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Discover Canada in the Fall DECEMBER 2018 BLUE Horizons VOTED ‘NO. 1 MONTHLY CRUISE MAGAZINE’ BY ALL LEADING CRUISE LINES xclusive & The E DISCOVER Bestselling INDIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE CANADA & Tiger Safari Experience IN THE FALL THE ALL-INCLUSIVE 2019 NO-FLY FLASH SALE from only £789pp EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION ENDS 8.30PM 29TH NOVEMBER 2018 ROL NEWS Cruise News DECEMBER 2018 Getting creative with Cunard’s Newest Ship As yet unnamed, Cunard’s new and eagerly anticipated ship, set to join the fleet in 2022, has its first appointment: Creative Director Adam D Tihany. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented designers, Tihany has made his name creating beautiful spaces for luxurious and iconic hotels, restaurants and resorts across the globe, including The Beverly Hills Hotel, Belmond Hotel MACMILLan’s Cipriani and The Oberoi New Delhi. BIGGEST EVER “The name Cunard is obviously magical COFFEE MORNING and I’m very excited to be involved in his project,” Tihany says. On Friday 28th September ROL Cruise Tihany promises the much-loved joined thousands of other companies, traditional Cunard feel, but with plenty clubs, colleges and communities by of surprises. hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning. “Guests can expect a much lighter, The day was a huge success and ROL contemporary feel, but crucially it will Cruise raised an outstanding amount of still feel like a Cunard ship and Cunard’s £1,772.32 in support of the cancer support loyal guests will feel very at home. The charity. With a raffle, cake competition, new ship will celebrate Cunard’s British balloons in a car, sponsored leg waxing, heritage but with a whisper, not a shout.” bid for an ROL Cruise Director to make tea and a Memory Tree, not only was the day great fun for all involved, but will help provide support through this amazing charity to those affected by cancer. A big thank you to all of the staff at ROL Cruise for supporting the event, and we hope next year is an even greater success! 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