Miami - (January 23, 2008 ) - On the heels of announcing its industry-first Lawn Club on its new ship, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Cruises today celebrates its first-place ranking in the prestigious Conde' Nast Traveler magazine's annual "Top Cruise Ships in the World" readers' poll.

For the third consecutive year, Celebrity Constellation earned the number-one slot in the large-ship category. Sister ship Celebrity Summit tied for the second-place ranking, Celebrity Millennium came in third, and Celebrity Infinity tied for the sixth slot. The rankings effectively place every Millennium-class ship in the brand's fleet in the top 10, and retain Celebrity’s position as the world's top-rated premium cruise line.

 

is 1,000 miles of epic scenery, noble wildlife and living history. Our cruise begins in Seattle- The Emerald City combines spectacular natural beauty and cosmopolitan flair like few places can. An outdoor and coffee mecca, Seattle also offers up some of the best seafood anywhere along the Pacific Rim. Named after the great chief of the Suquamish Indians, Seattle enjoys a fusion of American, Asian and Native American cultures you won't likely find anywhere else.

What a way to celebrate July 4- relaxing onboard as you cruise the waters of the inside passage.

As each new bend along the Inside Passage presents a panorama more breathtaking than the last, we arrive in the first port of call, Ketchikan. In addition to being the jumping-off point for seaplane excursions into the Misty Fjords National Monument and its 2.2 million acres of wilderness nirvana, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit tribe. Another "must-see" here is the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can learn what motivates someone to turn a piece of lumber into a towering work of art at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and Totem Heritage Center. 

We then visit Hubbard Glacier where we will probably witness icebergs being calved from the glacier’s face.  Our next port of call is Juneau which is a charming blend of cosmopolitan and frontier styles, complete with its own walk-up glacier, the Mendenhall. Just outside Juneau is Tracy Arm, a 30-mile-long fjord adorned with two shimmering glaciers and sprinkled with icebergs.

In Victoria, Vancouver Island- The capital of British Columbia is also its largest island. This one-time British colony has retained much of its colonial splendor. Victoria is a seaside enclave that enjoys a temperate climate. Which is great, because you'll want to explore all the museums, parks and golf courses Victoria has to offer

Ports and cities

There are many onshore tours available at each port of call. You will be given directions on how to reserve your selected tour, upon arrival on the ship. We recommend that you only select one or two tours in each port so as to allow time to enjoy each historic town. Some of the tours include:

Helicopter rides up to Glaciers and Fjords. You can even land on a Glacier.

Float plane tours through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Kayaking along the inlets. This is a great way to get up close with Alaska.

Wildlife and Whale tours are very popular.

Hiking and biking.

White-water rafting along some wonderful rivers.

Guided bus tours are available in each town.

Deep-sea fishing- you are sure to land some nice salmon.

For a complete listing please visit 

After you have booked your cruise- go online to reserve your shore tours at www.celebritycruises.com

Celebrity is an all five-star fleet and its ship “Infinity" is no exception. Classic elegance has been combined with high-tech sophistication. 

Children's programs

Infinity is consistently rated in the top 10 cruise ships in the world. The ship features a casino, conservatory, cinema, theater, a health spa, and other public rooms.

AquaSpa SM is a 25,000-square-foot facility with 16 treatment rooms and a fitness center. Treatments offered at the spa include manicures, facials and a range of massages. At the fitness center, guests can hire a personal trainer, and swim in the resistance swimming pool.

Infinity features a two-story-high conservatory, a unique botanical environment designed by Emilio Robba of Paris. The conservatory was created to give guests the opportunity to admire flowers while enjoying a refreshing drink, or collect their own bouquet.

Guests can dine in the main restaurant or in one of the ship's specialty restaurants. Celebrity's specialty restaurants offer tableside cooking, carving, and flambe, and feature a wine cellar with over 175 premium labels from around the world.

Infinity's SS United States specialty restaurant serves an entree first served in the dining room onboard the original SS United States cruise ship during the 1950s: Roast Long Island Duckling a l'Orange Stuffed with Fruit. The restaurant is decorated with glass panels from the SS United States cruise ship.

The ship has one indoor and two outdoor pools, two indoor and four outdoor whirlpools. The Sports Deck has a full-size basketball court, compact football, paddle tennis, and volleyball. The Sunrise Deck has a golf simulator, jogging track, and shuffleboard.

 

 

The seminars:

How I manage common feline problems

with

Lynelle Johnson D.V.M, Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine

David Maggs B.V.Sc.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

University of California, Davis

 

Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized expert on respiratory medicine. Lynelle contributes to all the major veterinary texts and is a frequent speaker at both the national and international meetings.  Lynelle is a frequent IVS speaker, where she has presented practical seminars

Dr. Maggs expertise at presenting practical and informative seminars has led to invitations to speak throughout the nation. He also contributes to the veterinary texts and is also a consultant for online services. Both speakers, (who are very personable) will present their thoughts on many of the more common feline problems that the general practitioner encounters in their practice: 

This will be a case based seminar- to present the most information along with allowing adequate time to enjoy Alaska.

Dr. Johnson:

• Examining the Feline Patient
  Auscultation tips
  Detecting abnormal lung sounds
  Localizing the lesion
  Abnormal breathing patterns
  Is it heart or lung disease?
   
  Sneezing, Snotty-nosed Cats
  Chronic feline rhinitis
  Nasal masses: Cryptococcus and neoplasia
  
  Tracheobronchial Disease
  Coughing cats
  When and how to do a tracheal wash
  Chronic tracheobronchial disease
  Bordetellosis in cats
  Feline asthma and chronic bronchitis
   
  Lung Disease
  Bacterial pneumonia
  Interstital pneumonia
  Choosing respiratory drugs
  Respiratory therapy
  Oxygen supplementation
   
  Pleural Disease
  Rational diagnostic testing
  Atraumatic thoracocentesis
  When and how to place a chest tube
  Can chylothorax be managed?
  Pyothorax and FIP
   
  Respiratory Emergencies
  Where is the problem?
  Initial management of respiratory distress
  Laryngeal paralysis
  Why is this cat blue?
  

Dr. Maggs:

• Examination Techniques and Ophthalmic Diagnostics

How can I do a better eye exam?

What are the secrets for detecting ophthalmic lesions?

The Tonopen - at last measuring IOP is easy

What's the best test for feline herpesvirus?

When should I culture the conjunctiva or cornea?

Can I do my own ophthalmic cytology?

• Ophthalmic Surgery

What instruments do I need for ophthalmic surgeries?

Are there special techniques that will make me a better ophthalmic

surgeon?

Conjunctival grafts: Why, when and how?

• Surface ocular disease

Itchy skin, swollen eyelids, what next?

Why is this cornea opaque

What does it mean when the cornea turns blue?

How deep is that ulcer?

Three reasons a corneal ulcer won't heal

Feline herpesvirus: new treatments for a frustrating disease

Why are there blood vessels on this cornea?

• Intraocular disease

What diagnostic testing should I do for this cat with uveitis?

Which steroids should I use for uveitis?

Should I get an aqueous sample and how do I do it?

• Retinal disease

I wish I was better at the fundic exam - here's how.

There's so much variation in fundic appearance - what's normal?

How do I detect retinal detachments?

Anisocoria - pupils that teach

Feline hypertension - at last there's a detached retina we cantreat!

Is this eye trying to tell me that the whole patient is sick?

• Ophthalmic Emergencies

When is it a real emergency?

How do I suture eyelid lacerations so that they heal well?

This eye is perforated - is there anything I can do?

           Why did this patient suddenly go blind?

 

Schedule:

Fri, Jul 03   Seattle, Washington     Depart 4:00 PM  Sat, Jul 04   At Sea   Seminars   9.00am - 1.00pm  Welcome reception   5.00pm - 6.00pm     Sun, Jul 05   Ketchikan, Alaska Docked   Arrive 7:00 AM  Depart 3:00 PM  Mon, Jul 06   Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) Cruising  Seminars   8.30am - 10.30am  Arrive 12:00 PM  Depart 4:00 PM  Tue, Jul 07   Juneau, Alaska Docked    Seminars 8.00am-10.00am Arrive 9:00 AM  Depart 7:00 PM  Wed, Jul 08   At sea  Seminars: 8.30am - 12.30pm     Thu, Jul 09   Victoria, British Columbia Docked  Seminars: 8.30am - 12.30pm Arrive 2:00 PM  Depart 10.00 PM  Fri, Jul 10   Seattle, Washington   Arrive 6:00 AM

Seminar schedule: please check once you are onboard to check for the final schedule

 Registration fee: (American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs.)

Please note that to register for the seminar you must book your cruise with IVS.

• Earlybird     by February 27, 2009      $625.00
• Regular                                                   $655.00

 

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast daily
• Certificate of completion
• Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

 

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.