If you are having trouble viewing this email please click here. Recently I had the pleasure of running into an industry colleague, Debbie Maier of MailPound, at the Vacation.com conference. She mentioned that she would be cruising on Oasis of the Seas the following week in honor of her parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Her group had 19 family members (see pic), including her immediate "Brady Bunch style" family (herself, her husband, and their children from their previous marriages). Here's the email she sent me after their cruise: "I was really excited for this vacation and had such high expectations (almost unrealistic). But I have to say that this vacation EXCEEDED all of them. This was honestly the best family vacation we have ever had! This ship is so perfect for blended families because not one argument or groan of boredom occurred the entire week. In fact, Mike and I both said that we wish we had done this when we first got married... blending the families would have been a breeze! The kids absolutely had a blast together and became so much closer than we ever thought was possible." Talk about making a difference in people's lives! Can you believe this is our job? Think about this family's holiday celebrations moving forward...weddings...reunions...years down the road. When did the dynamic change? When their travel professional booked that "best family vacation ever." Many of your clients are looking for more than a quick getaway. They're seeking a remedy. And although magic cure-alls may not exist, you're certainly dealing in the closest thing to it: an unforgettable vacation. Happy selling! BROWSE PREVIOUS ISSUES: A leap for the stars    •   Be true. Be kind. Be Ellen.    •   Family cruising To ensure you view all offers and promotions correctly, please download the latest version of Adobe® Reader® here. Please note that some companies and products mentioned in Vicki's Spotlight are provided as examples only and their inclusion does not mean, and should not be construed as, a promotion or endorsement of that company, or any products or services offered by that company, by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. You received this message because you provided your e-mail address to Royal Caribbean. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add pricing_promotion@rccl.com to your address book. If you do not wish to receive any further communications from Royal Caribbean, please click here. ©2013 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registered in the Bahamas. *Brilliance of the Seas® is operated by RCL (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. • 13035071