Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Speaker: John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S.
When: Jan. 23-30, 2011
Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Cost: The cruise-only cost is $1,505 per person, double occupancy, for a deluxe balcony stateroom. Rate includes two group cocktail parties, in-room champagne, port charges, fees, taxes and pre-paid gratuities. An ocean view room without a balcony is $1,465 per person/double occupancy and a Concierge Class with balcony is $1,650 per person/double occupancy. The CE course fee is $499/$599 for nonmembers. Airfare is not included.
Early Booking Discount: Receive $50 off per person if registered by June 1, 2010 (applies to the first and second passengers only)
Deposit: $350 due at booking ($100 per person nonrefundable). Final payment is due Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. Checks should be made out to Michigan Dental Association and mailed to: Michigan Dental Association, Attn: CE Vacation, 3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864-3927.
CE Credits: 12
Deadline: Oct. 29, 2010
Register: The Michigan Dental Association offers three convenient ways to register for this exciting cruise:
About the Cruise
It’s the vacation everybody wants with luxury-class accommodations, gorgeous scenery. You'll depart from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a weeklong tour of the eastern Caribbean, visiting the beautiful islands of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.
For the fifth consecutive year, Celebrity Cruises has dominated the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Annual Readers' Survey of the “The Best Large Cruise Ships in the World”. On the Solstice you’ll enjoy:
- “welcome-aboard” champagne;
- luxurious staterooms and suites with the highest guest-to-space ratio in the industry;
- all-new fitness equipment;
- one staff member for every two guests;
- all-new beds fleet-wide;
- onboard cell phones;
- Concierge Class staterooms; expanded wireless Internet access;
- expanded golf programs with “Golf Concierge Service”;
- award-winning five-star upgraded dining experiences;
- flexible dining options;
- exclusive excursions; and
- the only cruise line to offer Sensory Heaven experience, exclusively by Elemis,® in the AquaSpa.®
Take a video tour: Celebrity Cruises offers an extensive video tour of the Solstics ship.
Click here to take the tour!
Rates
The cruise-only cost is $1,505 per person, double occupancy, for a deluxe balcony stateroom. Rate includes two group cocktail parties, in-room champagne, port charges, fees, taxes and pre-paid gratuities. An ocean view room without a balcony is $1,465 per person/double occupancy and a Concierge Class with balcony is $1,650 per person/double occupancy. The CE course fee is $499 for 12 credits of continuing education.
Rate quoted does not include airfare or CE class fees and is based on double occupancy. For single rates or third or fourth person in stateroom rates please call Nautical Meetings at (888) 999-1876 or e-mail rmanson@nauticalmeetings.com. Please note: A passport is required.
A $350 deposit is due at booking ($100 non-refundable). Final payment is due Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. Checks should be made out to Michigan Dental Association and mailed to: Michigan Dental Association, Attn: CE Vacation, 3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864-3927.
Cancellation Policy: $100 per person of the booking deposit is nonrefundable. In order to receive the balance of the deposit cancellations must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. The same policy applies to the CE course fees.
Travel insurance is optional, but strongly advised. Nautical Meetings has a relationship with CSA Travel Protection; call (800) 893-1985 for quotes or visit www.csatravelpro.com. Use the Nautical Meetings agency code: 00593175.
Continuing Education Program
Earn 12 credits of continuing education with John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S. The CE course fee is $499 for MDA members and dental staff; $599 for nonmembers.
Topics include:
- Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
- Lumps and Bumps: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Head and Neck Swellings
- Pain Control and Analgesics (this course meets the one hour of pain management requirement for Michigan license renewal)
Cruise Itinerary
Sunday, Jan. 23
Depart Fort Lauderdale, 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 24
At sea. Continuing education class 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive at 2 p.m. Depart at 10 p.m.
One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world. When you’re in San Juan, don’t miss the opportunity to witness the pinnacle of natural beauty by exploring Puerto Rico’s El Yunque Rain Forest. It features more than 240 species of trees, hundreds of miniature orchids, and what was once believed to be the Fountain of Youth.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Arrive at 8 a.m. Depart at 6 p.m.
St. Thomas is known as an idyllic vacation spot today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie. This world-renowned Caribbean island is home to amazing beaches, gorgeous sea and landscapes, and unbelievable duty-free shopping. While the beaches and ocean are beautiful, there is one thing that really sets St. Thomas apart -- shopping. Browse through the shop-lined streets of Charlotte Amalie and find out why St. Thomas is called “the duty-free shopping capital of the world.”
Thursday, Jan. 27
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Arrive 8 a.m. Depart 6 p.m.
When the Spanish closed their colonial fort on St. Maarten in 1648, a few Dutch and French soldiers hid on the island and decided to share it. Soon after, the Netherlands and France signed a formal agreement to split St. Maarten in half, as it is today. Philipsburg displays its Dutch heritage in its architecture and landscaping. The island offers endless stretches of beach, beautiful landscapes, and great shopping. Compete in an actual race on an America’s Cup shortened course. Grind a winch, trim a sail or just sit back and enjoy. Professional sailors will give you a quick lesson, then you’re off to compete on Stars and Stripes, one of the most famous sailboats in the world.
Friday, Jan. 28
At sea. CE class from 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Saturday, Jan. 29
At sea. CE class from 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Sunday, Jan. 30
Arrive at Fort Lauderdale. Disembark at 7 a.m.
Who to Contact
To reserve your stateroom and register for the continuing education course, please contact Andrea Sundermann at (800) 589-2632, ext. 403. For specific questions about excursions, Celebrity Cruises and ports of call, please contact Rebecca Manson at Nautical Meetings; (800) 999-1876 or (888) 999-1876; rmanson@nauticalmeetings.com.
This vacation is being co-sponsored by MDA Insurance.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Speaker: John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S.
When: Jan. 23-30, 2011
Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Cost: The cruise-only cost is $1,505 per person, double occupancy, for a deluxe balcony stateroom. Rate includes two group cocktail parties, in-room champagne, port charges, fees, taxes and pre-paid gratuities. An ocean view room without a balcony is $1,465 per person/double occupancy and a Concierge Class with balcony is $1,650 per person/double occupancy. The CE course fee is $499/$599 for nonmembers. Airfare is not included.
Early Booking Discount: Receive $50 off per person if registered by June 1, 2010 (applies to the first and second passengers only)
Deposit: $350 due at booking ($100 per person nonrefundable). Final payment is due Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. Checks should be made out to Michigan Dental Association and mailed to: Michigan Dental Association, Attn: CE Vacation, 3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864-3927.
CE Credits: 12
Deadline: Oct. 29, 2010
Register: The Michigan Dental Association offers three convenient ways to register for this exciting cruise:
About the Cruise
It’s the vacation everybody wants with luxury-class accommodations, gorgeous scenery. You'll depart from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a weeklong tour of the eastern Caribbean, visiting the beautiful islands of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.
For the fifth consecutive year, Celebrity Cruises has dominated the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Annual Readers' Survey of the “The Best Large Cruise Ships in the World”. On the Solstice you’ll enjoy:
- “welcome-aboard” champagne;
- luxurious staterooms and suites with the highest guest-to-space ratio in the industry;
- all-new fitness equipment;
- one staff member for every two guests;
- all-new beds fleet-wide;
- onboard cell phones;
- Concierge Class staterooms; expanded wireless Internet access;
- expanded golf programs with “Golf Concierge Service”;
- award-winning five-star upgraded dining experiences;
- flexible dining options;
- exclusive excursions; and
- the only cruise line to offer Sensory Heaven experience, exclusively by Elemis,® in the AquaSpa.®
Take a video tour: Celebrity Cruises offers an extensive video tour of the Solstics ship.
Click here to take the tour!
Rates
The cruise-only cost is $1,505 per person, double occupancy, for a deluxe balcony stateroom. Rate includes two group cocktail parties, in-room champagne, port charges, fees, taxes and pre-paid gratuities. An ocean view room without a balcony is $1,465 per person/double occupancy and a Concierge Class with balcony is $1,650 per person/double occupancy. The CE course fee is $499 for 12 credits of continuing education.
Rate quoted does not include airfare or CE class fees and is based on double occupancy. For single rates or third or fourth person in stateroom rates please call Nautical Meetings at (888) 999-1876 or e-mail rmanson@nauticalmeetings.com. Please note: A passport is required.
A $350 deposit is due at booking ($100 non-refundable). Final payment is due Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. Checks should be made out to Michigan Dental Association and mailed to: Michigan Dental Association, Attn: CE Vacation, 3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864-3927.
Cancellation Policy: $100 per person of the booking deposit is nonrefundable. In order to receive the balance of the deposit cancellations must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. The same policy applies to the CE course fees.
Travel insurance is optional, but strongly advised. Nautical Meetings has a relationship with CSA Travel Protection; call (800) 893-1985 for quotes or visit www.csatravelpro.com. Use the Nautical Meetings agency code: 00593175.
Continuing Education Program
Earn 12 credits of continuing education with John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S. The CE course fee is $499 for MDA members and dental staff; $599 for nonmembers.
Topics include:
- Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
- Lumps and Bumps: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Head and Neck Swellings
- Pain Control and Analgesics (this course meets the one hour of pain management requirement for Michigan license renewal)
Cruise Itinerary
Sunday, Jan. 23
Depart Fort Lauderdale, 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 24
At sea. Continuing education class 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arrive at 2 p.m. Depart at 10 p.m.
One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world. When you’re in San Juan, don’t miss the opportunity to witness the pinnacle of natural beauty by exploring Puerto Rico’s El Yunque Rain Forest. It features more than 240 species of trees, hundreds of miniature orchids, and what was once believed to be the Fountain of Youth.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Arrive at 8 a.m. Depart at 6 p.m.
St. Thomas is known as an idyllic vacation spot today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie. This world-renowned Caribbean island is home to amazing beaches, gorgeous sea and landscapes, and unbelievable duty-free shopping. While the beaches and ocean are beautiful, there is one thing that really sets St. Thomas apart -- shopping. Browse through the shop-lined streets of Charlotte Amalie and find out why St. Thomas is called “the duty-free shopping capital of the world.”
Thursday, Jan. 27
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Arrive 8 a.m. Depart 6 p.m.
When the Spanish closed their colonial fort on St. Maarten in 1648, a few Dutch and French soldiers hid on the island and decided to share it. Soon after, the Netherlands and France signed a formal agreement to split St. Maarten in half, as it is today. Philipsburg displays its Dutch heritage in its architecture and landscaping. The island offers endless stretches of beach, beautiful landscapes, and great shopping. Compete in an actual race on an America’s Cup shortened course. Grind a winch, trim a sail or just sit back and enjoy. Professional sailors will give you a quick lesson, then you’re off to compete on Stars and Stripes, one of the most famous sailboats in the world.
Friday, Jan. 28
At sea. CE class from 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Saturday, Jan. 29
At sea. CE class from 8 a.m. ’til noon.
Sunday, Jan. 30
Arrive at Fort Lauderdale. Disembark at 7 a.m.
Who to Contact
To reserve your stateroom and register for the continuing education course, please contact Andrea Sundermann at (800) 589-2632, ext. 403. For specific questions about excursions, Celebrity Cruises and ports of call, please contact Rebecca Manson at Nautical Meetings; (800) 999-1876 or (888) 999-1876; rmanson@nauticalmeetings.com.
This vacation is being co-sponsored by MDA Insurance.