This is for the October Poz Cruise. Just in advance, I know that many guys are going through very tough economic times and some have complained about seeing emails about vacations at this time. Fortunately, not everyone has been laid off and for those who still have their jobs, it's still quite important that they spend their money. There are plenty of gay people in South Florida who make their livings off cruises and they are hurting immensely right now. And quite a number of these guys are HIV+ themselves.
So please understand these announcements are not to insult those who can't afford these trips right now, in any way. But if we don't keep these types of trips going, then we'll have a very hard time getting them going again once the economy comes back, and here's hope that after tomorrow it will only get better!
Thanks for living in hope like me guys.
Bryan
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Subject: Poz Cruise 2009 - Lowered Deposit
From: "Paul Stalbaum" <Paul@...>
Date: Mon, January 19, 2009 10:53 am
To: "Paul Stalbaum" <Paul@...> Hello To All,I am happy to mention that I have been able to arrange with Carnival Cruises a reduced deposit for this year’s annual Poz Cruise Retreat.The normal deposit for a cruise of eight nights is $300.00 to secure a place. But due to the economic situation you are now able to make a reservation with a deposit of only $150.00 per person! The balance of the deposit does not have to be paid until mid-May.This year we will be sailing on the new Carnival Freedom from Ft Lauderdale on October 10 – 18, 2009. Our stops include Spanish Colonial San Juan, shopping Mecca of St Thomas, charming Antigua with 365 beaches,Tortola known for spectacular snorkel and diving, and British Colonial Nassau. Rates begin at only $535.00 plus taxes and includes all meals.Please feel free to contact me for reservations and questions. I hope to see you on board!!Sincerely,Paul B. StalbaumUniversal Travel/American Express1425C SE 17 StreetFtLauderdale ,FL 33316 954- 761 - 1500 ext 241800 - 735 - 0401 ext 241Fax - 954 - 463 - 2703