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How to Get a 50% Off a Uniworld River Cruise

If you are one of those who has stopped waiting for the end of the pandemic, and are simply adjusting to travelling during the pandemic, then you appear to be in good company.  Quite a few of our clients traveled to Europe and a few other places in July and August, and all of them came back with very similar assessments of their vacations:

  • The onboard experience was not diminished.  With lower passenger loads, many suggested the service was even better than they had experienced previously.
  • Shore attractions were less crowded.  There are fewer tourists out there right now, and that was obvious to many of our clients as they visited the sites in Europe that are usually at maximum capacity in the summer months.
  • There are some extra hurdles.  Passenger locator cards, advance PCR tests, and proof of vaccination are all part of the international travel experience right now.  These things will go away at some point, but for the foreseeable future, these will be the hoops we will need to jump through if we wish to go abroad.

The very clear trend amongst both travellers and travel suppliers is adjusting to HOW to travel during the pandemic, as opposed to sitting at home and waiting for the pandemic to end.

This shift in mindset is nothing but good for those of us involved in the travel industry, and perhaps more important for the millions of people employed in the hospitality industry both here at home and abroad.  It is difficult to articulate how challenging the past 18 months have been for all those people, so to have them back at work is a huge step in the right direction.

Here are this week’s travel ideas:

Buy a Uniworld River Cruise & Get a Second One at 50% Off:

This is an incredible opportunity for those ready to travel between now and the end of the year. 

The booking deadline is September 9th, 2021. Call us at 800-876-0168 to make a reservation.

The fine print on this offer is that it is only good for 2021 departures, so unless you enjoy spending a lot of time on trans-Atlantic flights, it probably means doing back-to-back river cruises (maybe with a few days in between in your favorite city). 

The combinations are endless, but here are a few I thought of:

  • France:
    • Week 1:  Paris to Normandy ($3999 pp).  Round trip Paris
    • Week 2:  Burgundy & Provence ($3599 X 50% = $1800 pp).  Avignon to Lyon.
    • Week 2 (alternate):  Bordeaux ($3799 X 50% = $1900 pp).  Bordeaux round trip.
  • European Christmas Markets:
    • Week 1:  Rhine Markets ($3899 pp).  Basel to Cologne.
    • Week 2:  Danube Markets ($4099 X 50% = $2050 pp).  Frankfurt to Nuremberg.
  • Italy, Switzerland, Germany & Amsterdam
    • Week 1:  Po River, Italy ($3899 pp).  Milan to Venice.
    • Week 2:  Rhine River ($2999 X 50% = $1500 pp).  Basel to Amsterdam

Check out the possibilities and create your own combination: https://pamperedcruiser.uniworld.com/us/current-offers/2021-second-cruise-savings

As an exclusive benefit of booking through us, we also have a $200 per person onboard credit. 

Remember:

  • Get 50% off the SECOND cruise
  • Valid for 2021 departures only
  • Must be booked by September 9, 2021.

Pacific Coastal (LA to Vancouver) with Viking Cruises

For those of you on the East coast who wanted to try out Viking Ocean, you’ve had the opportunity to go to Bermuda this summer.  There is still space on September 10 & 17, 2021 with balcony cabins starting at $1799 pp.  Bermuda may not be the most exotic destination, but what a great opportunity to check out Viking Ocean at an incredible price!

Now, those of us in the western half of the country have a similar opportunity.  Here are the details:

  • Los Angeles to Vancouver (or reverse), visiting San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria (Portland), and Victoria (BC).
  • Fares start at $2499 per person for a veranda cabin, and include all taxes and fees, transfers, a shore excursion in every port, specialty dining, beer/wine with meals, and wifi on the ship.
  • Air add-ons between $199 and $399 depending on where you’re flying from.
  • Departures on April 9 & 25, 2022 from LA, and April 17, 2022 from Vancouver.

If you’ve never been to the west coast, this is a great way to get a little sample of many of the cities out that way.  It’s also a great price to check out Viking Ocean Cruises.

With Australia and New Zealand closed for this coming season, the cruise lines are having to redeploy their vessels.  Viking is doing some interesting itineraries in both the Caribbean, as well as out to Hawaii and Tahiti in the coming few months.  Here’s the link to our previous blog post about that:  https://pamperedcruiser.com/hawaii-with-viking-cruises/

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Hawaii with Viking Cruises!

Bob and I are just back from Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, and we’ll use this space over the next couple of weeks to pass along what we learned from our travel suppliers and peers while we were there.

Many of you had logistic questions about why cruise lines, hotels, tour providers or other vendors have changed itineraries or their product offerings.  Some of those answers are more obvious than others, so here’s a bit of a summary:

Political Considerations – Governments throughout the world are trying to balance the safety of their populations and visitors with the economic considerations that tourism (or lack thereof) bring.  This dynamic tension means things change often, and without warning, as all travel vendors must react to such changes.

Demand Considerations – The cruise lines and other travel providers are for-profit businesses, so they are continually reassessing what will maximize the number of people who will travel with them.  They are polling potential clients weekly about opinions on vaccination, masks, and other conditions of travelling during a pandemic.  Their decisions are driven by what the majority of their clients are telling them. 

Logistic Considerations – Cruise lines with lots of ships are phasing them back into service over the course of the next several months.  The demand for travel could put them all to work tomorrow.  So why are they waiting?  They need staff and crew to deliver a product that is consistent with their clients’ expectations, and after having been shut down for 16 months, it will take several more to get back to full capacity.  We learned this week that many hotels around the world are also running at 50% – 75% capacity simply because there is not enough trained staff to have those properties operating at higher numbers. 

Air Limitations – Cruise, hotel, and resort operators are at the mercy of the airlines to deliver most guests to the start of their vacation.  The airline industry (particularly our domestic carriers) is in complete disarray, and until that problem is solved, cruise ships and other accommodations will be running at reduced capacity. 

The overwhelming sentiment of the feedback we’re getting from our clients who are currently travelling or recently returned home is that while there are a few extra hoops to jump through in order to travel during a pandemic, the onboard experience is fantastic, and fewer people both on the ship and at shore attractions makes for a very positive experience overall.

You can expect the return to “normal” to take several more months, but the good news is that as the cruise lines adjust to the above considerations, you’ll see a number of new and innovative products and itineraries on offer.

Which brings us to today’s travel opportunities:

Hot off the press… Viking Cruises just announced some exciting new ocean itineraries for this fall.  Remember that Viking fares include taxes and fees, airport transfers, a shore excursion in each port of call, beer/wine with meals, Wifi on the ship, and specialty dining.

Viking Cruises Caribbean – 14 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale, visiting 9 ports in the eastern and southern Caribbean.  Fares start at $2999 per person for a veranda room (with all the above inclusions) for departures on October 20 and November 3 of 2021.

Viking Cruises Hawaii – 16 nights round trip from Los Angeles, visiting 4 different islands in Hawaii, as well as Ensenada, Mexico.  Fares start at $3999 per person for a veranda room, for departures on December 4 or December 20, 2021.  These Hawaii cruises are perfect for those who really enjoy sea days. These itineraries are not even on the Viking website at time of publication, but they are open for booking already.

Quiet Season Mediterranean with Viking Cruises – Viking is offering free flights for those wanting to visit the Mediterranean in December, January or February:

  • Athens to Barcelona (15 days).  Fares start at $5598 per person.
  • Rome to Istanbul (15 days). Fares start at $5598 pp.
  • Athens round trip (11 days). Fares start at $3999 pp.

If you would rather travel later in 2022, SilverSea is offering 20% Off selected voyages if you book by Aug. 31. 

SilverSea is a small ship, luxury experience with everything included.  Included in “everything”: Flights to/from the port, all beverages (including daily restocking of your in-suite mini-bar according to your preferences); gratuities, wifi on the ship, specialty dining, and a shore excursion in every port. 

When you take into consideration all the inclusions and the 20% off, the actual cost approaches what you might pay for a nice cabin on one of the megaships – but you don’t have to share the ship with 5000 others.  Here are a few examples:

  • Alaska departing Anchorage on June 23, 2022 for 7 nights, bound for Vancouver:  $5310 per person.
  • Western Mediterranean departing Barcelona April 7, 2022 for 7 nights, bound for Rome: $5120 per person.  You also get a $300 on board credit on this sailing, and you can add Business Class flights for an additional $699 per person
  • Eastern Mediterranean departing Rome April 14, 2022 for 11 nights, bound for Athens: $6160 per person (you also get a $300 on board credit, and the opportunity to fly in Business Class for $699.
  • Antarctica: departing Ushuaia February 26, 2022 for 10 days:  $11,360 per person with a $300 OBC.
  • Canada/New England:  Departing Fort Lauderdale on May 3, 2022 for 11 nights, bound for Halifax:  $6560 per person.  Upgrade to Business Class flights for $349.
  • Dubai to Mumbai:  Departing December 8, 2022 for 12 days:  $5280 with a $300 onboard credit.  Add Business Class flights for $1499.

The prices above reflect the 20% discount, and the fine print on their offer requires payment in full by August 31st, 2021. 

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

How to Choose an Alaska Cruise

Is Alaska on your bucket list?  Judging by the number inquiries we’re getting about the 49th State, many of you do. 

Normally, we see interest for Alaska start to ramp up in the autumn months for the following summer.  It appears the pandemic has accelerated this cycle, so today I thought I’d provide some general information about visiting this unique part of the world.

Here is my suggested hierarchy of decisions when choosing an Alaskan Cruise and/or Land Tour:

WHEN?   The tourist season runs from late April through to early October, and there is no “best” time to visit, just a series of trade-offs:

April, May and early June have lots of daylight hours, are usually light on rain, and fewer crowds.  If you are going to Denali, it is also possible you won’t be able to get all the way into the depths of the park until the middle of June.

June, July, and August have reliable weather (although the further north you go, the more subject to rain you are starting in July).  There are also more crowds, and you’ll find it to be a bit more expensive in these months.

September and October things get a bit quieter, but the later in the season you go, the fewer daylight hours you get, and you are more subject to rain.

CRUISE, LAND, or BOTH?  You can do round-trip cruises out of Seattle or Vancouver, but those trips really only go halfway up the coast.  This might be fine if you’re just looking for a taste of Alaska, but many people who do these cruises vow to return to see the rest of the state so they can get into Denali.  Land tours are great for those that have already done one of these round-trip cruises.  If you’re going to go to the time and expense of visiting Alaska, I would suggest doing a cruise with a land extension to Denali National Park (and other points if you have time).

NORTHBOUND or SOUTHBOUND?  If you’re not doing one of the round-trip cruises, the endpoints of your trip will be in Anchorage/Fairbanks in the north, and Seattle/Vancouver in the south.  It’s a matter of personal opinion as to which is preferable but remember that the northern end of the trip is a much longer flight.  Vancouver is actually closer to Mexico than it is to Anchorage, and if you fly from Seattle to Fairbanks or Anchorage it is about 4 hours.  You’ll want to consider whether that longer day of air travel should be pre-vacation or on your way home.

LENGTH OF TRIP?  There really aren’t any Alaskan cruises shorter than 7 nights because of the huge distance you are covering.  The land extensions are an additional 3 days to 8 days.  If you’re going to Denali, keep in mind it is about 8 hours by train or motor coach from the port, and the park itself is larger than Massachusetts.  If you choose a 3-day land extension, plan on spending most of that time on a bus just getting to and from the park.  The most common land extension is 5 nights, which makes for a more comfortable pace.

SEATTLE or VANCOUVER?  Both these cities are spectacular in their own way, but logistically, they are very similar.  Vancouver has a larger cruise ship port and airport, but Seattle is better served for domestic flights.  In both cases you need a passport.  These two cities are only about 100 miles apart, and if not for the international boundary between them, they would be one continuous city by this point.  This should be your last criteria, after you’ve decided on all the ones above.

There are two factors people tend to overlook when planning a trip to Alaska.  First is how far away it is.  For more than half the population of the United States, Europe is closer and easier to get to than Alaska.  I had a client from Chicago who wanted to drive from Vancouver to Anchorage…. until I pointed out that the driving distance was greater than that from Chicago to Vancouver.  The second factor is Alaska’s sheer size.  Texas fits three times into Alaska, so once you’re in Alaska, keep in mind how long it might take you to get between destinations there.

Here’s a few travel opportunities for this week:

Alaska in 2021

If you want to go this season, there are one-week round trips from Seattle on Celebrity, Holland America, and Princess.

  • Celebrity departing September 3rd, 2021.  Balcony cabins start at $1699 per person.
  • Holland America departing September 25th, 2021.  Balcony cabins start at $1599 per person
  • Princess departing September 5th, 2021 (visits Glacier Bay National Park).  Balcony cabins start at $1069 per person

American Queen’s “Autumn on the River” Promotion

If you’re ready to cruise this fall, American Queen is offering up to $1000 off for some cruises departing in October.  Here’s one example:

  • Memphis to Chattanooga departing October 24 for 9 days.  Prices from $2299 (inside), verandas from $4199.  Includes pre-cruise hotel night, all beverages specialty dining, a shore excursion in every port, and wifi on the ship. 

Alaska in 2022

SilverSea:  departing Anchorage on June 23, 2022 for 7 nights, bound for Vancouver:  $5310 per person (includes flights, transfers, gratuities, all beverages, specialty dining, a shore excursion in each port, and wifi on the ship)

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

Canada Re-Opens to US Travellers

If you keep up with the news, you may have caught the quiet announcement from the Prime Minister of Canada earlier this week that our northern border will reopen to US residents on August 9th.  Most of our clients travel by cruise ship, and Canadian ports will not reopen until November so at first, I was ready to dismiss this announcement as not particularly relevant.

Regardless of whether you have a desire to visit our northern neighbor, the psychological aspect of this reopening is huge.  The boundary between the two countries is the world’s longest border (over 5500 miles), and other than a couple of days in September of 2001, it has never been closed.  Canada also represents our LARGEST trade relationship (not Mexico, not China, not Europe).

There are about 2 million Americans who live in Canada, and nearly 1 million Canadians who live in the United States, all of whom have been effectively isolated from their home countries for the past 15 months.  That alone makes this announcement significant.  We have so often taken for granted our ability to move freely between other like-minded nations, and that all changed with this pandemic.

Perhaps most important is that this border opening signals the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic.  Canada and the United States had very different experiences over the past 15 months.  Canada (amongst a handful of other nations) isolated early, endured long lock downs, and proceeded with extreme caution.  The fact they have chosen to reopen to American visitors is a positive sign that we might be getting near the end of all this nonsense.

Our news media, in its ongoing quest to secure viewers by stoking the emotions of anger and fear, will not offer commentary on positive news such as this.  We still have work to do to tame the pandemic, but the reopening of the world’s longest border surely qualifies as positive sign.

In recognition of this announcement, here are some travel ideas if you did want to make a trip North:

Rocky Mountaineer

We’ve highlighted the new Denver to Moab route lately (https://pamperedcruiser.com/trip-ideas-for-2022-and-beyond/), but Rocky Mountaineer is most famous for its trips through the Canadian Rockies, where it has operated for more than 30 years.  Your trip starts in Vancouver on the western side of the Rockies, and travels to Banff, Lake Louise, or Jasper on the eastern side of the continental divide.  The scenery and wildlife are spectacular, and the train journey itself ranks up there amongst the best in the world.  Here are a few examples:

  • Vancouver to Banff National Park.  2 days on the rail with one night hotel from $1637 per person.
  • Vancouver to Jasper National Park.  A 6-night journey visiting Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff and Jasper starting at $4469 per person.
  • Vancouver round-trip.  A 9-night journey visiting Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper and Kamloops starting at $5497 per person

Rocky Mountaineer is operating in Canada now and will continue through October.

Vancouver & Whistler

Many people experience Vancouver as a cruise ship port, but it is a destination in and of itself.  With steep mountains to the north, the Pacific to the west, and the US border to the south, this cosmopolitan city of 2.5 million is one of the most scenic urban places in the world.  The world-class ski resort of Whistler is 90 minutes north and is worth visiting at any time of year.  Here are a few different Vancouver packages:

  • Vancouver to Whistler “land-cruise”: (8 days for $2287 per person – Sep 2021).  Experience the urban flair of Vancouver, then drive over the Mountains to British Columbia’s wine growing region (often described as being similar to Napa before it was over developed).  Then take the remote back route through the wilderness to Whistler, where you spend your last couple of days at this former Olympic site.
  • From the Rockies to the Coast “land-cruise”: (9 days for $2699 per person – Sep 2021).  Start in Calgary, and transfer to Banff National Park (and visit Lake Louise), and then travel through several mountain ranges to arrive in Kelowna (BC’s wine growing region).  From there, travel through a few more mountains to the coast, and spend your last 2 nights in Vancouver.

Quebec City

Quebec is North America’s only walled city – left over from the early days of colonization.  Back then, the English and the French fought for dominance in the New World, but today they coexist in the Province of Quebec.  Quebec City itself is very French, and you will feel very much like you are in Europe when you visit this unique part of North America. 

  • Canadian Cities Highlights “land-cruise”: (9 days for $4690 per person – Sep 2021) – Start in Toronto, and take in one of the world’s most diverse cities, then visit Niagara falls on your way to Ottawa.  Like other capital cities, Ottawa is full of parks and museums, and you’ll fully experience both the English and French culture of Canada.  From there head over to Montreal to take in that city’s unique cultural and food scene before finishing up in Quebec City.
  • Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel) – starting at $359 per night – Every year in January through March, this hotel just outside of Quebec City opens up.  Many people think they have travel to Europe for such an adventure, but you can do it much closer to home.  If you would rather stay in the comfort of a conventional hotel in Quebec City, you can purchase tickets to go visit the Ice Hotel, and then return to the comfort of your heated room.

Viking 2024 World Cruise

OK… not a Canadian trip, but hot off the press.  Viking announced its 2024 world cruise this week.  Here are the details:

  • Departs LA on January 9, 2024 and travels westbound to London over the course of 121 days visiting 23 countries.
  • Fares start at $49,995 per person for a veranda room, and include:
    • Business Class Air and all transfers
    • A shore excursion in every port (50 of them)
    • All taxes and fees, as well as the cost of all visas
    • A $2000 per person credit for optional excursions, and $1000 shipboard credit
    • All gratuities, beverages and wifi on board the ship
    • Luggage shipping service
  • As usual, you’ll receive extra perks when you book a cruise through us rather than directly with the cruise line.

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Sue Bradley

Our Recommendations for Ultimate Alaska and Great Lakes Itineraries

What are your plans for this Independence Day holiday long weekend?  Many people will do some travelling, while others are still in the DREAMING phase.  I’ve got some domestic travel ideas below, but more on that in a minute. 

Something happened this past week that hasn’t occurred in 15 months, and it has made me somewhat reflective:  We got paid. (YAY!)

Although the work never stopped during the pandemic (in fact it increased with having cancelled and rebooked some people 3 or 4 times), the nature of the travel biz is that you only get paid once people travel.  And slowly… that is beginning to happen.  People are starting to travel again.

It will be a long march back to “normal”, but it made me think about some things that I wanted to share. 

First of all… thank you.  The overwhelming majority of our clients are truly kind people who were tolerant and flexible in the face of confusion, delays, and ever-changing conditions over the past 15 months.  It affirmed my faith in humanity that so many people showed genuine concern for Bob and me, as we worked our way through this crisis. 

In reality, the travel industry will take several years to rebuild itself.  Our clients and travel suppliers are at the front edge of the recovery – luxury leisure travel is always the first to come back.  Other segments of travel industry will take years.

It is worth noting that (as usual) those from developing economies have suffered disproportionately through the pandemic and will take longer to recover economically.  For all of the tourist industry’s strengths and weaknesses, there is no doubt it can be a highly efficient way to transfer wealth from rich countries like ours, to other regions that are still developing.  This is one key reason we need to continue to travel. 

Now, on to this week’s travel opportunities. 

Alaska

If you want to do a round-trip cruise to Alaska from Seattle, that is still available this year (although availability is tight).  If you want a quick trip to get a flavor of the last frontier, these cruises fit the bill.  Most people who do these round-trip cruises choose to return to Alaska another time later, so they can experience ports and attractions only accessible by ship AND discover the splendor of Denali National Park and the land portions between Anchorage and Fairbanks.

All the major cruise lines will be back in Alaska in 2022, so here is my suggestion for the ultimate Alaska trip:

  1. Fly to Fairbanks – Enjoy this small town, visit the 40-below room (to see for yourself what it’s like there in the winter); go to Gold Dredge #8 to explore Alaska’s gold mining history; take the paddle wheeler boat trip down the Chena River.
  2. Visit Denali National Park – Larger than Massachusetts, the namesake volcano (formerly known as Mt. McKinley) is North America’s highest peak.  You need at least 2 nights in the township of Denali because your park tour is one full day.
  3. Take the train to Talkeetna – this small town with a seedy history is the perfect place to drink wine and take in the scenic majesty of Denali.  If the town of Denali is about going into the park, Talkeetna is like sitting in a ski-lodge with huge windows to appreciate the views.
  4. Fishing or light hiking/walking on the Kenai Peninsula – a couple of days to kick back, and be close Alaska’s unique nature.  For those looking for a more urban experience, Anchorage is nearby, and offers many attractions for the city slickers.
  5. Board a ship in Anchorage.  Most Alaskan cruises are 7-night voyages, and the land itinerary described above is 5 to 7 nights.
  6. Disembark in Seattle or Vancouver and spend a couple of days there.  You can, of course, do this trip starting in Seattle/Vancouver, and more northward.

There are expedition ships, small ocean luxury ships, and mega-ships that visit Alaska, so there really is something for everyone.  Bob and I have been to Alaska many times, with many different cruise lines, so we are uniquely positioned to help you make the best choices for you.

Normally the booking window for Alaska is September through December for the following year BUT for 2022, it will be largely sold out before that due to the travel restrictions in 2020 and 2021.  You’ll want to book early.

Great Lakes

The Europeans have been coming to the United States and Canada for decades to experience our incredible Great Lakes.  It’s about time we discovered this region for ourselves.  The mega ships can only get as far down the St. Lawrence Seaway as Montreal, but smaller ships are able to travel further, to Duluth, Minnesota. 

Ultimate Great Lake Itinerary

This cruise travels between Chicago and Montreal over the course of 13 days.  Both Chicago and Montreal are great destinations in their own rights, with well-served airports for those us who have to fly there.  Here’s what else you get to see:

  • Mackinac Island:  This National Historic Landmark is like travelling back in time to the 19th Century, will full Victorian building restorations.  There are no cars on the island, so it truly does harken back to a different time.
  • Sault Ste. Marie:  This small city is right on the Canadian border, with towns on both sides bearing the same name.  These were once a single city, but the war of 1812 put the international border where it is now.
  • Manitoulin Island:   This is the world’s largest freshwater island, and is home to a thriving indigenous community, and a spectacular natural environment.
  • Detroit: Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the Museum of African American History or one of the other attractions in Motown.
  • Cleveland:  Visit one of this city’s many museums, and/or take in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Niagara Falls:  Not just for honeymooners and day trippers from Toronto.  This is one of North America’s true natural splendors and well worth the visit.
  • Toronto:  Experience one of the world’s most diverse cities with the collision of multiple languages and cultures.  It’s still Canadian though – the Hockey Hall of Fame is right downtown.

This cruise is available in July, August, and September, with prices starting at $5999 per person.  This price includes all beverages, wifi on the ship, shore excursions, and a pre-cruise hotel the night before embarkation.  Of course, you may want to also spend a few days pre/post cruise.  There are also 7-night itineraries if you prefer a shorter trip.

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour and National Parks

This is another great domestic trip.  Here’s the link if you’ve missed what we wrote about it in the past: https://pamperedcruiser.com/trip-ideas-for-2022-and-beyond/

River Cruising in the United States

You don’t have to go to Europe.  Both the Columbia River system (Washington and Oregon), and the Mississippi River system have river cruise options.  There is a little bit of space left for 2021, and 2022 look just fine at this point.  Video: https://youtu.be/LLPzn1wD8_Y

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