip first class airfare, 24-hour room service, a butler, marble-appointed bathroom, private car transfers in port, and all water sports at the on-board marina. Priced at $300,000.00 per couple try CruiseCompete.com to see what their network of agencies could find for you. We guarantee it will be substantially lower.

"Obviously, this is more than a vacation - it is an ultimate lifetime experience that many people only dream about," said Steven Gelfuso, president of CruiseBrothers.com, one of the leading online cruise travel agencies in the United States and a CruiseCompete.com member travel agency. "There is no better way to vacation in style and luxury than on a ship and the 2005 World Cruise promises endless sights and special memories for everyone during the four-month trip."

There are a number of other super luxury cruises available for travelers next year, among them:

Ever dreamed of the Mediterranean? See the Eastern Mediterranean in April aboard the Oceania Cruise Insignia, departing from Barcelona, Spain on April 1 and arriving 15 days later in Istanbul, Turkey. Along the way, travelers will visit Provence and Bonifacio, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence and Rome, Italy; Valletta, Malta; Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos, Greece; and Kusadasi, Turkey. The Owners Suite is 962 square feet, including a wraparound private veranda. Other luxury amenities include round-trip business class airfare, butler service, in-suite dining, evening canapés, marble-appointed bathroom and a complete DVD/CD entertainment center. This cruise starts at just $25,500 per couple.

Has Hawaii been a luxury vacation dream? Then be one of the first passengers on the brand new Pride of Aloha, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and scheduled to start sailing seven-day cruises among the Hawaiian Islands in July. This ship has one of the largest suites available in the industry - the Grand Suite is 1,382 square feet. It includes a 490 square foot private balcony with hot tub and dining area. Other luxury amenities include a separate master bedroom with king-size bed, separate guest bathroom, baby grand piano, 24-hour room service, butler, CD/DVD library, full concierge service, luxury duvet and rollaway beds and cribs. This cruise starts at just $13,000 per couple.

"Virtually every cruise, from the super luxury sailings to economy vacations, is priced differently from one travel agency to the next, so you never know if you are getting the best deal out there unless you check every cruise agency in the country," said Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete.com. "Our web site is a great place to start, considering we work with hundreds of leading travel agencies nationwide. CruiseCompete.com allows you to select your cruise and obtain multiple, competing quotes at the same time - all from approved agents who know they're competing for your vacation dollars."

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