April, 2011. District 23 of the ACBL presents a Regional-at-Sea in the warm waters of the Mexican Riviera. Gold Points! Larry Cohen guest lecturer.

Next spring we're setting sail for exotic ports along the Mexican Riviera, roundtrip from Los Angeles, aboard Princess Cruises' Sapphire Princess, Larry Cohen will be giving morning lectures and there are private events, lots of tournament play, and side games.
 
Earn Gold Points, enjoy daily lectures and hand analyses with Larry Cohen, tournament play and side games, private events and the camaraderie of like-minded bridge players. What's more, you'll be visiting delightful ports, enjoying three leisure days at sea and you'll relax and get pampered on a beautiful ship.
 

The Highlights

Daily Larry Lectures with
VuGraph Projection Screen    

"Back by popular demand". This will be Larry Cohen's third Regional-at-Sea with us and the participation has been fabulous and enthusiastic. Larry has earned a fine international reputation as a player. Among his accolades are 26 National Championships including the 2009 National Open Pairs and 2002 ACBL Player of the Year. He has written many books including the best-sellers To Bid or Not to Bid and Following the LAW. His four interactive CDs include two which were honored as "best CD of the year".
 
Larry believes that above everything else, learning bridge should be fun. His lectures are laced with humor and his style is easy-to-follow and informal. Lectures are geared to players of all levels and provide a sure-fire way to improve your game. 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.

ACBL Sanctioned Regional Tournament
Flights: C-up to 500; B-500 to 1500; A-1500+
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Gold Points
Side Games
Private Cocktail Party
Final Awards Ceremony
Free 9:00 AM Beginners' Lessons Daily with Ellen Kent, ACBL Vice Chairman, Board of Governors

The Itinerary

April 30, 2011 - Depart Los Angeles. If you have time to sample Los Angeles before departing, take the coach tour from the historic old pueblo area of Olivera Street to Hollywood, walk Rodeo Drive, spend time at Universal Studios.
May 1, 2011 - at sea
May 2, 2011 - at sea
May 3, 2011 - Puerto Vallarta. When filmgoers saw the beauty of this fishing village in John Huston's "Night of the Iguana", the town's career as a resort began. Travelers are drawn by its climate, its excellent shopping, and mile after mile of palm-lined beaches. Optional excursions include Dolphin Adventure and nature tours in the lush nearby rain forest.
May 4, 2011 - Mazatlan. Blessed by superb weather, Mazatlan has two distinct types of coastline—the rocky Pacific beaches and the broad white-sand stretches loved by visitors. Its beaches and world-class sport fishing have turned this former fishing port into one of the world's top resort destinations. Don't miss seeing the golden spires of Mazatlan Cathedral, or El Faro, the spectacular lighthouse at Cerro del Crestan.
May 5, 2011 - Cabo San Lucas. Another irresistable resort that was once an isolated village clustered around its fishing industry, now internationally famed as a beauty spot graced with crystalline waters and pure white beaches at the very tip of the Baja California peninsula. The boat tour to the amazing Los Arcos rock formations may also bring sightings of sea lions, pelicans, and migrating whales.
May 6, 2011 - at sea
May 7, 2011 - Disembark Los Angeles.
 

The relaxed luxury of Princess Cruises' Sapphire Princess:

The Sapphire Princess is the perfect ship for our Regional-At-Sea. Her beautiful facilities include a premier fitness center offering luxury treatments in the Lotus Spa, and an array of pools and hot tubs, quiet and welcoming lounges and clubs, the library, an Internet Cafe and more. There's fine dining in her plush dining room and specialty restaurants like Sabatini's or Sterling Steakhouse and Traditional or Anytime Dining rooms. Everything a grand ship should have!

Note: In the event that Larry Cohen is unable to travel and/or attend scheduled functions for reasons beyond the control of Alice Travel, 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.