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Crystal Cruises announces its 2012 World Cruise, a 94-day epic journey exploring the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim.  On a rare course round-trip from Los Angeles departing January 18, 2012, Crystal's 17th annual World Cruise will visit 35 ports in five segments, with multiple overnight stays on Crystal Serenity's route through Hawaii, the South Pacific, eastern and western Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Russia, Alaska, British Columbia and San Francisco. 

For the first time, the ultra-luxury line is including a three-day inclusive overland adventure in Beijing; a maiden call in Newcastle, Australia; and a return to South Korea for the first time since 1994.

Three days in Beijing:  

The three-day inclusive Crystal Overland Adventure to Beijing visits the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.

Overnight stays:

Two-night stays in Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong and Beijing, and overnight stays in Honolulu, Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Osaka and Yokohama.

A pre-cruise exclusive Bon Voyage Gala with luxury accommodations in Los Angeles launches the voyage for all full World Cruise guests.

"Travel connoisseurs consider a Crystal World Cruise to be the ultimate luxury vacation, comprised of exotic destinations, one-of-a-kind adventures and special events coupled with Crystal's renowned six-star service, enriching days at sea and attention to detail," says Bill Smith, senior vice president, sales and marketing.  "The shorter overall length of the 2012 voyage makes this grand voyage even more attractive to those trying their first World Cruise experience with Crystal."

A detailed day-by-day is accessible at www.crystalcruises.com.  Crystal is accepting deposits for priority waitlist.  Fares and more details on the wealth of World Cruise amenities and enhancements are expected in the fall 2010.

Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today launched the 2011 Storm - a "crossover" motor home that features the sleeping capacity and value of a Class C motor home along with the roominess and storage capacity of a Class A motor home.

"The 2011 Storm is a special motor home because it includes the best aspects of both a Class A and a Class C motor home," said John Draheim, CEO of Fleetwood RV, Inc. "Storm is loaded with standard features and provides a great value at price that appeals to a wide range of RVers."

The 2011 Storm is available in three floor plans: a 28-foot single-slide, rear bedroom floor plan with walk-around queen bed and oversized wrap-around booth dinette (28MS); a 31-foot dual-slide, side-aisle floor plan with opposing dinette/sofa in the living room (30SA); and a 31-foot dual-slide floor plan with standard traditional bunk beds or the optional "Bunk Bed-n-Breakfast" space-saving two-person dinette with convertible bunk beds (32BH).

The innovative "Hide-a-Loft" feature, a queen-sized, electronic drop-down bed with air mattress located above the driver/passenger captain's chairs, is also an available option on all floor plans.

Standard features on the 2011 Storm include one-piece windshield, 82" interior height; Soft Touch Flexsteel® driver/passenger captain's chairs; Soft Touch Flair® sofa; convertible Dream Dinette with two cup holders; 26" LCD wide-screen TV with DVD player; pleated night shades; full extension drawer guides and transit-ship locks; high-gloss fiberglass sidewalls; full basement exterior with enclosed, heated holding tanks and luggage compartments; pass-through storage; Onan® 4.0kw MicroQuiet generator;15,000 BTU ducted air conditioner; patio awning; rear vision camera with monitor; power heated remote mirrors; power entry step; stainless steel wheel simulators; black tank sani-flush; exterior shower; Fantastic power roof vent; dual deep cycle auxiliary batteries; one-inch (inside diameter) water tank drain; and whole coach water filtration.

Base MSRP on the 2011 Storm starts at $82,000. For more information about Fleetwood RV and its full-line of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, call 1-800-322-8216 or visit www.fleetwoodrv.com.