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May update May, 2008

In this issue:

2009 cruise schedule announced
Cruise spotlight
SpadeClub special offer
Tournament news
Poker tip of the month
Important links

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CRUISE SPOTLIGHT
Bask in the Hawaii sun!
15-day Hawaii Cruise, Oct. 8-23 aboard Holland America's Zaandam, RT San Diego, CA

Ports of call include:
Hilo, Hawaii: On the lush side of the Big Island find world-class botanical gardens, macadamia-nut plantations and, of course, the molten lava flows of Kilauea, home of Pelé, hotheaded goddess of fire.

Honolulu, Oahu: Classic Hawaiian allure.. pineapple plantations, surfing beaches, hula shows, luaus and high-energy discos. Quieter moments await at the USS Arizona Memorial.

Nawiliwili, Kauai: Get ready for lush fern grottos, grand canyons and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast (experienced by helicopter and from the decks of your Holland America ship during an afternoon of scenic cruising).

Lahaina, Maui: Glamorous resorts, stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, historic Lahaina Town: This enchanting island has it all, plus a magnificent volcano and the annual migration of the humpback whales.

Kona, Hawaii: Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, Kona is synonymous with the famous coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Here, too, is Parker Ranch, the largest privately owned ranch in the U.S

Call 888-999-4880 and reserve your cabin now!

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and booking form here


Check out our cruise schedule

2009 CRUISE SCHEDULE
•Southeast Asia 14-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend - 2/14/09, Shanghai to Singapore - details available soon
•Western Caribbean 7-night cruise aboard RCL’s Voyager - 3/29/09, RT Galveston, TX - details available soon
•Mexican Riviera 7-night cruise aboard the RCL’s Mariner - 4/26/09, RT Los Angeles, CA - details available soon
•Alaska Sawyer Glacier 7-night cruise aboard RCL’s Rhapsody - 8/14/09, RT from Seattle, WA - details available soon
•Western Caribbean 7-day cruise aboard Holland America’s Westerdam -10/18/09, RT Ft Lauderdale, FL - details available soon
• Mexican Riviera 7-night cruise aboard RCL’s Mariner - 11/15/09, RT Los Angeles, CA - details available soon

Remainder of 2008 cruises
•7 Day Alaska Cruise - August 3-10 aboard Holland America's Westerdam, RT Seattle, WA. As LOW as $1149* more info
•10-day Roman Empire (Greek Isles) Cruise -
September 24 - October 4, 2008 aboard Holland America's Noordam, RT Rome, Italy. As LOW as $1440* more info
•15-day Hawaii Cruise - Oct. 8-23 aboard Holland America's Zaandam, RT San Diego, Ca. As LOW as $1914* more info
•7-day Mexican Riviera Cruise - Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2008 aboard Holland America's Oosterdam, RT San Diego, Ca. As LOW as $599* more info
*cruise only price and subject to availability - please book early.

TOURNAMENT NEWS
Tournament Director Jan Fisher and Host Linda Johnson invite you to attend the Eureka Mesquite Open Tournament July 16th-20th at the Eureka Casino/Hotel, Mesquite, Nevada.
Read more here

ONLINE POKER
If you are not a U.S. citizen and want to play poker online, PartyPoker has great ring games, tournaments, deposit bonuses, and much more!
Please go here for more information.

POKER NEWS
Join the SpadeClub poker revolution:

Become a member using promotional code CPC and receive a $50 per person discount on any CPC cruise. While on your cruise you will also attend a private cocktail party with semi-private poker lessons from 2008 Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WIPHOF) Inductee Linda Johnson!

There are never any tournament entry fees on SpadeClub and no rake since a player’s money is never at risk. For your 2-week free trial Read more here
POKER TIP OF THE MONTH
In a live no-limit cash game, after you have been in the game 15 minutes, you should know who the worst player in the game is. Make sure you have that player "covered" since he or she will be the most likely player at the table to double you up.

IMPORTANT LINKS>>
Cruise schedule
Cruise FAQ
Cruising guide

Please feel free to write us with any poker or cruise questions you may have.
For further information, please email us or visit our website.

Hope to see you on one of our cruises soon!

Card Player Cruises
Just Pack – We’ll do the Rest!

Jan, Linda, and Mark

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