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MSC to Host Finals of "Miss Italia USA 2009"

Yesterday on the beautiful MSC Orchestra it hosted the "Miss Italia USA 2009" finals.  The winner was crowned on-board and will travel to Italy in June.  She will then compete against 49 other winners from around the world for the title of "Miss Italia Del Mondo 2009."

The March 21 sailing is round-trip from Fort Lauderdale and will visit ports in the Western Caribbean and Key West, Florida.

I have been unable to find the results of this contest, so if anyone knows the name of the lucky lady who was chosen please let me know by way of clicking on the "comment" section of this post,  thank you.

Costa Cruise Contest for Past Guests

 Costa Cruises is having a "Buon Appetito" culinary contest, however you must be a past guest to enter.  Between February 17 and April 17,2009 guests who have sailed with Costa may enter by visiting www.costacruises.comand submitting an entry detailing their favorite Costa dining experience or dish in 300 words or less.  One winner will be selected by a Costa panel based on creativity and style.  The winner will win a cruise aboard the new Costa Pacifica.  The winner will be selected on or about May 17,2009 and be notified via mail.

Win a Cruise for two on Oceania Cruises

Between February 2, 2009 through March 2,2009 sign up for a chance to win a free cruise!  No purchase is necessary.  The prize is a cruise for two in a veranda stateroom on Oceania Cruises for their November 15, 2009 sailing.  For more information and the full rules go to:  www.cruisecritic.com/contests             GOOD LUCK!

Win a Cruise for 2 Sweepstakes

First prize is a 8 day cruise to the Bahamas for 2 adults.  OR....a 4 day and 3 night cruise for 2 adults on either Carnival or Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.  You have a choice of 3 ports to depart from and no purchase or entry fees are necessary to enter or win.  The Sweepstakes begins 12:01 CST on the first day of the first month of each calendar quarter.  The Sweepstakes ends 12:00 p.m. CST on the last day of the last month of each calendar quarter.  Winners are determined by a "Computerized Automated Random Draw System."  To enter the Sweepstakes and see the complete rules go to:  www.atcoastalvacation.com   

Free Port Canaveral Cruising into the Future Calendar or Poster!  You have your choice of a 14 month Desktop Calendar or a 24 x 30 inch Poster.  Go to:  www.portcanaveral.org/cruising/freecalendar.php            

Two Cruise Sweepstakes To Enter

Win a free 7-night vacation with Princess Cruises.  This vacation includes round-trip airfare and your choice of a 7-night Mexican Riviera or Caribbean Cruise.  No purchase is necessary to enter or win. The deadline to enter is April 9,2009.  Go to:  www.luxurycruiseexperts.com/index.php  On the left side of that page, click "Win a Free Trip plus $100. Cruise Credit.

Enter to win a Winter-Cruise Giveaway.  One winner and their guest will receive a gift certificate courtesy of "Waltzing Matilda Travel Agency" that is redeemable to Royal Caribbean Cruise, departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The winner will be selected on or about March 31,2009.  Go to:  www.ideal-living.com/?page_id=679  

You can win a Cruise Critic T-Shirt.  Just submit your cruise review or favorite cruise photo and you could win a free T-Shirt.  Every week one "Review of the week" and one "Photo of the week" will be selected and receive their T-Shirt.  Go to:   www.cruisecritic.com/community/win.cfm