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		<title>2012 Valara Skyline Cruises &#8211; coming to Chicago soon!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tis the season for planning your 2012 wedding cruise, corporate entertaining cruise and all of those special family gatherings that everyone loves to attend. Once you see the fun we had on board the Valara last year in our video below, you will know what we mean when we say:  Choosing a Chicago skyline cruise [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Tis the season for planning your 2012 wedding cruise, corporate entertaining cruise and all of those special family gatherings that everyone loves to attend.</p>
<p>Once you see the fun we had on board the Valara last year in our video below, you will know what we mean when we say:  Choosing a Chicago skyline cruise on board the yacht Valara is a very classy, and thoughtful entertaining venue;  Valara cruises are the most fun and memorable way to entertain you can possibly think of.   If you care about comfort, space, a quality atmosphere, outstanding food and service, we have the perfect yacht for you;  join with us this year and enjoy the yacht Valara as much as we do!</p>
<p>VALARA yacht is coming to the Chicago Skyline soon to serve your entertaining needs!!   Call us today at 773-788-9494.</p>
<p><strong>VIDEOS TO ENJOY</strong> &#8211; Click links below &amp; find the fun here !!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNnNit0Cnfs&amp;feature=channel">2011 Valara Cruise Fun &amp; Wedding Fun</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7sPm5Pv5CE">Valara VI Wedding Story</a></p>
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		<title>VALARA VI &#8211; Chicago&#8217;s Exclusive Entertaining Yacht</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear friends, Welcome to the 2012 New Year. We have appreciated the opportunity to serve each one of you for your entertaining needs in the past and we hope that your experiences aboard the Luxury Yacht VALARA VI has made us your favorite place to entertain.  Whether you have client \ employee entertaining needs this [...]]]></description>
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<div align="justify">Welcome to the 2012 New Year.</div>
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<div align="justify">We have appreciated the opportunity to serve each one of you for your entertaining needs in the past and we hope that your experiences aboard the Luxury Yacht VALARA VI has made us your favorite place to entertain.  Whether you have client \ employee entertaining needs this year, or a special gathering to plan for your family; events aboard VALARA VI are very easy to arrange and provide the rewards of lifetime memories for everyone you invite.  Doing business with integrity, high quality food, beverages and services remain unmatched in the yachting industry aboard the VALARA VI.</div>
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<div align="justify">During this 2012 year, please remember that VALARA VI also hosts wonderfully unique and intimate Weddings and Receptions.  Our Signature Wedding Arch on board VALARA VI, along with outstanding service makes weddings truly unforgettable here.</div>
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<p>Please see below -  bottom of e-mail for an important notice.</p>
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<p>We look forward to an exciting year aboard VALARA VI and hope to see each one of you this year!</p>
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<div>Warmest regards,</div>
<div>Captain Val and Mary Antoniette<br />
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<div align="left">We need to let you know that by the end of February, our 2012 rates will be posted to our website.  We must then use the new rates when we quote our clients for their 2012 cruises.Due to obvious cost increases of food, beverages and fuel, a change of our package rates could not be avoided.  We promise to always stay competitive and we will always remain unmatched in the industry for doing business with integrity, offering high quality packages and impeccable service.</div>
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		<title>Happy New Year ! See you in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Happy New Year from the Captain and Crew of Valara VI !</p>
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<p>We sincerely thank you for your business and giving us the joy of serving you!   See you in 2012 for a fun filled and memorable year!</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">To our 2012 Wedding Couples - We look forward to YOUR DAYLot of fun to look forward to in 2012 !</p>
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		<title>Chicago Cruises aboard VALARA VI</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that our 2011 private Chicago Skyline Cruise season is officially over; we wish to extend thanks to our many clients for honoring us with their special occasions that they have entrusted us to serve this year.  We’ve enjoyed meeting each of you and making your weddings, receptions, entertaining cruises &#38; special family celebrations surpass [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Now that our 2011 private Chicago Skyline Cruise season is officially over; we wish to extend thanks to our many clients for honoring us with their special occasions that they have entrusted us to serve this year.  We’ve enjoyed meeting each of you and making your weddings, receptions, entertaining cruises &amp; special family celebrations surpass your expectations.</p>
<p>Our VALARA VI crew also thanks you, once again for your personal and</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">THANK YOU FROM: VALARA VI CREW  (Left - Steve), (Right - Ruben), (Back - Jose), (Bottom - Michael)</p>
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<p>generous gratuity gifts that were given after each of your events. Each of your gifts were a statement from you that our crew members played an important role in making your Chicago skyline cruise very memorable for you.  Luckily our crew understands that our customers are ultimately their customers and without you, none of us would be here.  Therefore our customer service here is our # 1 top priority and as a result; your services here are far above the norm in the Chicago cruise industry.   Lastly we thank each of you for your wonderful heartfelt compliments received throughout the season about your experiences with us.</p>
<p>LOOKING AHEAD:  We wish each of you a very Merry Christmas, fair winds &amp; smooth sailing into the new year of 2012.   We are looking forward to helping happy couples organize their 2012 weddings &amp; receptions that will exceed their expectations.  We look forward to speaking with our repeat clients and new clients about their 2012 employee &amp; client entertaining expectations.  We look forward to organizing your 2012 finer family gatherings as well with a special note for each client:  all bookings that originate in this year of 2011 for next year will carry this year&#8217;s pricing structure which is a win-win for all customers who book by the end of this year.   Events over 100 guests and spending over $ 75 per guest will receive an automatic additional discount in addition, which means double savings for our large group bookings that secure their day by the end of 2011.</p>
<p>Be sure  to call and book your 2012 special occasions now for these types of savings at 773-788-9494.</p>
<p>THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN TO EACH OF OUR 2011 CLIENTS &#8211; FROM VALARA VI AND OUR CREW!!</p>
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		<title>Chicago Birthday Party Cruises</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has a person who is very special to them that is about to reach a milestone in life. Think about this; gathering your family and friends together in an intimate setting that promotes conversation along with great food, impeccable service and skyline views beyond the expectations of everyone, even yourself.  How does one achieve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Everyone has a person who is very special to them that is about to reach a milestone in life. Think about this; gathering your family and friends together in an intimate setting that promotes conversation along with great food, impeccable service and skyline views beyond the expectations of everyone, even yourself.  How does one achieve this in an affordable way?   A Chicago Skyline Cruise aboard VALARA VI is sure to deliver.</p>
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<p>George knew how to throw his big surprise differently this year by making many secret phone calls and writing many e-mails&#8230;.. what was George doing?  He was organizing his wife Rebecca’s Surprise 40th Birthday Party Cruise aboard Valara VI&#8230;&#8230; poor Rebecca was the last one to know!</p>
<p>As family and friends joined together at the end of this Summer, Rebecca arrived</p>
<p>speechless to learn that George was able to</p>
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<p>pull this surprise off so well.  This was indeed a great success for George and everyone said the party was beyond their expectations.  No one aboard the yacht this day will ever forget this birthday party.    We very much enjoyed seeing so many happy customers having such a great time.   You are only 40 once Rebecca……enjoy!   George, you are a gem for sure!!</p>
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<p>See how easy planning your events of a lifetime can be with our personable and professional free event planner.  773-788-9494.</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">I am the hired paparazzi for this party....it will be one they will never forget!</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s fun waiting for the birthday girl to arrive !</p>
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		<title>Chicago Cruises 2011&#8230;.VALARA VI</title>
		<link>http://valara.com/news/archives/283</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the 2011 Chicago cruising season comes to an end, we still have a few more VALARA VI cruises to shout about; now this one we like because there was no particular reason for this cruise with exception of  &#8220;friends getting together for a Chicago skyline cruise !!!&#8221;   Now that&#8217;s a great reason to have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>As the 2011 Chicago cruising season comes to an end, we still have a few more VALARA VI cruises to shout about; now this one we like because there was no particular reason for this cruise with exception of  &#8220;friends getting together for a Chicago skyline cruise !!!&#8221;   Now that&#8217;s a great reason to have a party.</p>
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<p>Jason and his friends join together for a Chicago cruise annually; he sure knows how to throw a party and organize these events; when we met him long ago, we could quickly tell that he has done this before!!   Jason is very professional, multi- talented and his friends sure were a joy to serve!!     Fun fun fun on the water they had!!</p>
<p>VALARA VI is perfect for larger parties like Jason&#8217;s was &#8211; we have plenty of space for up to 149 guests and the class of the yacht VALARA VI is unmatched in the Chicago industry.    It is easy to set your 2012 date for your special day and wedding couples&#8230;..it is time to plan !!  We look forward to your call for 2012 bookings.   773-788-9494.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chicago skyline cruises aboard a &#8220;private luxury yacht&#8221; for employee and client entertaining is always a big hit and more memorable then the regular, &#8220;treat them to dinner&#8221; events.    Bringing valued guests together in an atmospher that promotes conversation among the guests always brings much more memorable experiences.   Bringing valued guests to a place with ultimate class [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Chicago skyline cruises aboard a &#8220;private luxury yacht&#8221; for employee and client entertaining is always a big hit and more memorable then the<a href="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lending-Solutions-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-276" title="Lending Solutions 1" src="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lending-Solutions-1-224x300.jpg" alt="(Mark) left - (Nadine) middle - (Dave) right - smile for the camera aboard VALARA VI" width="224" height="300" /></a> regular, &#8220;treat them to dinner&#8221; events.   </p>
<p>Bringing valued guests together in an atmospher that promotes conversation among the guests always brings much more memorable experiences.   Bringing valued guests to a place with ultimate class and a very experienced staff matters as well.  You cannot go wrong with the luxury yacht VALARA VI for these types of events.</p>
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<p>Lending Solutions treats their valued guests aboard VALARA VI for a Chicago Skyline Cruise in 2011.   Thank you for your business!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lending-Solutions-3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-277" title="Lending Solutions 3" src="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Lending-Solutions-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>Chicago skyline cruises are always memorable aboard VALARA VI</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE DUIGNAN FAMILY GETS TOGETHER IN HONOR OF DANIEL DUIGNAN. Duignan family decided upon a Chicago Skyline Cruise for their reunion.  The Duignan family surely made the right choice on VALARA VI when deciding to have a family reunion in memory of their beloved family member, Daniel Duignan.  What a great idea, getting together with the entire extended family [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>THE DUIGNAN FAMILY GETS TOGETHER IN HONOR OF DANIEL DUIGNAN.</em></p>
<p><strong>Duignan family decided upon a Chicago Skyline Cruise </strong>for their reunion.  The Duignan family surely made the right choice on VALARA VI</p>
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	<a href="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/John-Degnian-cruise-22.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-261" title="John Degnian cruise 2" src="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/John-Degnian-cruise-22-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>
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<p>when deciding to have a family reunion in memory of their beloved family member, Daniel Duignan.  What a great idea, getting together with the entire extended family and at the same time, honoring the memory of one who is now in a better place&#8230;..we are sure Daniel Duignan was with them in spirit on this day and appreciating their honor very much.   May Daniel be your Guardian Angel forever.</p>
<p>Mr. and Mrs. Duignan along with their close and extended family enjoyed plenty of comfort and great service aboard VALARA VI during</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">Daddy Duignan - a toast to my son!!</p>
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<p>their Chicago Skyline Cruise.   We saw lots of smiles and joyful communications on this cruise.  Even though daddy Duignan was in a wheel chair - he really has a great attitude and zest for life, our hats off to daddy Duignan!!  Momma Duignan is a lovely women who must be commended for raising all of these children&#8230; God bless you momma Duignan for your obvious hard work!!  </p>
<p><strong>We hope your reunion has brought lasting memories for your entire family!                                                              </strong></p>
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	<a href="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/John-Degnian-cruise-31.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-269" title="John Degnian cruise 3" src="http://valara.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/John-Degnian-cruise-31-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>
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<p>When you are having a family reunion, the comfort and accommodations of the yacht you are choosing matters.  Both young and old are attending, what about comfort?  And what about service?   While yachts that offer Chicago Skyline Cruises are a dime a dozen;  comfort, atmosphere, the quality of the crew service and food really matter for events that you expect to be memorable.   Do your homework, just like you would with any purchase and we are sure you will choose VALARA VI every time no matter what your event is for.   Call us today for your family reunion, you won&#8217;t find another yacht that compares!!  773-788-9494.</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Duignan - this cruise was in honor of you!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What fun it is to have a pre-game Chicago cruise along the Chicago Skyline just before a home football game at Soldiers Field!!  Go Bears&#8230;..Go Packers!!! September 25, 2011 The Chamberlain Group treats their clients to a pre-game cruise along Chicago&#8217;s famous skyline to get them in the mood for the big game to follow.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>What fun it is to have a pre-game Chicago cruise along the Chicago Skyline just before a home football game at Soldiers Field!!  Go Bears&#8230;..Go Packers!!!</p>
<p>September 25, 2011 The Chamberlain Group treats their clients to a pre-game cruise along Chicago&#8217;s famous skyline to get them in the mood for the</p>
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<p>big game to follow.  It was great to see Bears fans and Packers fans peacefully partying side by side aboard Valara VI before the game.    After the cruise where did everyone go?   You guessed it&#8230;.across the street to Soldiers Field to attend the big game!  What a treat for their clients&#8230;..now that&#8217;s showing appreciation!!!    Thumbs up to The Chamberlain Group for this great treat!! </p>
<p>Well the Packers won on this day but that is ok&#8230;&#8230;The Chicago Bears always come back at ya!!                                                        </p>
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<p>More fun pictures of this cruise below.</p>
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		<title>Why have your wedding on a yacht?  Yacht weddings in Chicago</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Captain Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    For an unforgetable wedding&#8230;&#8230;. VALARA VI   As this very admirable couple, Laurie and John board VALARA VI to greet their joining wedding guests, they need not worry about a single detail.   Well we wanted a wedding that our guests will always remember and we really want more unique memories than the wedding [...]]]></description>
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<div class="mceTemp">As this very admirable couple, Laurie and John board VALARA VI to greet their joining wedding guests, they need not worry about a single detail.   Well we wanted a wedding that our guests will always remember and we really want more unique memories than the wedding halls provide.   What a better way to share our wedding day than a Chicago Yacht Wedding?   VALARA VI delivers when it comes to great space, accommodations, professional crew, great food and drinks &#8211; no detail goes unnoticed by this very professional wedding yacht crew.  And&#8230;who has a Wedding Arch on board their yacht?  VALARA VI does.</div>
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<div class="mceTemp">We would like to congratulate our latest happy couple, John and Laurie &#8211; it really was a pleasure serving you and your family.  John&#8230;.we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your admirable services to the people of our state&#8230;..John serves as a Fire Fighter Chief in the suburbs !!!  Thank you John !   May you both have a very happy life together!</div>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">John &amp; Laurie cut their beautiful wedding cake aboard VALARA VI.</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">John &amp; Laurie&#39;s families are now ONE !!</p>
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