Blogs from AIDA, Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America Line, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn Showcased in Comprehensive New Web Site

TAMPA, FL, January 2009 — The success of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Senior Cruise Director John Heald’s blog has led to the creation of the “Best Blogs at Sea” Web site, found online at www.bestblogsatsea.com. Developed by Web site design and development firm, Bayshore Solutions, “Best Blogs at Sea” is a collection of Heald’s favorite Web sites that provides a behind-the-scenes look into eight Carnival Corporation & plc brands: AIDA, Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America Line, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn.
 

Designed as a “one-stop shop” for the latest news and information on these distinctly different cruise operators – each a leader in its own market – “Best Blogs at Sea” showcases the fascinating personalities and magnificent vessels that have played a key role in these companies’ success.

“When John Heald launched his blog in March 2007, it really struck a chord with readers who were seeking a different perspective into the inner-workings of the cruise business.  We designed ‘Best Blogs at Sea’ to offer a peek into crew-only areas that guests normally don’t see, with colorful entries by highly talented individuals each offering their own insight into our constantly evolving industry,” said Bill Harber, director of marketing for Carnival Corporation & plc. 

“Have you ever been on a cruise and wondered what's going on behind the door marked ‘crew only’ or thought what it might be like to be a captain of an ocean liner?” said Heald. “With ‘Best Blogs at Sea,’ the world’s greatest cruise lines have come together to produce the world’s most brilliant blogs, all written by people who have a passion for the industry we all love,” he added.

CEO Kevin Hourigan of Bayshore Solutions noted, “Blogging is a key social media tool and can be most effective when gauging your customers interests as part of your interactive marketing strategy.”

About Bayshore Solutions
Internet strategy and execution firm, Bayshore Solutions offers award-winning capabilities in Web design, interactive marketing, e-commerce, e-mail marketing, search engine optimization and Internet application development. Founded in 1996, the Tampa Web site design company has delivered custom Web applications to over 1,500 clients in 54 countries. Bayshore Solutions integrates technology and Internet marketing services to ensure measurable results for clients. For more information about Web site design and Internet marketing services visit http://www.BayshoreSolutions.com/.  
 

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