EASTERN CARIBBEAN • JANUARY 19th – 26th, 2008
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Named for the fez-like, scarlet blossoms of the cactus that grows there, Grand Turk is a pristine place of simple pleasures. Just offshore discover the world's largest coral reef system, teeming with marine life. On shore, dine on conch fritters and set your watch to "island time."
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Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest.
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The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John.
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Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with showers, misters and butlers; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed personal watercraft course. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land and Sea; Deep-sea or Flats Fishing; Stingray Adventure; AquaTrax® Watercraft Adventure.
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Our program takes place when we're at sea. There will be two concurrent classroom "tracks" — one for beginner-to-intermediate players (up to 1400) the other for more advanced players. This program is subject to change, though these web pages will be kept up to date.
Twelve (12) classes to choose from
Two USCF-rated tournaments with
GM and/or IM analysis of your games
Two GM-played Simuls — one
for under 1400-rated players,
the other for those over 1400
Practical Opening Tips for White
Practical Opening Tips for Black
The Art of Attack
Making a Chess Plan
Winning Won Games
Rook Endgame Essentials
Opening Disasters
Bishop v. Knight
The Art of the Exchange Sacrifice
Understanding Pawn Endings
Use Your Imagination!
Exploiting Structural Advantages
Cruise prices vary from $799 for an Inside Stateroom to $2,899 for a Full Suite, per person. (Cruise pricing is subject to change. InSight Cruises will generally match the cruise pricing offered at the Holland America website at the time of booking.) For those attending our PROGRAM, there is a $895 fee. Taxes are $73.25 per person. All prices and fees are detailed on the BOOK NOW page.
For a detailed listing of the cruise itinerary please review our ITINERARY page.
For questions, please don't hestitate in calling 650-787-5665 or emailing neil@geekcruises.com.
GM Joel Benjamin
GM Pascal Charbonneau
GM Larry Christiansen
Audio Interview with Larry (1 of 2)
Audio Interview with Larry (2 of 2)
Speakers have confirmed their intent to participate; however, scheduling conflicts may arise.
Online and printed versions of the Chess Moves 3 brochure will be available soon.
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