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The First Cabin Booked On Royal Princess!

Following on from my article last week, last Thursday the inaugural voyage of the Royal Princess went on sale. As I mentioned in my previous blog, voyages on new ships are always very busy, and if you don't act quick enough, you will probably be left paying a higher price. This is where experience really plays it's part. Thirty seconds after the cruise going on sale, we had secured one of our clients a cabin on board this voyage. This may not sound like anything spectacular in itself, but as it turns out this cabin, was the first cabin in the UK to be booked on this ship EVER

The point I am trying to make, is that 20 minutes after this ship went on sale the prices went up! Not only did we secure the cruise at the right price, we were quicker than anybody else. You may think that this will not make any difference, but for sailings like QE2's final voyage, being too slow may mean a price increase of hundreds of pounds, or even worse missing out all together!

For anybody thinking about pre-registering a cruise please give me a call. All P and O, Princess and Cunard Itineraries will be released on Friday, with the view to go on general sale mid April. If you are looking for free kids places, a Med cruise or just a holiday let me know and I am sure we can find something suited to you.
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10 MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD 2012 (PHOTOS)

10 Most Beautiful Woman in the World 2012 (Photos). She's been included on the coveted list a number of times before, but Beyoncé has said that she feels more beautiful than ever now that's she's become a mother.

The singer, 30, has been named as the world's most beautiful woman by People magazine.

Smiling serenely from the front cover of the annual special issue, Beyoncé reveals: 'I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth.'

'I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth': New mother Beyoncé has been named People magazine'sWorld's Most Beautiful Woman 2012

The star, who welcomed baby Blue Ivy on January 7, adds: 'The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy.

'The word 'love' means something completely different now.'
Beyonce also revealed how breast-feeding her little one for ten weeks helped her lose 'the bulk' of her pregnancy weight, but that she's now on a strict-protein based diet. 
And the glamorous star admits that being a mother has convinced her to try wearing flat shoes, something she's enjoying.


Baby bliss: the singer says that 'love means something completely different now'

She said: 'I never thought there would be a day when I wouldn't wear heels. 

Before adding: 'Now that I have a child, I walk around holding her all day, I'm buying loafers and oxfords. I love the, because they're comfortable, and shorter heels too.'
The singer wears a white tulle confection for the front cover shot, with an elaborate blue necklace.

She tops a list of ten most beautiful stars nominated by the magazine, and other categories including 'beauty at every age' and 'stunning stars'.





Top beauties: Modern family star Sofia Vergara (left) and actress Charlize Theron placed second and third respectively on the list of top ten beautiful women of the year


Modern Family star Sofia Vergara takes second place in the top ten list.
The 39-year-old Colombian loves says she is not ashamed that her good looks have opened doors for her.


Stunning Snow Whtie and the Huntsman star Charlize Theron is placed third.
Miss Theron also became a mother recently after adopting a little boy, Jackson.
The former model told Vogue magazine recently of starting out: 'I was too tall, too big, too late for the supermodel look of the Eighties. Kate Moss and all the tiny, grungy girls had just become fashionable, and I didn’t fit the bill.'


Rising and returning stars: Mirror Mirror star Lily Collins is taking centre stage at number four, while Revenge actress Madeleine Stowe has made a return to the spotlight

Rising star Lily Collins is an unsurprising inclusion on the list.
The actress and Phil Collins' daughter was cast as the 'fairest of them all' in the new Snow White film, Mirror Mirror, and its is not hard to see why.
Returning to the spotlight is Madeleine Stowe, who was named number five thanks to her role in Revenge.




Different styles: Voluptuous Christina Hendricks is in at number six, while gamine Michelle Williams placed seventh on the list
Showing that all different styles of beauty have been included in the list, voluptuous bombshell Christina Hendricks placed just ahead of gamine Michelle Williams.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocall star Paula Patton is a new entry, ahead of country singer Miranda Lambert.


The Duchess of Cambridge, who celebrates her first wedding anniversary this weekend, rounds out the top ten most beautiful women.


Top ten: Mission Impossible star Paula Patton, country singer Miranda Lambert and the duchess of Cambridge complete the list
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Sandra Dewi from Bangka, Indonesia

Name: Monica Nichole Sandra Dewi Gunawan Basri
Date of Birth: Aug 8, 1983
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 48 kg
About: Monica Nichole Sandra Dewi Gunawan Basri or in short, Sandra Dewi is a popular celebrity model andactress born in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka. Sandra Dewi is a Catholic with a mixed heritage of Palembang, Chinese, Sundanese and Dutch. After growing up in Pangkal Pinang, she moved to Jakarta with her family in 2001 to continue her studies in the London School of Public Relations. 

Shortly afterwards in 2002, she won the Miss Enchanteur beauty contest and was selected as Tourism Envoy for West Jakarta. She later participated in the Fun Fearless Female contest in 2006, sponsored by Cosmopolitan Indonesia magazine and she was the runner up. Sandra Dewi achieved mainstream success with her role as Lila, a beautiful and smart doctor, in the 2007 comedy Quickie Express, for which she received the 2008 Indonesian Movie Award for Best Newcomer. With her sexy body, beautiful hair and fair mixed face, Sandra Dewiis considered as one of the most beautiful artist in Indonesia's entertainment industry. 

This phenomenal beautiful Indonesian celebrity was all over the news headline; started off with her sexy poses for Indonesia's FHM magazine and then followed by her fake "bugil" (naked) photos that spread like wildfire over the Internet. It was the hottest topic during that time and she was later named "The Most Searched Artist" by Yahoo! Indonesia.

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The Most Beautiful Women in Russia

The Most Beautiful Women in Russia. The web edition of the Hong Kong Travelers Digest has compiled a ranking of cities and states with the most beautiful women in terms of tourists and visitors. 
Commenting on the national profile of women in our newspaper wrote: "Not so well known as other Eastern European countries ranking, Bulgaria's reputation is destined to change as people learn about how this country is unique. The most remarkable of Bulgarian women is that they are often high, with pale skin, dark hair and blue or green eyes "

In the ranking of cities with the most beautiful women in the world Varna occupies fifth place. In ranking order, the cities that fill out the top 5 are as follows: 1. Stockholm, 2. Copehagen, 3. Buenos Aires, 4. Los Angeles, and 5. Varna.The largest case study in Russia was held by the Fund "Public Opinion" and the process. This is a very popular rating, not a collection of images of beauty contests. It is these beauties chosen men and women of Russia.


Alina Kabaeva



Alina was born on 12 May 1983 in Tashkent. Parents of girl athletes: dad - soccer, mom - basketball player.
Alina Kabaeva is in the Russian national team since 1996. She grew 5 times European Champion, 2 times world champion. In 2004, Alina Kabaeva won the Olympic Games in Athens. In 206 year Alina Kabaeva became deputy of the Duma on the party "United Russia".


Olga Budina




Olga Budina was born February 22, 1975 in Odintsovo. Mom its - ordinary accountant, father - a builder. Her parents were opposed to it came to the theater, but she graduated in 1997, Shchukin School.
All of Russia knew Olga Budina on such films and TV series: "The Romanovs. Crowned Family, "" His Wife's Diary, "" The Border. Taiga's novel. " Her work is marked by such awards as Nick, Taffy. She was even nominated for an Oscar.


Olga Fadeeva



Olga Fadeeva was born October 15, 1978 in Minsk. Her parents were ballet dancers, so she had dreamed all his life to be a ballerina, but not enrolled due to illness. Fadeyev graduated from high school with a theatrical bent. With 200 years Olga Fadeeva - actress of the National Theatre. Yanka Kupala.


Anna Kovalchuk



Anna Kovalchuk was born June 15, 1977 in Germany. The girl's parents - teachers. Childhood girls held in different cities - Yerevan, Moscow, Leningrad. Little Anna Kovalchuk had dreamed that he entered the Polytechnic Institute, but with a light feeding friends she entered the Leningrad Theatre Institute.
To date, Anna Kovalchuk is the leading actress of the theater Lensoviet.


Oxana Fedorova



Oxana Fedorova was born December 17, 1977 in the city of Pskov. The girl brought my mother - a nurse, a grandmother and grandfather. Graduated from the school police niversitet MFD, but in 1999 she won the contest "Miss St. Petersburg," and in 2001 - "Miss Russia", and a year later became the "Miss Universe".
Today, Oxana Fedorova - Police Major, PhD, doctoral study.


Anastasia Zavorotnyuk



Anastasia Zavorotnyuk born April 3, 1971 in Astrakhan. The girl has grown in the theater because her mother worked in the Youth Theatre, and his father was a television director. He graduated from the school at the Moscow Art Theater, then worked in the theater Tabakov. But all Russia knows of her TV series "My Fair Nanny", as well as the film "Apocalypse Code".


Catherine Andreyev



Catherine Andreyev was born November 27, 1961 in Moscow. She graduated from Moscow State University, worked in the General procurator of the Russian Federation. Its original appearance interferes with her work, but to change their style of business on his heels and short dresses are not going to Yekaterina Andreyeva.



Valeria



Valeria was born April 17, 1969 in the Saratov region. She graduated from college Gnessinskoy. Taught her singing himself, Joseph Kobzon. Her career began in the 90s. At first she tried to conquer the West, but this success has made in Russia.


Elena Korikova



Elena Korikova born April 12, 1972 in Tobolsk. The girl does not dream to become an actress, but by accident hit the Rostov Drama. Later she graduated from the Cinematography. All-Russian love she received after the series "Poor Nastya".


Julia Nachalova



Julia was born Nachalova January 31, 1981 in Voronezh. Her father was a composer. That he saw in her daughter's talent. The first performance of the singer had passed, when she was 5 years old. In 1992 she won the "morning star". In 1995 she released her first album. She participated in many vocal competitions, where she won prizes and conducted some programs on Russian television, starred in musicals.


The most beautiful top models, just a beautiful girl vip Russia are waiting for you on our site. For its beauty, charm and intelligence, they are not inferior to the well-known actress and singer.

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12 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING YOUNG

Dermatologists offer advice on how to keep skin beautiful, smooth and healthy.

Photo: Robyn Lehr
Growing old gracefully isn't a lost art―it's just a forgotten one. For all those women who think the scalpel or the syringe is the only way to stay "young," here's a news flash: "About 80 percent of aging is caused by environmental factors, things you have control over," says Leslie Baumann, a dermatologist and the director of the University of Miami Cosmetic Center, in Florida. 

Real Simple went to eight female dermatologists to find out their own at-home anti-aging routines. They all offer a sensible approach: Protect your skin, use the right skin-careingredients, and get on with your life. 


Twelve Ways to Delay AgingTo help minimize damage and wrinkles, stay out of the sun and follow these tips:

• Wear sunscreen every day. 
You've heard it before: Sun exposure is the number one cause of premature aging. Ultraviolet light from the sun―or a tanning bed―breaks down collagen and elastin, the substances that keep skin smooth and firm. 

• Apply sunscreen liberally. A too-thin layer of SPF (sun protection factor) 15 is equal to only about SPF 7. Use a shot glass-size amount to cover your body and a teaspoonful to cover your face. 

• Don't forget your legs. "We find more cases of malignant melanomas on women's legs than on their faces," says Heidi Waldorf, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New York City. 

• Don't rely on SPF-enhanced makeup. Chances are you don't wear enough of it to defend your skin.


• Choose sunglasses with UV protection. Good sunglasses help prevent cataracts, and they also keep you from squinting, which can, over time, break down the collagen around your eyes and cause crow's-feet. 

• Avoid smoky situations. If you smoke, quit. And nonsmokers should be aware that chronic exposure to secondhand smoke can damage skin. According to Karyn Grossman, a Santa Monica-based dermatologist, smoke, like the sun, bombards you with free radicals that make skin sallow, break down its collagen, and slow its ability to heal. To fend off damage, Grossman suggests products containing antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals. Her favorite antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea. "The studies back up their efficacy the most," she says. 

• Be conscious of repetitive movements. Between smiling, frowning, and talking, your face makes thousands of movements a day. Over time, these repetitive motions lead to deeper lines. It would be unrealistic (not to mention Stepford-like) to stop showing your emotions, but some habits can be curbed. "We're not saying, 'Don't live; don't move,'" says Debra Jaliman, a New York City dermatologist. "But if you're constantly drinking through a straw, chewing gum, or smoking, you're breaking down the collagen around your mouth. And the wrinkles will come earlier."


• Stop picking! It's hard to resist the urge to do a little at-home surgery on a pimple, but the mark it might leave is the most persuasive reason not to. "As you age, acne scars often end up looking more like wrinkles," says Grossman. "If you have a pimple on your cheek near where a wrinkle forms, it will make the wrinkle deeper." 

• Cleanse with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). They help remove the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a fresh layer underneath. "Alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid) unclog pores and help your skin look smoother," says Alyson C. Penstein, a dermatologist in New York City. Note: If you have oily or acne-prone skin, try a cleanser with a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). 


• Use an anti-aging cream at night. New anti-aging creams arrive on cosmetics counters all the time―with bigger claims and heftier price tags. But good old retinoids, which contain a vitamin A derivative, are still the gold standard. "Many studies support retinoids, and they have withstood the test of time," says Marianne O'Donoghue, an associate professor of dermatology at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. Retinoids encourage the skin to renew itself, smoothing fine lines and helping to repair sun damage. They are found in prescription creams, such as Renova and Retin-A, and in lower concentrations in over-the-counter retinol creams. Note: Retinoids can be irritating at first, so apply sparingly. They also leave skin vulnerable to sunburn. If your skin is extra-sensitive, try a milder cream containing kinetin, an ingredient found in plants that has been shown to smooth lines. 

• Try a weekly exfoliation treatment. Most professional antiaging treatments―including chemical peels and microdermabrasion―shed skin to clear up uneven pigmentation and encourage collagen growth. Now there are effective treatments that are gentle enough to use at home. Robin Ashinoff, director of cosmetic dermatology at the Hackensack University Medical Center, in New Jersey, suggests using a chemical exfoliator. There are also polishing creams that aim to achieve results similar to those of professional microdermabrasion, which manually sloughs off skin with superfine particles. Over time, your skin should respond by thickening slightly. "Thickening is good," explains Mary Ellen Brademas, a New York City dermatologist. "Thicker skin shows fewer wrinkles."

• Remember the rest of your body. "Everything you do for your face, you should also do for your neck, chest, and hands," says Baumann. "Those are the primary spots that show aging." At the very least, moisturize: Hydrated skin looks plumper and smoother.
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Google seeks biggest digital store


Google is hoping to build the world's largest digital filing cabinet in the latest attempt to deepen people's dependence on its services.

The internet search leader's latest product stores personal documents, photos, videos and a wide range of other digital content on Google's computers. By keeping files in massive data centres, users will be able to call up the information on their smartphones, tablet computers, laptops and just about any other internet-connected device.

Google has now confirmed the long-rumoured service. Called Google Drive, the service is offering the first five gigabytes of storage per account for free. Additional storage will be sold for prices starting at 2.49 dollars (£1.54) per month for 25 gigabytes up to 49.99 dollars (£31) per month for one terabyte, equivalent to five laptops with 200-gigabyte drives.

Google Drive is initially available for installation on Window-based computers, Mac computers, laptops running on Google's Chrome operating system and smartphones powered by Google's Android software. A version compatible with Apple's iPhone and iPad is due in the next few weeks.

It may be several weeks before Google Drive is available throughout the world.

The new service represents Google's attempt to muscle into a market that is turning into the internet's version of storage wars. It comes nearly five years after word first leaked out that the company was developing an online file storage service, then called Gdrive, that never came to fruition. Google made light of those rumours in comparing Google Drive's announcement to the sighting of the Loch Ness Monster.

The early leader in the battle so far has been the San Francisco start-up, Dropbox, which raised 257 million dollars (£159 million) in venture capital and attracted more than 50 million users since it was founded in 2007 by two graduates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dropbox says its users collectively store about 1 billion files every two days.

While Dropbox has emerged as the early favourite among consumers, another start-up called Box has carved a niche offering online storage for businesses. Founded in 2005, Box has raised 162 million dollars (£100 million) in venture capital and says about 120,000 companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have set up accounts.

Google is also trying to catch up to Apple, which last year introduced a storage service called iCloud that primarily caters to iPhone and iPad owners, and Microsoft, which gives away seven gigabytes of free storage on its SkyDrive service.

Google is hoping to differentiate its storage service by equipping it with more convenient and powerful tools. The service will draw upon the company's expertise in internet technology for text and images to make it easier to find data quickly. It also includes optical character recognition that can search for specific words contained in scanned newspapers or other sources.
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