2004 Caribbean Post-Election Cruise.Sailing November 13-20 on Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam The ms Zuiderdam (IPA pronunciation: [zvɪɘdʊrda:m]) is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line. It is the first of the Vista Class ships, so named for the extensive use of glass in their superstructure. SELL-OUT LOOMING! JOIN CONFIRMED SPEAKERS ace political strategist DICK MORRIS, conservative Rep. PAT TOOMEY Patrick Joseph "Pat" Toomey (born November 17, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a United States politician. He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, representing Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district from 1999 to January 2005. , renowned author VICTOR DAVIS HANSON Victor Davis Hanson (born 1953 in Fowler, California) is a conservative military historian, columnist, political essayist and former classics professor, best known as a scholar of ancient warfare as well as a commentator on modern warfare. , Islam expert BERNARD LEWIS For the founder of the River Island retail chain, see Bernard Lewis (entrepreneur). Bernard Lewis (born May 31, 1916, London) is the Cleveland E. Dodge Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. , GOP chairman ED GILLESPIE Edward W. Gillespie (born August 1, 1961) is an American Republican political figure. A successful lobbyist, Gillespie along with Jack Quinn (former Chief of Staff to Vice President Al Gore) founded Quinn Gillespie & Associates, a bipartisan lobbying firm that provides , author DINESH D'SOUZA Dinesh D'Souza (born April 25, 1961 in Bombay, India) is an author, currently serving as the Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. , military authority JOHN HILLEN, Club for Growth president STEPHEN MOORE Stephen Moore may refer to:
Lowry regularly appears on the Fox News Channel, including on The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity and Colmes , JAY NORDLINGER, RAMESH PONNURU, JOHN O'SULLIVAN, and JOHN DERBYSHIRE It's not hard to believe that, given our monster line-up of celebrity speakers, The National Review 2004 Post-Election Caribbean Cruise faces a sell-out! Only 20 going-fast cabins remain available for this spectacular and affordable journey (prices for Inside staterooms start at just $1,549 per person, and $1,899 for "singles"!) aboard Holland America Line's luxurious MS Zuiderdam. This will be a unique opportunity to meet preeminent authorities on politics and the critical issues of our day: our ensemble of luminaries includes Republican National Committee chairman Ed Gillespie (the main author of the "Contract with America In the historic 1994 midterm elections, Republicans won a majority in Congress for the first time in forty years, partly on the appeal of a platform called the Contract with America. Put forward by House Republicans, this sweeping ten-point plan promised to reshape government. "), ace political strategist, author, and Clinton/Rodham expert Dick Morris, Congressman Pat Toomey (the Pennsylvania conservative who waged a strong Republican senate primary challenge this year), esteemed author Victor Davis Hanson (the renowned academic is hyper-influential on terrorism and American culture), Bernard Lewis (the eminent Princeton professor is the world expert on Islam's bloody history with the West--his What Went Wrong? and The Crisis of Islam are must-reads), economist and "RINO"-hunting Club for Growth president Stephen Moore, acclaimed author (of so many important books) Dinesh D'Souza, syndicated columnist and author Michelle Malkin (her 2003 immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. work, Invasion, caused a sensation), super-bright military/terrorism guru and NR contributor John Hillen, National Review Online favorite John Derbyshire, NR editor Rich Lowry, senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru, managing editor Jay Nordlinger, and editor-at-large (and editor of The National Interest) John O'Sullivan. That's a veritable "Murderers' Row" line-up!--you simply must join them for seven relaxing days and nights of politics and policy, conservative revelry Revelry Revenge (See VENGEANCE.) Reward (See PRIZE.) Bacchanalia festival in honor of Bacchus, god of wine. [Rom. Religion: NCE, 203] Boar’s Head Tavern scene of Falstaff’s carousals. [Br. Lit. , and luxury cruising. As NR cruise alumni (there are thousands!) know, our trips are remarkable events, marked by scintillating scin·til·late v. scin·til·lat·ed, scin·til·lat·ing, scin·til·lates v.intr. 1. To throw off sparks; flash. 2. To sparkle or shine. See Synonyms at flash. 3. political shoptalk shop·talk n. 1. Talk or conversation concerning one's work or business. 2. The jargon used in a specific business or field. , wonderful socializing, intimate dining with our editors and speakers, making new friends, the rekindling of old friendships--and, of course, grand cruising. That's what's in store for you on the National Review 2004 Post-Election Caribbean Cruise. There are countless reasons to come, but none bigger than the luminaries who will be joining us for this luxury trip! It may be the best ensemble we've ever had on an NR cruise (that's why so far over 300 people are signed up!), which guarantees that our seminar sessions--featuring ample audience "Q & A"--will be fascinating. [check] Who can give a better overview than Dick Morris about the ongoing antics of Bubba bub·ba n. Slang 1. Chiefly Southern U.S. Brother. 2. A white working-class man of the southern United States, stereotypically regarded as uneducated and gregarious with his peers. and future political designs of Hillary (as well as give special analysis of the post-election playing field)?! [check] Where does one begin to question Bernard Lewis about the brutal revival of the millenium-old struggle between Islam and the West?! [check] Ditto for Victor Davis Hanson, who will share his expertise on the moral struggle required for America to battle terrorism and defend freedom, as will John Hillen, the NR contributing editor who's in the know about all matters military. [check] Who are better positioned to discuss the state of the Republican Party than chairman Ed Gillespie (who wrote for NR once upon a time before becoming the GOP bossman), and true-believing conservative Congressman Pat Toomey (a rising political star)?! [check] Who can give keener insight on the war against RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) than Club for Growth boss Stephen Moore? Or a sounder assessment of cultural issues (immigration, campus "diversity," etc.) than the brilliant Michelle Malkin and Dinesh D'Souza (we'll also look for his take on the Gipper's legacy)?! [check] And they'll be joined in all the elucidating and analyzing of the 2004 elections and their aftermath by NR's editorial heavyweights: Rich Lowry, John O'Sullivan, Ramesh Ponnuru, Jay Nordlinger, and NRO NRO See not reoffered (NRO). headliner John Derbyshire. We so want you to "experience" these conservative luminaries that we've engineered our lowest prices ever: available cabins start at $1,549 (p/p), or $1,899 for "singles"--that includes all those "extras" like port fees, taxes, and gratuities! Just look at the chart on the left and check out our phenomenal rates. Of course, the special "extras" and exclusives that NR offers--the seminars, receptions, and intimate dining (on two nights!) with speakers--come on top of the great cruise, which takes place on the beautiful MS Zuiderdam. Still gleaming from her recent inaugural, she's Holland America's classiest vessel. You'll find the accommodations to be truly luxurious, matched only by the indulgent, courteous staff, superior cuisine, and top-notch entertainment and excursions. And the sunny itinerary!--Our voyage will visit Half Moon Cay (Holland America's glorious private island), the Virgin Island ports of St. Thomas and Tortola, and Nassau in the Bahamas. Tours, water-sports, napping on a hammock hammock, suspended bed, usually of netting, canvas, or leather. The hammock and its name were introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus, who learned of them from Native Americans. on a pristine beach, quaffing a cool libation li·ba·tion n. 1. a. The pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual. b. The liquid so poured. 2. Informal a. A beverage, especially an intoxicating beverage. b. under a palm tree--get ready for a week of fun and R&R. Of course, you can experience that on many a cruise. But what you can experience only on an NR cruise are those exclusive extras that make up our extensive program: six seminars (each brimming with two-plus hours of bite and wit as experts make sense out of current events and the recent elections, and divine what's ahead in Washington and elsewhere for 2005 and beyond), three cocktail parties (hot hors d'ouevres, cool drinks, and warm friendships), two late-night poolside smokers featuring H. Upmann's wonderful cigars and complimentary cognac, and dining with our guests (on at least two nights you'll enjoy intimate dinners with our speakers and NR editors!). DON'T DELAY: Reserve your stateroom state·room n. A private cabin or compartment with sleeping accommodations on a ship or train. stateroom Noun 1. a private room on a ship 2. immediately and securely at our website--www.nationalreviewcruise-carib.com. Or call The Cruise Authority at 1-800-707-1634--the professionals there will ably assist you in selecting your cabin (remember: only 20 remain!). Prepare yourself for seven balmy days and cool nights filled with conservative stars! Take the trip of a lifetime with America's most preeminent intellectuals, policy analysts, and political experts and strategists--Dick Morris, Pat Toomey, John Hillen, Victor Davis Hanson, Bernard Lewis, Ed Gillespie, Dinesh D'Souza, Michelle Malkin, Stephen Moore, and NR editors Rich Lowry, Ramesh Ponnuru, Jay Nordlinger, John O'Sullivan, and John Derbyshire--on the National Review 2004 Post-Election Caribbean Cruise.
ENJOY SEVEN BALMY DAYS AND COOL CONSERVATIVE NIGHTS!
DAY/DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
SAT/Nov. 13 Ft. Lauderdale 5:00 PM
SUN/Nov. 14 Half Moon Cay 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
MON/Nov. 15 AT SEA
TUES/Nov. 16 St. Thomas, USVI 8:00 AM 12 Midnight
WED/Nov. 17 Tortola, BVI 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
THURS/Nov. 18 AT SEA
FRI/Nov. 19 Nassau, Bahamas 12 Noon 7:00 PM
SAT/Nov. 20 Ft. Lauderdale 8:00 AM
DAY/DATE SPECIAL EVENT
SAT/Nov. 13
SUN/Nov. 14 morning Catholic Mass
evening cocktail reception
MON/Nov. 15 morning/afternoon seminars
late-night smoker
TUES/Nov. 16
WED/Nov. 17 evening cocktail reception
THURS/Nov. 18 morning/afternoon seminars
late-night smoker
FRI/Nov. 19 morning seminar
evening cocktail reception
SAT/Nov. 20
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