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  • Working at Pebble Beach Resorts
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: November 2, 2009
    If you are looking for travel and adventure as well as a good paycheck, then perhaps you should be looking to where the skies are blue and the beaches are warm. According to various awards recently held including the Conde Nast Traveler Choice and the Golf Digest 2009, Pebble Beach Resorts in California are tops when it comes to beach resorts to stay at and, of course, to work at. Pebble Beach Resort Jobs In the Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards for 2009, Pebble Beach’s The Inn and Spanish Bay second in the Large US Mainland Resorts category, whilst the other of Pebble Beach’s resorts, The Lodge came in at number 4. In the Small Resorts category Casa Palmero was awarded second place. Since its inception in 1996, the Conde Nast Travelers have awarded The Inn and Spanish Bay a...
  • A Variety of Cruise Ship Jobs on the New Oasis of the...
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: October 20, 2009
    The much anticipated Oasis of the Seas from the Royal Caribbean International’s fleet will make its maiden voyage in December 2009. This cruise ship is larger, longer, heavier, bigger, and more costly than any other. In fact the journey just to reach the stern is a quarter of a mile. With the advanced infrastructure and state of the art facilities, the Oasis of the Seas is one of the best places to get a cruise ship job. There are 18 decks in total where the crew of 2165 will work in a variety of positions from deckhand, to steward, massage therapist, chef and more. The great thing about this cruise ship is that it is not a carbon copy of other cruise liners. There are brand new attractions that have never been seen before on a cruise ship. This means that the variety of jobs on offe...
  • Benefits of a Working Vacation
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: October 5, 2009
    Travelling might be one of the things on your list when you graduate, or even throughout your life. The problem is that when we have work every day of the week from 9 to 5, travelling does tend to get left on the side lines. This means that only when we retire do we start planning our travels. Now, this might suit some people, but for those that want to see the world before they have to see it through bifocals, you should think about embarking on a working vacation. Travelling while you earn a living is definitely a grand way to live, but not many people do it. They might decide that working on a cruise ship or for a beach resort is not a real job. A lot of people think that you need to study and settle down somewhere to be a success. But why not work in all different locations for numerou...
  • Costa Pacifica Cruise Liner Keeps the Tourism Industr...
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: June 16, 2009
    During 2009, the cruise company Costa Crociere from Italy, introduced the largest of their fleet, Costa Pacifica to the cruise industry. This luxury cruise liner is one of the largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 3800 passengers. It docked for the first time in Tunisia last Thursday (11th June 2009), which is where it will make its weekly stops. With curious onlookers who have never seen such a huge cruise liner stop here before, Costa Pacifica will set sail to various destinations from the la Goulette harbor including Malta, Rome, Palermo, Barcelona, Savona and others. It is hoped that the exotic destinations coupled with the luxury 5 star hotel accommodation and facilities will put Tunisia on the map as a sought after tourist destination. Costa Crociere is expecting more than ...
  • How to Become a Member of the Job Finder Sites
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    Last Updated:: June 2, 2009
    With up to date resources, current jobs that are just waiting for your application, resume and job advice, among other benefits, the various job finder websites offer you, the job seeker a host of brilliant reasons to become a member. If you love the thrill and adventure behind the cruise liner industry, then you will love searching for a cruise ship job in the member’s area of Cruise Job Finder. If you dream of becoming a pilot, but have no idea where to start, then joining Airline Job Finder is perfect for you. Working in Alaska as an ice road trucker, king crab fisherman, or at a processing plant will see you earning a large salary, so to get in on the action, become a member of Alaska Job Finder. The oil and gas industry might be calling you, and you can search and apply for current ...
  • Shore Excursion Jobs
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: June 1, 2009
    Cruise ships all over the world offer various exciting shore excursions at all the ports that they visit, and this means that if you want to get paid to lead tour groups into interesting and exotic locations, you can simply apply to one of the many cruise lines. There are various shore excursion jobs that you can get including shore excursions manager, or leading various specific tours such as scuba diving groups, game fishing groups, hiking groups, cycling groups, and others. Whatever hobby you enjoy, or whatever activity you are trained to do, you can easily find a shore excursions job with a cruise liner. Shore excursion managers do not only take certain groups ashore, but they are also in charge of planning the excursions and manage the different excursions and excursion leaders. With ...
  • Working as a Deckhand – Industries and Job Opportun...
    Written by Nicolene No Comments
    Last Updated:: May 20, 2009
    Working on an oil rig, whether off the Gulf of Mexico or in Alaska, is a dangerous job. These maritime jobs do offer excellent pay, which is why so many people consider leaving their homes, family and friends for months on end to work on a this floating city. Being a deckhand is quite tough and you will have to make sure you are ready to work hard and for long hours, but the pay and benefits you receive will all be worth it in the end. Finding deckhand jobs can be hard, because you have no idea where to look. Well, you don’t need to worry any longer, because if you just become a member of Oil Job Finder, you can learn about all the current deckhand jobs on oil rigs that are available. Deckhands are always needed on any vessel, so if working on an oil rig is not really your thing, you ca...
  • New South African Cruise Ship To Be Launched!
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    Last Updated:: May 5, 2009
    In November 2009, South Africa’s only cruise liner company, Starlight Cruises, will launch the newest member of its fleet, the luxury MSC Sinfonia. This will be the largest luxury cruise liner to operate out of South Africa and will set sail on its maiden voyage from Durban to the islands and coasts around the Indian Ocean including Madagascar and Mozambique. The Sinfonia boasts 778 cabins, of which 138 have private balconies, and there are also many luxury facilities for passengers to enjoy. This also provides plenty of new cruise jobs in the three restaurants, seven bars, spa, business center, fitness center, 2 pools, internet café, cigar room, disco, golf simulator, teen club, library, mini club, and medical center. These facilities mean that there will be hundreds of new hospitality...
  • Celebrity Chef on Board the Ventura Cruise Ship for 2...
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    Last Updated:: April 18, 2009
    Renowned British chef, Marco Pierre White, made famous by his hit show Hell’s Kitchen, will be travelling on board the Ventura Cruise Ship throughout 2009, it has been announced. The Hell’s Kitchen star began his cooking career more than 17 years ago and was the youngest chef to receive 3 Michelin stars, only recently surpassed. His unique style and excellent food have allowed him to work in many of the top restaurants and hotels in Britain, before he opened many of his own restaurants including the White Room on board the Ventura which was launched in 2008. Marco Pierre White has said that he will hold plenty of private cooking courses on board the ship as he wants to pass on his passion for food to others. This is a first for him, and for P&O Cruises, this is a great opportunity ...
  • Cruise Lines Announce Their 2010 – 2011 Schedules
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    Last Updated:: April 18, 2009
    Various cruise line companies have opened their 2010 – 2011 schedules for bookings with many showing a renewed interest in American ports. Royal Caribbean International is offered plenty of Caribbean round trips and lots of stops in at Florida’s ports. Cunard has shown an interest in Southern Californian Ports with the Queen Victoria sailing to various Los Angeles ports of call in early 2011. It is thought that many of the localized changes in itineraries is to boost pricing and give people an opportunity to travel on a luxury cruise ship without going too far from home with the poor state of the economy at the moment. You can find many cruise ship jobs on these and other cruise liners and travel all over America and the rest of the world while earning money. You can search for your id...