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Bridge lovers won't find a better way to enjoy the holidays. Join other like-minded passengers on this long and leisurely cruise on a beautiful ship. This cruise has everything you could imagine ... wonderful amenities, great bridge with Larry, and plenty of opportunities to meet and greet old friends and make new ones. Your Host Larry Cohen is ranked as one of the Top 10 Living Most Influential Bridge Personalities and in 2011 he was named ACBL Honorary Member of the Year. He has been dedicated to the game since earning his Life Master rating at 17. Larry finds teaching and writing just as important as competing: he is the author of numerous articles, best-selling bridge books and CDs (To Bid or Not to Bid, Following the LAW, and more) and lectures worldwide. Larry adds humor to his popular lectures. His illuminating seminars cover a wide variety of topics—bidding, declarer play, and defense—and include practice deals based on each day’s lesson. Larry is the only bridge teacher who uses the new VuGraph presentation screen in his lectures, allowing his students to see the hands being played. Highlights
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The Itinerary
Dec. 19 - embark Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Arrive early and take advantage of the beautiful beaches as well as the recently renovated Promenade with bars, restaurants, and trendy shops.
Dec. 20 and 21 - at sea Dec. 22 - Kralendijk, Bonaire. Kralendijk is the sleepy capital of Bonaire, an island in the Dutch Antilles. Kralendijk is lined with delightfully pastel stucco houses, in pinks, oranges and lime greens. Famous for its diving, the island is surrounded by a Marine Park. Bonaire also has the only barefoot casino in the Caribbean. Dec. 23 - Oranjestad, Aruba. Located on the picturesque southern coast, Oranjestad is the historic Dutch capital of Aruba, where the traditional, tall, multicolored houses combine carved wooden doors and typical Dutch tiles with open-air patios. The charm of the city complements the beauty of this popular Caribbean island where the Dutch and indigenous cultures have merged to give Aruba its unique atmosphere. Dec. 24 - Willemstad, Curaçao. This is the largest of the six islands that comprise the Netherlands Antilles. It gained autonomy from the Netherlands in 1954, but the Dutch influence is still very visible in Willemstad's architecture and culture. With the growth of the oil industry in Curaçao in the early 20th century, workers and their families came to the island from more than 50 countries, providing a varied and vibrant population. Dec. 25 - at sea Dec. 26 - Bridgetown, Barbados. For the ultimate day of fun-in-the-sun Barbados-style, cruise on the MV Harbour to a spectacular sandy beach. Snorkel on reefs teeming with tropical fish. Cruise back along the scenic coast while dancing the calypso or limbo, or just relax on deck. Dec. 27 - Castries, St. Lucia. See the beautiful coastline of St. Lucia from the deck of a catamaran. You'll have an unbeatable view of the scenery and get an exhilarating ride, too. Dec. 28 and 29 - Philipsburg, St. Maarten. When the Spanish closed their colonial fort on St. Maarten in 1648, a few Dutch and French soldiers hid on the island and decided to share it. Soon after, the Netherlands and France signed a formal agreement to split St. Maarten in half, as it is today. Philipsburg displays its Dutch heritage in its architecture and landscaping. The island offers endless stretches of beach and great shopping. Dec. 30 - St. John’s, Antigua. The first settlement on the island we now know as Antigua was not established until the 1600s, when English settlers arrived. Antigua remained a part of the British Commonwealth until its independence in 1981. Today, Antigua is a popular vacation destination, attracting tourists with its ideal climate, amazing landscape, leisurely lifestyle and 365 beautiful beaches. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 - at sea Jan. 2 - disembark Ft. Lauderdale, FL Note: Itineraries are subject to change without notice. 
Celebrity Equinox shimmers in sophistication from bow to stern. Delight in your choice of ten exceptional dining venues. Enjoy fresh frozen cocktails on the pool deck at Slush. Relax in chic and spacious accommodations. Feel grass beneath your feet at the Lawn Club. Get pampered at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
Evening entertainment abounds at the Equinox Theatre, at Sin City with its comedy and burlesque show, and at the always lively tables in the casino.
In the event that Larry Cohen is unable to travel or attend scheduled functions due to illness or circumstances beyond our control, Alice Travel will not be liable, and no refunds for such inability to travel or attend functions and events will be owed by Alice Travel. Applicable cancellation penalties will apply. Alice Travel will attempt to provide a lecturer of equal caliber.
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