Join NR’s ALL Stars for THE Conservative Event of 2014

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February 27, 2014

Dear National Review Friend,

I am thrilled to let you know that we are ready to begin taking reservations for what will certainly be the conservative event of 2014: The National Review 2014 Post-Election Cruise.

Sailing November 9-16 out of Fort Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, this very affordable trip (all-inclusive prices start at only $1,999 a person) will feature over three dozen (so far!) leading conservative writers, thinkers, and strategists.

Look at this lineup of all-star speakers who will be on hand to make sense of politics, elections, and world affairs:

Acclaimed historian Victor Davis Hanson, former US Senators Jon Kyl and Fred Thompson, former governors Tim Pawlenty (MN) and Luis Fortuño (PR), legal experts John Yoo, Cleta Mitchell, Ed Whelan, and William Jacobson (publisher of the popular Legal Insurrection blog), liberal-media scourge Brent Bozell, syndicated columnists Mona Charen and Deroy Murdock, top political strategists Ralph Reed and Ned Ryun, Townhall.com political editor Guy Benson, Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Michael Ramirez, City Journal editor Brian Anderson, Claremont Review of Books editor Charles Kessler, NRO editors-at-large Jonah Goldberg and Kathryn Jean Lopez, NR editor Rich Lowry, terrorism and defense experts Bing West, Andrew McCarthy, and John Hillen, policy experts Sally Pipes and Christina Hoff Sommers, best-selling novelist Michael Walsh, NR senior editors Jay Nordlinger and Ramesh Ponnuru, NR essayists Charles Cooke and Kevin Williamson, NR columnists Rob Long and James Lileks, ace political writers John Fund, Jim Geraghty, John J. Miller, and Andrew Stiles, and NR cartoonist Roman Genn.

Wow.

You can get complete information about the trip (and book cabins) at www.nrcruise.com.

I want you to be with them on this spectacular week-long sailing, the Allure of the Seas serving as the luxurious locus for scintillating discussion of the 2014 elections and their consequences — from 1600 Pennsylvania to the US Capitol to the Supreme Court — the state of the conservative movement, international affairs and the economy, America's culture, and so much more.

Will you join us? I hope so. Over 700 people attended our 2010 and 2012 "post-election" trips, which were tremendous successes. We plan to outdo them this November, and we're anticipating adding even more speakers than the great lineup you see highlighted above.

We also expect more passengers (we could end up with over 800 in our contingent). That means you really must reserve your cabin pronto.

If you've never been on an NR cruise before, but always wanted to, make the National Review 2014 Post-Election Cruise the one. You will not regret doing so!

With these speakers, plus our affordable rates — prices start at just $1,999 per person, and "Single" staterooms begin at a very affordable $2,599 — there's sure to be a rush on reservations. Act immediately (just visit www.nrcruise.com to securely book your cabin).

What's in store? Well, in addition to a great cruise (the Allure of the Seas will be visiting Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten) there are numerous NR extras and exclusives that turn an already great trip into a phenomenal conservative once-in-a-lifetime experience. Highlights of our outstanding, forthcoming voyage include:

Nine scintillating seminars featuring NR's editors and guest speakers (each panel session is usually kicked off by a fascinating one-on-one interview conducted by the talented Jay Nordlinger, John J. Miller, or another NR editor);
Two fun-filled "Night Owl" sessions (after dinner, a little lighter; a ton of fun);
Three revelrous pool-side cocktail receptions;
A late-night "smoker" featuring world-class H. Upmann cigars;
Intimate dining on two evenings (more if possible!) with guest speakers and editors.

Interested? If you have questions, call me directly at 212-849-2831, or e-mail jfowler@nationalreview.com. For 19 years now we have used Howard Moses and his great outfit, The Cruise Authority, to run these events and to help folks book cabins, get plane tickets, and answer any and every question. Call TCA at 800-707-1634 (ask for Joanne Burch, Cathy Hart, or Karen Ries), or contact TCA via email at groups@the-cruise-authority.com.

Do you want to come but you are . . . single? Introverted? A widow or widower? Fearful you will be isolated in a sea of couples? Worry not. Our cruise contingents are typically 30 percent solo-flyers. I can assure you, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the camaraderie — it's all real, all genuine, all worthwhile (and just to make sure no wallflower is left behind, on the second night of the cruise, I host a "singles" mixer just to make sure folks feel comfortable and confident).

Be assured: You will NOT be alone. You WILL have a great time.

Another thing: If you want to come but would like to save some money by sharing a cabin, let us know. We are happy to help find you someone (same sex!) to share a stateroom. Our SOP is simple: we let interested folks talk to each other in advance, and if they mutually give the green light, then, and only then, do we book the shared cabin.

OK, I think that is about it. Don't hesitate to contact me or TCA if you have any question — none is too small, too unimportant.

And visit www.nrcruise.com for complete information.

I look forward to sailing with you on the Allure of the Seas this November.

Best,

Jack Fowler
Publisher
National Review

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