From Saturday, October 12th through Saturday, October 19th, 2002
CRUISE SOLD OUT
We’re heading to Cozumel Mexico, Belize City Belize, Georgetown Grand Cayman, and Roatan Bay Islands on  Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship “Norwegian Sun”
 

We will enjoy daily social get-togethers while at sea (jacuzzi parties, basketball, volleyball, baseball batting cages, golf driving net, 24 hour fitness center, meditation classes, sports bar, casino),  dine, dance,  relax by the poolside, play, laugh, support, learn current medical treatment updates by a top M.D. and connect with one another during group meetings. You will also make lots of new  friends, and possibly meet someone of great significance.

Out-of-towners: plan to stay overnight in Miami the 11th for a pre-cruise gathering and the weekend after the cruise for post cruise activities: beach & dinner party, & Sunday brunch.

HOTEL ROOMS ON SOUTH BEACH
IF YOU HAVEN'T YET BOOKED A ROOM before or after the cruise, CALL PAUL 1-800-546-2222.

THE ESSEX HOTEL AND SUITES
THE PRE CRUISE HOTEL IS LOCATED 1 BLOCK FROM THE OCEAN AT 1010 COLLINS AVE ON SOUTH BEACH.
SPECIAL RATES HAVE BEEN ARRANGED AT $70.00 PER NIGHT DOUBLE OCCUPANCY and $125 for a Suite. JUST 10 MINUTES FROM THE PORT AND 15 MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT. All rooms have fridges, hairdryers etc. The suites have coffeemakers, a Jacuzzi's and even a TV in the bathroom and can sleep up to 6 people. Complimentary continental breakfast included and daily delivery of newspaper.  Website: Essex House Hotel

THE POST CRUISE HOTEL IS THE RONEY PALACE OCEANFRONT RESORT LOCATED AT 2399 COLLINS AVE.
(enter on 24th street side)
SPECIAL RATES ARE $70/standard, $90/oceanfront & $150 for 1 bedroom oceanfront suites. Roney Palace Beach Resort Overnight parking is $18. These rooms are pure luxury, and very apartment like; suede furniture, marble countertops, microwaves, coffeemakers, even bathrobes, toiletry amenities, hairdryers, daily newspaper delivery etc... complimentary use of kayaks, boogie boards, lounge chairs umbrellas, poolside fruit, towel service and even suntan lotion spritzing. etc. For an extra $10 fee you can use their State of the art fitness center. They have restaurants/outdoor grill on site and a lovely Fantasy pool and 2 jacuzzis too.

ALSO, YOU MAY POST HOTEL ROOM SHARES AT OUR HOSPITALITY / COMMUNICATION DESK ON THE SHIP or on this page.

CANCELLATIONS: $25.00 per person cancellation  if received by August 8th. Cancellations received August 8th-September 11th are subject to a $250.00 penalty. From September 12th-October 3rd, a penalty of 50% of total charges will apply. Cancellations received after October 3rd are subject to full forfeiture of money.

Trip Cancellation insurance is highly suggested for all participants. The cost is either $89.00-99.00 depending on the price of the cabin.

HOW TO RESERVE: For these special group rates, reservations must be made through the travel agent handling this event. Call Paul Stalbaum  at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (EST) at 1-800-546-2222.
or email: pstalbaum@ritaolwelltravel.com. When booking, mention heterocruise to receive our group rate and to be included in our activities, all others may reserve under our group rate, but will not be part of our group gatherings; photo, dinner seating, cocktail party  etc.).

Special arrangements have been made to receive 10% off your airfare when booking on American Airlines and Delta. Call the airlines directly to get the discount; American, 1-800-764-1570 and refer to Star File # A67H2AG: Delta, 800-241-6760 request file # 187607A. Hotel accommodations and car rentals can also be arranged through the travel agent. If you want, we can even match you with a roommate.

Ship’s Itinerary:

• Saturday,  October 12th,
Departs the Port of Miami at 4 pm

• Sunday, October 13th “At Sea”

• Monday, October 14th,
arrive Georgetown, Grand Cayman (8am-4pm)
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN SHORE TOURS

• Tuesday, October 15th
arrive Roatan, Bay Islands  (11am-6pm)
ROATAN, HONDURAS SHORE TOURS

• Wednesday, October 16th,
arrive Belize City, Belize  (8am-5pm)
Belize City, Belize Tours

• Thursday, October 17th,
arrive Cozumel, Mexico (8am-8pm)
Cozumel Tours

•  Friday, October 18th, “ At Sea”

• Saturday, October 19th,
arrive back in Port of Miami at 7:00 am
 

RATES
Cabin rates ARE per person DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
Package includes: A 7 day cruise, entertainment, $50.00 per cabin onboard credit, all meals (The Sun offers 9 dining options with open seating, 2 Restaurants have a surcharge of $10), one hour welcome cocktail party, and a group photo, 1 complimentary bottled water per person per day in cabin. There are 12 bars and lounges including the Internet Cafe
                                   
--Category K- Standard Inside cabin  $479 (sold out)
(2 lower beds, sitting area, located on the Atlantic or Biscayne Deck)

--Category KK- Standard Inside cabin  $499
(2 lower beds, sitting area, located on the Atlantic or Biscayne Deck)

--Category G- Standard Ocean view Cabin  $679
(2 lower beds, sitting area, with porthole on the Biscayne Deck)

--Category EE- Superior Ocean view Cabin  $749
(2 lower beds, sitting area, with porthole on the Promenade Deck)

--Category  D- Superior Ocean view Cabin  $759
(2 lower beds, sitting area, with picture window on the Viking or Atlantic Deck)

--Category BD- Ocean view Balcony Cabin  $829 (sold out)
(2 lower beds, sitting area, floor to ceiling glass door opens to private balcony on the Norway or Fjord Deck)

--All cabins have a  TV, refrigerator, safe, bathroom/shower.
Please reserve now to ensure your place.  Once these cabins go, rate will increase.

Deck Plan

• 3rd and 4th person in a cabin only $179.00 p/p. Single cabins are available at twice the double rate.

These prices do not include alcoholic beverages, gratuity, transfers to and from the Port of Miami, shore tours in ports of call, trip cancellation insurance, or port charge taxes. Prices are subject to change & availability.

PORT CHARGE TAXES: A fee of an additional $199.59 per person is to be pre paid at time of final payment.

**American Citizens  require a passport (if passport is less than 2 yrs. old it is still valid to travel to these countries) or a birth certificate (a copy with a raised seal) with a government photo ID (drivers license or voters registration) . Everyone else, including Canadian, must have a passport. If from outside of the U.S, contact your consulate.

For any additional information,  you may contact our sponsoring organization:
•The Center for Positive Connections at 1-888-pos-conn (767-2666) or 305-891-2066 or email: pozconnect@aol.com
 

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CORPORATE SPONSORS  AT THIS TIME:
BMS  VIROLOGY

2002 Pre and Post Cruise Activities

2001 Trip was at Runaway Bay, Jamaica
A SuperClubs All-Inclusive Resort

1999 Post Cruise Evaluation

see 2000 Cruise pics

TESTIMONIALS FROM 2001 POZ HETERO RETREAT