SilvertoGold Posted December 15, 2013 #26 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I also got the impression that they were talking about the next level being the Presidents Club -- which I understand is by invitation only??? KK I think the "invitation only" idea is from the fact that some pax who sail on reduced fares, such as interline for TAs and other travel buisness employees, are not eligible for President's Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2013 #27 Share Posted December 15, 2013 KK I think the "invitation only" idea is from the fact that some pax who sail on reduced fares, such as interline for TAs and other travel buisness employees, are not eligible for President's Club. Now that you mention it, I think you might be right. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted December 15, 2013 #28 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Interesting that people assume that a holiday greeting would be a Christmas greeting. I am happy to not receive a religious marketing message from Holland America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 15, 2013 #29 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Well I for one totally understand why HAL and other companies do what they do as for the Holiday Greetings. I rather liked the little video and I think you must understand the theme they were trying to portray. First off a good portion of the Northern Hemisphere is cold. I heard it snowed in Egypt yesterday. This was the first time in over 100 years :eek: But the theme was wishing a WARM Holiday Moment. So the advertising is just for a moment to think about the Warm moment on the Deck of HAL enjoying the cabana. I for one totally get it. While a bit subliminal they want you to consider to book you next cruise to warm up ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted December 15, 2013 #30 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Received mine yesterday telling me how many days left to achieve my next 5 star level. Just like the HAL Cats music was very LOUD. Would have much rather received pictures of a Christmas decorated atrium from a HAL ship - not a cabana. Edited December 15, 2013 by solocanadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekkc10753 Posted December 15, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We didn't get a holiday greeting (yet) Wonder if it's "wine petition" fallout, but I doubt it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #32 Share Posted December 15, 2013 KK I think the "invitation only" idea is from the fact that some pax who sail on reduced fares, such as interline for TAs and other travel buisness employees, are not eligible for President's Club. You may have hit the nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #33 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Well I for one totally understand why HAL and other companies do what they do as for the Holiday Greetings. I rather liked the little video and I think you must understand the theme they were trying to portray. First off a good portion of the Northern Hemisphere is cold. I heard it snowed in Egypt yesterday. This was the first time in over 100 years :eek:But the theme was wishing a WARM Holiday Moment. So the advertising is just for a moment to think about the Warm moment on the Deck of HAL enjoying the cabana. I for one totally get it. While a bit subliminal they want you to consider to book you next cruise to warm up ;) But only 3 ships have the cabanas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #34 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We didn't get a holiday greeting (yet)Wonder if it's "wine petition" fallout, but I doubt it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don't understand what you mean "wine petition" fallout. I never signed any petition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #35 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Interesting that people assume that a holiday greeting would be a Christmas greeting. I am happy to not receive a religious marketing message from Holland America. I can understand your feelings. I just didn't care for the Cabana picture for a card -- JMO That is why I mentioned about showing one of the atriums -- I didn't even suggest that it should be decorated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted December 15, 2013 #36 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My criticism of the cabana photo is that unwary cruisers may not know it is a high priced, limited option. I thought it was nice that the pictured cruisers were typical HAL customers - young and attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISLAND Posted December 16, 2013 #37 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Agreed. Very generic. Clearly they're afraid to acknowledge Christ's Birthday, yet they're not afraid to take advantage of the "holiday" to advertise. How lame. :( I totally agree,... isn't THAT the reason for the "Holiday"??? :) A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted December 17, 2013 #38 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Christmas is not the holiday, it is a holiday. One of many at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutensteve Posted December 17, 2013 #39 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I did not receive anything ... yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted December 17, 2013 #40 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Has anyone gotten their Christmas e-mail from HAL? We got ours today. Very disappointed in it. Seasons Greetings and then a picture of either the Club Cabana or Retreat Cabana. I would rather have seen a beautifully decorated area from any HAL ship. Our Christmas card from Princess -- regular mail -- was much prettier. I think they are trying to be "Polically Correct" so as not to offend anyone and in the process they are offending a lot more than they are pleasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyglobetrotter Posted December 17, 2013 #41 Share Posted December 17, 2013 That's what I wonder.Same as you........ ours would come to 1400 days. I think it might mean President's Club. I really don't know though. You are correct, President's club is the next level and it is 6 stars. You need 1,400 days of SAILING days, any day credits (based on suite or expenses aboard) do not count towards this level and they are deducted from your total. There is only a handful of PC in the Mariners Society. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 17, 2013 #42 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I got two of the HAL Christmas e-mails, at the same e-mail addy. Why can't they locate my address when they are making offers for cruises? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted December 17, 2013 #43 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Mine told me how many cruise days I have but not how many to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 17, 2013 Author #44 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Mine told me how many cruise days I have but not how many to the next level. Are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 17, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We even got a holiday greeting from Costa -- and we have never sailed on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted December 17, 2013 #46 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I think they are trying to be "Polically Correct" so as not to offend anyone and in the process they are offending a lot more than they are pleasing. I don't see why HAL is offending anyone wishing them "Seasons Greetings". Christmas is a religious holiday and I don't send our non-Christian friends a Christmas card, but do send them a Seasons Greeting or Happy Holiday card. For those who I know celebrate Christmas I send a Christmas card. Why would I wish my Jewish friends Merry Christmas when they do not celebrate the birth of Christ? HAL couldn't possibly know or want to know the religious affiliation, if there even is one, of all their customers, so they wish all HH or SG. It is the holiday season, not necessarily a Christmas celebration, for all their pax. Why should that be offensive to anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrift@sea Posted December 17, 2013 #47 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I don't see why HAL is offending anyone wishing them "Seasons Greetings". Christmas is a religious holiday and I don't send our non-Christian friends a Christmas card, but do send them a Seasons Greeting or Happy Holiday card. For those who I know celebrate Christmas I send a Christmas card. Why would I wish my Jewish friends Merry Christmas when they do not celebrate the birth of Christ? HAL couldn't possibly know or want to know the religious affiliation, if there even is one, of all their customers, so they wish all HH or SG. It is the holiday season, not necessarily a Christmas celebration, for all their pax. Why should that be offensive to anyone? Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 17, 2013 #48 Share Posted December 17, 2013 There is a person who helps me throughout the year and I like to thank him at the Holidays. I know he does not celebrate any holiday at this time of year and have settled on writing a note wishing him and his family the best of good health in happiness as we turn the page to a new calendar. I give it to him just before New Years and say we all are starting a new year and he is never offended with the way I give him a bit of extra cash by this method. There are ways to wish everyone something nice at this time of year withhout offending anyone. Seasons Greetings seems innocuous enough? Perhaps the winter soltice is worth celebrating if not the fact we are alive to start the new year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 17, 2013 #49 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I do not celebrate Christmas, but would not have been offended by the card Lisa posted that Hal sent. However, I didn't get one.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted December 17, 2013 #50 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I don't see why HAL is offending anyone wishing them "Seasons Greetings". Christmas is a religious holiday and I don't send our non-Christian friends a Christmas card, but do send them a Seasons Greeting or Happy Holiday card. For those who I know celebrate Christmas I send a Christmas card. Why would I wish my Jewish friends Merry Christmas when they do not celebrate the birth of Christ? HAL couldn't possibly know or want to know the religious affiliation, if there even is one, of all their customers, so they wish all HH or SG. It is the holiday season, not necessarily a Christmas celebration, for all their pax. Why should that be offensive to anyone? Brilliant post PfG; thanx for putting it all in perspective :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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