In September, EnglandRugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen will take his StandUpFoundation’s anti-bullying campaign and Acceptance Tour on Source Event’s GayRome to Venice Cruise aboard the msy Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailingyacht. Joining Ben as a featured guest speaker on the cruise isworld-renowned novelist ArmisteadMaupin.
“As athletes,it is not enough just to have strong bodies. We must have strongcharacters and use our voices to support those who need and deserve it,” Cohensaid. “I am passionate about standing up againsthomophobia. It is time we stand up for what is right and support youngpeople who are being harmed.”
Cohen is the first straight sports star to dedicatehis philanthropic efforts for the benefit of the gay community.
Wantin? There’s still room on the Rome toVenice Cruise. Source Events isproducing the cruise. The Miami-basedtravel company specializes in creating luxury adventure travel for the gaycommunity and friends. This particulartrip will mark Source Events’ 10th Anniversary Cruise and private charter, withports of call that include Capri, Taormina (Sicily), Kotor (Montenegro),Dubrovnik and Hvar (Croatia).
“Weare so thrilled that Ben has chosen to take his message of acceptance on theRome to Venice cruise,” says Craig Smith, founder of Source Events. “Weare especially proud to support the mission of the StandUp Foundation, to takea stand against bullying in the gay community.”
TheRome to Venice cruise is part of a growing trend of gay travelers looking forluxury all-gay travel on more intimate ships, making the luxurious 5-Star msyWind Surf Source Events’ most popular ship to date.
About the Rome to Venice Cruise, September 3-10,2011
Windstar hasrepeatedly been recognized as one of the leading small ship cruise lines byreaders of Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Each ocean-view stateroom and suite on its 312-passengerWind Surf is appointed with fine bed linens and plush robes, as well as themost advanced high-tech electronics, including iPods™ and flat-screen LCDTVs.
TheWind Surf features three restaurants, two swimming pools, hot tubs, fitnesscenter, full-service spa, and a sports deck that offers complimentary wateractivities such as kayaking, snorkeling, wind surfing andwater-skiing. Complimentary room service is available round-the-clock, andeach ocean-view stateroom and suite receives daily turndown service. Withan onboard pool and hot tub, and an enhanced Fitness Center and salon,passengers will be at no loss to find the luxuries of home.
Thefocal point of the Source Events’ Rome to Venice cruise is the itineraryitself. The journey begins in Rome, sailing down Italy’s spectacular AmalfiCoast to Capri to visit the Blue Grotto and then onto Taormina to enjoy thelegendary beauty of Sicily.
Thevoyage continues around the boot of Italy for a relaxing day at sea and acrossthe Adriatic for the legendary Dalmatian Coast, where ports of call includeKotor (Montenegro) and Dubrovnik and Hvar (Croatia). The voyage culminateswith a sailing up the Adriatic to wander the labyrinth byways of magicalVenice.
Incatering to the needs and desires of its guests, Source Events provides aplethora of activities, events and excursions to appeal to their spirit ofadventure and enjoyment. Customized excursions, entertainment, themeparties, yoga, fitness classes and complimentary kayaking, waterskiing orsailboat skiffs are just a few of the amenities guests may enjoy.
Formore information or to make a reservation for Source Events 10th AnniversaryCruise - Rome to Venice, go to www.SourceEvents.com, orcall Source Events at 1-888-SOURCE8 (888-768-7238) or 305-672-9779 tospeak with one of their travel professionals.