You deserve a holiday! Are you ready to have some fun? Diamond Cruise 11 18 March 2017
Only 4 months to go until we board the Diamond Cruise! Congratulations! Your commitment and energy inspires us to ensure that the Diamond Cruise is a wonderfully rewarding experience for every guest. This is our treasured opportunity to demonstrate to all of you just how much we appreciate and value your commitment to helping people feel good. We re planning what we hope will be a voyage to remember in recognition of your achievements, on a scale grander than ever before. So, to make sure you re fully up-to-date and informed at every step, this is the first of a series of newsletters you ll be receiving from us as we countdown to embarkation. Robert and Tim look forward to welcoming you on board the Norwegian Escape. It s our absolute pleasure to welcome back those of you who have sailed with us before and we are very much looking forward to meeting the first-timers. The Lifeplus Diamond Cruise 2017 on board the brand new Norwegian Escape promises to be a very special experience! In upcoming issues, we ll be looking at what you can expect on board from us, details of the great ports we ll be visiting and the new features you can enjoy this year as we sail on the brand new Norwegian Escape. We will also include all the facts and information you need to ensure you arrive fully prepared for your trip. Your dedication and accomplishments continue to inspire us and we can t wait to thank you in person in March 2017! Celebrating the success of our Lifeplus leaders and recognizing your achievements is a privilege for all of us. Over the past few years, we have been delighted to invite more and more of you to cruise with us which is a real testament to your success and dedication to your Lifeplus businesses. Robert Christian Timothy A. Nolan
What you can look forward to... The Perfect Escape... Discover the Caribbean The 2017 Diamond Cruise will be sailing to the beautiful Eastern Caribbean on the newest ship in the Norwegian fleet, the Escape. Norwegian Escape, the most innovative ship Norwegian Cruise Line has ever built, is ready to whisk you away to the Caribbean from Miami. The Escape offers a luxurious variety of restaurants, bars and evening entertainment. Whether you enjoy watching the sunset on the deck with a glass of wine, exploring a world of exotic flavors, being dazzled by Broadway show hits or dancing the night away with a hand-crafted cocktail or two, the Escape will indulge your every whim. You can expect a truly unforgettable experience! For those of you who fancy a bit of adventure while on board, the ship boasts the fastest waterslides at sea, plus a multi-level sports complex and a white-knuckle experience, The Plank, which extends 8 feet over the side of the ship. For more information on the Escape, log on to www.ncl.com or www.ncl.de to explore all that this impressive ship has to offer! We will be traveling to some of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean where you will find white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and have plenty of fun with your Lifeplus friends. Here s a little snapshot of where we will be sailing. 1. St. Thomas, USVI 2. Tortola, BVI 3. Nassau, Bahamas Your ports of call Miami 3 Nassau, Bahamas Tortola, BVI St. Thomas, USVI 1 2
Before you cruise... First things first let s take care of your flights! It s our pleasure to take care of your travel for the Lifeplus Diamond Cruise. We ll cover return economy fares for two to Miami, FL as well as your stay at one of the Lifeplus Host Hotels on Friday, March 10th, 2017. Here s how it works Once you ve let us know you re coming and have sent us your travel forms, you ll hear from our Lifeplus Travel Team. They ll write to you, suggesting the best flights from your nearest home airport and once you ve agreed, they will take care of the booking for you and all in your own language. Of course, if you would like to combine the cruise with a holiday, they can help you with that too. Bear in mind that any travel outside the cruise as defined would be at your own cost. If you ve booked and paid for your own flights, send your invoice and itinerary to 2017Cruise@lifeplus.com. We ll 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 deadline for all flights to be booked for the 2017 Diamond Cruise is January 13, 2017. 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: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/. 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 www.ncl.com or www.ncl.de and click on the FAQ section for more details and answers to common questions concerning travel documentation.
ESTA and Insurance 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: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/. 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 2017 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. Don t get left behind, be sure to apply for your ESTA in good time. 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 Escape, Ports of Call or traveling to Miami, log on to www.lifeplus.com. 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 2017. Look forward to your trip with peace of mind. Next issue Preparing for your trip Arriving in Miami, Florida Miami Hotel Information Currency Exchange Paying for Expenses while in Miami and on the Ship Health & Safety Information