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Details about the Cunard ship the Queen Elizabeth
The maiden voyage of the Queen Elizabeth, Cunard's latest cruise ship endeavor, won't be until October 12, 2010 when it sets sail from England for the Canary Islands. Details about what the ship will feature have begun to be revealed.
It sounds fancy--more than fancy. Polished wood, marble, artwork that depicts the royal palaces, and special dining rooms for people who have paid more money add to the luxury of ocean travel. The ship's design incorporates aspects of the QE2 and the original Queen Elizabeth.
In this USA Today article about the ship, one line made me laugh a bit. The senior executive for Cunard said that the ship would make passengers feel "'right at home.'"
Yes, I know he means that people will feel comfortable despite the ship's wow factor, but whenever I'm around marble and polished wood, I'm reminded about how it doesn't seem like my home at all. For me, that's one reason to take a cruise. The photo is of the Garden Lounge that was designed to evoke an image of Kew Gardens' conservatory.
You can start booking tickets on the Queen Elizabeth on April 2nd. Here's the booking link.
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