World's Best Cruise Lines Promoted in Innovative Guinness World Record Attempt

Alton Bay, NH (PRWEB) October 15, 2007 -- To earn a spot in the Guinness World Records, Great Escape Travel Services is hosting the largest-ever "World's Largest Virtual Cruise Night" (WLVCN) featuring promotions and give-aways from the world's best cruise lines, on October 30 as part of Cruise Line International Association's (CLIA's) Virtual Cruise Month's (October 17-30) promotion.

CLIA's National Cruise Vacation Month (http://www.cruising.org/wlcn.cfm), is a once-a-year event when the world's best cruise lines sponsor special savings and promotions to highlight the benefits of cruising -one of the most enjoyable, satisfying, and relaxing value-oriented vacation options.

Through an innovative use of the latest in Web 2.0 technology, CLIA member agency Great Escape Travel Services has established a special online community appropriately named "Love to Cruise - it's all about attitude," within a well-known Internet meeting ground, with a total population in excess of 44 million, for the Cruise Night festivities. President Jeanne Crouse said; "By establishing our "Love to Cruise" community on the Internet, everyone who is interested in cruising - and their friends - can join us for one big cruise party-night without having to leave the comfort of their couch. People can interact, watch videos from the best cruise lines, be eligible for free prizes and join in the fun of the first-ever attempt at a Guinness World Record for participating in the 'World's Largest Virtual Cruise Night' on October 30th."

By entering a special web page (www.greatescapetraveller.com/cruise.htm), cruisers can join the WLCVN "Love to Cruise" community in the build-up to participating in the record attempt and enter the competition for the cruise-oriented give-aways. Prizes will be given for the best photographs, videos and descriptions of cruising with attitude.

The best cruise lines - ranging from small cruise ships designed for adventurous travelers to family-oriented "wonderlands" to luxurious 5-star floating resorts - will be featured on a separate page with details on each line's special Cruise Month offers, itineraries and destinations. "Best Cruise Lines," CruiseGenie's blog (http://bestcruiselines.blogspot.com) in the search for the absolute best cruise will also be featured. The special web page and links will be posted on the site starting on October 17th and culminating on October 30th, the night of the Guinness record attempt .

Crouse concluded with an insider's tip: "The best cruise lines, to support the Cruise Night, are offering on board credits, reduced deposits and/or coupon book discounts - some savings are as much as $300 per person. Cruising is so popular that many sailings are booked well in advance, so now is the best time to book cruise vacations through 2008 and take advantage of the most attractive deals."

For additional information on the "Love to Cruise" community, the largest-ever "World's Largest Virtual Cruise Night" and the special offerings from the world's best cruise lines, and the "Best Cruise Lines" blog, visit www.greatescapetraveller.com/cruise.htm.

Great Escape Travel Services LLC (www.greatescapetraveller.com) is focused on providing clients with distinctive, high-value travel experiences. In addition to cruise vacations, Great Escape specializes in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Jeanne Crouse, president and co-owner, first entered the travel industry in 1992, is a graduate of the University of Hartford, MBA and the University of Kentucky, MFA, was honored as the first recipient of Hartford College's Businessperson of the Year award and is an emerging expert in the world of Web 2.0 and the voice behind CruiseGenie.

Great Escape Services LLC is one of nearly 16,500 CLIA member travel agencies. CLIA's 24 member cruise lines represent 97% of the cruise berths marketed in North America. According to CLIA statistics, the wide majority of travelers - about 90% - book cruises through travel agencies, and for good reason: professional travel agents excel at finding the perfect cruise to match their clients' vacation needs, lifestyle and budget and provide their clients with memories to last a lifetime.

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