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80 | Gaycation Magazine www.gaycationmagazine.com An Interview with Cruise Planners Cruising Corner by DJ Doran GM: What is the current state of LGBT cruising in your opinion? CP: It is evolving and more destinations, resorts and cruise lines are welcoming the LGBT community, which I am proud of. There is also a focus on LGBT weddings, ceremonies (both domestically and aboard) depending of course, on the local political climate in certain areas. Overall, cruising is a great way for LGBT travelers to get out and see the world with other people since there is some insulation and protection. Gaycation Magazine recently had a chance to sit down with Vicky Garcia, the COO and Co-Owner of Cruise Planners and an American Express Travel Representative to discuss the current state of LGBT cruising and what new and innovative changes are on the horizon in the cruising industry. We also asked Vicky what cruise lines are doing specifically to attract more ethnically diverse LGBT passengers and how they are protecting their LGBT passengers from unwelcoming ports of call. Here is what she had to say:

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Page 1: Gaycation Magazine - Issue 11 Archive Interview with Cruise Planners

80 | Gaycation Magazine www.gaycationmagazine.com

An Interview with Cruise PlannersCruising Corner

by DJ Doran

GM: What is the current state of LGBT cruising in your opinion?

CP: It is evolving and more destinations, resorts and cruise lines are welcoming the LGBT community, which I am proud of. There is also a focus on LGBT weddings, ceremonies (both domestically and aboard) depending of course, on the local political climate in certain areas. Overall, cruising is a great way for LGBT travelers to get out and see the world with other people since there is some insulation and protection.

Gaycation Magazine recently had a chance to sit down with Vicky Garcia, the COO and Co-Owner of Cruise Planners and an American Express Travel Representative to discuss the current state of LGBT cruising and what new and innovative changes are on the horizon in the cruising industry. We also asked Vicky what cruise lines are doing specifically to attract more ethnically diverse LGBT passengers and how they are protecting their LGBT passengers from unwelcoming ports of call. Here is what she had to say:

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Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in U.S. dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Fares are subject to availability and are part of Cruise Planners Group Pricing. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract. CST#2052644-40. Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is merely a selling agent for the cruise line and makes no warranty expressed or implied. We are not responsible for errors and omissions. CST #2034468-50. FST #ST39068.

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