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Jeffery Soffer said it's official: Turnberry Ocean Club is Turnberry Associates' latest luxury condominium to pop up in the Florida real estate market. The exclusive residential condominium tower located at 18501 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles, Florida will be priced from $3 million to $22 million and sales are expected to launch in fall of this year, said Soffer, CEO and Chairman of Turnberry Associates.

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is your way onto a winning team—the cruise industry. FCCA membership cultivates close relationships with the team's players, coaches and management—Member Line CEOs, presidents and executives deciding what products are sold onboard and where ships call—while letting you showcase your talents and discuss what you offer over a friendly dinner, private one-on-one meeting, cocktail reception or even Caribbean cruise.

Mazatlan, Mexico's "Colonial City on the Beach,"  is prepared to host more than one million international and domestic tourists at its Carnival 2014 celebration.  With hotels booked to capacity, thousands of day visitors expected and cruise ships in port, Mazatlan is ready to welcome a record-breaking number of guests.

For the first time, guests of Catalina Island Vacation Rentals will be able to experience a luxurious new lodging opportunity in Two Harbors, at the island's remote West End.

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME announced today that Travel and Tourism's overnight visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches for calendar year 2013 surpassed another benchmark with a record-breaking 14.2 million overnight visitors, a +2.2% increase over 2012.

WorldVentures™, the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships, announced its expansion into Puerto Rico today. Known for its beautiful beaches, lively cultural events and music, the all-star island has been on the company's radar for quite some time. In addition to Puerto Rico, WorldVentures offers its award-winning DreamTrips Memberships and exciting business opportunities for entrepreneurs in 26 worldwide markets.

In honor of Valentine's Day, Barbados is offering a "gift of love" to travelers with the return of the wildly successful Barbados Island Inclusive offer for those looking to book their dream Caribbean getaway. Whether planning a quintessential island escape to master Barbados' art of fine living or to discover the rich cultural heritage of the island, guests can use free spending money for a variety of island experiences! With many more hotels, attractions, activities and restaurants to try, this exciting offer is available for travel May 1 - December 19, 2014 inclusive but trips must be booked from February 14 - March 31, 2014. 

Sending message in a bottle -  does it sound romantic? Unfortunately, there is no romance in it. In fact, there is no common sense to it as it refers to the pollution from plastics that is threatening our seas and oceans today. 

Lovely place to discover El Nido - Palawan - Philippines

Hope you have a great new year 2014. Let the celebration begin. Cheers to 2014. May all your dreams come true.. !

The Tourismembassy Team

Cruise vacations are popular and is enjoyed by people of all ages. They provide a relaxing getaway and at the same time, there is ample entertainment for everyone on the floor. The endless expanse of water soothes the mind and relieves stress while the amenities offered on the ship provide a delectable experience for the travelers. Due to the reasons, cruises are sought-after by anyone looking to take a break from their routine life.

There are many kinds of cruises available today and it is up to the users to decide which cruise works best for them and their family. It is a good idea to know what each type of cruise means and what kind of experience one can get out of it before deciding on the right one. Some of the popular kinds of cruises available today are luxury cruises, exploration cruises, special-interest cruises, family cruises, single cruises, couple cruises, senior cruises, premium cruises and river cruises.