7-Day Western Caribbean Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - December 12-19, 2010

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Here is the Caribbean of reggae rhythms, world-class diving, and ancient Mayan ruins. Where brilliant coral reefs teem with marine jewels - blue angelfish, yellow tangs, iridescent parrot fish. Walk with the Mayan kings as you explore ruins near Costa Maya, enter the arena of world-class diving to explore wrecks and underwater mountaintops, swim with Grand Cayman's stingrays, or spend a sun-drenched day on a perfect crescent beach, strewn with white sand.

ITINERARY

Day	Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
Su	Dec 12	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Embark		5:00pm
Mo	Dec 13	Half Moon Cay, Bahamas	8:00am	4:00pm
Tu	Dec 14	Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos	12:00pm	6:00pm
We	Dec 15	At Sea
Th	Dec 16	George Town, Grand Cayman	8:00am	4:00pm
Fri	Dec 17	Costa Maya, Mexico	10:00am	6:00pm
Sat	Dec 18	At Sea
Su	Dec 19	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Disembark	7:00am

PORTS OF CALL

Sunday, December 12 - Board ship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

If you arrive early, there are lots of fun things to do in this tropical city. Go fishing, take one of many sightseeing cruises (harbor, ocean, wetlands), visit the Everglades, view some crocs, tour a museum, scuba dive a wreck, tour a butterfly farm, ride a roller coaster, shop upscale or flea market. Ft. Lauderdale is an entire destination in itself.

Monday, December 13 - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

The private island of Holland America's Cruise Line, Half Moon Cay, allows you to enjoy your fantasy of a secluded Caribbean island. There are miles of white sand beach and crystal clear water that are perfect for awesome snorkeling. Explore with a Hobie cat or kayak. Enjoy a beach party lunch, great island music, horseback riding, parasailing, deep sea or "flats" fishing, and scuba diving. It's all here on your private island!

Tuesday, December 14 - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

Capital island of the Turks and Caicos, Grand Turk is one of the main historical points of Turks and Caicos. Cockburn Town is the administrative capital and the historic and cultural center of the islands. It is strongly reputed to be the landfall island of Columbus during his discovery of the New World in 1492. The town itself is well suited for a walking tour. Duke and Font Streets are lined with historic 18th and 19th century landmarks that reflect the Bermudan style architecture of the salt era. You will find many Burmudian and Colonial style buildings and ruins, along with The Turks and Caicos National Museum, where you will find a central exhibit that tells the story of the Molasses Reef Wreck, the oldest European shipwreck discovered in the Western Hemisphere (dated around 1505). Other historic sites include the Lighthouse, Fire Hill and the Hawks Nest Anchorage. One of Grand Turk's main attractions is diving. There is an outstanding protected coral reef, which drops to 8,000 feet and is close enough to shore for beach dives. The most popular excursions just off Grand Turk is Gibbs Cay where visitors can enjoy an uninhabited island, a picnic on the beach and a chance to feed the beautiful stingrays who swim right up to shore.

Wednesday, December 15 - At Sea

On the way to Grand Cayman enjoy the luxury of cruising today. Explore Dutch and Contemporary art, try your luck in the casino, buy a watch during the $79 sale, and shop duty free for some of the best merchandise at better than shore prices. Whatever your taste in food, you can probably find it on board. Play volleyball, work out in the fitness room, have a luxurious spa treatment, buy some art, enjoy a cocktail, read a book, and have fun!

Thursday, December 16 - George Town, Grand Cayman

At 45km long, Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, lying between Cuba and Jamaica. Its warm climate, low rainfall and tranquil waters make it an ideal destination for sun-seekers and divers. The flora and fauna of the Cayman Islands are surprisingly diverse and include the spectacular Cayman blue iguana. The premier attraction on Grand Cayman is Seven Mile Beach...white as snow, soft as talc. Name your game and you'll find it here: snorkeling, swimming, sailing, windsurfing over rippling waves or gliding under them in a passenger submarine; flight seeing or shopping. Don't miss Sting Ray City, one of the sites that has made this place such a popular destination. In George Town, retail therapy is value for the money with duty-free bargains on crystal, perfume, and jewelry fashioned of silver and prized pink coral.

Friday, December 17 - Costa Maya, Mexico

Enjoy the quiet side of Mexico. Here, along an unspoiled coastal paradise, archaeology buffs discover Mayan ruins shrouded in magic and mystery and divers find treasure in fantastic coral reefs. Sample shore excursions: ATV, Jungle, and Beach Adventure; Bacalar Highlights and the Seven Colors Lagoon; Beach Power Snorkel; Chacchoben Mayan Ruins; Costa Maya Snuba Adventure; 2 Reef Snorkeling by Boat; Deep Sea Fishing; and Discover Scuba Dive and Mahahual Beach Experience.

Saturday, December 18 - At Sea

On your way to Ft. Lauderdale enjoy a great night on board. Begin the evening with drinks and dancing in the Ocean Bar. Watch a recent-release movie or try your luck at the blackjack table. Catch an extravagant Las Vegas-style production in the state-of-the-art show lounge or visit one of the many lounges featuring live music and award-winning entertainment.

Sunday, December 19 - Wake up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Prepare to disembark, while making plans for the next great trip with Northwest Anesthesia Seminars! Our great cruise has come to an end, but you can stay over and enjoy more sun & fun in Ft. Lauderdale! Remember, NW-WWT has the best fares for Holland America and others. Holland America's Caribbean videos.

THE SHIP - MS NieuwAmsterdam

ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Delivering in 2010, the 86,000-ton brand new Nieuw Amsterdam's interior design and art collection will reflect the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam. This ship joins the recently launched ms Eurodam to further define and expand the Holland America Line premium brand with new concepts such as the innovative pan-Asian Tamarind restaurant and Silk Den lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool. Other additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, a premium wine-tasting lounge, an elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, enhanced and reconfigured show lounge, and a new photographic and imaging center.

Signature features of the ms Nieuw Amsterdam include:

• Canaletto Restaurant: new Italian restaurant
• Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge: new Pan Asian Restaurant and lounge with panoramic views of the ocean and Lido Pool area
• Cabanas: new private cabanas available to reserve by the day or by the cruise. Available on two decks, they are tastefully decorated, filled with amenities, and provide an exquisite poolside retreat.
• The Retreat: Your own private oasis located high above the rest. Exclusive Retreat cabanas are the ultimate place to relax surrounded by healthy refreshments and luxurious amenities.
• Spa Staterooms: located on the Panorama and Observation decks - include special spa amenities
• The Digital Workshop powered by Microsoft Windows: "show and tell" your vacation memories - learn how to share all your digital memories through email, blogging, and social networking with free workshops
• The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests
• Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals - enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite, and have your hair and nails done for a special evening
• Main Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list - five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options
• Pinnacle Grill: this intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience - featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes, and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware, and Frette® linens
• Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
• Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet, check email, or simply read the morning paper.
• Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians, and variety acts
• Crow's Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening
• Club HAL® : our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12 - activities are supervised and age appropriate
• The Loft: designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize, and hang out with people their own age

Explore the ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Deluxe Verandah Suites
Category: SA, SB, SC 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah Suite amenities include:
Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise Cocktail party with ship officers Priority boarding for tender ports of call Special disembarkation service Priority dining and seating requests	Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only High tea service in suite on request A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
Superior Verandah Suites
Category: SS, SY, SZ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 389 sq. ft. with verandah Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining Personalized cruise stationery Oversized bath towels	One-touch telephone concierge service Fresh flowers Complimentary DVD library
Deluxe Verandah Oceanview Staterooms
Category: V, VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF, VH 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include:
Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage 100% Egyptian cotton towels Premium massage showerhead 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer	Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure Complimentary fresh fruit on request Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages Flat-panel TV and DVD player Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
Large Ocean-view Staterooms
Category C, D, DD, E, F 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. All G-category staterooms have partial sea views. All GG-, H- and HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views. Approximately 185 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include:
Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage 100% Egyptian cotton towels Premium massage showerheads 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers	Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure Complimentary fresh fruit on request Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages Flat-panel TV and DVD player Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
Large or Standard Inside Staterooms
Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, 170-200 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include:
Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage 100% Egyptian cotton towels Premium massage showerheads 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers	Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure Complimentary fresh fruit on request Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages Flat-panel TV and DVD player Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

Northwest-Worldwide Travel (NW-WWT) has a block of cabins for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only and may be at a higher rate. Book early - Cruises sell out early!

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through Northwest-Worldwide Travel. Connie or Lisa have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit in the amount of $350 of the fare per person. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.

DISCOUNTED FARES

We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise!! See reservation form for details. Discounted airfares are also available. Various promotional fares may also be available. ALWAYS CALL CONNIE OR LISA BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacologic agents and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with, and support of, other service providers, departments, institutions and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

FACULTY

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CME Certificates will be mailed following completion of the course. Please allow up to twelve weeks for processing.

CRNAs: Check back shortly for approval status.

NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 20 contact hours.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Mark Murphy, MD, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.

COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 60 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NW-WWT (Northwest-Worldwide Travel) will not be responsible for any non-refundable cruise fare, airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.

COURSE CANCELLATION FEE

$100 between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1. No refund after Nov. 1; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within 12 months. Cancellation must be in writing.

CRUISE CANCELLATION

Penalties apply for cancellation of the cruise for any reason. We strongly recommend purchase of the Cancellation Insurance. Ask Connie or Lisa for details. Please be aware that premiums paid for insurance are non-refundable.

SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS! Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% credit toward future tuition!!