Dear Red Hat Society Chapter Members, Families, and Friends,

DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FOR RESERVATIONS ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL PRIDE IN CELEBRATION OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY 12TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN APRIL 2010, CARNIVAL HAS EXTENDED THE DATE OF INITIAL DEPOSIT FROM MARCH 29, 2009 UNTIL APRIL 23, 2009. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND RESERVE YOUR CABIN TODAY WITH AS LITTLE AS $50.00 TO RESERVE A CABIN CATEGORY 1 YEAR IN ADVANCE OF THIS WONDERFUL CRUISE.

PRICING ON ALL CABINS CAN BE OBTAINED AS WELL AS THOSE LISTED BELOW. CONTACT ME EARLY AS MID-CABINS (CENTER OF SHIP) ALWAYS BOOK FIRST. WE ARE MOST EXCITED TO OFFER YOU THIS ADDITIONAL 3 WEEK OPPORTUNITY TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN IF YOU MISSED THE MARCH 29, 2009, DEADLINE.

Modified dates included below*

The Red Hat Dancers of Maryland invite all Red Hat Society Chapter Members, Families, and Friends to attend an 8-day, 7-night Carnival CRUISE aboard the ship "PRIDE" in celebration of the 12th birthday of the RED HAT SOCIETY.

Itinerary - Port of Baltimore to Bahamas and Return

Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Port of Baltimore - Departure 5:30 PM
Monday, April 26, 2010 - Fun Day at Sea
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - Fun Day at Sea
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Port Canaveral - Arrive 7:00 AM - Departure 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas, Arrive 11:00 AM - Departure 11:00 PM
Friday, April 30, 2010 - Freeport, Bahamas, Arrive 7:00 AM - Departure 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Fun Day at Sea
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Port of Baltimore, Arrive 10:00 AM

Prices are as follows:
Inside cabins starting at $679.89 PP (Category 4B)
Outside cabins starting at (see below for specifics)**
Balcony cabins starting at $949.89 PP (Category 8B)

PRICE INCLUDES ALL TAXES AND PORT CHARGES. GRATUITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $70.00 PP MAY BE PRE-PAID.

A $50.00 deposit is required by APRIL 23, 2009* for inside and balcony cabins. However if you want a SPECIFIC cabin assignment, a $250.00 PP deposit and names are required.
A $250.00 PP deposit is required for ocean view cabins and names are required at the time of booking to receive pricing of cabins.**

20 inside cabins and 50 balcony cabins have been "blocked" at the above rates.

Additional payment schedules for all cabins are as follows:
November 20, 2009 - $250.00 PP due
NOTE: If you paid your $250.00 PP deposit on April 23, 2009*, no further payment is due until February 1, 2010.
February 1, 2010 - Full balance PP due

In closing, TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. TRAVEL INSURANCE WAIVER AND CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED.

Thank you in advance for your reservation and the Queen of the Red Hat Dancers of Maryland looks forward to seeing many Red Hat Society Chapter Members, families, and friends from around the country.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Rhoda Friedman @ dancingqueenmum@msn.com or 301-552-2566 or 301-335-3788.

You may also contact Research Travel directly at 301-251-0370 or 800-446-4200, info@researchtravel.com. Please mention the Birthday Celebration Carnival Cruise Aboard the "PRIDE" Ship April 25, 2010 when contacting travel agency.

Sincerely,
--Rhoda Friedman & The Team at Research Travel