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Crossword Puzzle Creation
Seven-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Holland America ship, Statendam
Why it's fun: Editor of Newsday's syndicated crossword puzzle and author of 125 books, Stan Newman teaches participants how to improve their crossword-solving skills, strengthen their vocabulary, and recognize the tricks of the trade. You'll have at least 10 hours of instruction with courses like Tackling the Toughies, Word Games You Can Play at Home to Boost Your Brain Power, and Creating an Original Crossword. Who goes: Crossword lovers from all walks of life: business titans to librarians and judges. Great add-on: Check out the wine tasting bar or the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine. Or test your skills during the cruise's trivia contests. Price: $885–$1,685 per person Contact: www.stanxwords.com
