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Hello all! As you read this I am sitting in the Internet Cafe on board the Crown Princess, one of Princess Cruises' magnificent ships, just off Roatan, Honduras, a lush, green beautiful and peaceful island. Yes, part of my job is to explore fantastic opportunities for you, including where to marry and honeymoon.

This is day four of Princess Cruises' first ever "Romantic Summit" cruise, perfectly timed to coincide with Valentine's Day this past Sunday. So far it's been a whirlwind of activity. There is so much to see and do on this floating city, which has everything you could possibly want including fabulous restaurants, pubs, lounges, a casino, state-of-the art Lotus Spa, outdoor movies, indoor theater, entertainment galore, fun classes, pools (including an adults-only pool) health club and so much more!

Yesterday we were in Grand Cayman where I ventured out in a catamaran to swim with stingrays! (Thanks, Barry [BG's President and my boss] for recommending this...it was incredible.) Yes, I was definitely a bit nervous at first but these gorgeous creatures were gentle, graceful and friendly. Our guides helped put us at ease as they led the way into the sea and instructed us on what to do and where to pet the stingrays. Tomorrow we will be in Cozumel and I plan to continue my aquatic adventures and swim with dolphins...something I always dreamed of doing. Then we sail for a day and on Friday, we'll anchor in Princess Cays, Bahamas.

I should mention that this cruise is filled to capacity with 3,150 people on board. The passengers are from all over the world and range from families to honeymooners to seasoned cruisers. One of the highlights of this "Romance Summit" cruise was the Vow Renewal that took place on Valentine's Day...542 couples renewed their vows on deck and toasted with champagne afterward. It was touching to see couples who've been married 40, 50, even 60+ years take part. Also on this cruise, five couples will be married and I'll also be visiting the Wedding Chapel this week to speak with Princess Cruises' wedding planner. I'll let you know all about weddings (and honeymoons) at sea and will also share lots of photos with you upon my return next week. Until then, have a great week and stay tuned for lots more!

Posted by Diane at 2:29 p.m.