Thank you for your interest in the Eighth Annual Libertarian
Cruise!  I hope you will enjoy these updates whether you decide
to book a stateroom on the ms Westerdam or not.  If you ever
wish to stop receiving these updates, just hit your reply button
and let me know.  One will arrive monthly through April.

     Why the Baltic?  It provides simply some of the world's most
interesting people and places.  Cruising Europe has been one the
most popular vacations for the past several years because of the
scenic countries and the fabulous pampering provided on a cruise.
The response to last month's announcement of this year's itinerary,
produced the most and earliest bookings I've ever experienced!

     Why Holland America?  After sailing with Princess, Carnival,
Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America I have found
that Holland America gives the best value among these moderately
priced Cruise Lines.  The brand new ms Westerdam will be making
her maiden voyage December 2004.  She is Holland America's third
"Vista Class" ship.  Ellen and I sailed on her sister ship, the ms
Zuiderdam last year and it was magnificent.  I can't wait to step
aboard the ms Westerdam next June!

     I've never found a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation than
a cruise, even though I keep trying.  This event offers a very
special extra - among our group will be some of the nicest people
you will ever meet.  I've enjoyed the many non-libertarian friends
who have accompanied us on our annual cruises as much as I've
treasured spending time with my LP friends.  There always seems
to be a nice blend of interesting, wonderful people.

     As evidence of the pleasure our group of previous cruisers
have come to expect, we have already booked eight staterooms
for previous group members.  Those who knew what to expect
already sold out our group's allotment of staterooms!  I
obtained another eight staterooms for our group early this month.
As usual, next year's group is already a nice blend of couples
and singles, Libertarians and non-libertarians.

     I hope each of you have already requested that the Cruise
Line mail you a brochure.  This is free and easy to do from
their web site:

https://crm.hollandamerica.com/broadbaseema/ha3051/brochurerequest.jsp
(select Europe)

     You'll like having the brochure around as the months leading
up to our departure fly by.  Part of the fun of cruising is the
building anticipation!

     In 2001, I established a business, FREEDOM CRUISES,
specifically to provide you with the lowest possible fares.
Since founding the business, I have attended "cruise college"
and have been certified as an Accredited Cruise Counselor by
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) the premier
industry association.  I am able to book your 6/20/05 stateroom
with Holland America at a 51% discount to the published tariff.

     All commissions from bookings through FREEDOM CRUISES,
net expenses, will go to pay for the parties and gifts Ellen and
I always like to provide as your hosts.  We have more fun than
ever planned for our 2005 Baltic Sea Cruise.

         That's it for this first update.  If you're planning to
join us, I'll email a booking form to you.  A $600 per person
deposit holds your reservation.  There are no penalties for
cancellations made before April 5th.  Please e-mail me with
your questions and I'll share answers to the most frequently
asked questions in each future update.  Beginning with Update # 2,
I will also describe the activities of some days of our itinerary
in a feature called, "A Day On The ms Westerdam".

Best Wishes,

Ken

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