Commuters Can Take a Caribbean Cruise Outside the Montgomery BART Station; Holland America Line Offers a '60 Second Vacation'.Assignment Editors/Travel Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2001 It's March in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , and as the wet, chilly days of early spring turn warmer, thoughts of vacationing under the tropical sun of the Caribbean seem too good to be true -- unless you're near the Montgomery BART station experiencing Holland America Line's "60 Second Vacation." To give San Francisco BART commuters a realistic cruise vacation experience, Holland America Line Holland America was founded in 1873 as the Dutch-America Steamship Company, a shipping and Passenger line. Because it was headquartered in Rotterdam and provided service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line (HAL). has constructed a replica of an ocean liner deck, complete with deck chairs and the music of a steel drum steel drum Tuned gong made from the end, and part of the wall, of an oil barrel. The barrel's end surface is hammered into a concave shape, and several areas are outlined by chiseled grooves. band, just outside the doors to the Montgomery BART station. Busy commuters will be invited to take a "60 Second Vacation," where they can stop, recline re·cline v. re·clined, re·clin·ing, re·clines v.tr. To cause to assume a leaning or prone position. v.intr. To lie back or down. in an authentic deck chair, don a pair of sunglasses sunglasses A tinted pair of glasses used to ↓ light arriving at the eye, which are labeled according to the amount of UV light blocked; nonprescription glasses are classified according to use and amount of UV radiation blocked Sunglasses , and imagine they've escaped on a luxurious Holland America Line cruise. Commuters can enjoy the "60 Second Vacation" today from 7-10 a.m. and from 4-7 p.m. Participants and observers alike will have the opportunity to win a free Holland America cruise simply by filling out a short entry form or by logging onto www.winhollandamerica.com. Those who choose to indulge in a 60 second vacation will not only enjoy a detour from their daily routine, but will also leave with a complimentary souvenir photo of their "trip." The "60 Second Vacation" is staged in conjunction with Holland America's new Caribbean advertising campaign: It's Warmer Where We Sail. From eight-foot banners to floor graphics, from pillar wraps to four-sided kiosks, HAL Hal: see Halle, Belgium. hal In Sufism, a state of mind reached from time to time by mystics during their journey toward God. The ahwal (plural of hal) are God-given graces that appear when a soul is purified of its attachments to the material world. has the only corporate advertising in the Montgomery BART station for the full month of March. "We invite commuters to take a few moments out of their busy day and take a 60 second vacation with Holland America Line," said David Giersdorf, HAL's senior vice president of marketing and sales. "While it doesn't duplicate the experience of sailing on any of our 5-star ships, it's a fun way for commuters to start thinking about booking a Holland America Line cruise." HAL's product offerings in the Caribbean have evolved to address the needs of premium travelers nationwide. For example, they now offer cruise lengths from five, seven, eight, ten and 14-days; more active shore excursions including kids-only excursions on HAL's private island, Half Moon Cay; more staterooms with balconies; several dining options including alternative restaurants, Lido dining and 24-hour complimentary room service; Java Cafes; late-night comics; and onboard Internet Centers. About Holland America Line With a fleet of 10 ships and five more joining the fleet between 2002 and 2005, Holland America's premium cruises cover the world. Holland America cruises feature spacious staterooms, superb dining, renowned service, first-rate entertainment, the Club HAL children's programs, complete fitness and spa center, and popular "tipping not required" policy. Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines
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