Kupelian on coming battle for America's soul

Friends of WND who join the news organization's seven-day cruise through the Western Caribbean next January will experience a whole lot more than just a memorable seaborne adventure, says Managing Editor David Kupelian.

"Cruisers will also be treated to a week of valuable information and insight on how best to deal with what is shaping up to be a very turbulent future for America," he said.

From Jan. 4-11 – just before the 44th U.S. president is inaugurated and America plunges into a new era – WND co-founders Joseph and Elizabeth Farah will be joined by Kupelian, super-reporter and author Jerome Corsi, WND Jerusalem bureau chief and author Aaron Klein and other WND folks on a journey of discovery through the Western Caribbean.

Of course, while traveling together through the warm Caribbean, WND cruisers will do all the fun things cruisers do – like swimming, boating, snorkeling, eating well, and fellowshipping with friends old. But participants will also take a fascinating look into the future – "The Next Four Years" – which is the theme of next January's cruise.

Cruisers will explore, discuss and strategize with WND's top journalists how to survive personally, financially and spiritually, as well as how best to fight and win the battles for America's soul and security.

Belize

Port destinations will include Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and the Florida keys.

Right now, Americans face a multitude of challenges – from crushingly high gas prices and a steadily deteriorating economy to unprecedented cultural assaults like same-sex marriage to the constant threat of terrorism to a virtual invasion from Mexico. In the midst of all these battles, this January America will change course by inaugurating a new president. But what will that course be?

Regardless of who is elected president, January 2009 will usher in a new era in American history – a time of great danger, but also great opportunity.

Of all the battles America faces, the cultural battle is one of the fiercest. To help WND's cruisers understand "The Next Four Years," Kupelian, author of the best-selling book "The Marketing of Evil," will explore the negative transformation of America – and how to neutralize it.

Among the hot topics Kupelian will explore with cruisers are these:

Why is radical Islam growing so rapidly, not only in far-off lands, but right here in America?

Is there any end to the sexual anarchy America is experiencing – the latest manifestations being same-sex marriage in California and transsexuals holding parades to proudly display their surgically mutilated bodies.

Why are New Age and neo-pagan religions like Wicca flourishing in the U.S.A. – doubling every 18 months, according to one study?

Why do so many entertainment celebrities that "have it all" – talent, fame, good looks, wealth, adoration – end up self-destructing?

When it comes to politicians and "experts" of all sorts, why are big lies more believable than little ones?

Why do we – with rare exceptions – consistently elect unworthy people to high public office?

Why do psychiatry and psychology increasingly treat people's emotional and spiritual problems with mood-altering drugs, rather than promoting understanding and true healing, as they once did? (Even our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan – 20,000 of them, according to a recent Time magazine article – are taking psychiatric drugs daily, especially anti-depressants.)

"America is being negatively transformed right before our eyes," said Kupelian. "If we're ever going to effectively counter it, we first have to understand what on earth is happening to our beloved country. During this upcoming cruise, we'll endeavor to illuminate all these important topics and more."

Perfect time to join WND's 09 cruise!

In the run-up to WND's last cruise, we ran out of cabins and some people unfortunately had to be turned away. To avoid a recurrence, why not make your reservations now while the selection of cabins is still great?

On WND's January 2009 seven-day adventure, cruisers will board Holland America Lines' luxury cruise ship the M.S. Veendam for a memorable trip to key western Caribbean destinations, with another island hop to Key West. Specifically, we'll start out in:

Tampa, Fla. – A university town at heart, Tampa has myriad attractions: the palatial mansion and art museum of the king of the circus, John Ringling; the king of the jungle at Busch Gardens; the antique village of Ybor Square; the enchanting Sunken Gardens and much more. Next, a seafaring jaunt down to:

Key West
Key West, Fla. – Climb into the open cockpit of a World War II biplane for an unforgettable aerial tour of Key West – a distinctly American town with the look and feel of the Caribbean. In town, you'll see Ernest Hemingway's home, Audubon House, and the "Little White House" where President Truman took his working vacations. Then it's full steam toward the equator, stopping first at:
Belize: The capital city of a nation that has devoted 40 percent of its land to parks and natural reserves, Belize brings a gorgeous landscape and friendly people to the Caribbean coast. The land boasts a spectacular variety of natural features, from wildlife-packed tropical forests to a coastline teeming with fish sure to delight anglers and snorkelers. The next day, we'll anchor on the gorgeous coast of:
Guatemala – Not to be missed is Quirigua National Park, where intricately carved stellae and zoomorphisms conceal the mysteries of a lost world. Santo Tomas de Castilla is your portal to fabulous Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Honduras. In Tikal, the plaza with seven great stone temples is hidden in the jungle; and at Copan you can see the "Paris of the Mayan world. Next day, we head north for:

Costa Maya
Costa Maya, Mexico – The port near Costa Maya is one of the newest jewels of the Mexican Caribbean. This recently developed and unspoiled land is a wonderful starting point to explore the white beaches of Mayan Coast, the incredible, warm Caribbean waters of the Great Maya Reef, and the mysterious, surrounding cities featuring ancient ruins.

As all of these exotic locales are in tropical latitudes, and their climate tempered by the Gulf Stream and trade winds, they tend to stay between the 70s and 80s all year long.

Join us!

If all this sounds like the makings of a great vacation – combining fun, relaxation and the pursuit of truth – why not join us for an experience you'll always remember?

As a special "thank-you" from WND, for a limited time we'll send all cruisers the following FREE gifts:

1. A one-year subscription to our elite monthly Whistleblower magazine, a $49.95 value! (If you already subscribe, we'll extend your current subscription by an extra year.)

2. A one-year subscription to Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, our acclaimed online intelligence newsletter, a $99 value! (Already subscribe? We'll extend your G2 sub by an extra year.)

Together, Whistleblower and G2 will keep you powerfully informed during turbulent times – and getting both FREE will save you $148.95!

If you need more input to help you decide, be sure to check out the fun experienced on this year's WND cruise.

Need more information about WND's 2009 Caribbean Excursion? Get answers to all your questions from our partners at Sovereign Cruises. Or call them toll-free at 1-877-768-2784, ext. 105.