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The Royale, just a few hundred miles off the coast of St. Montoclaire

Just Relax

Prestige Cruiselines have provided the highest-quality vacations for Alacea since 1903. Now, with Alacea's increasing population and her citizens hunger for exploration, Prestige has decided to expand beyond Alacea and Cbaso, and into the rest of the world.

Prestige offers high-quality service, food, and rooms at affordable prices. Currently, a six day trip around Alacea's tropical hope islands is only 4000 USD for a room with a small bathroom, four beds, and a small window! Prestige stops about every day in port and gives passengers the option to explore. Prestige never leaves passengers behind, giving them 1 hour of "slack" to get back to the ship after the visit to the port was scheduled to end*. Prestige has onboard restaraunts, buffets, security locations, free daycare, bars and clubs, luxurious rooms, spas, gyms, shows, entertainment, parties, theatres, shops, libraries, malls, casinos, onboard hospitals, activities in port, and more.

So what does this mean for your nation? Well, Pretige is looking to buy land and gain permission to dock in your waters. Prestige rents several small docks and islands for their passenger's exclusive use. Boat sizes range from 400 on the tiny Queenston, to our very own Collosus, which accomodates 9000. Our company would like to plan routes throughout your nation, or plan stops in its more colorful areas.

*= 200 USD fine per hour

Looking forward to years of relaxation,

Mary Smith
CEO


Nations with routes in:

Alacea
Cbaso (Alacea)
Kanami (Restrictions in place)
Antarctica123
Saint Monique
Shredderstan (Political Discontent, Hecklers)
St Samuel
Calizornistan

Your welcome to come into Kanami but under no circumstances are alcholic beverages, tobbaco products, are to come ashore. Kanami customs and police also reserve the right to refuse entrance and/or practice the arrest of intoxicated people regardless of nationality.

Antarctica123 has miles of pristine snowy beaches, ski and snowboarding and actually a downright tropical climate under the great dome cities. We would love to have Prestige Cruiselines pass though our nations. We would be willing to rent out a dock near our famous Shackelton Pier resort community.

The nation of Saint Monique, with her mysterious islands, would like to offer a port of call in its capital Marsinise.

The Landscape

The thrilling capital of Marsinise, located on the mainland in Hermia, is the quintessential Tropical nation's capital. Bordered to the north with the Thanicka Mountains and the Serenity rain forest, and on the east, west and south with the great blue waters of the Sea of Monique, it is a completely stunning setting.

The Mission District

The quaint Mission district is a sleepy district, with pastel colored buildings and towering palms. The compact houses are right out of a story book. Friendly citizens greet you at every corner, most with a smile on there faces. You are in Marsinise, voted happiest place to live by Zaggat. The citizens live in paradise, in harmony with those around them. Crime is a small issue here, this may be the only city where strangers let strangers in there house, no questions asked. Everyone is everyones friend, just go up to a house, knock on the door and you'll be greeted with smiling faces, guaranteed.

Mission Saint Monique, the largest mission built by the French in there over-seas conquest, is reminiscent of a more Spanish-colonial mission of California, complete with its pink adobe bricks, traditionalist layout and desert plants. Its main greeting hall towers three stories tall. The organ in the back can be deafening, its roof is painted with frescos of hibiscus flowers and roses on it.

Across the street is the rose garden, a two acre garden with many different kinds of sweet roses growing in it. Its the perfect place to have a wedding, they happen every day. At three o' clock, tea is always served, courtesy of the mission. Join the locals in having tea, in the middle of the garden. The garden's nicely laid out roses form a circular pattern around the central gazebo, where tea is served.

Avenue Capital

On Avenue Capital, you can stroll by the three modern museums, and the large inner-city park, Old Henry Park. Or you can visit the capital in the capital district, a 2 mile walk from the water.

The Internationally acclaimed National museum of art (NMA), has very few competitors, in its collections. While most traditional museums focus on traditional renaissance art, NMA focuses on modern and tribal art of the natives. The collection is housed in 4 warehouses along the Avenue, while the main showcase holds the world record for the largest museum-purpose building built.

The Gaudette Museum of Aviation History Helps celebrate Saint Monique's colorful history of aviation. It holds the aircraft of several of its famed aviators such as Naville Suralisk, the first black man to get his aviation license. It also holds the famous Spruce Duck, an attempt to build the world's largest aircraft, back before Howard Hughes attempted the Hercules.

The Monroe institute of filmology is the envy of all filmography museums. The Monroe, the world's second leading film school, has had some very influential movie stars pass through its doors. Stars like Allen Speilburg, son of Steven Speilburg, Samuel Greenburg, a local film celebrity, and Danny Dubin, the famous commercial producer of Hermia have all passed through the Monroe. What you do in the museum is up to you. You can learn about some of the most influential Moniquean filmography celebrities, or get hands on with film equipment, what you do is up to you.

Henry park is the largest inner-city park in Hermia, covering a massive 10 square miles in the heart of Marsinise. In the park, are a couple of popular attractions. The Rainbow trout lake is the only lake in the city stocked with fresh water trout, and the only lake in the country with the trout that you can fish on. The University of Henry Park maintains a botannical center inside the park that houses exotic species of Flora from deep within the islands of Saint Monique, as well as butterflies. The Butterflies were an important part of the Native's beliefs. Hey, maybe one might land on your nose as good luck.

The Capital district.

Get lost in diplomacy as you pass by the capital building. Built in 1869, The capital building is house to the senate, and the national history museum. All of you history buffs would probably want to learn about the independence war. One of the bloodiest wars France has ever had, the independence war claimed over a million lives. The History museum may fascinate you, you have to go and see it for yourself though.

The Presidential palace is unfortunately closed, but is still beautiful to gaze at anyway. The palace was reconstructed after a fire, its modern, glassy architecture makes it look less like a palace and more like a work of modern art. The well-manicured gardens are also closed too, but still nice to gaze at from the street scape.

The Independence memorial is located across the street from the presidential palace, and stands as a tall, 800 foot tall spire, rising above the city. Every 100 feet is a mark, that signifies a year of the war. On the north face, inscribed into the monument, is a list of all those who perished in the war. The marble tower has an observation tower at the top of which you might like to check out. Its sweeping views of Marsinise will not dissapoint you or your spending of 32 Internationals to get to the top.

On the other side of the capital building is the large Feltham memorial. The memorial's center piece is the 200 foot tall Granite statue of Laris Feltham, the first President of Saint Monique. The walls, white granite, have the words "Freedom for all, the bloody Monarchy is no more. Let Everyone live the way they want to, for this is a democracy now, not a bloody Monarchy!" enscribed into the wall. The walls function as a fountain too, with the water flowing down into a reflection pool in front of the monument.

Santa Monica Street

Santa Monica Street, renowned for its first-class shopping is heaven for the shopoholics inside every female and gay man. Santa Monica Street is a haven for the hippies and artistic as well as gays. Shops on this street are individual and unique, you'll never see a shop like ''Sire Lenningrads," a shop that contains various exotic fruits and local books. The brewery is not a bar full of drunks, but a coffee house. Its local coffees are so good, the government has tried to ban the sale of the coffee beans to foreigners, but with no success.

The main plaza on Santa Monica Street is home to the statue of Captain Edward Columbus, a famous French Captain who discovered these isles. The man is the father of Saint Monique, and holds a special place in every Moniquean heart, no one dares to harm the statue, the punishment would be a massive flogging by vigilantes.

The Financial district

The tall towers of the financial district rival that of Wall street. Well, not really, but the pride the 2.6 million residents of Marsinise have of there financial district, you would guess otherwise.

The Marsinise stock exchange is a beautiful, pastel blue building. Its designed to look like a greek temple, it is the perfect place for a buisness man to trade stocks. The Stock exchange is closed to the general public, but you can still go into the gift shop and learn more about the economy of Saint Monique.

Unfortunately, 8 years ago, A car bomb exploded at the base of Rigo tower, and killed 2000 people inside the 37 story building. The act of terror was caused by a radicalist from the interior of the nation. The memorial is a simple green field, with a large fountain in the center. The fountain empties into four reflecting pools. A wall on the north side of the tower contains the names of the 2000 people killed in the attacks.

The Galidy docks

The Galidy docks, built in 1892, houses the only casino in the nation. With BlackJack, Roulette, Poker and other various card games, You could really win it big. The Galidy casino's 5000 slot machines are always busy with people, trying to win it big. And some do. Most don't. The government has tried to shut the casino down, but it usually reopens by the demand of the public. The police are called in, and do go down to the scene, but end up playing blackjack instead. The hotel has 500 rooms in it, but don't try to see if they have vacancy, you must book 3 months in advanced, or you will have no chance of finding a room. They are always booked up.

Galidy also has a little amusement park on it. It has a roller coaster which many locals agree is a tourist trap. Same with the viking ship. And the Bumper Cars. And the 200 foot tall Ferris Wheel. And the Midway. And the Centrifuge ride. And the motion simulator. It doesn't matter to the teens though, its there favorite date spot. Who knows, walk to the end of the pier and you might run into to some teens making out.

MARSINISE, its a city of dreams, a city of love, and a city that you'll want to go to.

TO: All Accepting Governments
FROM: Prestige

We are glad for your government has complied. Kanami's moral laws shall be respected and passengers dually warned, Santa Monique's island paradise is sure to reel in customers, and Prestige will be happy to dock at the navigable ports at Antarctica123.

The island kingdom of Shredderstan would like to take part in this endeavor. We have four ports that can be used for docking of your vessels. Our beaches nearby are some of the best with tropical weather that can't be beat! If your visitors would like, our kingdom would be willing to hire tourguides for our various rainforests.

Our only problem is with hecklers. If there is a disturbance of the peace of any kind, they will be removed from the island and not allowed to return for a period of 1 year (365 days)

Also: there may be some problems with the neighboring nation of Murdercat, which is going through some political changes. We will keep you up to date in the situation and let you know if conditions have deteriorated so that travel is not possible

The Kingdom of St Samuel would like to offer a number of ports for consideration.

Port Melathika - An old historic naval base with an abundance of history including the Royal Melathikan Naval museum, Frantikillia castle.

Semballia - A beautiful coastal town with pink sandy beaches and 5 miles south of Semballia is Oceania World, St Samuel's biggest water amusement park.

Tarra Minthos - Another historical lovers dream, with the ancient ruins of Penathem's palace.

Port Dameena - A large city which is home to some great nightlife and fantastic shopping areas.

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The Emirate of Abu Omar, another nation which is an island located west of St Samuel also wishes to offer Ajaman as a potential stop. The city has seen huge investments in the last 40 years after the finding of oil in the region.

The city is home to some ultra modern shopping centres but also has retained many of its older more cultural shopping boutiques and bazaar's. There are also some of the regions most extravagent mosques.

The government of Abu Omar would like to request that passengers respect the alcohol and decency laws which states that alcohol must be kept within designated licensed areas, i.e. hotels and bars and that people must not show too much flesh.

Calizorinstan wishes to offer the following ports for consideration of service:

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San Diego Port:A historic naval site, rich history, lot's of shopping downtown and a naval museum.

Long Beach Port:
The first naval battle of the Calizorinstani Civil War was fought here, lot's of shopping, near a major Calizorinstani Arts Museum, loads of hotels.

San Francisco:
Famed for the Golden Gate Bridge, and the R.C.S General Sakarov naval carrier museum, and loads of fun activites to do downtown.

TO: All Applicants
FROM: Prestige Cruiselines

We thank you for your offers. We look forward to years of business.

The Commonwealth of Tolvan would like to grant Prestige Cruises access to the Ports of Brayton and French Point.

Brayton is the capital of Tolvan and home to over 8 million people. It also holds Tolvan's second largest port, the prestigous University of Brayton, the Commonwealth Museum, and Memoerial Service with contains the names of every Tolvanic servicemen who has died serving the Commonwealth.

French Point is Tolvan's third largest port and is within twenty minutes of Downing, Tolvan's third largest city.

In addition we would to evetually open up the Culver Islands as a tourist destination, but tensions in the region of Southern Seas are currently high due to another nation's seizure of a Tolvanic fishing boat.

Stephen Carter
Minister of the Interior
Commonwealth of Tolvan

The Errikan Empire would be happy to allow your cruiselines access to all public ports in the Errikan gulf, as well as in Errikan Arterus (most notably in the Central Arterusian Sea).