Winter 2009 Hotel Inspections

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Cloud Nine was busy checking hotels for our clients this winter. We had indepth site inspections in Aruba of the Hyatt, brand new RIU, Westin, and the charming Bucutti, still owned by the same lovely gentleman.

In March, we inspected hotels in Cancun; Paradisus Riveria Maya, Excellence (adults only) Club Med Cancun(fabulous for couple or families with a kids program).

April brought us to Antigua where we were invited to stay at the intimate Curtin Bluff, where the owner was most gracious and hosted a lovely cocktail party at her home on the hill. We also inspected Sandals, Antigua with the new Mediterranian Village. Then on to Carlyle Bay, an upscale intimate resort, with beautiful suites with huge bathrooms and your own lanai to lounge and watch the ocean. OUr hosts were gracious an we toured the resort (a great kids program) and the family suites in a seperate area. Very secluded beach and you dine at the watersedge. Antigua tourism also showed us St James Club, which has been here for many years, and an old standard.

2008

Our latest cruise on the Silversea Whisper from Barceona to Lisbon was such a wonderful cruising experience, we'd love to tell you about all the wonderful ports and this small, all suite, all inclusive cruise line. With 384 passengers, it is sure to please. 2009

2007

Cloud Nine Travel has just returned from a wonderful European Oceania Cruise on the Insignia (former Renassance ship) with only 640 passengers and 350 Crew. Sept 2007

Service was exceptional and Jacque Pepin the Exectutive Chef designing the menus. Lobster, cavaier, Fillet Mignon, just a few of the specialties. Room Service 24 hrs a day.

Our ports: Athens (the Parthanon); Malta, Taromina (Greek Theater); Amalfi (Positano Villas jutting from the Cliffs); Rome, Florence (The David); Monte Carlo (Original Rich and Famous); Marsaille (quaint city charm); and Barcelona.

Who could ask for more! Bon Voyage..Cloud Nine highly reccommends www.oceaniacruises.com

Carole Kaiman