Happy Holidays from the Crown & Anchor Society

The holiday season is in full delight!  Walking outside my office doors after a busy day's work, I see the lights on the buildings and the center of our city lit up full of decoration.  It makes me smile to know this time of year has its charm of enjoyment, songs, remembrance and family.  To sit and think of all the celebration and reflection, it's also a good time to think of what's planned for the next year.  

For me, it's the Crown & Anchor Society^SM Member Cruise to South America, Santos to Valparaiso, February 10^th through 25^th on the Splendour of the Seas^®.  Nearing the end of her stay on the continent, the South American Member Cruise will begin the Sunday after 'Carnaval' and a month and a half before she heads to the Mediterranean.

The 15 Night Member Cruise begins in Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil with the following ports of call:

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil   Monday, 2/11

At sea 2 days

Buenos Aires, Argentina   Thursday, 2/14

Montevideo, Uruguay   Friday, 2/15

At sea 3 days includes passing Cape Horn, Chile

Ushuaia, Argentina Tuesday, 2/19

Punta Arenas, Chile   Wednesday, 2/20

At sea 2 days includes Strait of Magellan & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt, Chile   Saturday, 02/23

At sea 1 day

Valparaiso, Chile   Monday, 2/25

Over the next weeks leading up to departure, I made a list in preparation for the big event; but, definitely I need to check off the two following items.  First, I will go to royalcaribbean.com and click on 'Before You Board'.  There's a lot of valuable information, as well, a new section, 'Countdown to Cruise'. 

Next, I will formulate my own personal itinerary of 'things to do' in each port of call.  I anticipate the Copacabana in Rio, Florida Street in Buenos Aires, the penguins on Isla Magdalena, and the beautiful wine and scenery of Chile.  I will post my ideas on here to see what you think.  Do you have any ideas yourself?  I want to hear because you might think of something better!   

Until then, fluff your bows, light your candles and play one song of the season for me!   

Also, feel free to read about our last Member Cruise of 2007, 'The Ultimate Alaska Member Cruise' posted on this site in our featured stories section.  Post your own stories, comments and pictures from your own cruises.  

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