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Private Island: An island or beach property leased or owned by a cruise line for the specific use of its cruise passengers. Private islands typically offer an array of beach and water sports.

Profile: Detailed information about a traveler’s personal preferences kept on file by a travel supplier.

Promenade: Usually the open walkway - almost always covered in teak decking - that runs almost the entire length of each side of the cruise ship. Some promenade decks encircle the ship. The promenade i . . . View Full Definition

Proof Of Citizenship: An issued document by a government that establishes the traveler's nationality. Usually an original or a certified copy of a birth certificate, or a passport.

Proof Of Identity: An issued document by a government that establishes a traveler's identity. This can be a birth certificate, driver's license, passport, or other forms of photo id may also be accepted.

Prop: Referring to propeller-driven aircraft.

Property: In the hospitality industry, any lodging facility, such as a hotel or motel.

Pseudo-Agent: Someone claiming to be a travel agent who really isn't watch out for these types. They often produce bogus id cards, and can disappear when problems arise. Check credentials before doing bus . . . View Full Definition

Published Fare: A fare immediately offered for purchase by the airline. This does not include heavily discounted flights usually offered to consolidaters.

Purser: Aboard ship, the person responsible for providing a wide array of services such as information, making change, stamps, etc. Found at the purser's desk.

Quad: A room suitable for four persons.

Quarters: Officer, crew and staff accommodations onboard a ship. Also, the coins that go into (but seldom come out of) shipboard casino slot machines.

R1 Category: On norwegian cruise lines, r1 is an 'inside guarantee' cabin. When you book this category you will be guaranteed accommodation in an inside cabin.

R2 Category: Category: on norwegian cruise lines, r2 is an 'outside guarantee' cabin. When you book this category you will be guaranteed accommodation in an outside cabin.

Rack Rate: The official tariff as established and posted by a business; however, not usually used by tour operators.

Rate Desk: Airline or travel agency department that constructs fares for complicated itineraries, usually international.

Receptive Operator: A tour operator or travel agent who specialized in services for incoming visitors. See inbound tour operators.

Reconfirm: A rechecked confirmation of a flight, hotel room, or car rental.

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