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Planning A Cruise Vacation For The Perfect Cruise Experience

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Cruise vacations are one of the most exciting and fun vacations you and your family will ever have. Planning your cruise vacation is the key to making the most of the cruise experience.

Cruise ships are floating hotels that sail through ocean while you enjoy all the hotel’s amenities provided. They have casinos, swimming pools, theaters, restaurants, shopping centers or boutiques, spas, gyms and more.

As great as taking a vacation on cruise ships may seem, you still need to know how to plan a cruise ship vacation properly so you have the perfect cruise experience. You need to know about the different types of packages the cruise lines offer.

When planning a cruise ship vacation you need to know how to choose one that will meet your expectation or tailor to your needs. Here are some guidelines that you can follow to plan your cruise travel and enjoy the perfect cruise experience:

Think of who you want to take with you on your cruise vacation. There are many different packages offered by cruise lines. There are packages for the whole family and there are packages for single travelers.

Will you be taking the cruise vacation with children? Maybe you will take your significant other for a romantic getaway. There are cruise ships that are tailored for children and there are cruise lines that cater to single cruisers and honeymooners. There are even some ships that offer wedding services. What could be better than to get married on the ship and have your honeymoon built in?

Decide how long you want to cruise. If you just want to try it out, opt for a three day cruise. Normally, cruises start at three nights and can go anywhere from seven to fourteen days. But there are also world cruises that can last as long as three months. My advice is if you are going to cruise in Europe you should pick a fourteen day cruise because of the expense and long plane rides to get to your port of embarkation. If you live near a port and you just want to take a long weekend choose of three or four day cruise. Decide what cruise travel is best for you.

Choose the perfect destination for you and your family. Alaska is beautiful but can only be cruised in the summer months. If you live in the colder climes you may want to take a mid winter cruise to the Caribbean or even South America. If you want your cruise travel to be in the Caribbean and you want to spend two weeks on your cruise vacation, choose a line that alternates between the Eastern and Western Caribbean. This cruise vacation takes you to many different islands.

The cruise lines have a variety of destinations to choose from. Visit your cruise travel agent to go over the different itineraries or check out the individual websites of the cruise lines.

Consider the port of departure. Since 9/11 cruises have been emphasizing home port cruising. Now there are many cruises that depart from Bayonne, New Jersey, Galveston, Texas, or Seattle, Washington, not just Miami and Fort Lauderdale.. Depart from the one closest to you and you will save money on expensive airfare.

Speak to a knowledgeable cruise travel agent. Make sure they have personally sailed on many different cruise ships so they can give you an honest opinion on what each cruise line has to offer and which would give you the perfect cruise experience.
A cruise travel agent will also be able to supply you with cruise tips. Scour the cruise reviews for additional cruise tips.

Large cruise lines have a variety of activities and facilities that you can use on the ship. If you like to gamble then choosing a cruise ship with casinos is probably right for you. Or if you are taking your kids with you, a cruise ship that offers activities and facilities for children would be the best choice for your cruise travel. For instance, Disney is, of course, geared toward children but they do not have casinos. So if you are taking the family but you want to gamble steer away from Disney and choose one of the other major cruise lines. Almost all of them have children’s programs. If you don’t want to be on a ship with children sail on one of the fancier lines that don’t cater to children. Here, again, it pays to read as many cruise reviews as you can to pick up additional cruise tips.

Cruise vacations do not necessarily mean that you have to spend all your vacation time onboard. All the cruise ships offer land and shore excursions. The cruise lines offer pre and post cruise land vacations usually for two or three days.

Land excursions are a great way to explore different cultures and destinations when taking a cruise vacation. You can choose from many activities once you reach a port of call. You can go kayaking, scuba diving or go shopping in the markets of the ports of call.

Following these guidelines will give you some ideas on planning your cruise vacation properly. Proper planning will give you a more exciting cruise experience.

Happy Cruising!

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Finding a Great hotel in Barcelona

Barcelona is known for its great nightlife and it offers some other great attractions. No matter what the reason for your visit to Barcelona, you need a good hotel in Barcelona. The following information on these top Barcelona hotels come from reviews by former guests who have stayed at a hotel in Barcelona. You will find that every hotel in Barcelona offers great hotel stays in addition to its other attractions. The hotels reviewed are Casa Camper Hotel, The Hotel Arts, Neri Hotel, and Hesperia Sarria.

Casa Camper Hotel received some nice comments from guests. It has 25 rooms that are decorated in creative fashions that match the amazing décor of the entire hotel. Extras, like minibar and room service, are included in the base cost so you do not end up with a huge bill at check out. It is a short walk to P. Catalvyna and close to the city. For those that like quiet nights , the Casa Camper Hotel is removed enough from the nightlife so it provides a quite sleeping environment. The Casa Camper hotel in Barcelona received great reviews and was listed as well worth checking out.

The Hotel Arts hotel in Barcelona has 402 rooms and is located on the beach. While not every hotel in Barcelona is not usually known for its beaches, the location does provide beautiful views. It is not quite near the city, so you must travel to get to attractions. The nearby restaurants provide wonderful cuisine that makes the location desirable. They are said to have some of the best beds a hotel in Barcelona can offer. The cost of The Hotel Arts does discourage some guests and extras are not included in this base price. Overall, it was reviewed as a great hotel, but not really worth the price.

The Neri Hotel in Barcelonahas artistic décor that draws you into their 22 room establishment. With the use of stone and wood, the décor is beautiful. The rooms are cozy and they offer you the choice of five different sheet types. It is advised that you get good directions to the hotel because it is hard to find. There are no scenic views, but the attention to detail in all the aspects of this hotel makes up for that. Overall, this hotel was said to have exceptional service and created an amazing experience for visitors, making it a must.

The Hesperia Sarria has 134 rooms and is located in a quiet area of Barcelona. It is within walking distance to the train station (Les Tres Torres) and many other attractions. There are locked minibars and safes provided in the modern and clean rooms. There is a restaurant on site, although guests say you may never try it because of the closeness of so many other great bars and restaurants. This was noted by gests to be a great buy.

These four hotels all received good and bad reviews. The descriptions above were taken from majority opinions. While all provided nice stays, some stuck out in the crowd. There are many, many alterntives for a hotel in Barcelona and these are only just a small sample of the great service you can receive.

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Practical Rental Car Tips For You

If you have need for a car in a place where you are a new visitor, you may want to avail of a unit from a car rental service in the locality. These rental car tips might be useful for you as you move around to pursue your business in the area. .

You should perhaps determine first where you intend to go during your stay. If you are not going too far away from the center of the city or town, it might be a more practical idea to use the taxicab service available in the locality. That way you will avoid the responsibility for the vehicle you are thinking of renting, plus the added advantage that you have a built-in guide for your trips around town in the person of the cab driver.

Using these cabs could be the more convenient way to move around town. You just go about doing your business in town without much hassle, and pay the cab driver as soon as the appropriate service for you is finished.

However, if you have added plans to go some distance away then you might want to bring your own vehicle, assuming of course that you know your way around. In case you are not so sure of your destination, see to it that you have at least a map of the place you intend to visit. Many car rental services have this information kits as part of their service to potential customers who would be renting their vehicles. The map will be your main guide as you move around, augmented maybe by information you can get by asking the people in the vicinity for the appropriate information and directions that you will need.

Make an extra effort to check thoroughly the condition of the car you are renting, especially if your destinations are far from the center of town or city from which you intend to start your trips. Get the help of the car rental personnel to make things easier for you in this preparation. They will certainly extend this assistance as part of their service to you. This is just to ensure your smooth trip when you go out of town.

Before leaving for your destination, it will be helpful that you have the phone numbers of the car rental service in case you have to contact them for any problem that may arise during your stay. If you have a cell phone with you, be sure also to let the car rental firm know how to get in touch with you, if needed.

Try to get the phone numbers of police and other law enforcement authorities in the area in case you need to contact them for any kind of assistance. It will be also good to have the phone numbers of hospitals around. It will definitely be for your own good that detailed information like this is in your hands prior to leaving on your out of town trip.

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Travel Deals: “It’s a Garage Sale Out There!” Part II

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Just when I thought we had hit bottom (travel deals, I mean), the rates are getting lower!  I have outlined the best deals I have seen through out the Caribbean, airfare sale and a special Tahiti deal that will blow your mind!

This is a MUST READ if you are thinking of taking the family on vacation between now and next Fall.

There are more kids stay free deals than ever seen before. I also notice the additional costs for upgrading to suites or having connecting rooms are being cut up to 60%!

Another change I notice is the increase in resort and cruise credits.
Cruise ships always made their real profit by what they sell on the ship such as alcohol, clothes, tours, etc. Now more than ever before, the cruise lines are offering up to $300 on board ship credit.

The trend for resorts to also offer credits is growing tremendously. Resort credit used to be something I saw in the low season or an infrequent special. Resort credit can go towards spa, tours, golf, drinks and food if it is not an all inclusive, or simply fun nick knacks.

When you see these credits in the deal, always check what it is for and make sure it is valid on the dates you are going. Once verifies, just think of it like someone handed you cash towards spending money on your vacation.

Here are a few very new amazing deals for families this Spring, Summer & Fall!  Some of these deals have not even been published yet, so take advantage of them and happy traveling!

Caribbean Family Vacations:
I had to check this one a few times because it looked to good to be true, but it is correct:

CheapCaribbean’s 48 hour sale, all inclusive three star resorts for $48 per person, per night. Yes, all inclusive – meals, taxes, drinks, activities, kids activities, etc…many of these resorts allow children under 12 free, so all you have to pay is the airfare!  I would compare the resorts on sale to a nice Holiday Inn, this resort is midway between deluxe and moderate. The deal is for travel from May – June 30, a perfect family trip before summer activites begin.

Check out all of the $48 deals for families! This sale ends 11:59pm Friday, April 3.

Apple Vacations’ Spring Savings Sale! If you do not see your gateway, they may still have it, using the booking engine on the top of the page. It is really cool as you can specify your needs when you begin (airport, amount of people, budget, amount of nights, etc) and that will reflect every deal you click on. This eliminates the irritating task of having to fill out your information over and over to shop around. The lead pricing is $459+: 60% off: All-Inclusives w/Air.

Apple Vacations charters their own planes, so the airfare is very reasonable. The add-ons for different gateways are reasonable as well.  $499 per adult for 3 nights all inclusive five-star resort including airfare, two kids under 12 stay and fly for $199 per child!  Not interested in the all inclusive, ok, there are resort deals for $599.99 including 7 night resort stay and airfare!

Future Vacations is running my favorite kind of deal – up to $300 in Spa and/or Golf Credit! Ahhh, I would have no problem using up that Spa Credit! The resort is Cancun Palace, a Four-Star beachfront, all inclusive. I stayed here years ago and it was ok, a bit run down and a little big for my taste. Now the resort has had a fuill make over, ready to impress.

The make over includes a redesigned pool, modern spa, five fine dining restaurants, six bars including two swim up bars and a Kid’s Club. All rooms have a double Jacuzzi, balcony, first class amenities and 24 hr room service. 24hr room service at an all inclusive is the coolest – you can feed the midnight munchy attack without having to worry about exhorbanent hotel bills!

BookIt.com, one of the best web sites I have found for extra amenities and all sorts of goodies is running a Dominic Republic All Inclusive Sale. All Inclusive start from $59 per person, per night with tons of kids free deals, room upgrades and more.

Airfare sale:

American Airlines has a major sale domestic right now with travel through August 14. Airfares are starting at $49 each way. What is extra special about this sale is tround trip is not required. So if you want to fly somewhere and go back rfom a different gateway, you dont have to deal with all of the extra charges. For a listing of all the gateways and prices, click here.

The top value of the week (drum roll…)

Tahiti – the trip of a life time, suddenly became more affordable. Air Tahiti Nui is also offering slashed rates and free air from Los Angeles for kids! Add-ons from other cities are reasonable.  The feature sale is $1698/per adult+: Air, Breakfast & 5nts Manava Suite Resort Tahiti- there are other options, more nights – this is the lead rate (best deal) and it is specifically designed for family vacations!

Happy traveling!

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Cheap Limo Service in Chicago

Filed under: cruise — Tags: cheap, chicago, limo, service — libertees @ 1:44 am January 14, 2010

Chicago limousine rentals are easy to get—all you have to do is look for them, whether online, in the newspapers, or in the phone book. You can get great bargains and excellent service if you take the time to check out several prospective limo firms to get the best one that you can afford. The best limo service in Chicago isn’t necessarily the most expensive one in the industry, but rather, the one that suits your requirements. The trick is knowing exactly what these requirements are, so you can keep these in mind as you shop for cheap limo service in Chicago. Your list should cover:

• What’s the occasion? Is it for prom night, a special date, or a wedding? If you’re a bride looking for the best limo for you to use during your big day, you have to think of the size of your dress, veil, and train. There’s no point in trying to fit yourself into the back seat of a limo that’s too small for you, as it will only crush your perfect outfit. Don’t forget that you have to ride in the limo with your newly-wedded husband after the ceremony, so you both have to be seated comfortably. A wedding limo service in Chicago will most likely have a variety of cars for you to check out, so choose wisely.
• How many people are going to ride in it? For prom night, many teens opt to save money by sharing one limo among several couples. Do a headcount before picking a limo, and ask the limo company which cars can fit that number of persons.
• Where are you going? If your destination happens to be in a place where a four-wheel drive vehicle makes the most sense to drive, you can look for an SUV limo in Chicago. These vehicles are especially popular with businesspeople and gangsta rappers.
• How much can you spend? Do you have a limited budget? Find out if the limo service offers package deals, referral rebates, or an early bird discount, and take advantage of these promos.
• Some limo services come with all sorts of extras, and dispensing with these can save you money. Ask the firm if you can opt out of the luxuries that you won’t need.
• How long will you use the limo? Some limo services charge by the hour if you are only using the vehicle for less than 24 hours.

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Regency Sedan – The Best Limo Service Provider in Albany NY for All Your Travel Needs

Filed under: cruise — Tags: albany, best, limo, needs, ny, provider, regency, sedan, service, travel — libertees @ 5:55 am January 11, 2010

Starting with just one vehicle Joe Bessani, Regency Sedan Service Founder, has devoted himself to the company’s success. Today Regency Sedan is one of the best limo service providers in NY with thousands of happy and satisfied clients, as we specializes in limo service for weddings, airport transportation and corporate events. This limo service covers the Capital Region from Albany and Saratoga as far south as New York City.  Albany NY Limo Service by Regency Sedan offers you a selection of limousines, buses, town cars and vans for all your travel needs. Tailgate party or prom, we will make sure you travel in style. Make your wedding a day to remember with Albany NY Limo Service for the bridal party with a fully stocked coach!

Our commitments for clients are attention to detail, providing the highest quality transportation service to our clients, continuous improvement to the skills and abilities of our employees, on-time service, clean new vehicles & professional chauffeur. You need a JFK Airport shuttle, a limo service for your corporate travel, a limo for your wedding day or proms, NYC cruise piers, sporting events, Anniversaries……… Regency Sedan is available 24 hours 7 days a week.

While providing Albany Limo Rental for your corporate travel, we make sure that all requirements are met like prompt on-time service, professionally managed limo, 24 hours reservation, vehicle and flight tracking, availability of corporate accounts for hassle free billing, fax, telephone & email confirmation and trained & experienced chauffeur to give VIP treatment to your guests and insures they are safe and have fun during their stay.

Regency Sedan Service serves all local airports, public and private including Capital District & beyond like Albany NY, New York City, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and that too on a short notice! We are always ready to get you variety of vehicles to choose from for any occasion like executive town cars, corporate SUVs, stretch limousines, passenger vans, specialty vehicles and many more. On your wedding day regency sedan caters to your needs. Providing you with luxury service with are professional chauffeurs and our luxury limousines. Services include 3 hours and Complimentary Champagne, Soda & Bottled Water on Ice.  Make that special occasions such as Birthdays, baby adoptions, weddings, night outs, airport service, proms, NYC cruise piers, sporting events, Anniversaries a memory you won’t forget with a ride in a luxury limousine here at  Regency Sedan. Our professional chauffeurs will get you there safely and stress free as possible. All you need to do is sit back relax and enjoy our Complimentary Champagne, Soda & Bottled Water On Ice.

Founded by Joe Bessani, Regency Sedan is one of the best limo service providers in NY with thousands of happy and satisfied clients, as Albany Car Service & Albany Airport Shuttle offers you a selection of limousines, buses, town cars and vans for all your travel needs. This limo service covers the Capital Region from Albany and Saratoga as far south as New York City.

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Delhi hotels are iconic for their superb service

Filed under: cruise — Tags: delhi, hotels, iconic, service, superb — libertees @ 7:35 am January 5, 2010

Delhi is the capital city of India and has a long visible history. With so many historical monuments and modern style architectural pieces, this city has been one of the principal tourist destinations. It is very unusual to get a combination of historical and modern styled sightseeing opportunities. But, Delhi offers sufficient opportunities to the visitors for delving into their tourism tastes. Going by the nature of the city, Delhi hotels also provide a blend of modern and time-honored architecture.  The novelty in the designs and services of the hotels at this city will lure you and your companions to enjoy a stay.
The major reason of staying at five star hotels is to take benefit of some of the world’s best facilities and enjoy a lavish treatment. Just think that you are lying at the poolside and are being provided wine or juices and lip-smacking meals or are provided a leg massage. Well, all these relaxing activities will help the visitor to get back their energy. Everyone likes to be given a lavish treatment and that is being presented by such hotels. They know what their customers want from them and they deliver the same luxury. One thing that keeps them going is that they are keep track of the latest trends in the market and add in them in their hotels to lure the visitors.
One of the extraordinary indulgence options is taking pleasure in the services offered at spas in such hotels. Oberoi spa hotel in Delhi offers outstanding relaxing therapies given by efficiently trained experts. The moment one enters the spa therapy room, it will give one a feeling of calmness and harmony. It is understandable that you will love the serene atmosphere prevailing in that therapy room, after living all the time among loud surroundings. By taking appropriate spa therapies, one feels relaxed and the body glows. All your tiredness will go away with these treatments. Different types of treatments offered at spa hotels are hydro therapy, ayurveda therapy and oil massage.
 
Delhi is the perfect place for enjoying a relaxing and sightseeing treat. Moreover, it also has in store, ample opportunities for shopping. The Delhi hotels also have the facility of travel desk that can assit you in getting taxi service. There are various other hotels in Delhi that are considered a name for their quality services. Famous among them are Maurya Sheraton, Taj Palace, Hyatt Regency, Radisson, Le Meridien, Grand Intercontinental, Claridges hotel, Ashoka hotel, Crown Plaza Surya hotel and The Park hotel.

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Car Rental Service in Honolulu Can Make Your Vacations Special

Filed under: cruise — Tags: car, honolulu, rental, service, special, vacations — libertees @ 9:11 am December 31, 2009

Hawaii has always been a great tourist attraction for people all around the world. The majestic mountains, the white sandy beaches, the blue surf and the lush green rainforests sheltering a vast wildlife will attract you to the place again and again. Honolulu, in the state of Aloha, is one of the best places to enjoy a vacation with your family and loved ones.

You might not prefer exploring Honolulu in public buses. Generally, tourists prefer to go for sightseeing at their own pace. You can easily rent a car and have it to yourself all day long and spend as much time as you want on any particular place. This is one advantage you will have over those who travel with a group of other tourists. You can start looking for affordable car rentals in the Honolulu rental websites and then settle down with the best deal available.

The first thing that you must clarify while renting a vehicle is that it must be available whenever you require it. The car rental agency you are choosing should not interfere with your freedom. Once you rent the vehicle you should be free to drive it to any sightseeing spot you wish to. Any good rental agency will give you many types of schemes; all you have to do is choose the best that suits you.

Make sure that you can rent the vehicle for a day, a month or any stretch of time that suits your requirements. You can opt for an air conditioned vehicle or one with a music system. Also, choose a car that can comfortably accommodate all the passengers and the luggage that you will be carrying along. You may choose an SUV, a convertible or even an economical family vehicle.

While you are looking for rental agencies look for the ones that offer good waivers, discounts and packages. Corporate discounts are available on car rentals in Honolulu. Other facilities include second driver option and fee waiver for people who are in certain age groups. Some people may also not want to drive and can opt for a driver. There are other offers that include unlimited mileage, free upgrades, and also grace periods.

When you take any decision take into account to the cancellation costs, terms and conditions, insurance issues and extra driver charges.

A good vehicle will make your vacation in Honolulu a great experience!

For reliable and prompt services in Honolulu opt for Hawaii Car Rentals.

Honolulu Rental Cars – Hawaiicarrentals.net offers cheap and discounted car rentals in Honolulu from compact, sedan, jeeps to mini-vans. Book online!

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Airlines with the best customer service

Filed under: travel — Tags: airlines, best, customer, service — libertees @ 12:53 pm December 29, 2009

Airline passengers need to get to their destination quicker, but they also want to enjoy high-quality customer services. Customer service in the airline industry is extremely important because it fosters customer loyalty. A good flying experience will lead to repeated use; a bad flying experience, not only will lead to loss of loyalty, but most importantly to negative word-of-mouth. In such a competitive marketplace and highly concentrated industry as the airline industry, airlines need loyal customers to sustain a competitive advantage.

Southwest Airlines declares in its mission statement its dedication to high quality customer service valuing its customers and aiming at satisfying their safety, and highest expectations. Apparently, Southwest meets its mission as the airline is repeatedly voted by its passengers among the best in terms of customer service. Demonstrating flexibility in last-minute bookings, refunding their customers for last-minute cancellations, and crediting their account for switching between Southwest flight schedules are some of the exceptional attributes of the enhanced customer service that Southwest Airlines offer. The airline’s representatives are knowledgeable, willing to help and guide the customers to meet their demands and they always wear a big, polite smile on their faces.

JetBlue Airways is a low-cost carrier that has been named the #1 U.S. domestic airline for six consecutive years (2001-2007) by Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’. This is the result of their exceptional customer service that includes friendly customer representatives, ready to accept responsibility for their own failures, and willing to fix any problem that may arise. Normally, when airlines face a consumer crisis, they deny the problem and they lay off an employee to trade off the negative advertisement. On the contrary, JetBlue representatives involve customers in the process of resolving any problem, thus enhancing customer relations.

Both Southwest and JetBlue have Twitter accounts. Along with other airlines, they have embraced online service as a means to keep an eye on customer complaints and respond to consumer concerns. Customers may post a question and get a fast response from the airline via tweets, actually a lot faster than over the phone or e-mail. For instance, a Twitter user asked JetBlue on March 26, at 10:49 am if the airline charges pillows and blankets for a red eye flight. Six minutes later, the customer received a reply from JetBlue saying “Our Pillow and Blanket kit is $7 and includes CleanRest pillow, fleece & $5 coupon to Bed Bath & Beyond” (source: http://tr.im/shuteye).

Continental Airlines is also known for great customer service. The airline is extremely flexible in last-minute changes and its customer service agents are kind, understanding and helpful. They are also knowledgeable to make sure customers won’t be charged any change fees. Continental was voted the #1 U.S. domestic airline in 2008. Also, it was voted #1 most admired global airline by Fortune magazine in for six years in a row (2004-2009) as well as Best Value for the Money among all airlines by Zagat in 2008.

Emirates is one of the best non-US airlines that offer high quality customer service. The airline was ranked on the top of customer satisfaction with 9 out of 10 marks as far as customer service is concerned. The airline focuses on every detail, – check-in, baggage handling, airplane cleaning, catering, and passenger flow – to offer innovative services and meet customer expectations. Besides, passengers rate very highly the ease of use of the website and the online product information, as well as the cabin safety standards.

Generally, pointing out great customer service is beneficial both for customers and airlines. Airlines that find the way to differentiate themselves with their customer service can turn round the situation and beat the competition.

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