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Dear Panthers and Friends of FIU,
The FIU Alumni Association and Cruise Planners/Cruiseland are pleased to announce a spectacular trio of educational voyages with Celebrity Cruises® to Eastern Europe, Alaska and New Zealand/Australia for the 2012-13 travel seasons.
• Eastern Mediterranean 11 night roundtrip cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy - Departing July 23,
2012 - Hosted by FIU President & First Lady, Mark & Rosalie Rosenberg and FIU Foundation President/
CEO & wife, Howard & Sara Lipman - Hosts dependent on number of cruise participants
Your senses will come alive with a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and tastes on this grand voyage of
discovery. Admire Greece and all its ancient glory from the Acropolis to the breathtaking beauty of the
Greek Isles. See history coming alive where continents converge and cultures cross in Turkey’s spiritual
heart - Istanbul. Visit the ruins of Pompeii and drive the scenic Amalfi Coast high above the glistening
Tyrrhenian Sea.
• Southbound 7 night Alaska cruise from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia - Departing
August 3, 2012 - Host dependent on number of cruise participants
Experience the majestic beauty of America’s last frontier. Gaze upon the spectacular Hubbard Glacier,
the longest tidewater glacier in Alaska. Visit Icy Strait Point, a secluded and intimate seaport nestled in
the Alaska wilderness and Ketchikan, the former “Salmon Capital of the World”. Cruise the scenic Inside
Passage with its snow-capped mountains, deep fjords and forested islands - look for bald eagles, sea
lions, porpoises and whales.
• New Zealand/Australia 12 night cruise from Auckland, NZ to Sydney, AU - Departing March 16, 2013 -
Hosted by Associate Vice President of Advancement & wife, Bill & Dale Draughon - Host dependent on
number of cruise participants
Your “Down Under” New Zealand/Australia cruise will overflow with natural and cultural wonders.
Learn about the indigenous Maori and Aboriginal tribes. You’ll witness some of the most incredible
landscapes and panoramas on the planet when you visit New Zealand - the “Paradise of the Pacific”.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan city of Sydney and its iconic Opera House. Experience one of the seven natural
wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.
Celebrity Cruises® is one of the world’s top rated premium cruise lines, with stylish interiors; dining
experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1, all
designed to provide you with an unsurpassed experience no matter your destination.
Cruiseland will make a donation to FIU representative of your cruise participation. The donation will
support First Generation scholarships and be matched.
I hope that you will decide to join us on one of these exceptional cruises. Be sure to book early to get the stateroom of your choice. Please send questions to Bill Draughon at Draughon@fiu.edu or Bob Zweig at Bob@Cruiseland.com.
In the spirit of the Blue & Gold,
Bill Draughon
Associate Vice President, Advancement
Florida International University
Office: 305-348-3961 Email: draughon@fiu.edu