Cruise News - September 2008

Mundy Cruising Event Experiences

September 2008 'Cruise News' from Mundy Cruising - the leading UK specialist in international, quality cruising, tailor-making luxury holidays to suit the needs of the discerning customer. Of the comprehensive travel destination features, ship reports, industry news columns and comment from Mundy's knowledgeable Managing Director Edwina Lonsdale, content highlights this month include:



** 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: DIARY DATES REMAINING

Mundy Cruising has grown to become the country's leading luxury cruise-only retailer through one simple philosophy ' putting the customer first - understanding their needs, providing a personal service with a commitment to honest and integrity

These philosophies are reflected in the decision not to sell cruises on line and also to provide totally impartial advice. Importantly one of the differentiations of the Mundy Cruising attitude is the regular organization of events, where the Mundy consultants have the opportunity to meet their clients face to face in a conducive and informative atmosphere.

Coming up soon, these include:

** Mundy Cruising has teamed up with perfume house Miller Harris of London and New York offering clients the chance to sample a range of wonderful fragrances. On two evenings in October, 22nd and 29th, the Miller Harris shop at 21 Bruton Street, London W1 will open its doors exclusively to Mundy clients from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. With a similar philosophy to that of Mundy, Miller Harris is privately owned, with a very personal management involvement and close relationship with the customer. Lynn Harris is one of few classically-trained British perfumers, offering a bespoke service of creating exquisitely crafted fragrances to suit different seasons, seasons, moods and occasions. (See page 4 of Cruise News)

** For cruise lovers looking for something different from their holiday experience, Mundy has created a new opportunity ' 'A Touch of the Unorthodox' Cruise Fair. This will be held at the Royal Overseas League, St James's Street in London on Monday, 28 October from 2pm ' 5 pm. 

By 'unorthodox' Mundy has identified a choice of the more unusual, unconventional, or adventurous destinations of the world accessible by ship. The cruise line partners exhibiting at the Fair are: Windstar Cruises, Hapag Lloyd, Silversea, La Compagnie des Iles du Ponant, Orion Expedition Cruises and Eclipse; promoting itineraries to Costa Rica, Antarctica, the Sea of Cortez, the Indian Ocean and Madagascar, Australia's Kimberley region, and the Galapagos. (See page 3 of Cruise News)

** For the third successive year, Mundy Cruising will be attending the Luxury Travel Fair at London's Olympia from 6 ' 9 November. At the show, a collection of the finest, inspirational holiday experiences from around the world will also combine with the Spirit of Christmas event ' a great opportunity for visitors to discuss holiday plans at the same time as buying some of those festive gifts.

Partnered by Crystal Cruises, Hebridean International Cruises and Windstar Cruises, Mundy will be exhibiting on Stand No SD4 (opposite the Manhattan Bar

** Cheese Tasting at La Fromagerie, Marylebone, London.

With the recent news of Crystal Cruises introducing a cheese sommelier on board, Mundy has organised a cheese tasting evening at premier specialists La Fromagerie, Moxon Street on Monday, November 10, from 6.30pm ' 9.00pm.

Cheeses from all around the Mediterranean can be sampled, accompanied by wines from some of Crystal Cruises' most frequented European destinations.

Tickets cost £30 per person, available from Rachael Bracken at Mundy on 020 7292 2386.

** Luncheon aboard Hebridean Princess, Tilbury ' Tuesday, November 25 at £45 per person

The well-loved Hebridean Princess makes a rare journey south in November en route for her winter sojourn in Lowestoft. The 49-passenger vessel sails on unique journeys mainly around Scotland and the Scottish Isles (occasionally to Ireland and Norway) and was selected by Her Majesty the Queen for her 80th birthday family celebration.

For bookings call Rachael Bracken at Mundy on 020 7292 2386.

For more information on these forthcoming events, cruise reservations and news of the latest offers, contact Mundy Cruising

Tel: 020 7734 4404 ; and NEW website: www.mundycruising.co.uk

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