Are you ready to Getaway? Diamond Cruise March 11-18, 2018

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1 Are you ready to Getaway? Diamond Cruise March 11-18, 2018 Diamond Cruise News

2 Only four months to go until we board the Diamond Cruise! Diamond Cruise News Congratulations, and welcome aboard! We are delighted that you will be joining us on the 2018 Lifeplus Diamond Cruise. Robert and Tim look forward to welcoming you on board the Norwegian Getaway. Whether it is your first Diamond Cruise or we re welcoming you back to celebrate your amazing success as a Lifeplus leader, the voyage on board the incredible Norwegian Getaway promises to be a very special experience! Your commitment to your Lifeplus business and the difference you re making in the lives of others by helping them live healthier and happier lives inspire us, and recognizing your achievement is a privilege for us. We are doing everything to ensure that this Diamond Cruise is a wonderful and rewarding experience for all our guests. It is our opportunity to show you how much we appreciate your dedication and success. you need to help ensure that you will arrive fully prepared for your trip. Thank you. Your dedication and accomplishments inspire us and we look forward to thanking you in person and spending this wonderful week with you on board the Norwegian Getaway! This is the first of a series of newsletters you will receive leading up to the cruise. Over the next few months, we will provide details on what you can expect on board the fabulous Norwegian Getaway, information on the ports we will visit, and, of course, all the facts and information Robert Christian Timothy A. Nolan

3 What tropical adventures await you Diamond Cruise News The perfect getaway The 2018 Diamond Cruise will be sailing to the exciting Western Caribbean on the luxurious Norwegian Getaway. The Getaway simply oozes Miami! It starts with the hull, with art designed by Miami artist David LEBO Le Batard. It s impossible to miss the painting, which features a mermaid and pelicans and employs the colors of the sea. Inside, the overall color pallette successfully melds bright purples and turquoises with more muted browns and gleaming silvers. Even the public spaces feel like Miami. Passengers can grab a variety of signature cocktails at the Sugarcane Mojito Bar and drink margaritas at Jimmy Buffet s famous Margaritaville. You can stroll The Waterfront, an innovative, industry-first open-air promenade designed to connect guests with the ocean as on no other cruise line. Indulge in more than 28 dining options, and experience the thrill of five water slides, and three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex. For more information on the Getaway, log on to or to explore all that she has to offer. Discover the Western Caribbean If you re looking for adventure, the Western Caribbean has it all. Soak up the sun or visit ancient ruins near Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico or snorkel around the reefs in Belize or Roatán, Honduras. Roatán, Bay Islands (Honduras) Costa Maya (Mexico) Harvest Caye (Belize) Cozumel (Mexico) Your ports of call

4 Before you set sail Diamond Cruise news Taking care of your flights! It s our pleasure to take care of your travel for the Lifeplus Diamond Cruise. We will cover economy flights for two to Miami, Florida, as well as your stay at one of the Lifeplus host hotels on Saturday, March 10, Here s how it works Once you have let us know you are cruising and have sent us your travel forms, you will hear from our Lifeplus Travel Team. They will contact you suggesting the best flight options from your nearest home airport and once you have agreed, they will take care of the booking for you. Of course, if you would like to combine the cruise with a holiday, they can help you with that too. Please note that any travel outside the cruise as defined, will be at your cost. If you have booked and paid for your own flights, send your invoice and itinerary to 2018Cruise@lifeplus.com. We will reimburse you for the average cost of an economy ticket from your home airport to Miami and also let you know which hotel you will be staying in on March 10th. Once you arrive, the fun begins! Make sure the whole family can travel hassle-free in Miami. Flight cancellations: Lifeplus will pay for two economy class return tickets from your nearest major airport city to Miami, Florida. Once your flights are booked, and you decide to cancel one person in your party and replace them with another, you will be responsible for the flight costs for this new person. If you are traveling with more than two in your party, and you decide to cancel one of the flights booked by Lifeplus, you will still be responsible for the remaining flight costs for those traveling with you. Once booked there will be no refunds on cancelled tickets. Traveling with children? A baggage note when arranging flights In Florida, children under 3 must travel in a 5-point harness in all private vehicles. This means that if you intend to take a taxi from the airport to a hotel, you will need to have brought a child seat with you, as they don t generally provide their own. If you do decide to bring a child seat with you on your flight for this purpose, check with your airline first. Some will allow you to check in a car seat without it counting as part of your baggage allowance. Be sure to double check everything so you can leave without stress. Deadline for all flights: To make sure we can get everything arranged for you, it s important that we have your flights booked well in advance. For this reason, please note the following: The deadline for all flights to be booked for the 2018 Diamond Cruise is January 12, Your travel documents It s always the little things that catch us by surprise! So here are a few essential reminders to help you prepare. First have your travel documents in order: Passports a valid machine readable passport is required for entry into the USA. The standard EU children s passport (Kinderpass) is not valid for travel into the United States. They must have a machinereadable passport to enter the U.S. Visas and other mandatory documents required to travel. Note that you DO NOT need a Visa if you have a passport from one of the 38 countries on the Visa Waiver list the full list can be found here: The passport must have a machine-readable zone on the biographic page and must be valid at least 6 months at the time of travel. You can also visit or and click on the FAQ section for more details and answers to common questions concerning travel documentation.

5 ESTA and insurance information Diamond Cruise news Gaining entry into the USA Better safe than sorry Once your flights are booked and you have received your hotel assignment, you ll need to apply for your ESTA the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This is something that all non-us passport holders have to complete to gain entry to the US.You can apply here: There s an admin charge of $14.00, but be sure to keep your receipt, as we re pleased to reimburse that for you. Once you ve completed your application, be sure to print your confirmation page you can t gain entry to the US without it. If you would like to check the status of your application you can do so at the link above. Once approved, your ESTA is valid for two years. If you think you have an ESTA already, all you need to do is update it with the details for the 2018 cruise. Log in to the site with your current application number, along with your passport and date of birth, and update your travel and accommodation dates and details. If you don t have or can t remember your application number, don t worry you can just start a new application as detailed above. Travel insurance We don t like to think about what might go wrong on any trip, but travel insurance can cover a whole list of things from lost luggage to accidents while traveling, airline delays and illnesses. We recommend checking the options that suit your party for the destinations we re visiting. Get this arranged nice and early so you can focus on looking forward to your cruise. Peace of mind It s a really good idea to take care of all these details as soon as possible. For example, you can t arrange your ESTA until your flights and hotel are confirmed so it pays to get those arranged as soon as possible and then start your ESTA process too. Then, if there s any issue with your passport or ESTA application, you ve got plenty of time to address the problem and ensure you can join us on-board! More information online For more information on the Getaway, Ports of Call or traveling to Miami, log on to Information can be found under the Upcoming Events section. We will also be posting these monthly newsletters so that you can access all of this information to make sure you are prepared and ready to set sail in March Next issue - Planning the perfect Getaway - Your arrival in Miami, Florida - Host hotel information - Currency exchange - Expenses in Miami and on the Getaway - Health and safety information Don t get left behind, be sure to apply for your ESTA in good time. Look forward to your trip with peace of mind.