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The time-traveling hero Tempus is on a new adventure in 1977 aboard Symphony of the Seas. Her Majesty’s Crown Jewels have been stolen on the eve of her Silver Jubilee by a mysterious jewel thief with special powers of his own. And the clock is ticking. Luckily, time is always on Tempus’ side.
This included show kicks off with dozens of choreographed, light-emitting drones dancing above the ice and features stunning visual effects that make the ice appear to transform before your eyes.
We've been cruising for decades and can't recall a more emotional production at sea than Flight Dare to Dream presented on Symphony of the Seas. What was even more special was that our conference theme was Dare based on our company's motto "Deliver a Remarkable Experience". Royal Caribbean does just that in this amazing production show.
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At our opening session, the cast performed two segments from the finale of the show. In the first segment, they went through history with an in memoriam tribute to those who made contributions to the advancement of flight. In the second final segment, Orville Wright flies over the audience in a very emotional scene. Thank you to the cast of Flight for this private performance.
Fabulous Entertainment is a hallmark of Royal Caribbean cruises. With their own production company, they are in complete control of the performance from inception through the weekly performances on board their ships. They spare no expense in creating a remarkable experience for their guests. Performances like Flight Dare to Dream are included in the price of your cruise. Just imagine what a similar show would cost you and your family on land. The following video gives you a glimpse of the making of the show and what you can expect on board Symphony of the Seas.
Whatever your travel dreams, we encourage you to Dare to fulfill them. As professional travel advisors, we can provide you with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision on the right travel options for you and your companions. We've gotten lots of updated industry information at our conference, and we'd love to share our personal experiences with you. We are just a phone call or email away. Explore our blog and other social media for some inspiration.
We have a booth at Streamwood High School's Holiday Arts Extravaganza sponsored by Streamwood Choral Society. For those in the area, it is your chance to meet us in person to discuss your vacation plans, pick up some brochures, and take advantage of our exclusive offers.
What will be under your tree this Holiday Season? Where will you be spending your holidays? It is already snowing here in Chicagoland, so odds are we will have a white Christmas. Wouldn't you rather be on a white sandy beach than shoveling snow? Can't get away until after the holidays, wrap up a gift that will be remembered for years to come. We can help you plan a cruise, resort, or tour for a winter get away. We can even help with the gift wrapping. Stop by our booth to talk about it, and your wishes could come true.
Exclusive Offers
Even if you aren't able to visit us at our booth, you can still take advantage of our special offers like this one from Celebrity Cruises.
Celebrity Edge, the most anticipated new ship this year, will be arriving in Florida next week. We'll be attending an special Press and Trade Event onboard the new ship after Thanksgiving. We will be sharing live images from the ship during the event, so be sure to follow us on our various social media accounts. For a limited time, your tips are on us for select Celebrity Edge cruises.
How Would You Spend YOUR Final Night in Singapore?
During our 15 days in Southeast Asia, we had thought about what we'd do on our final evening in Singapore. Playing into our decision was the fact that we needed to be at the airport shortly after 5 AM, in order to be sure we had enough time to complete check in and immigration with plenty of time to spare.
Top evening attractions that were included in our thought process were Night Time Safari and Gardens By the Bay Supertree Light Show. Based on our post title, you can tell which one we selected. Come along and see if you would pick that as well.
Both attractions appealed to us. The final deciding factor revolved around distance to travel and ease of doing so. Getting to the gardens was quite easy. We were able to board a MRT train at the airport, and after about an hour and a couple of train transfers, we were at the park's shuttle center (at the Bayfront MRT train station).
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Supertree Grove
By day, the Gardens By The Bay (Singapore) Supertrees stand silently, but at night, they spring to life in an amazing musical rhapsody and light show. These iconic tree-like vertical gardens measure between 25 and 50 metres tall and are designed with large canopies that provide shade during the day. Over 162,900 plants comprising more than 200 species and varieties of bromeliads, orchids, ferns and tropical flowering climbers are planted on the Supertrees. Notice the people in the picture (get a sense of scale).
Garden Rhapsody
There were two shows 7:45pm and 8:45pm (Daily). We'd asked one of the clerks in the gift shop for advice on where the best viewing area would be, especially in light of the rain showers. She suggested following the covered canopy around until we found a spot we liked. She showed us where to go on the map. If we saw McDonald's, we weren't going in the right direction. It took us awhile to orient ourselves from the map to the garden grounds, but eventually we found a covered area that had a couple chairs. She had suggested that we go early as people would start gathering to find a good vantage point.
Despite the periodic rain showers, the show went on on as scheduled.
Since it was around 6 pm, we decided to look for something to eat. There were two restaurants nearby. They had sit-down table service available but you could also do carry out. We took turns looking at the menu and then placed our order.
People were starting to camp out on the ground at the edge of the overhang, so DH picked a spot and spread out some plastic to claim one of the front places. The rain continued off and on - at times getting heavier with some thunder as well. Our open umbrella kept the area pretty dry, so that he could sit for the duration of the show without getting soaked.
This is only a taste of the show, which you need to experience live to really appreciate. Day or night these Supertrees are quite a sight, and not to be missed during a visit to Singapore.
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