BETTERESCAPES.COM TO HOST EXCLUSIVE ALASKA MOVIE NIGHT SCREENING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) October 23, 2008 -- CAMARILLO, CA, Oct. 22 – On October 29, 2008 Judi Paliungas of BetterEscapes.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in celebrating National Cruise Month, an exciting month in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations through Cruise Nights, “Virtual” events, cocktail parties, luncheons and an ocean full of cruise-themed events!

Local residents can get a taste of life at sea when BetterEscapes.com hosts an EXCLUSIVE Alaska Movie Night Screening of “The Heart of ALASKA - Welcome to the Untouched!” WINNER - BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - New York Independent Film Festival on Oct. 29 at 2686 Townsgate Rd., Westlake Village, CA at 7 p.m.

This award-winning documentary will take you deep into the Alaska interior. Shot over the course of nine days in August 2007, the film delves into the unique landscapes, people and culture of Alaska in an inspiring story about life in the untamed wilderness.

From footage of grizzly bears foraging and beavers building dams to the insights of a riverboat captain, the Director documented the vibrant personality of a place that lives up to its nickname, THE GREAT LAND.

This exclusive movie screening event is free to the community. To help cruisers and potential cruisers get a real feel for the cruise industry and its offerings, trained travel professionals will be on hand to give expert advice and assist with cruise planning.

BetterEscapes.com is one of over 15,000 North American travel agency members of CLIA. CLIA’s 24 member lines represent 97% of the cruise berths marketed in North America. According to CLIA statistics, the wide majority of travelers - about 90% - book cruises through travel agencies, and for good reason: agents excel at finding the perfect cruise to match their clients’ vacation needs, lifestyle and budget. CLIA’s certified cruise counselors are the cruise industry’s premiere professionals, providing the best service and value for your vacation dollar.

For more information or to book your cruise vacation, contact Judi Paliungas, BetterEscapes.com at 805-208-6435 or www.BetterEscapes.com